Male Therapists in Downtown, Phoenix, AZ
Scott Driver
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85003
I've used EMDR, hypnosis, and somatic techniques to help many clients put their pasts behind them and create the intimacy and connection that they and their partners deserve.
Do painful issues from your past keep you from having the sex life you want? I've helped many people make peace with their very worst memories, allowing them to build lives, love, and futures that had been out of reach before. Do you struggle with sexual behaviors that you can't control, or with guilt or shame about your behaviors or desires? I also have excellent experience helping clients with out-of-control or maladaptive sexual behaviors, what others often call "sex addiction".
I've used EMDR, hypnosis, and somatic techniques to help many clients put their pasts behind them and create the intimacy and connection that they and their partners deserve.
Do painful issues from your past keep you from having the sex life you want? I've helped many people make peace with their very worst memories, allowing them to build lives, love, and futures that had been out of reach before. Do you struggle with sexual behaviors that you can't control, or with guilt or shame about your behaviors or desires? I also have excellent experience helping clients with out-of-control or maladaptive sexual behaviors, what others often call "sex addiction".
Christopher Trotman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Online Only)
I also specialize in working with black male's as well as other minorities, because let's be real, it's nice to talk to someone who gets it.
Hey there! If you're here, you may be starting (or continuing) a journey of self-discovery. As a dedicated licensed master social worker, I'm honored to assist you. I know reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes. If you’re willing to take that intimidating first step, I promise you- I will do my best in helping make it as easy and enjoyable for you as I possibly can. I aim to create a healing space, where we'll laugh together, you may cry, and you'll feel ready to overcome challenges. Shoot me an email and we'll schedule a free 15 min consultation! Now accepting clients in AZ only
I also specialize in working with black male's as well as other minorities, because let's be real, it's nice to talk to someone who gets it.
Hey there! If you're here, you may be starting (or continuing) a journey of self-discovery. As a dedicated licensed master social worker, I'm honored to assist you. I know reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes. If you’re willing to take that intimidating first step, I promise you- I will do my best in helping make it as easy and enjoyable for you as I possibly can. I aim to create a healing space, where we'll laugh together, you may cry, and you'll feel ready to overcome challenges. Shoot me an email and we'll schedule a free 15 min consultation! Now accepting clients in AZ only
David Hunter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified, licensed professional counselor with 14+ years working with individuals struggling with gambling, gaming, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, anger management, and more. I pride myself on an evidence-based approach to ensure each client is fully supported throughout their full course of care. I strongly believe in providing every client with utmost respect and dignity, prioritizing their needs and aspirations through a personalized and compassionate approach.
I am a board-certified, licensed professional counselor with 14+ years working with individuals struggling with gambling, gaming, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, anger management, and more. I pride myself on an evidence-based approach to ensure each client is fully supported throughout their full course of care. I strongly believe in providing every client with utmost respect and dignity, prioritizing their needs and aspirations through a personalized and compassionate approach.
Michael 'big Dog' Abell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85034
As you search for a solution to the problem you are facing, you may feel that you are in the dark. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your eyes in the dark. Together we will seek to identify the problem and help you to stand against it. We will evaluate your unique story and work to rewrite it towards the preferred outcome that you will define. My unique perspective as a counselor with a visual impairment qualifies me to provide a view of the problem that is different than most counselors.
As you search for a solution to the problem you are facing, you may feel that you are in the dark. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your eyes in the dark. Together we will seek to identify the problem and help you to stand against it. We will evaluate your unique story and work to rewrite it towards the preferred outcome that you will define. My unique perspective as a counselor with a visual impairment qualifies me to provide a view of the problem that is different than most counselors.
James Palazzolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Finding the right therapist is not easy and comes down to having meaningful, fun and memorable conversations with a person you can safely share your complicated healing issues with. You need to trust you won’t be judged, can safely share your vulnerable issues and ultimately get help learning new perspectives to look at your most stubborn problems. I’m here to help you with all of that if you think I’m the right therapist for you. It is your motivation and resilience that improves your life – I only want to help you find the best answers for your healing. My style is interactive and tends to be short-term (7-15 sessions usually.)
Finding the right therapist is not easy and comes down to having meaningful, fun and memorable conversations with a person you can safely share your complicated healing issues with. You need to trust you won’t be judged, can safely share your vulnerable issues and ultimately get help learning new perspectives to look at your most stubborn problems. I’m here to help you with all of that if you think I’m the right therapist for you. It is your motivation and resilience that improves your life – I only want to help you find the best answers for your healing. My style is interactive and tends to be short-term (7-15 sessions usually.)
Traumadaptive Counseling & Consulting PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85001 (Online Only)
My name is Imran Kirkland El and I’ve been an advocate in the field for over 15 years. I’m determined to hold a decolonized healing space for individuals and communities who are seeking support as they navigate the complexities of their inner world and external experiences. My passion is to serve QTBIPOC individuals and families facing unique challenges related to identity, discrimination, and systemic oppression. I work with adolescents, adults and families. The focus of therapy will include: healing from past traumas, cultivating Self-Love, building resilience, skills training and establishing a sense of community.
My name is Imran Kirkland El and I’ve been an advocate in the field for over 15 years. I’m determined to hold a decolonized healing space for individuals and communities who are seeking support as they navigate the complexities of their inner world and external experiences. My passion is to serve QTBIPOC individuals and families facing unique challenges related to identity, discrimination, and systemic oppression. I work with adolescents, adults and families. The focus of therapy will include: healing from past traumas, cultivating Self-Love, building resilience, skills training and establishing a sense of community.
Rustin Foster, LMSW at Affirming You Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Society’s rigid rules produce trauma not only when we experience disaster, but also when denied the opportunity to develop our identities. Whether LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, racial minority, or living with trauma or disease, we stumble through the world, learning to anticipate constant challenge and new ways to be hurt. When others speak of fond memories, we recall the effort we put into masking through it. When memories are too painful, we try to forget them – but they stay with us, hiding below our conscious mind where they wreak havoc on our bodies, creating chronic pain, addiction, mental illness and disease.
Society’s rigid rules produce trauma not only when we experience disaster, but also when denied the opportunity to develop our identities. Whether LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, racial minority, or living with trauma or disease, we stumble through the world, learning to anticipate constant challenge and new ways to be hurt. When others speak of fond memories, we recall the effort we put into masking through it. When memories are too painful, we try to forget them – but they stay with us, hiding below our conscious mind where they wreak havoc on our bodies, creating chronic pain, addiction, mental illness and disease.
Luis Perez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Online Only)
Luis Perez is a Licensed Associate Counselor with 10 years of experience in providing individual therapy, substance abuse counseling, adolescent therapy, intensive outpatient programs, and group treatment. He is a highly skilled and dedicated Mental Health Counselor/Therapist with a proven track record of helping clients improve their mental health and well-being through evidence-based interventions. Luis brings a wealth of real-world expertise, offering compassionate guidance, mentorship, leadership, and dedication to both community members and veterans.
Luis Perez is a Licensed Associate Counselor with 10 years of experience in providing individual therapy, substance abuse counseling, adolescent therapy, intensive outpatient programs, and group treatment. He is a highly skilled and dedicated Mental Health Counselor/Therapist with a proven track record of helping clients improve their mental health and well-being through evidence-based interventions. Luis brings a wealth of real-world expertise, offering compassionate guidance, mentorship, leadership, and dedication to both community members and veterans.
These are things that all hu mans will experience at one point in their life, which means there is nothing wrong with you.
Are you bothered by constant worry, fear, nervousness or anxiety? Feeling down, depressed, hopeless or like life is always going wrong? Having difficulty focusing or concentrating and feeling like you are always on the move? Is procrastinating or always putting things off until the last minute something you struggle with? These are all a part of being hu man, and there is nothing wrong with you. Let me help you better how to understand these thoughts, and feelings and drop the struggle against them. I can help you better understand how you can change behaviors and live a better life, even with these thoughts and feelings.
These are things that all hu mans will experience at one point in their life, which means there is nothing wrong with you.
Are you bothered by constant worry, fear, nervousness or anxiety? Feeling down, depressed, hopeless or like life is always going wrong? Having difficulty focusing or concentrating and feeling like you are always on the move? Is procrastinating or always putting things off until the last minute something you struggle with? These are all a part of being hu man, and there is nothing wrong with you. Let me help you better how to understand these thoughts, and feelings and drop the struggle against them. I can help you better understand how you can change behaviors and live a better life, even with these thoughts and feelings.
Douglas Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC , LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression, accepting or understanding your identity, needing change, or wanting to get past personal trauma? If so, you are not alone. In life we all deal with challenges that are difficult to handle, especially on our own. I am a trained, independently licensed professional who is here to help you though the storm. In my over ten years of experience I have developed a client centered approach to therapy that builds on your personal strengths, insights, and understanding to help you move towards what you envision for yourself and your life. Change can be difficult, but change is possible.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression, accepting or understanding your identity, needing change, or wanting to get past personal trauma? If so, you are not alone. In life we all deal with challenges that are difficult to handle, especially on our own. I am a trained, independently licensed professional who is here to help you though the storm. In my over ten years of experience I have developed a client centered approach to therapy that builds on your personal strengths, insights, and understanding to help you move towards what you envision for yourself and your life. Change can be difficult, but change is possible.
John Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85003
John currently specializes in working with couples, trauma & anxiety, & men’s issues.
John is a licensed therapist in Arizona & Oregon with master's degrees in Clinical Social Work (MSW) & Divinity (MDiv). He has over 15 years of experience providing therapy & over 30 years of experience in social service. John has helped clients from diverse backgrounds overcome a variety of challenges, including relational problems, grief & loss, anxiety & depression, acute & complex trauma, anger & addiction, vocational & spirituality challenges, & more.
John currently specializes in working with couples, trauma & anxiety, & men’s issues.
John is a licensed therapist in Arizona & Oregon with master's degrees in Clinical Social Work (MSW) & Divinity (MDiv). He has over 15 years of experience providing therapy & over 30 years of experience in social service. John has helped clients from diverse backgrounds overcome a variety of challenges, including relational problems, grief & loss, anxiety & depression, acute & complex trauma, anger & addiction, vocational & spirituality challenges, & more.
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Life is a journey, not a destination. I want to support you in your evolution as a hu man being. I have experience treating individuals with a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, anger management, sexual identity, out of control sexual behavior, trauma and self esteem related issues. I offer a safe and non judgmental space for self exploration and transformation. You are unique and therapy should be a collaborative experience. Close the gap between your true self and the image you portray to the rest of the world. Let's work together to create and accomplish the goals you desire.
Life is a journey, not a destination. I want to support you in your evolution as a hu man being. I have experience treating individuals with a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, anger management, sexual identity, out of control sexual behavior, trauma and self esteem related issues. I offer a safe and non judgmental space for self exploration and transformation. You are unique and therapy should be a collaborative experience. Close the gap between your true self and the image you portray to the rest of the world. Let's work together to create and accomplish the goals you desire.
Austin Obika
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 14 years of experience working with clients, my primary focus is on providing supportive, warm mental health care aimed at improving your overall life. I am deeply committed to fostering a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment that promotes growth and a sense of security. My specialties include behavioral health, family and relationship issues, as well as trauma, anxiety and depression, and anger management. very person's journey is unique, and I strive to create a space where individuals can feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 14 years of experience working with clients, my primary focus is on providing supportive, warm mental health care aimed at improving your overall life. I am deeply committed to fostering a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment that promotes growth and a sense of security. My specialties include behavioral health, family and relationship issues, as well as trauma, anxiety and depression, and anger management. very person's journey is unique, and I strive to create a space where individuals can feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported.
Thomas J Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85034
I am a helper. I practice marriage & family therapy, mental health counseling & relationship repair as a ministry. I will help you with what you are experiencing. I know this time is especially challenging for you. You are not alone. I will help you.
I am a helper. I practice marriage & family therapy, mental health counseling & relationship repair as a ministry. I will help you with what you are experiencing. I know this time is especially challenging for you. You are not alone. I will help you.
Are you worried about your gambling and unsure of where to turn for help? Birches Health is a gambling addiction specialist. Our providers have over 30 years in the field providing high quality problem gambling care individuals struggling with addiction and their loved ones. Our Clinical Director was awarded the first contract by the state of Arizona to work with problem gamblers, and to this day we remain contracted with the state to work with gamblers and affected persons across Arizona and the US.
Are you worried about your gambling and unsure of where to turn for help? Birches Health is a gambling addiction specialist. Our providers have over 30 years in the field providing high quality problem gambling care individuals struggling with addiction and their loved ones. Our Clinical Director was awarded the first contract by the state of Arizona to work with problem gamblers, and to this day we remain contracted with the state to work with gamblers and affected persons across Arizona and the US.
You may have landed on this professional profile because you are taking stock of your life and realize that the life you have is not the one you envisioned for yourself. Whether you are bored or in a lot of pain, you may be seeking growth and change, possibly a sense of aliveness. Counseling can be a safe, nurturing setting to slow down and listen to your soul and your body. As you become aware of yourself, you begin to understand how you got to where you are, why you do what you do, and what new paths are possible to you. As a trained therapist from a relational-psychodynamic perspective, I see therapy as a collaborative process.
You may have landed on this professional profile because you are taking stock of your life and realize that the life you have is not the one you envisioned for yourself. Whether you are bored or in a lot of pain, you may be seeking growth and change, possibly a sense of aliveness. Counseling can be a safe, nurturing setting to slow down and listen to your soul and your body. As you become aware of yourself, you begin to understand how you got to where you are, why you do what you do, and what new paths are possible to you. As a trained therapist from a relational-psychodynamic perspective, I see therapy as a collaborative process.
Hi! Brad DeRoma here. As a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I am passionate about recovery. I am also a person in recovery, both from alcohol as well as C-PTSD. I have worked with people with a variety of backgrounds, ranging in age from 18 to 75, with experiences of substance abuse, process addiction, and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss and PTSD. Check out the interview I gave to local Arizona news - it's on YouTube (search for Jelly Roll Road To Recovery).
Hi! Brad DeRoma here. As a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I am passionate about recovery. I am also a person in recovery, both from alcohol as well as C-PTSD. I have worked with people with a variety of backgrounds, ranging in age from 18 to 75, with experiences of substance abuse, process addiction, and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss and PTSD. Check out the interview I gave to local Arizona news - it's on YouTube (search for Jelly Roll Road To Recovery).
Mark Noble
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Online Only)
Immediate availability! Are you facing obstacles in your life that leave you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the future? It's understandable to feel overwhelmed or uncertain when facing obstacles in life, unsure of the path forward, and pressured to have everything sorted out. As your therapist, I offer a customized approach tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll create a nurturing environment where trust, warmth, and open dialogue thrive.
Immediate availability! Are you facing obstacles in your life that leave you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the future? It's understandable to feel overwhelmed or uncertain when facing obstacles in life, unsure of the path forward, and pressured to have everything sorted out. As your therapist, I offer a customized approach tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll create a nurturing environment where trust, warmth, and open dialogue thrive.
Pedro Palomino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Downtown, Phoenix, AZ 85001 (Online Only)
If you are struggling feeling stuck with no sense of direction in life, feeling depressed, anxious, ruminating and struggling with letting go of the past, excessively worrying about the future, angry and unmotivated to engage in previously enjoyed activities and feeling that life is passing you by. Are you someone who is looking to find freedom from unnecessary pain and suffering?
If you are struggling feeling stuck with no sense of direction in life, feeling depressed, anxious, ruminating and struggling with letting go of the past, excessively worrying about the future, angry and unmotivated to engage in previously enjoyed activities and feeling that life is passing you by. Are you someone who is looking to find freedom from unnecessary pain and suffering?
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, a personality disorder, another mental health challenge, chronic pain, trouble with relationships, or difficulties at your place of employment. You may feel stuck in your life or need to clarify personal values and goals. I am skilled and experienced at working with people facing a variety of mental health and related challenges. I specialize in working with people 18 years old and older. My approach to therapy starts with the idea that people are usually the best experts on their own lives.
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, a personality disorder, another mental health challenge, chronic pain, trouble with relationships, or difficulties at your place of employment. You may feel stuck in your life or need to clarify personal values and goals. I am skilled and experienced at working with people facing a variety of mental health and related challenges. I specialize in working with people 18 years old and older. My approach to therapy starts with the idea that people are usually the best experts on their own lives.
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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.