Male Therapists in Mercer Island, WA
Our work together can help you to better understand the challenges you are facing and discover solutions that can lead to greater fulfillment and life purpose. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, you will gain insight into the patterns and perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful and joyful life. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your individual needs to help attain the personal growth you're striving for.
Our work together can help you to better understand the challenges you are facing and discover solutions that can lead to greater fulfillment and life purpose. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, you will gain insight into the patterns and perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful and joyful life. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your individual needs to help attain the personal growth you're striving for.
From anxiety and depression to PTSD, Autism, and bipolar disorder, we provide expert evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy to help you achieve stability and emotional wellness.
At Grace Mindcare we specialize in comprehensive psychiatric care, cutting-edge ketamine therapy infusions to enhance your mental and physical well-being. Our services are designed to provide holistic support, catering to your unique needs with compassion and expertise.
From anxiety and depression to PTSD, Autism, and bipolar disorder, we provide expert evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy to help you achieve stability and emotional wellness.
At Grace Mindcare we specialize in comprehensive psychiatric care, cutting-edge ketamine therapy infusions to enhance your mental and physical well-being. Our services are designed to provide holistic support, catering to your unique needs with compassion and expertise.
I practice Gott man methods and utilize an eclectic blend of evidence-based therapies that I tailor to meet the specific needs of my clients.
Hi. I believe couples and individuals have more stacked against their thriving than ever before. Technology inundates us with messages that create unreasonable expectations and stress around personal relationships, parenting, living, and mental health. If modern life sometimes leaves you feeling unfulfilled, confused or anxious, you’re in good company. Most folks go to therapy for a simple reason: they want a smoother life. While I don’t promise to make life easier, I do create a supportive environment focussed on helping you develop tools to overcome relationship and behavioral patterns that might be holding you back.
I practice Gott man methods and utilize an eclectic blend of evidence-based therapies that I tailor to meet the specific needs of my clients.
Hi. I believe couples and individuals have more stacked against their thriving than ever before. Technology inundates us with messages that create unreasonable expectations and stress around personal relationships, parenting, living, and mental health. If modern life sometimes leaves you feeling unfulfilled, confused or anxious, you’re in good company. Most folks go to therapy for a simple reason: they want a smoother life. While I don’t promise to make life easier, I do create a supportive environment focussed on helping you develop tools to overcome relationship and behavioral patterns that might be holding you back.
My specialty areas include: adolescent and adult men; mood disorders including depression and seasonal affective disorder, anxiety disorders; couples counseling; adjustment disorders; family problems; and relationship issues.
The alliance we build as client and therapist is a necessary and very important part of the therapeutic process. I carefully assess each individuals or couples strengths, history of relationships, sense of self, developmental status, learning styles, symptoms and readiness to change. I believe that what you find helpful to talk about in each session is most important. You and I will develop a treatment plan based upon these factors, your experience, my professional experience, research findings and what you would like to accomplish in therapy. I have a general practice and also have areas of specialty.
My specialty areas include: adolescent and adult men; mood disorders including depression and seasonal affective disorder, anxiety disorders; couples counseling; adjustment disorders; family problems; and relationship issues.
The alliance we build as client and therapist is a necessary and very important part of the therapeutic process. I carefully assess each individuals or couples strengths, history of relationships, sense of self, developmental status, learning styles, symptoms and readiness to change. I believe that what you find helpful to talk about in each session is most important. You and I will develop a treatment plan based upon these factors, your experience, my professional experience, research findings and what you would like to accomplish in therapy. I have a general practice and also have areas of specialty.
My approach blends hu manistic, psychoanalytic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing on anxiety, depression, relationships, and multicultural identity issues.
Imagine feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or navigating a significant life transition. Maybe you're an adult juggling relationships and personal growth or a teen struggling with identity, social pressures, or family dynamics. You want to understand why you're feeling this way and how to move forward with confidence, clarity, and peace. You're seeking a supportive space to explore these challenges and develop strategies for lasting change.
My approach blends hu manistic, psychoanalytic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing on anxiety, depression, relationships, and multicultural identity issues.
Imagine feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or navigating a significant life transition. Maybe you're an adult juggling relationships and personal growth or a teen struggling with identity, social pressures, or family dynamics. You want to understand why you're feeling this way and how to move forward with confidence, clarity, and peace. You're seeking a supportive space to explore these challenges and develop strategies for lasting change.
Being adopted, for many adoptees, can come with unique difficulties which arise at different times throughout her or his life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice on Mercer Island, Washington. I have experience in providing therapy for a variety of mental health concerns with children, adolescents, and adults, including those associated with adoption, depression, anxiety and trauma. My services might be particularly suited to those individuals with long-standing mental health concerns.
Being adopted, for many adoptees, can come with unique difficulties which arise at different times throughout her or his life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice on Mercer Island, Washington. I have experience in providing therapy for a variety of mental health concerns with children, adolescents, and adults, including those associated with adoption, depression, anxiety and trauma. My services might be particularly suited to those individuals with long-standing mental health concerns.
Lahaji Thomas- L J T Therapeutics
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mercer Island, WA 98040 (Online Only)
Life, Peace, Wealth, and Health. You deserve it. I support individuals who may be navigating life's complexities with a desire for growth and healing. You may face challenges like anxiety, depression, financial instability, or life transitions. Seeking empathy and understanding, you value a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your emotions and gain insight. Committed to personal development, you aspire to cultivate resilience, improve relationships, and achieve emotional well-being through collaborative therapeutic support.
Life, Peace, Wealth, and Health. You deserve it. I support individuals who may be navigating life's complexities with a desire for growth and healing. You may face challenges like anxiety, depression, financial instability, or life transitions. Seeking empathy and understanding, you value a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your emotions and gain insight. Committed to personal development, you aspire to cultivate resilience, improve relationships, and achieve emotional well-being through collaborative therapeutic support.
Our work will examine your story and explore the ways early formational experiences impact your style of relating, management of emotional distress, and understanding of physical and emotional needs.
Healing, growth, and change. Are you wondering if these common outcomes of therapy are actually possible for you, or if therapy works at all? Maybe you have a different set of questions. Can someone really help me overcome this dark depression or intense anxiety? Am I the only one feeling like this? Can our relationship rebound after this betrayal? What's wrong with me/him/her/us? Will I ever be free of this addiction? Why can't they just be happy for me? Questions like these are worthy to ask and it takes courage to seek the answers.
Our work will examine your story and explore the ways early formational experiences impact your style of relating, management of emotional distress, and understanding of physical and emotional needs.
Healing, growth, and change. Are you wondering if these common outcomes of therapy are actually possible for you, or if therapy works at all? Maybe you have a different set of questions. Can someone really help me overcome this dark depression or intense anxiety? Am I the only one feeling like this? Can our relationship rebound after this betrayal? What's wrong with me/him/her/us? Will I ever be free of this addiction? Why can't they just be happy for me? Questions like these are worthy to ask and it takes courage to seek the answers.
I coached executives, managers, and teachers at various career stages to greatly enhance their perfor mance and consistently improve their career possibilities and successes.
Do you have repetitive thoughts, worry or overthink things and can't perform as well as you could? Do you want to enhance your success socially or at work, on tests, public speaking or at sports? You can achieve your goals by learning the skills that Olympic athletes use to be calmer and more focused. You can be coached to be more consistently relaxed, and to more effectively handle stress. Call me to identify how you can be helped effectively and more rapidly. I have integrated Western & Eastern methods that complement and enhance the speed and quality of your results.
I coached executives, managers, and teachers at various career stages to greatly enhance their perfor mance and consistently improve their career possibilities and successes.
Do you have repetitive thoughts, worry or overthink things and can't perform as well as you could? Do you want to enhance your success socially or at work, on tests, public speaking or at sports? You can achieve your goals by learning the skills that Olympic athletes use to be calmer and more focused. You can be coached to be more consistently relaxed, and to more effectively handle stress. Call me to identify how you can be helped effectively and more rapidly. I have integrated Western & Eastern methods that complement and enhance the speed and quality of your results.
I am skilled with men and wo men.
My work with clients focuses on relationships. I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families. I specialize in couple therapy but work well with individuals and families.I am active as a therapist, and will be direct and clear about the patterns I see. I will come right to the point, but with care and compassion.
I will meet with you in my office or by video. I work with with a range of clients, including straight, gay and lesbians. They may be married, co-habitating or single. Issues include attachment, commitment, betrayal or "heating-up" a partnership gone cold.
I am skilled with men and wo men.
My work with clients focuses on relationships. I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families. I specialize in couple therapy but work well with individuals and families.I am active as a therapist, and will be direct and clear about the patterns I see. I will come right to the point, but with care and compassion.
I will meet with you in my office or by video. I work with with a range of clients, including straight, gay and lesbians. They may be married, co-habitating or single. Issues include attachment, commitment, betrayal or "heating-up" a partnership gone cold.
I am an in-network provider with most of the larger managed care insurance companies.
I embrace a solution focused cognitive behavioral approach to treatment within a hu manistic framework. I help clients understand how underlying thoughts and belief systems impact behavior and trigger emotion. The outcome of healthy and integrated thinking opens up the opportunity for clients to grow and discover new modes of thinking and feeling. The result of which allows for a more meaningful and healthier way of living and relating to one's self and to the world.
I am an in-network provider with most of the larger managed care insurance companies.
I embrace a solution focused cognitive behavioral approach to treatment within a hu manistic framework. I help clients understand how underlying thoughts and belief systems impact behavior and trigger emotion. The outcome of healthy and integrated thinking opens up the opportunity for clients to grow and discover new modes of thinking and feeling. The result of which allows for a more meaningful and healthier way of living and relating to one's self and to the world.
Benjamin Rhodes
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP, BCPC, DAPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mercer Island, WA 98040
I also specialize in working with adolescent males raised by single mothers.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist,Board Certified Professional Counselor, Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington I'm committed to grounding my work in a spirit of curiosity and collaboration. .I use an integrative/relational approach in therapy. I actively help my clients to better understand and gain clarity of their concerns in order to make necessary changes to facilitate personal growth. Psychotherapy can improve the quality and intimacy of your relationships, provide solutions to specific life problems, and significantly reduce feelings of distress.
I also specialize in working with adolescent males raised by single mothers.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist,Board Certified Professional Counselor, Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington I'm committed to grounding my work in a spirit of curiosity and collaboration. .I use an integrative/relational approach in therapy. I actively help my clients to better understand and gain clarity of their concerns in order to make necessary changes to facilitate personal growth. Psychotherapy can improve the quality and intimacy of your relationships, provide solutions to specific life problems, and significantly reduce feelings of distress.
Welcome to Ryan Lewis Counseling & Integrative Wellness Programs! If you are seeking a change in your life, but you continue to be controlled by limiting beliefs, emotional turmoil, or unproductive habits, our counseling and coaching programs are here to help support you. By offering both traditional psychotherapy and structured integrative wellness coaching, we can facilitate transformative healing experiences and teach sustainable wellness practices for best results. We can help you adopt a holistic approach to managing your mental health care by prioritizing your physical, emotional, relational, purposeful, and spiritual health.
Welcome to Ryan Lewis Counseling & Integrative Wellness Programs! If you are seeking a change in your life, but you continue to be controlled by limiting beliefs, emotional turmoil, or unproductive habits, our counseling and coaching programs are here to help support you. By offering both traditional psychotherapy and structured integrative wellness coaching, we can facilitate transformative healing experiences and teach sustainable wellness practices for best results. We can help you adopt a holistic approach to managing your mental health care by prioritizing your physical, emotional, relational, purposeful, and spiritual health.
Jason E Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Waitlist for new clients
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former domestic violence advocate, I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy and advocacy-based counseling for survivors of relationship abuse and other traumatic experiences. As a general practitioner, I also help with issues ranging from self-image, depression, and grief, to social and general anxiety, OCD, family conflict and divorce, religious shunning / transitions, adolescent and adult giftedness, nontraditional relationships, and matters of sexual orientation and gender identity (LGBTQ/non-binary affirming).
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former domestic violence advocate, I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy and advocacy-based counseling for survivors of relationship abuse and other traumatic experiences. As a general practitioner, I also help with issues ranging from self-image, depression, and grief, to social and general anxiety, OCD, family conflict and divorce, religious shunning / transitions, adolescent and adult giftedness, nontraditional relationships, and matters of sexual orientation and gender identity (LGBTQ/non-binary affirming).
My training also highlights my commitment to LGBTQ mental health, men's health, and support for all family constellations.
I am a licensed psychologist working with individuals and couples [college-aged to senior adults]. As a result of my experiences and specialized training, I have learned to respect each person's innate ability to thrive and live fully. I describe my role as an experienced guide and companion for clients who want to change the patterns of their lives by re-connecting with their unique strengths. Psychotherapy is a process and I will encourage you to actively participate. Working together, I am confident you will make changes that will benefit you, your loved ones, and those around you.
My training also highlights my commitment to LGBTQ mental health, men's health, and support for all family constellations.
I am a licensed psychologist working with individuals and couples [college-aged to senior adults]. As a result of my experiences and specialized training, I have learned to respect each person's innate ability to thrive and live fully. I describe my role as an experienced guide and companion for clients who want to change the patterns of their lives by re-connecting with their unique strengths. Psychotherapy is a process and I will encourage you to actively participate. Working together, I am confident you will make changes that will benefit you, your loved ones, and those around you.
I provide additional services such as diagnostic assessment (including ruling out potential medical causes of mental health symptoms) and medication management (when applicable).
Hello! Embarking on a course of therapy can feel incredibly vulnerable. The de mands placed on your time, energy, trust and finances are significant. On top of that, many people come to therapy after having already experienced a variety of invalidating interactions when attempting to open up to others. For that reason, I am particularly sensitive to the importance of hearing your story with curiosity, empathy, open-mindedness and humility. Therapy works best when you are in the driver’s seat and my role is to support your agency by guiding you towards making the healthiest choices possible based on YOUR identity, values, and needs.
I provide additional services such as diagnostic assessment (including ruling out potential medical causes of mental health symptoms) and medication management (when applicable).
Hello! Embarking on a course of therapy can feel incredibly vulnerable. The de mands placed on your time, energy, trust and finances are significant. On top of that, many people come to therapy after having already experienced a variety of invalidating interactions when attempting to open up to others. For that reason, I am particularly sensitive to the importance of hearing your story with curiosity, empathy, open-mindedness and humility. Therapy works best when you are in the driver’s seat and my role is to support your agency by guiding you towards making the healthiest choices possible based on YOUR identity, values, and needs.
Are you struggling with your mood or ADHD? Do you think your partner is not listening to you, not understanding you, or not considering you? Are you struggling with hope or your identity? Well I am here to help. If you find you having issues with controlling you emotions, negative thoughts about yourself or what is going on around you, or can not seem to do the things you want, then reach out now so you can start improving today. Do you find you have issues with accountability, discipline, or self-awareness, which impacts your everyday life? If these are issues that impact you, if you are not sure what to do, please reach out.
Are you struggling with your mood or ADHD? Do you think your partner is not listening to you, not understanding you, or not considering you? Are you struggling with hope or your identity? Well I am here to help. If you find you having issues with controlling you emotions, negative thoughts about yourself or what is going on around you, or can not seem to do the things you want, then reach out now so you can start improving today. Do you find you have issues with accountability, discipline, or self-awareness, which impacts your everyday life? If these are issues that impact you, if you are not sure what to do, please reach out.
Matthew J Bennett
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mercer Island, WA 98040 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Passion for my work, empathy, and excellence in clinical training (several years at University of Pennsylvania) allow me to provide effective, lasting results. I use an integrative, eclectic approach combining psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies to help adolescents and adults gain insight and work through varied life concerns. I see symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict as opportunities for change and personal growth.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Passion for my work, empathy, and excellence in clinical training (several years at University of Pennsylvania) allow me to provide effective, lasting results. I use an integrative, eclectic approach combining psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies to help adolescents and adults gain insight and work through varied life concerns. I see symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict as opportunities for change and personal growth.
Chris Costa, MA, PsyD(c) is a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate at Antioch University, Seattle, in his fourth year of doctoral training. Chris has been trained in a practitioner-scholar model that emphasizes generalist clinical training and evidence-based practice, and has primarily worked in community mental health, and inpatient psychiatric settings. His clinical experience includes using relational, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral approaches to working with children and adults struggling with various mental health issues, including neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders, complex trauma, and anger management.
Chris Costa, MA, PsyD(c) is a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate at Antioch University, Seattle, in his fourth year of doctoral training. Chris has been trained in a practitioner-scholar model that emphasizes generalist clinical training and evidence-based practice, and has primarily worked in community mental health, and inpatient psychiatric settings. His clinical experience includes using relational, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral approaches to working with children and adults struggling with various mental health issues, including neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders, complex trauma, and anger management.
Gustavo A Parra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mercer Island, WA 98040 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate, culturally sensitive, solution-oriented mental health professional. I am dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for individuals, couples and families. With an inherent ability to manage different types of personalities I am able to diffuse stressful situations to proactively resolve issues and meet challenging goals and objectives. As a client-oriented therapist I possess the innate ability to establish a genuine rapport and build the necessary trust for a solid client/therapist relationship. It is my belief that engaging communication and client advocacy can provide the motivation for growth and change.
I am a compassionate, culturally sensitive, solution-oriented mental health professional. I am dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for individuals, couples and families. With an inherent ability to manage different types of personalities I am able to diffuse stressful situations to proactively resolve issues and meet challenging goals and objectives. As a client-oriented therapist I possess the innate ability to establish a genuine rapport and build the necessary trust for a solid client/therapist relationship. It is my belief that engaging communication and client advocacy can provide the motivation for growth and change.
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Male Therapists
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. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
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 a male therapist. 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, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. 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.