Male Therapists in Hamilton, ON
As a psychotherapist, I seek to provide you with a life transforming experience to help you deal with the difficult issues in your life, such as relationship troubles, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, or grief. I offer you an authentic human relational encounter that fosters growth, support and change. Life growth and transformation can be a beautiful experience, and it is my goal to help you experience what others have previously experienced with me. Finding happiness in life does not need to be out of reach, or seem impossible for you.
As a psychotherapist, I seek to provide you with a life transforming experience to help you deal with the difficult issues in your life, such as relationship troubles, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, or grief. I offer you an authentic human relational encounter that fosters growth, support and change. Life growth and transformation can be a beautiful experience, and it is my goal to help you experience what others have previously experienced with me. Finding happiness in life does not need to be out of reach, or seem impossible for you.
Javier Soyka
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MA, BED
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8R
Are you facing a life transition and need help managing stress, uncertainty, and conflicts? Life's journey is full of transitions, some smooth and others challenging. Change, even when it's planned and exciting, adds new stress which can bring up old wounds and unhealthy relationship patterns. As a psychotherapist with lots of life experience, I provide support through career changes, relocation, divorce, parenting milestones, illness, or personal growth challenges. I work with individuals and couples navigating frequent arguments or different communication styles. It's possible to emerge from this with confidence and resilience.
Are you facing a life transition and need help managing stress, uncertainty, and conflicts? Life's journey is full of transitions, some smooth and others challenging. Change, even when it's planned and exciting, adds new stress which can bring up old wounds and unhealthy relationship patterns. As a psychotherapist with lots of life experience, I provide support through career changes, relocation, divorce, parenting milestones, illness, or personal growth challenges. I work with individuals and couples navigating frequent arguments or different communication styles. It's possible to emerge from this with confidence and resilience.
For the last 10+ years I have provided trauma informed assessment and treatment to WSIB claimants, first responders, veterans, and MVA claimants. I do expert witness assessments for a variety of reasons including Medical Legal-MVA, Catastrophic Determination, WSIB appeals, VAC, Long Term Disability denials. I was a co-architect of the Community Mental Health Program used by WSIB. I teach at McMaster Medical School. I am a Registered Psychologist. I obtained my doctorate at the University of Toronto. I operate Ramsay and Associates and was a co-founder of Niagara Psychological Wellness.
For the last 10+ years I have provided trauma informed assessment and treatment to WSIB claimants, first responders, veterans, and MVA claimants. I do expert witness assessments for a variety of reasons including Medical Legal-MVA, Catastrophic Determination, WSIB appeals, VAC, Long Term Disability denials. I was a co-architect of the Community Mental Health Program used by WSIB. I teach at McMaster Medical School. I am a Registered Psychologist. I obtained my doctorate at the University of Toronto. I operate Ramsay and Associates and was a co-founder of Niagara Psychological Wellness.
Matteo Scardellato
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), MA
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8M (Online Only)
Hi, want to talk about how you're doing? How are your relationships, do you feel genuinely connected to the people in your life? Is there something you're sitting with that you've thought about countless times but can't seem to shift your thinking about? Would it help to have someone to look at it with, someone who's curious about your perspective and sees it from a slightly different angle? It can be scary to imagine unpacking and examining how we relate to others and ourselves: it often involves exploring where we've been in order to understand where we are and where we're headed. I'm here to accompany you on that journey.
Hi, want to talk about how you're doing? How are your relationships, do you feel genuinely connected to the people in your life? Is there something you're sitting with that you've thought about countless times but can't seem to shift your thinking about? Would it help to have someone to look at it with, someone who's curious about your perspective and sees it from a slightly different angle? It can be scary to imagine unpacking and examining how we relate to others and ourselves: it often involves exploring where we've been in order to understand where we are and where we're headed. I'm here to accompany you on that journey.
Justin Pinksen
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8L (Online Only)
Perhaps you’re down, anxious, or facing a crossroads in your life. Maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, or feel that you aren’t really living the life you were meant to lead. Life brings hardship and pain to all of us - there is no escaping it - some more than others. I want to hear your story, hear your challenges - and work together to write your next chapter. I believe that each of us have inherent strengths and values that shape the trajectory in which life takes us - building from this, I work with people to consider how these inner strengths are useful in combating mental health challenges and struggles.
Perhaps you’re down, anxious, or facing a crossroads in your life. Maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, or feel that you aren’t really living the life you were meant to lead. Life brings hardship and pain to all of us - there is no escaping it - some more than others. I want to hear your story, hear your challenges - and work together to write your next chapter. I believe that each of us have inherent strengths and values that shape the trajectory in which life takes us - building from this, I work with people to consider how these inner strengths are useful in combating mental health challenges and struggles.
Louis Bernard Periatambee
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P (Online Only)
Life can be challenging. Problems at work, discord at home, relationship troubles, unresolved past events, feelings of depression, anxiety and isolation, and countless other difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed and hopeless. Whatever your reasons for seeking help, I aim to create a supportive, ‘non-judgy’ space where we can talk through whatever is on your mind, understand what is happening and move forward.
Life can be challenging. Problems at work, discord at home, relationship troubles, unresolved past events, feelings of depression, anxiety and isolation, and countless other difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed and hopeless. Whatever your reasons for seeking help, I aim to create a supportive, ‘non-judgy’ space where we can talk through whatever is on your mind, understand what is happening and move forward.
Dr. Cooper and his associates, Joel Schramm and Maryam Rahat, offer care for individuals and couples dealing with concerns that are getting in the way of fully functioning both personally and socially. Common concerns include: anxiety, depression, substance use, procrastination, trauma, self-esteem, relationship conflict, career indecision, and many others. Maryam Rahat is focused on providing support to individuals in managing ADHD including associated issues of organization and behavioural addiction. Maryam is also fluent in Farsi and Arabic.
Dr. Cooper and his associates, Joel Schramm and Maryam Rahat, offer care for individuals and couples dealing with concerns that are getting in the way of fully functioning both personally and socially. Common concerns include: anxiety, depression, substance use, procrastination, trauma, self-esteem, relationship conflict, career indecision, and many others. Maryam Rahat is focused on providing support to individuals in managing ADHD including associated issues of organization and behavioural addiction. Maryam is also fluent in Farsi and Arabic.
Please visit my website to book a free initial consultation at www.hamiltonpsychologist.com. I have extensive experience dealing with clients who feel unsatisfied about themselves or their lives and might be limiting or sabotaging their relationships, their work or even their friendships. This, in turn, might be leading them to feelings of sadness, a lack of motivation, feeling overwhelmed, angry, anxious, panicky, irritable, or even trouble with sleep. Most times, no matter how they try, they can't seem to figure out how to change these difficulties. It's not because they don't want to! I offer a free initial consultation.
Please visit my website to book a free initial consultation at www.hamiltonpsychologist.com. I have extensive experience dealing with clients who feel unsatisfied about themselves or their lives and might be limiting or sabotaging their relationships, their work or even their friendships. This, in turn, might be leading them to feelings of sadness, a lack of motivation, feeling overwhelmed, angry, anxious, panicky, irritable, or even trouble with sleep. Most times, no matter how they try, they can't seem to figure out how to change these difficulties. It's not because they don't want to! I offer a free initial consultation.
Eagles Nest Waterdown, Jordan Kolaski
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
At Eagles Nest we know that change is possible. For more than 20 years we have been working in our community, equipping individuals and families to make those changes happen in a safe and positive environment. We help people care for their mental health, understand themselves and learn new tools for healthy relationships. We offer counselling, coaching, facilitated groups and support programs to adults, youth and children. Our services are low cost making them accessible to everyone. We welcome everyone for who they are, without regard to religion, ethnicity, race, gender or sexuality.
At Eagles Nest we know that change is possible. For more than 20 years we have been working in our community, equipping individuals and families to make those changes happen in a safe and positive environment. We help people care for their mental health, understand themselves and learn new tools for healthy relationships. We offer counselling, coaching, facilitated groups and support programs to adults, youth and children. Our services are low cost making them accessible to everyone. We welcome everyone for who they are, without regard to religion, ethnicity, race, gender or sexuality.
Chad David Tomlinson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MTS, MEd, Rev
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
Chad is an award winning therapist who doesn't actually enjoy writing in the third person. My main goal is to help people know how to be emotionally healthy using a combination of tools I've created through life experience and modalities like solution focused therapy, CBT, EFT, and DBT. I tend to be a bit different than traditional therapists as I often have more laughs than tears in my office, but either way, my hope is to help people feel cared about and safe enough to share their lives. Men (or anyone) who are nervous about therapy or people who have had a bad experience with it tend to really like my down to earth style.
Chad is an award winning therapist who doesn't actually enjoy writing in the third person. My main goal is to help people know how to be emotionally healthy using a combination of tools I've created through life experience and modalities like solution focused therapy, CBT, EFT, and DBT. I tend to be a bit different than traditional therapists as I often have more laughs than tears in my office, but either way, my hope is to help people feel cared about and safe enough to share their lives. Men (or anyone) who are nervous about therapy or people who have had a bad experience with it tend to really like my down to earth style.
Michael Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
June is Men's Mental Health month, and to give back for the month of June, I am offering new clients there first session for $20. After a decade of being a Social Worker, I have witnessed the difficulty that men face; the difficulty of fear, pain, confusion, and anger. These difficulties interfere with mens full potential of becoming powerful, disciplined, and masterful in their passions. The difficulties that men face are unfortunately ignored, and the answer to resolve them is to be more vulnerable. This leaves little direction to work towards the ability to overcome what stands in your way.
June is Men's Mental Health month, and to give back for the month of June, I am offering new clients there first session for $20. After a decade of being a Social Worker, I have witnessed the difficulty that men face; the difficulty of fear, pain, confusion, and anger. These difficulties interfere with mens full potential of becoming powerful, disciplined, and masterful in their passions. The difficulties that men face are unfortunately ignored, and the answer to resolve them is to be more vulnerable. This leaves little direction to work towards the ability to overcome what stands in your way.
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Are you quick to anger and can’t understand why? Tired of constantly hurting your loved ones? For men, anger is the most socially accepted emotion to express, but when you feel out of control and it’s too big or out of place, it comes with consequences, both external and internal. However, this anger is trying to tell you something, to alert you to important needs being ignored, shamed or suppressed. Many of us have learned to approach relationships in a way that leads to resentment, jealousy, hatred, fear or shame. Through greater access you can shift old patterns and evolve into a more genuine fulfilled version of yourself.
Are you quick to anger and can’t understand why? Tired of constantly hurting your loved ones? For men, anger is the most socially accepted emotion to express, but when you feel out of control and it’s too big or out of place, it comes with consequences, both external and internal. However, this anger is trying to tell you something, to alert you to important needs being ignored, shamed or suppressed. Many of us have learned to approach relationships in a way that leads to resentment, jealousy, hatred, fear or shame. Through greater access you can shift old patterns and evolve into a more genuine fulfilled version of yourself.
Life transitions (relationships, grief, work health and more) can shake our sense of self in many ways. I am here with you to navigate them with grace and agency. To help understand and move towards the life that you desire and the person you want to be. Alone-ness leads to suffering and together-ness leads to the ability to meet what your life asks of you. I am here with you in that process. Trauma, relationships and learning (trauma, habits, relational patterns) are key to our sense of self, and play a critical role in the therapeutic process.
Life transitions (relationships, grief, work health and more) can shake our sense of self in many ways. I am here with you to navigate them with grace and agency. To help understand and move towards the life that you desire and the person you want to be. Alone-ness leads to suffering and together-ness leads to the ability to meet what your life asks of you. I am here with you in that process. Trauma, relationships and learning (trauma, habits, relational patterns) are key to our sense of self, and play a critical role in the therapeutic process.
Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8H
Richard is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and member of the Canadian Psychological Association. he served eight-years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Combat Engineer. He was medically released after a traumatic brain injury and began his post-secondary education. Richard is a Registered Psychotherapist who co-owns RD Psychotherapy. Richard completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts at McMaster University, then graduate studies in psychotherapy at the University of Toronto.
Richard is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and member of the Canadian Psychological Association. he served eight-years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Combat Engineer. He was medically released after a traumatic brain injury and began his post-secondary education. Richard is a Registered Psychotherapist who co-owns RD Psychotherapy. Richard completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts at McMaster University, then graduate studies in psychotherapy at the University of Toronto.
Samuel Gasilan | BPD | Trauma | CPTSD |
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P (Online Only)
You are constantly walking on eggshells. Always on high alert, your highly sensitive brain is always scanning other people's expressions to make sure everything is okay. You over-apologize, over-explain, over-share or disconnect and push your emotions deep down. You feel different - too emotional, too “much”. A sense of loneliness and longing for something you can’t describe looms in the background of everything you do. No matter what you try the feeling that there’s “something wrong with you” just won’t let up. You try to feel better - you have journaled, meditated, tried therapy, medication, breathwork…but nothing helps for long.
You are constantly walking on eggshells. Always on high alert, your highly sensitive brain is always scanning other people's expressions to make sure everything is okay. You over-apologize, over-explain, over-share or disconnect and push your emotions deep down. You feel different - too emotional, too “much”. A sense of loneliness and longing for something you can’t describe looms in the background of everything you do. No matter what you try the feeling that there’s “something wrong with you” just won’t let up. You try to feel better - you have journaled, meditated, tried therapy, medication, breathwork…but nothing helps for long.
Michael Kwabena Opoku-Forfieh (Counsellor)
MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8R (Online Only)
Do you find yourself avoiding certain situations, places, or people? You may feel like you’ve designed your life in a way that keeps you ‘safe’—but realize that you’re actually feeling ‘stuck’. With over 11 years of experience as a therapist and lecturer, in both the UK and Canada, I can help you begin to dismantle the hold trauma, anxiety or depression have had on your life. As a Black male therapist, I bring my lived experience to my practice, specializing in racial trauma, racial identity, and Black masculinity. Together we can help you begin to embrace a life that feels empowered and aligned with your values and goals.
Do you find yourself avoiding certain situations, places, or people? You may feel like you’ve designed your life in a way that keeps you ‘safe’—but realize that you’re actually feeling ‘stuck’. With over 11 years of experience as a therapist and lecturer, in both the UK and Canada, I can help you begin to dismantle the hold trauma, anxiety or depression have had on your life. As a Black male therapist, I bring my lived experience to my practice, specializing in racial trauma, racial identity, and Black masculinity. Together we can help you begin to embrace a life that feels empowered and aligned with your values and goals.
Mike Dawson Psychotherapy
Registered Social Service Worker, Bsc, RSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C (Online Only)
Society tells us what will make us happy, and who we are. You have in you to avoid these traps, my role is not to lead you but instead , to walk with you as you throw off the ropes holding you back from dreaming, exploring and discovering your identity and passions. At the end of our journey together, I want you to be in a better place than when we met. I was an English kid in Montreal, who, in a hockey town, spent all his time training and competing in the martial arts. Its not a surprise I was socially awkward, bullied, with self-esteem and anger issues. Luckily, I found a therapist to help me;
Society tells us what will make us happy, and who we are. You have in you to avoid these traps, my role is not to lead you but instead , to walk with you as you throw off the ropes holding you back from dreaming, exploring and discovering your identity and passions. At the end of our journey together, I want you to be in a better place than when we met. I was an English kid in Montreal, who, in a hockey town, spent all his time training and competing in the martial arts. Its not a surprise I was socially awkward, bullied, with self-esteem and anger issues. Luckily, I found a therapist to help me;
Do you ever feel like your stress, low self-esteem, low confidence, and possibly even anxiety, are getting in the way of you living your best life? Do you ever get told to “suck it up and be a man?” It is hard to manage these feelings on any given day, let alone a pandemic! Are you trying to quit smoking/drinking/drugs and looking for support, or for someone who just gets it? I can help explore these concerns and areas with you while offering different ways to cope and manage these overwhelming and “out of control” feelings.
Do you ever feel like your stress, low self-esteem, low confidence, and possibly even anxiety, are getting in the way of you living your best life? Do you ever get told to “suck it up and be a man?” It is hard to manage these feelings on any given day, let alone a pandemic! Are you trying to quit smoking/drinking/drugs and looking for support, or for someone who just gets it? I can help explore these concerns and areas with you while offering different ways to cope and manage these overwhelming and “out of control” feelings.
Jason Stotts
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8S (Online Only)
I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy where I’ll explain what we’re doing and why so that we can engage in the process together. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.
I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy where I’ll explain what we’re doing and why so that we can engage in the process together. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.
Socrates famously said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” The examined life provides meaning to life, understanding oneself to understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to examine client’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and how they influence their anxiety, depression, relationships, core values, and underlying assumptions. I offer diverse life experiences that provide unique insights into client’s issues. Together we can work towards your ideal life.
Socrates famously said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” The examined life provides meaning to life, understanding oneself to understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to examine client’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and how they influence their anxiety, depression, relationships, core values, and underlying assumptions. I offer diverse life experiences that provide unique insights into client’s issues. Together we can work towards your ideal life.
I completed a training in rural Ontario conducting psychoeducational and psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I have been volunteering and facilitating a Support for Depression group at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) . I am interested in helping individuals complaining from Post-Traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety, specific-anxieties, sexual behaviors, as well as, experiencing stress from work, life situations, relationship issues, and mood and anxiety disorders. I am bilingual in both English and multiple dialects in Arabic. I use an eclectic approach for treatment.
I completed a training in rural Ontario conducting psychoeducational and psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I have been volunteering and facilitating a Support for Depression group at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) . I am interested in helping individuals complaining from Post-Traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety, specific-anxieties, sexual behaviors, as well as, experiencing stress from work, life situations, relationship issues, and mood and anxiety disorders. I am bilingual in both English and multiple dialects in Arabic. I use an eclectic approach for treatment.
Zakary Zarichney
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8N (Online Only)
Accepting NEW Clients - Are you feeling "stuck" and you're looking for a way to better see the path forward, or away from these feelings? Have you heard of EMDR and you want to learn more about working through trauma and its impacts on your life and how you show up in the world and with others? Is anxiety, stress, or low mood something you want to explore and learn strategies to cope differently? Are you looking for someone who specializes in trauma or couples counselling? Are you a couple looking to work through infidelity, sexuality, or just simply want the skills to better communicate and understand each other?
Accepting NEW Clients - Are you feeling "stuck" and you're looking for a way to better see the path forward, or away from these feelings? Have you heard of EMDR and you want to learn more about working through trauma and its impacts on your life and how you show up in the world and with others? Is anxiety, stress, or low mood something you want to explore and learn strategies to cope differently? Are you looking for someone who specializes in trauma or couples counselling? Are you a couple looking to work through infidelity, sexuality, or just simply want the skills to better communicate and understand each other?
Armaan Amlani-Kurji
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P (Online Only)
My mission is to create a non-judgmental, collaborative space where you can authentically be yourself. With a mental health nursing background, I have gained an appreciation for the complexities of the human condition. Because of this experience, I bring a unique perspective to understand your needs and how we can collaboratively explore your obstacles and work towards solutions. As your therapist, my role is that of a guide, to walk alongside you as you navigate your own path toward growth. Together, we will foster resilience, develop coping strategies, and uncover the strengths you may not yet realize you have within you.
My mission is to create a non-judgmental, collaborative space where you can authentically be yourself. With a mental health nursing background, I have gained an appreciation for the complexities of the human condition. Because of this experience, I bring a unique perspective to understand your needs and how we can collaboratively explore your obstacles and work towards solutions. As your therapist, my role is that of a guide, to walk alongside you as you navigate your own path toward growth. Together, we will foster resilience, develop coping strategies, and uncover the strengths you may not yet realize you have within you.
I specialize in treating mental health and relationship issues for individuals, couples, families, and church leaders. If you feel discouraged and disoriented in your relationships, mental health or faith life, breathe easy knowing that you don't have to struggle alone, and together we can make a roadmap to healing together. If any of the following concerns are familiar, you've found the right place: relationship issues, church hurt, anxiety/panic, trauma and/or abuse, stress or burnout, low self-worth, guilt and shame, life and family transitions, spiritual or existential questions, and pornography addictions.
I specialize in treating mental health and relationship issues for individuals, couples, families, and church leaders. If you feel discouraged and disoriented in your relationships, mental health or faith life, breathe easy knowing that you don't have to struggle alone, and together we can make a roadmap to healing together. If any of the following concerns are familiar, you've found the right place: relationship issues, church hurt, anxiety/panic, trauma and/or abuse, stress or burnout, low self-worth, guilt and shame, life and family transitions, spiritual or existential questions, and pornography addictions.
Stephen Hudecki
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
I bring a mindful/meditative practice, from my own life and from my education to be of service to you and whatever is ailing you. No problem is too big or too small. Whatever is impacting your life, in a negative way is worth sorting through together. I have a special interest in working with people involved in healthcare because I've spent the last 10 years working in hospitals. Pain and suffering are part of life. How we live and learn from our suffering is our life's work. Once we discover ourselves, our true nature, we are free to live with more happiness and love.
I bring a mindful/meditative practice, from my own life and from my education to be of service to you and whatever is ailing you. No problem is too big or too small. Whatever is impacting your life, in a negative way is worth sorting through together. I have a special interest in working with people involved in healthcare because I've spent the last 10 years working in hospitals. Pain and suffering are part of life. How we live and learn from our suffering is our life's work. Once we discover ourselves, our true nature, we are free to live with more happiness and love.
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Male Counsellors
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.