Male Psychiatrists in Louisville, CO
![Photo of John Tripp - Modern Mental Health , PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cdc402e1-269d-4007-943f-63b89d232812/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome to Modern Mental Health! My name is John Tripp and my goal as your psychiatric provider is to listen to your goals and help you achieve them. I specialize in treating ADHD (ADHD-CCSP certified), anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma, depression, bipolar disorders, binge eating disorder, and OCD. I believe in a partnership approach that emphasizes education, open communication, and meeting each individual where they are in their personal journey. Whether it is medication management, therapy, or a combination of the two, one size does not fit all.
Welcome to Modern Mental Health! My name is John Tripp and my goal as your psychiatric provider is to listen to your goals and help you achieve them. I specialize in treating ADHD (ADHD-CCSP certified), anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma, depression, bipolar disorders, binge eating disorder, and OCD. I believe in a partnership approach that emphasizes education, open communication, and meeting each individual where they are in their personal journey. Whether it is medication management, therapy, or a combination of the two, one size does not fit all.
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James Camp NP LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
Hello! My name is James Camp, and together we can strive for your success and wellness. My approach to psychiatry is an eclectic approach to improving your mental wellbeing through medication management and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bereavement and many other psychiatric disorders. I offer in-person and telehealth services. My practice is collaborative and allows you to set the pace for your path to success.
Hello! My name is James Camp, and together we can strive for your success and wellness. My approach to psychiatry is an eclectic approach to improving your mental wellbeing through medication management and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bereavement and many other psychiatric disorders. I offer in-person and telehealth services. My practice is collaborative and allows you to set the pace for your path to success.
![Photo of Zachary Wight - Inner Joy Psychiatry | Zachary Wight PMHNP, APRN, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48a8991f-a24a-454e-a9f9-1e41ca404b8f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Inner Joy Psychiatry | Zachary Wight PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
Accepting New Patients! I specialize in integrative psychiatry for individuals ages 16+ combining evidence-based medication management with holistic and non-traditional "whole-body" approaches for full-spectrum treatment of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I am accepting of all people and I provide non-judgmental care. Viewing the mind, body, emotions, and soul as beautifully interconnected, I will strive to gain a deep understanding of your unique history, the current struggles that are hindering mental wellness, and adaptation skills that can be enhanced to inspire a lasting sense of inner joy.
Accepting New Patients! I specialize in integrative psychiatry for individuals ages 16+ combining evidence-based medication management with holistic and non-traditional "whole-body" approaches for full-spectrum treatment of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I am accepting of all people and I provide non-judgmental care. Viewing the mind, body, emotions, and soul as beautifully interconnected, I will strive to gain a deep understanding of your unique history, the current struggles that are hindering mental wellness, and adaptation skills that can be enhanced to inspire a lasting sense of inner joy.
![Photo of Matt Battaglia, PA-C, Physician Assistant](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/84eed971-f997-4243-9f17-6fe434bf6b43/2/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to understand and meet the needs of my clients drawing on 14 years of experience in emergency and psychiatric medicine. I treat the whole client from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective. I take an integrative and functional approach to develop an in depth picture of my client and identify the underlying causes of behavioral disorders and guide the best course of treatment. My approach to treatment combines looking at social connections and values, medication, nutrition, lifestyle changes, sleep hygiene plus CBT-i, supplements, ketamine and other therapeutic techniques to develop an effective and enduring treatment,
My goal is to understand and meet the needs of my clients drawing on 14 years of experience in emergency and psychiatric medicine. I treat the whole client from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective. I take an integrative and functional approach to develop an in depth picture of my client and identify the underlying causes of behavioral disorders and guide the best course of treatment. My approach to treatment combines looking at social connections and values, medication, nutrition, lifestyle changes, sleep hygiene plus CBT-i, supplements, ketamine and other therapeutic techniques to develop an effective and enduring treatment,
![Photo of Christopher Perez - Axis Integrated Mental Health, APRN, CRNA, Psychiatric Nurse](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bd7cef0e-1c24-4675-aae2-8b31ba3b2278/1/320x400.png)
Get seen ASAP! Accepting new patients and nearly every insurance! The ONLY clinic in Colorado who does TMS for Medicaid patients thanks to our personal endowment. Whether you need medications, therapy, or cutting-edge treatment for Major Depressive Disorder or anxiety, we are your single-stop shop for help. With board-certified psychiatric providers, licensed psychotherapists, and treatments like Spravato, TMS, and Ketamine all under one roof, we can minimize out-of-pocket costs while maximizing healing.
Get seen ASAP! Accepting new patients and nearly every insurance! The ONLY clinic in Colorado who does TMS for Medicaid patients thanks to our personal endowment. Whether you need medications, therapy, or cutting-edge treatment for Major Depressive Disorder or anxiety, we are your single-stop shop for help. With board-certified psychiatric providers, licensed psychotherapists, and treatments like Spravato, TMS, and Ketamine all under one roof, we can minimize out-of-pocket costs while maximizing healing.
![Photo of Bryce Thacker, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f1507426-806c-4119-b75a-f46f5c2e8524/1/320x400.png)
Bryce Thacker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027 (Online Only)
Accepting new patients! Immediate availability for online med management appointments. Antidepressants are not the only thing you can try to get relief from depression and anxiety. I was previously a family nurse practitioner and combined my knowledge of physical health with mental health to provide a well-rounded therapeutic approach. The latest research in treatments like TMS and ketamine, many of which are covered by insurance, can give you better results. I combine a holistic approach to mental health, leveraging the latest tools and focusing on both physical and mental health to help you not just survive but thrive. Call today!
Accepting new patients! Immediate availability for online med management appointments. Antidepressants are not the only thing you can try to get relief from depression and anxiety. I was previously a family nurse practitioner and combined my knowledge of physical health with mental health to provide a well-rounded therapeutic approach. The latest research in treatments like TMS and ketamine, many of which are covered by insurance, can give you better results. I combine a holistic approach to mental health, leveraging the latest tools and focusing on both physical and mental health to help you not just survive but thrive. Call today!
![Photo of Richard Wallis, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7465d90b-89f5-44c9-8499-46c626729949/3/320x400.jpeg)
**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience in several psychiatric settings. I completed my psychiatric training at the University of Kentucky and his PhD at the University of Texas Medical Branch. I obtained an advanced training in psychopharmacology and has presented several posters and spoken at several national psychiatry conferences.
**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience in several psychiatric settings. I completed my psychiatric training at the University of Kentucky and his PhD at the University of Texas Medical Branch. I obtained an advanced training in psychopharmacology and has presented several posters and spoken at several national psychiatry conferences.
![Photo of Ross Van Allen, DNP, PMHNP, CNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c2ba37e1-5cd8-4b06-af0f-84d3f31b2e9e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ross Van Allen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, CNP
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
New patients accepted! Mental health is more than meds and I am dedicated to co-creating plan with you that goes beyond just medications to get you long-term, sustainable results. I am a board-certified DNP/PMHNP and dedicated holistic provider. Through a combo of cutting-edge tools like ketamine and TMS, lifestyle changes, therapy and more, I've helped patients recover from life-long depression, anxiety, and other common mental health conditions. Best of all, when you come to see me, you get all that Axis Integrated Mental Health offers under 1 roof, which makes it easier to get the care you need, and your costs under control.
New patients accepted! Mental health is more than meds and I am dedicated to co-creating plan with you that goes beyond just medications to get you long-term, sustainable results. I am a board-certified DNP/PMHNP and dedicated holistic provider. Through a combo of cutting-edge tools like ketamine and TMS, lifestyle changes, therapy and more, I've helped patients recover from life-long depression, anxiety, and other common mental health conditions. Best of all, when you come to see me, you get all that Axis Integrated Mental Health offers under 1 roof, which makes it easier to get the care you need, and your costs under control.
![Photo of Christopher Flanagan, PMH-NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/803d1752-2008-4c0a-9069-f5701e74ae75/1/320x400.png)
Connecting with a psychiatric provider can be challenging and I hope to make that process easier. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practicing in Boulder CO. I strive to provide collaborative and patient focused care for my clients mental health concerns. Currently I am accepting a limit number of telehealth clients. Please reach out via email or visit our website to set up an appointment.
Connecting with a psychiatric provider can be challenging and I hope to make that process easier. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practicing in Boulder CO. I strive to provide collaborative and patient focused care for my clients mental health concerns. Currently I am accepting a limit number of telehealth clients. Please reach out via email or visit our website to set up an appointment.
![Photo of Kevin Jones, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f6caba0e-d22a-4cec-b93f-6b059134139b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kevin Jones is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist in Arizona who has been practicing since 2006. Kevin treats ADHD, Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, Bipolar and related disorders, Depressive disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and related disorders, Trauma and stressor-related disorders, Insomnia Disorder, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, and offers Supportive & Motivational psychotherapy. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys theatre, golf, tennis, piano, reading, and ballroom dancing.
Kevin Jones is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist in Arizona who has been practicing since 2006. Kevin treats ADHD, Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, Bipolar and related disorders, Depressive disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and related disorders, Trauma and stressor-related disorders, Insomnia Disorder, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, and offers Supportive & Motivational psychotherapy. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys theatre, golf, tennis, piano, reading, and ballroom dancing.
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![Photo of Jeff Wyss, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e040c1b1-8c5a-49f0-b7c5-ab933cfdbb22/1/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting new patients with next day, after hours, and weekend appointments available (please schedule at www.jeffwyssmd.com). I offer medications and psychotherapy for adults with a focus on making psychiatry accessible, convenient, and affordable via telehealth. I believe strongly in partnering with my patients and supporting their treatment decisions to the fullest extent possible. There are dramatic public misconceptions about psychiatric treatments and I take pride in explaining treatment options in a way that is empathetic, honest, and easily understood.
Accepting new patients with next day, after hours, and weekend appointments available (please schedule at www.jeffwyssmd.com). I offer medications and psychotherapy for adults with a focus on making psychiatry accessible, convenient, and affordable via telehealth. I believe strongly in partnering with my patients and supporting their treatment decisions to the fullest extent possible. There are dramatic public misconceptions about psychiatric treatments and I take pride in explaining treatment options in a way that is empathetic, honest, and easily understood.
![Photo of Roderick Shields O'Brien, MD, FASAM, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c69421e8-31f2-4791-8de9-1ecb6926092f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Roderick O’Brien provides inpatient psychopharmacology at Centennial Peaks Hospital. He also provides inpatient and outpatient Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at Centennial Peaks. Dr. O’Brien sees outpatients at A Stepping Stone in Greenwood Village, Colorado for general adult psychiatry. He also provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in affiliation with TMS Solutions. Interventional Psychiatric services, including Ketamine Infusions, Spravato treatments, and TMS are provided at Axis Integrated Mental Health in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. O’Brien also provides ECT services at Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado.
Dr. Roderick O’Brien provides inpatient psychopharmacology at Centennial Peaks Hospital. He also provides inpatient and outpatient Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at Centennial Peaks. Dr. O’Brien sees outpatients at A Stepping Stone in Greenwood Village, Colorado for general adult psychiatry. He also provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in affiliation with TMS Solutions. Interventional Psychiatric services, including Ketamine Infusions, Spravato treatments, and TMS are provided at Axis Integrated Mental Health in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. O’Brien also provides ECT services at Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado.
![Photo of Charles Robert Davis, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1e0dd3d6-42fc-4d31-95c6-d80e905af1ae/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have been a Family Practice M.D. for the last 45 years. Throughout that time, I have always been interested most in Mental Health. In the last 10 years working as a gerontologist,I realized that caring for Mental Health was really more than a field of strong interest; but had become the area where I really wanted to serve. My passion to serve for the last three years. has evolved into starting a private practice devoted only to Mental Heath issues. My goal is to provide care to anyone regardless of insurance or financial status.
I have been a Family Practice M.D. for the last 45 years. Throughout that time, I have always been interested most in Mental Health. In the last 10 years working as a gerontologist,I realized that caring for Mental Health was really more than a field of strong interest; but had become the area where I really wanted to serve. My passion to serve for the last three years. has evolved into starting a private practice devoted only to Mental Heath issues. My goal is to provide care to anyone regardless of insurance or financial status.
![Photo of Sam Clinch - Inspire TMS Denver, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/170af055-fdd7-458a-96ef-d813279bb0bd/3/320x400.jpeg)
Have you lost interest in the world around you, including your passions? Is your depression making you sick? Does the thought of taking medication make you feel sick? Are the side effects making you sicker? Are you ready to consider an alternative? Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an exciting new therapy that can give you significant results in four to six weeks. TMS therapy is an alternative to antidepressants and other mood-enhancing drugs in tackling depression. TMS offers a fast route to relief and recovery from Depressive and Anxiety disorders with high short and long-term success rates.
Have you lost interest in the world around you, including your passions? Is your depression making you sick? Does the thought of taking medication make you feel sick? Are the side effects making you sicker? Are you ready to consider an alternative? Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an exciting new therapy that can give you significant results in four to six weeks. TMS therapy is an alternative to antidepressants and other mood-enhancing drugs in tackling depression. TMS offers a fast route to relief and recovery from Depressive and Anxiety disorders with high short and long-term success rates.
![Photo of Adam Sheely, APRN, PMHNP, ACNP-BC, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0febf801-8bb1-476a-aaa0-876b1d5aa1d8/3/320x400.jpeg)
Adam Sheely
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, ACNP-BC, MSN
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you looking for a partner in your health journey who offers more than a quick 15-minute appointment? Someone with unique perspectives who takes the time to understand your needs? As a specialist in integrative psychiatry and ketamine treatments, I’m here to guide you toward wellness with a personalized approach. With 17 years of clinical experience and a deep understanding of physiology and pharmacology, I combine evidence-based medicine with individualized care. From prescribing medications to exploring nutraceuticals and lifestyle changes, I’m committed to finding solutions that work for you.
Are you looking for a partner in your health journey who offers more than a quick 15-minute appointment? Someone with unique perspectives who takes the time to understand your needs? As a specialist in integrative psychiatry and ketamine treatments, I’m here to guide you toward wellness with a personalized approach. With 17 years of clinical experience and a deep understanding of physiology and pharmacology, I combine evidence-based medicine with individualized care. From prescribing medications to exploring nutraceuticals and lifestyle changes, I’m committed to finding solutions that work for you.
![Photo of Dhonden Tenzin, MSN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a334abf3-843b-458e-a58b-0893c769725e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dhonden Tenzin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Dhonden Tenzin is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who treats patients with a wide range of mental health issues. He is a competent and a compassionate provider who stays up to date with evidence-based practice. His unceasing dedication and unwavering vision for cultivating healthy minds, healthy lives and healthy communities truly aligns well with the practice values of the Strock Medical Group. Dhonden strongly believes the treatment of mental health conditions goes beyond just the resolution of psychiatric symptoms and thus includes comprehensive evaluation of the root causes in the mind and body.
Dhonden Tenzin is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who treats patients with a wide range of mental health issues. He is a competent and a compassionate provider who stays up to date with evidence-based practice. His unceasing dedication and unwavering vision for cultivating healthy minds, healthy lives and healthy communities truly aligns well with the practice values of the Strock Medical Group. Dhonden strongly believes the treatment of mental health conditions goes beyond just the resolution of psychiatric symptoms and thus includes comprehensive evaluation of the root causes in the mind and body.
![Photo of Chris Archer, PMHNP, GNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/298e645c-d5f7-46f3-911e-e8dde4db82b3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting New Patients! Christopher Archer, Maj (ret), USAF, PMHNP/GNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) with nearly 16 years of experience. In 2000, he joined the United States Air Force, where he worked as a clinical nurse in Pediatrics, Family Practice, Flight/Aerospace Medicine, and also had the opportunity to be a team leader on Vice President Dick Cheney's medical support team. Chris is an expert in diagnosing and treating ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, Stress, Trauma and PTSD - as well as many other conditions.
Accepting New Patients! Christopher Archer, Maj (ret), USAF, PMHNP/GNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) with nearly 16 years of experience. In 2000, he joined the United States Air Force, where he worked as a clinical nurse in Pediatrics, Family Practice, Flight/Aerospace Medicine, and also had the opportunity to be a team leader on Vice President Dick Cheney's medical support team. Chris is an expert in diagnosing and treating ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, Stress, Trauma and PTSD - as well as many other conditions.
![Photo of Henry Fagnant, PNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/442f29ce-243d-4c86-b564-336a0712c7c7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Appointments available! Henry is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who obtained his undergraduate and advanced nursing degree from Regis University in Denver, CO. He has over ten years of healthcare experience serving pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Henry’s background includes an engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines, ecclesiastical work in service to the poor and underserved, and nursing services that include pediatric homecare, hospital inpatient and hospice care.
Appointments available! Henry is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who obtained his undergraduate and advanced nursing degree from Regis University in Denver, CO. He has over ten years of healthcare experience serving pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Henry’s background includes an engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines, ecclesiastical work in service to the poor and underserved, and nursing services that include pediatric homecare, hospital inpatient and hospice care.
![Photo of Dr. Brian Niehaus, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6e14f5aa-ed3b-4de9-9a22-6a9e4fe912d1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Seeking mental health care can be overwhelming and my goal is to help make this experience easier. Having extensive experience in both psychotherapy and evidenced-based psychopharmacology, I provide guidance on the best treatment options and tailor them to your individual goals and values. People often have strong views and ideas about taking medication for mental health and I am here to help you find wellness regardless of your views about medications. I went to Medical School at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and stayed at UCSF for my psychiatry residency training. I am a board certified psychiatrist.
Seeking mental health care can be overwhelming and my goal is to help make this experience easier. Having extensive experience in both psychotherapy and evidenced-based psychopharmacology, I provide guidance on the best treatment options and tailor them to your individual goals and values. People often have strong views and ideas about taking medication for mental health and I am here to help you find wellness regardless of your views about medications. I went to Medical School at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and stayed at UCSF for my psychiatry residency training. I am a board certified psychiatrist.
![Photo of Olaf Garcia, FNP-C, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/909cbc27-f360-49a4-bbda-f69fa7363344/2/320x400.jpeg)
Olaf Garcia
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305 (Online Only)
Hello! I graduated with a degree in nursing from Santa Monica College in 2009. Since that time, I’ve worked in several hospital settings including intensive care. I finished my first masters degree as and Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in 2017 from California State University at Dominguez Hills and started managing extremely sick people in a long-term acute care hospital One universal I’ve seen throughout my many different careers in and out of healthcare is that the presence (or absence) of good mental health care spells the difference between success and failure in any environment.
Hello! I graduated with a degree in nursing from Santa Monica College in 2009. Since that time, I’ve worked in several hospital settings including intensive care. I finished my first masters degree as and Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in 2017 from California State University at Dominguez Hills and started managing extremely sick people in a long-term acute care hospital One universal I’ve seen throughout my many different careers in and out of healthcare is that the presence (or absence) of good mental health care spells the difference between success and failure in any environment.
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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. 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.