Male Therapists in York, Bellingham, WA
Recover From Mood Disorders Recover From Stress Josh Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I have over 20 years experience treating severe mood and anxiety disorders including Major Depression and PTSD with a trauma informed perspective.
If you find that you are having trouble enjoying things, you aren't seeing the people you usually see or your work is suffering we should talk.
If you find that you have panic attacks or other anxiety that's getting in the way of your life please know you're not alone.
I offer strengths based psychotherapy that looks at your values and what's important to you as the basis for change. I use my experience with change principles to help you help yourself.
I have over 20 years experience treating severe mood and anxiety disorders including Major Depression and PTSD with a trauma informed perspective.
If you find that you are having trouble enjoying things, you aren't seeing the people you usually see or your work is suffering we should talk.
If you find that you have panic attacks or other anxiety that's getting in the way of your life please know you're not alone.
I offer strengths based psychotherapy that looks at your values and what's important to you as the basis for change. I use my experience with change principles to help you help yourself.
I am accepting new clients.
You feel unnatural, like you’re following instructions. The idea of washing the dishes or emptying the dryer feels heavy, intimidating. You are lonely most of the day, but spending time with people doesn’t help. You try not to think about the future too much. You’re busy all day, and the tasks keep on piling up with no end in sight: there’s a long list of things you “haven’t gotten to yet”. Not even people close to you understand how hard you are working and how precarious your life is. Doctors haven’t helped any more than religion or podcasts. If anything, you are sinking deeper.
I am accepting new clients.
You feel unnatural, like you’re following instructions. The idea of washing the dishes or emptying the dryer feels heavy, intimidating. You are lonely most of the day, but spending time with people doesn’t help. You try not to think about the future too much. You’re busy all day, and the tasks keep on piling up with no end in sight: there’s a long list of things you “haven’t gotten to yet”. Not even people close to you understand how hard you are working and how precarious your life is. Doctors haven’t helped any more than religion or podcasts. If anything, you are sinking deeper.
I'm a Licensed Behavior Analyst/BCBA at A-Team ABA & RPG. I have 20 years experience within the neurodivergent community. I believe in trauma-informed, evidence & compassion-based behavioral therapy.
A-Team ABA offers ABA services & Life Skills services via DDA for individuals with developmental disabilities. Goals focus on Safety Awareness, Self Advocacy, and Coping & Adaptive skills.
A-Team RPG uses Role-Playing Games like D&D to support critical thinking, effective social communication, emotion regulation, and team-building. Play one-on-one, with a group, or as a family with custom made adventures tailored to your needs.
I'm a Licensed Behavior Analyst/BCBA at A-Team ABA & RPG. I have 20 years experience within the neurodivergent community. I believe in trauma-informed, evidence & compassion-based behavioral therapy.
A-Team ABA offers ABA services & Life Skills services via DDA for individuals with developmental disabilities. Goals focus on Safety Awareness, Self Advocacy, and Coping & Adaptive skills.
A-Team RPG uses Role-Playing Games like D&D to support critical thinking, effective social communication, emotion regulation, and team-building. Play one-on-one, with a group, or as a family with custom made adventures tailored to your needs.
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As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.