Male Therapists in Merrill, WI
My ideal client is someone who knows, deep down, that something has to shift. They may not have all the answers (yet), but they’re done dancing in circles — ready to break old patterns, call themselves out (with love), and lean into real, lasting change.
Whether they’re 19 or 79, single and soul-searching or in a relationship that feels more like a roommate situation than a romance, they’re craving clarity, connection, and that click — the internal shift that changes everything. They’re open-minded but want grounded tools. They’re not here for fluff — they want the truth, even if it stings a little (or a lot).
My ideal client is someone who knows, deep down, that something has to shift. They may not have all the answers (yet), but they’re done dancing in circles — ready to break old patterns, call themselves out (with love), and lean into real, lasting change.
Whether they’re 19 or 79, single and soul-searching or in a relationship that feels more like a roommate situation than a romance, they’re craving clarity, connection, and that click — the internal shift that changes everything. They’re open-minded but want grounded tools. They’re not here for fluff — they want the truth, even if it stings a little (or a lot).
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of prioritizing their mental health and is motivated to actively engage in the therapeutic process. They may be experiencing a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, that are impacting their overall well-being and quality of life. Note: BHC has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Merrill, Grafton, Sheboygan, Wausau, and Stevens Point Wisconsin.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of prioritizing their mental health and is motivated to actively engage in the therapeutic process. They may be experiencing a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, that are impacting their overall well-being and quality of life. Note: BHC has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Merrill, Grafton, Sheboygan, Wausau, and Stevens Point Wisconsin.
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Donnie utilizes a solution-focused and client-centered approach that supports clients in setting and reaching personalized, obtainable goals that improve their overall wellbeing. He also draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach clients coping skills and help them develop a better understanding of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With almost ten years of clinical practice, Donnie has abundant experience integrating these therapy modalities in a manner best suited to meet the needs of each client.
Donnie utilizes a solution-focused and client-centered approach that supports clients in setting and reaching personalized, obtainable goals that improve their overall wellbeing. He also draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach clients coping skills and help them develop a better understanding of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With almost ten years of clinical practice, Donnie has abundant experience integrating these therapy modalities in a manner best suited to meet the needs of each client.
The therapeutic process is one of endless discovery and self-empowerment. Seeking out help is a valiant first step in this personal journey to befriend yourself. Befriending yourself greatly opens the internal space to invite others in so that we might have fuller, richer, and more wholesome relationships with those we love and those we’ve yet to meet. If you seek to reconnect, or connect more deeply, with your inherent goodness, then please reach out. I am deeply excited by the prospect of being able to share this experience with you.
The therapeutic process is one of endless discovery and self-empowerment. Seeking out help is a valiant first step in this personal journey to befriend yourself. Befriending yourself greatly opens the internal space to invite others in so that we might have fuller, richer, and more wholesome relationships with those we love and those we’ve yet to meet. If you seek to reconnect, or connect more deeply, with your inherent goodness, then please reach out. I am deeply excited by the prospect of being able to share this experience with you.
Many people appear “fine” on the outside while internally carrying chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, relationship strain, burnout, ADHD-related challenges, or unresolved trauma. Over time, survival mode can affect your nervous system, relationships, confidence, focus, and sense of peace.
You are not broken. Often, your mind and body adapted the best way they could to prolonged stress, painful experiences, or emotional overload.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for veterans, professionals, high-performing adults, and individuals seeking practical, human-centered support in a calm and emotionally safe environment.
Many people appear “fine” on the outside while internally carrying chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, relationship strain, burnout, ADHD-related challenges, or unresolved trauma. Over time, survival mode can affect your nervous system, relationships, confidence, focus, and sense of peace.
You are not broken. Often, your mind and body adapted the best way they could to prolonged stress, painful experiences, or emotional overload.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for veterans, professionals, high-performing adults, and individuals seeking practical, human-centered support in a calm and emotionally safe environment.
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties. During these deeply personal experiences, I became aware of the hurt and the brokenness we all face and now have a deep desire to help others to overcome as I did. I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls. As well as working with clients to heal from past trauma, manage their anxiety/depression, regulate anger or learn to value themselves again. You don't have to face it alone, there is hope.
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties. During these deeply personal experiences, I became aware of the hurt and the brokenness we all face and now have a deep desire to help others to overcome as I did. I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls. As well as working with clients to heal from past trauma, manage their anxiety/depression, regulate anger or learn to value themselves again. You don't have to face it alone, there is hope.
I help individuals heal from trauma, repair broken relationships, and address sex addiction. Treatment focuses on understanding patterns, building insight, reducing shame, and strengthening accountability. Clients can expect support that promotes emotional healing, healthier connections, and meaningful, lasting change.
For partners impacted by sexual betrayal, I guide healing and support the rebuilding of trust and emotional connection. My goal is to help couples create a new foundation rooted in honesty, safety, and authentic intimacy, rather than trying to return to the past.
I help individuals heal from trauma, repair broken relationships, and address sex addiction. Treatment focuses on understanding patterns, building insight, reducing shame, and strengthening accountability. Clients can expect support that promotes emotional healing, healthier connections, and meaningful, lasting change.
For partners impacted by sexual betrayal, I guide healing and support the rebuilding of trust and emotional connection. My goal is to help couples create a new foundation rooted in honesty, safety, and authentic intimacy, rather than trying to return to the past.
Hello! Thanks for taking time to get to know a little bit about me. I am a clinical health psychologist serving professionals and their families. I help folks with a variety of concerns like anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, ADHD, substance use, and relationship problems, but also help people with medical concerns like insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, coping with the stress illness, making behavior changes to help with chronic problems, and more. I have developed a specialty of working with high stress professionals in managing their health and wellbeing in demanding careers.
Hello! Thanks for taking time to get to know a little bit about me. I am a clinical health psychologist serving professionals and their families. I help folks with a variety of concerns like anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, ADHD, substance use, and relationship problems, but also help people with medical concerns like insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, coping with the stress illness, making behavior changes to help with chronic problems, and more. I have developed a specialty of working with high stress professionals in managing their health and wellbeing in demanding careers.
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
Thank you for your interest in working with me! Book with me now by clicking on my website. I'm a licensed psychotherapist with 25 years of experience in the field, and have worked with clients in a variety of clinical settings.
I've been married for 26 years and have 3 adult children, and I use my life experience as appropriate in therapy. I take a client-centered approach, letting you set the goals for therapy and the pace you want to work on them.
I'm a proponent of brief, episodic therapy, so will make good use of your time and can typically help clients accomplish their intended goals for therapy in 8-12 sessions.
Thank you for your interest in working with me! Book with me now by clicking on my website. I'm a licensed psychotherapist with 25 years of experience in the field, and have worked with clients in a variety of clinical settings.
I've been married for 26 years and have 3 adult children, and I use my life experience as appropriate in therapy. I take a client-centered approach, letting you set the goals for therapy and the pace you want to work on them.
I'm a proponent of brief, episodic therapy, so will make good use of your time and can typically help clients accomplish their intended goals for therapy in 8-12 sessions.
As a licensed sport psychologist, I help athletes and high performers overcome mental barriers and reach their potential. Whether you’re facing performance anxiety, injury recovery, self-doubt, or burnout, I offer evidence-based strategies to boost confidence, focus, motivation, and emotional resilience. I also provide psychological evaluations. Ready to strengthen your mental game? Let’s work together to help you excel in sport and life.
As a licensed sport psychologist, I help athletes and high performers overcome mental barriers and reach their potential. Whether you’re facing performance anxiety, injury recovery, self-doubt, or burnout, I offer evidence-based strategies to boost confidence, focus, motivation, and emotional resilience. I also provide psychological evaluations. Ready to strengthen your mental game? Let’s work together to help you excel in sport and life.
I see clients who are looking for help to heal from trauma (I use EMDR). I enjoy supporting older teens in "finding their way." I am skilled in managing grief. I help clients live more fulfilling lives. If you are looking for someone to listen, hear you, and understand, I hope you give me a call. I help with all aspects of life, including physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I am open to seeing new clients now.
I see clients who are looking for help to heal from trauma (I use EMDR). I enjoy supporting older teens in "finding their way." I am skilled in managing grief. I help clients live more fulfilling lives. If you are looking for someone to listen, hear you, and understand, I hope you give me a call. I help with all aspects of life, including physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I am open to seeing new clients now.
Online Therapists
Mend Counseling aims to serve those seeking a straight forward approach to mental health counseling. The world is complex and each individual struggles with different aspects of life, living within their values, and finding a balance in health. Mend aims to create a meaningful relationship with each person that reaches out for aid to address their specific needs and struggles. Though depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma are all too common each manifests itself in subtle and complex forms.
Mend Counseling aims to serve those seeking a straight forward approach to mental health counseling. The world is complex and each individual struggles with different aspects of life, living within their values, and finding a balance in health. Mend aims to create a meaningful relationship with each person that reaches out for aid to address their specific needs and struggles. Though depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma are all too common each manifests itself in subtle and complex forms.
Are you an autistic or ADHD adult who’s spent years feeling “weird,” too much, or out of sync with others? Many of my clients are bright, thoughtful people who’ve learned to mask, overthink, or push through burnout just to keep up. You don’t need to be fixed — you need support that understands how your brain actually works.
Most people come to therapy because they’re exhausted. They want relief from anxiety and shutdown cycles, fewer relationship misunderstandings, less shame, and a way to function without constant burnout. They want to unmask safely, trust themselves, and build a life that feels sustainable — not performative.
Are you an autistic or ADHD adult who’s spent years feeling “weird,” too much, or out of sync with others? Many of my clients are bright, thoughtful people who’ve learned to mask, overthink, or push through burnout just to keep up. You don’t need to be fixed — you need support that understands how your brain actually works.
Most people come to therapy because they’re exhausted. They want relief from anxiety and shutdown cycles, fewer relationship misunderstandings, less shame, and a way to function without constant burnout. They want to unmask safely, trust themselves, and build a life that feels sustainable — not performative.
I am dual credentialed in mental health and substance abuse. I have worked in this field since 1997 and I am passionate about helping individuals " To be the best versions of themselves". Adults 18+ struggling with anxiety, PTSD, Depression, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder.
I am dual credentialed in mental health and substance abuse. I have worked in this field since 1997 and I am passionate about helping individuals " To be the best versions of themselves". Adults 18+ struggling with anxiety, PTSD, Depression, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder.
Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received! I am passionate about walking with others while they learn to seek their truest self. I have a desire for everyone to know they have a place at the table and belong here!
Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received! I am passionate about walking with others while they learn to seek their truest self. I have a desire for everyone to know they have a place at the table and belong here!
Taking that first step is often the most intimidating. I hope to make it easier. Whether you're navigating trauma, working through addiction, or facing a mandated assessment or evaluation, you're welcome here.
My clients come from all walks of life. Some have never been to therapy before, while others have had poor experiences in therapy. And, so, while some clients are ready to dive in, others are cautious and unsure. Both are okay.
I offer a free consultation for exactly those reasons: Peruse this profile and my website, and use the consultation to decide whether I might be a good fit for you.
Taking that first step is often the most intimidating. I hope to make it easier. Whether you're navigating trauma, working through addiction, or facing a mandated assessment or evaluation, you're welcome here.
My clients come from all walks of life. Some have never been to therapy before, while others have had poor experiences in therapy. And, so, while some clients are ready to dive in, others are cautious and unsure. Both are okay.
I offer a free consultation for exactly those reasons: Peruse this profile and my website, and use the consultation to decide whether I might be a good fit for you.
Finally...therapy with a male client focus. When the "greener pastures" and "over the rainbow" approaches don't cut it, contact me.
Finally...therapy with a male client focus. When the "greener pastures" and "over the rainbow" approaches don't cut it, contact me.
I enjoy helping people work through their mental health challenges to build more satisfying lives. This happens through individual counseling as well as couple and/or family counseling. I also enjoy working with adolescent-aged children and often incorporate family therapy as part of the process. Let's face it, people sometimes just get stuck and need to figure out how to improve their lives. What better way to do that than privately with a trained professional who likes helping people improve their lives!
I enjoy helping people work through their mental health challenges to build more satisfying lives. This happens through individual counseling as well as couple and/or family counseling. I also enjoy working with adolescent-aged children and often incorporate family therapy as part of the process. Let's face it, people sometimes just get stuck and need to figure out how to improve their lives. What better way to do that than privately with a trained professional who likes helping people improve their lives!
Hi there and welcome. People usually connect with me to work on trauma recovery including complex trauma, OCD, anxiety or stress management, and navigating life changes. When people ask why I am a therapist, the true answer is I'm wired for it and I love it. So that means I'll be curious and open about your situation. Cost can be a barrier, so I offer affordable rates.
Hi there and welcome. People usually connect with me to work on trauma recovery including complex trauma, OCD, anxiety or stress management, and navigating life changes. When people ask why I am a therapist, the true answer is I'm wired for it and I love it. So that means I'll be curious and open about your situation. Cost can be a barrier, so I offer affordable rates.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.