Male Therapists in Arroyo Grande, CA
Alex Kneeland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Imagine feeling confident in your decisions, building stronger connections, and managing life’s challenges with resilience.
Life can feel overwhelming, as if the weight of responsibilities and emotions is becoming too much to carry. You might find yourself replaying past conversations, unsure if you handled things right or wondering if you’re enough. Perhaps you’re struggling with a feeling of being stuck, not quite sure how to move forward but knowing something needs to change. Navigating relationships, personal growth, and the pressure to meet expectations can leave you feeling isolated or even burned out. You want to feel more in control, more understood, and find some sense of peace, but the path to that destination feels unclear.
Imagine feeling confident in your decisions, building stronger connections, and managing life’s challenges with resilience.
Life can feel overwhelming, as if the weight of responsibilities and emotions is becoming too much to carry. You might find yourself replaying past conversations, unsure if you handled things right or wondering if you’re enough. Perhaps you’re struggling with a feeling of being stuck, not quite sure how to move forward but knowing something needs to change. Navigating relationships, personal growth, and the pressure to meet expectations can leave you feeling isolated or even burned out. You want to feel more in control, more understood, and find some sense of peace, but the path to that destination feels unclear.
Psychotherapy is a two-way street, no different than any other relationship. This means there is a mutual commitment to the therapy process. Change is brought about only with consistency. This holds good no matter what the severity or kind of mental disturbance is being dealt with. By submitting oneself to such a process, individual needs are met and goals are attained.
Psychotherapy is a two-way street, no different than any other relationship. This means there is a mutual commitment to the therapy process. Change is brought about only with consistency. This holds good no matter what the severity or kind of mental disturbance is being dealt with. By submitting oneself to such a process, individual needs are met and goals are attained.
GENERAL BACKGROUND: Psychologist Licensed for over 35 years. Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 40 years. I have worked extensively with individuals, families and couples. I accept Medicare, and some insurances. I will work with you as pertains to costs as necessary to meet budget needs. Currently, I am accepting new clients (updated 08/2023). Major Credit Cards Accepted. It has been my life's work to help others in need and to that end I experience personal satisfaction in seeing you leave treatment a healthier and happier person.
GENERAL BACKGROUND: Psychologist Licensed for over 35 years. Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 40 years. I have worked extensively with individuals, families and couples. I accept Medicare, and some insurances. I will work with you as pertains to costs as necessary to meet budget needs. Currently, I am accepting new clients (updated 08/2023). Major Credit Cards Accepted. It has been my life's work to help others in need and to that end I experience personal satisfaction in seeing you leave treatment a healthier and happier person.
I believe in the fundamental, basic goodness of all hu mans; when living from a place of depth there can be a gentleness, ease, and gratitude toward ourselves, life, and everything we do. Nature teaches us that stress and healing are cyclical. That they are an integral part of our experience. Yet sometimes we get stuck and life can feel heavy, overwhelming and dark. During these times, we might need others to support us. To guide us in finding new ways of relating to ourselves as well as these stressful and contracted states. Psychotherapy can offer that help.
I believe in the fundamental, basic goodness of all hu mans; when living from a place of depth there can be a gentleness, ease, and gratitude toward ourselves, life, and everything we do. Nature teaches us that stress and healing are cyclical. That they are an integral part of our experience. Yet sometimes we get stuck and life can feel heavy, overwhelming and dark. During these times, we might need others to support us. To guide us in finding new ways of relating to ourselves as well as these stressful and contracted states. Psychotherapy can offer that help.
My mission is to help others rise above trauma and adversity, guiding them toward healing and strength. Immigrating from Mexico as a child and growing up in South Central LA, I know firsthand the challenges that come with hardship. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in working with youth and families, helping them navigate complex issues and build resilience. I’ve worked with Wraparound and IFCCS programs and am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT and other evidence-based practices. My approach is respectful, straight forward and focused on creating real, lasting change. I’m here to support you on your journey.
My mission is to help others rise above trauma and adversity, guiding them toward healing and strength. Immigrating from Mexico as a child and growing up in South Central LA, I know firsthand the challenges that come with hardship. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in working with youth and families, helping them navigate complex issues and build resilience. I’ve worked with Wraparound and IFCCS programs and am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT and other evidence-based practices. My approach is respectful, straight forward and focused on creating real, lasting change. I’m here to support you on your journey.
Ronald D Uggla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (Online Only)
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or feel overwhelmed when trying to parent, I'm here to listen, empathize, and provide support, so you an feel calm again, happier, effectively manage stress and trauma, and parent your child with confidence.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and life events begin to impact your joy, fulfillment; your ability to do the things you need to do. You may be struggling with work, engaging in meaningful activities, parenting effectively, or spending quality time with family and friends. Seeking out help and support through therapy can be a great way to help you find your way back to self-confidence, energy, and the motivation to get back to living a happy, fulfilling life.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or feel overwhelmed when trying to parent, I'm here to listen, empathize, and provide support, so you an feel calm again, happier, effectively manage stress and trauma, and parent your child with confidence.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and life events begin to impact your joy, fulfillment; your ability to do the things you need to do. You may be struggling with work, engaging in meaningful activities, parenting effectively, or spending quality time with family and friends. Seeking out help and support through therapy can be a great way to help you find your way back to self-confidence, energy, and the motivation to get back to living a happy, fulfilling life.
There are things about relationships that all of us find challenging. Communication with your spouse, partner, or children for some. Trauma experienced by yourself or someone close to you. We could insert 100 other examples here, but no one should have to try to figure it out on their own. There is someone out there that can support you on your journey, and I hope that person is me.
There are things about relationships that all of us find challenging. Communication with your spouse, partner, or children for some. Trauma experienced by yourself or someone close to you. We could insert 100 other examples here, but no one should have to try to figure it out on their own. There is someone out there that can support you on your journey, and I hope that person is me.
I'm a clinical psychologist practicing with those who suffer from loneliness, anxiety, obsessions, trauma, anger, aloofness, issues of identity and intimacy, difficult life circumstances, and many other problems. While I greatly value knowledge about psychopathology, I find a strictly diagnosis-based approach to be limiting. Instead, we might be curious together about the many aspects of life that bear on your particular suffering. This broad exploration and discovery can only happen in a safe and confidential relationship. I feel so privileged when someone chooses to reveal themselves to me on these deeply personal levels.
I'm a clinical psychologist practicing with those who suffer from loneliness, anxiety, obsessions, trauma, anger, aloofness, issues of identity and intimacy, difficult life circumstances, and many other problems. While I greatly value knowledge about psychopathology, I find a strictly diagnosis-based approach to be limiting. Instead, we might be curious together about the many aspects of life that bear on your particular suffering. This broad exploration and discovery can only happen in a safe and confidential relationship. I feel so privileged when someone chooses to reveal themselves to me on these deeply personal levels.
Many people struggle with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders that limit their lives and cause suffering. At my practice, the Coastal Center for Anxiety Treatment, I provide comprehensive care. This begins with a thorough evaluation, so together we can understand your anxiety and find a clear path forward. Those who seek my help are motivated to do more than just talk—they want to take effective action. They seek a customized, evidence-based treatment plan with practical strategies. My goal is to help you live the life you want, free from the constraints of anxiety.
Many people struggle with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders that limit their lives and cause suffering. At my practice, the Coastal Center for Anxiety Treatment, I provide comprehensive care. This begins with a thorough evaluation, so together we can understand your anxiety and find a clear path forward. Those who seek my help are motivated to do more than just talk—they want to take effective action. They seek a customized, evidence-based treatment plan with practical strategies. My goal is to help you live the life you want, free from the constraints of anxiety.
I work with those hoping to get to know themselves better in order to improve relationships, increase productivity at work, and find greater satisfaction in their lives.
I work with those hoping to get to know themselves better in order to improve relationships, increase productivity at work, and find greater satisfaction in their lives.
I believe that our most profound feelings contain the seeds of our transformation and growth. Working together in a warm, supportive, and connected relationship, we can gain access to these deep, transformative emotions to find healing, strength, and unimagined new vitality. I enjoy working with students and young adults, those in mid-life, and elders.
I believe that our most profound feelings contain the seeds of our transformation and growth. Working together in a warm, supportive, and connected relationship, we can gain access to these deep, transformative emotions to find healing, strength, and unimagined new vitality. I enjoy working with students and young adults, those in mid-life, and elders.
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To this end, I work utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and interpersonal process therapy--an integrated therapy combining CBT with hu manistic/relational and psychodynamic techniques.
Do you experience depression, anxiety, or have trouble with powerful emotions, that seem to interfere with your life goals? You will benefit from my approach to therapy. Perhaps, you feel overwhelmed and uncertain of what to do. Together, we could explore your problems and issues and find effective solutions. I believe change begins with acceptance. You are truly unique. Lets bring harmony to your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to help "You" be your very best "You"!
Please feel free to call or email me, so we can talk.
To this end, I work utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and interpersonal process therapy--an integrated therapy combining CBT with hu manistic/relational and psychodynamic techniques.
Do you experience depression, anxiety, or have trouble with powerful emotions, that seem to interfere with your life goals? You will benefit from my approach to therapy. Perhaps, you feel overwhelmed and uncertain of what to do. Together, we could explore your problems and issues and find effective solutions. I believe change begins with acceptance. You are truly unique. Lets bring harmony to your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to help "You" be your very best "You"!
Please feel free to call or email me, so we can talk.
Many people experience significant feelings of unworthiness, depression, and isolation even if they are "successful" by today's standards.
My early training and work with young children and their parents prepared me for my current work treating adults and couples; many of the struggles these families had centered around bonding and attachment. Today, most of my adult patients face relationship issues rooted in early life experiences. During psychotherapy treatments, I help my patients understand the value of working through early emotional losses so they can mature and enjoy healthy adult relationships.
Many people experience significant feelings of unworthiness, depression, and isolation even if they are "successful" by today's standards.
My early training and work with young children and their parents prepared me for my current work treating adults and couples; many of the struggles these families had centered around bonding and attachment. Today, most of my adult patients face relationship issues rooted in early life experiences. During psychotherapy treatments, I help my patients understand the value of working through early emotional losses so they can mature and enjoy healthy adult relationships.
Thank you for exploring my profile. I am accepting new clients. I see clients both in person and virtually. With over 20 years of experience, my training and experience is specialized towards working with couples and families, as well as adolescent and adult men. I utilize a direct, no-nonsense approach with notable success in treating addictions, family issues, anxiety (generalized, social, panic, etc), depression, trauma, and relationship problems. I am one of the only practitioners in San Luis Obispo County who specializes in working with men and who does family therapy. Please visit my website benrealcsw.com to learn more!
Thank you for exploring my profile. I am accepting new clients. I see clients both in person and virtually. With over 20 years of experience, my training and experience is specialized towards working with couples and families, as well as adolescent and adult men. I utilize a direct, no-nonsense approach with notable success in treating addictions, family issues, anxiety (generalized, social, panic, etc), depression, trauma, and relationship problems. I am one of the only practitioners in San Luis Obispo County who specializes in working with men and who does family therapy. Please visit my website benrealcsw.com to learn more!
Matthew R Chirman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
For the 22 last years I have worked successfully with adult clients dealing with a wide range of issues including marital and relationship problems, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, abuse issues, personality issues and mental health concerns. I believe a trusting relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation for all growth and change. However, the relationship itself is typically not sufficient. I will help you set goals for your therapy based upon what you would like to have different in your life, and together we will explore and change the blocks which have prevented you from achieving your goals.
For the 22 last years I have worked successfully with adult clients dealing with a wide range of issues including marital and relationship problems, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, abuse issues, personality issues and mental health concerns. I believe a trusting relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation for all growth and change. However, the relationship itself is typically not sufficient. I will help you set goals for your therapy based upon what you would like to have different in your life, and together we will explore and change the blocks which have prevented you from achieving your goals.
Lewis Scott Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Many of us enter adulthood with great expectations only to find that life isn't what we thought it would be.
I became a therapist to help individuals and couples successfully navigate the difficulties of life and relationships. I provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment for each of my clients so that they might move towards healing and growth in their lives. My passion is to help individuals and couples find the intimacy they desire by uncovering specific patterns and obstacles to intimacy and building on their strengths so that they have the relationships they truly desire.
Many of us enter adulthood with great expectations only to find that life isn't what we thought it would be.
I became a therapist to help individuals and couples successfully navigate the difficulties of life and relationships. I provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment for each of my clients so that they might move towards healing and growth in their lives. My passion is to help individuals and couples find the intimacy they desire by uncovering specific patterns and obstacles to intimacy and building on their strengths so that they have the relationships they truly desire.
I have seen incredible results that have taught me much about the resilience of the hu man spirit.
Anxiety, Depression and Substance Abuse have reached epidemic proportions in today's world. They have become a way of life for many, causing undue anguish and pain, and jeopardizing the well-being of millions as well as the significant relationships in their lives. For over 25 years I have been helping people find a way back to themselves and on a path to living healthier and happier lives. It would be an honor to help you.
I have seen incredible results that have taught me much about the resilience of the hu man spirit.
Anxiety, Depression and Substance Abuse have reached epidemic proportions in today's world. They have become a way of life for many, causing undue anguish and pain, and jeopardizing the well-being of millions as well as the significant relationships in their lives. For over 25 years I have been helping people find a way back to themselves and on a path to living healthier and happier lives. It would be an honor to help you.
Michael Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Welcome. Whether for you or a loved one, taking this step can be difficult and is extremely commendable. You're not alone. My hope is to provide personalized therapy that highlights your strengths and builds your personal resources. I am here to listen and support my clients while compassionately crafting a plan tailored to your unique experiences and struggles, that aims to foster personal growth and self-discovery.
Welcome. Whether for you or a loved one, taking this step can be difficult and is extremely commendable. You're not alone. My hope is to provide personalized therapy that highlights your strengths and builds your personal resources. I am here to listen and support my clients while compassionately crafting a plan tailored to your unique experiences and struggles, that aims to foster personal growth and self-discovery.
Russell W French Psychologist Psyd
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD, RPA
Verified Verified
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
There are many paths up the mountain. I believe that each individual is as unique as the pathway they select in life. On every path there are difficult challenges that bring questions. Why do I feel this way? What am I missing? Is what I'm feeling a mental illness? Is my brain functioning properly? Do I need professional help?
There are many paths up the mountain. I believe that each individual is as unique as the pathway they select in life. On every path there are difficult challenges that bring questions. Why do I feel this way? What am I missing? Is what I'm feeling a mental illness? Is my brain functioning properly? Do I need professional help?
I consciously manage a small caseload so that I can dedicate the time and commitment needed to providing thoughtful, quality care.
For those who struggle with decision-regret and anxiety around making the perfect choice, picking a therapist on this website is work in itself - if you're here reading this and that's you, I commend you as your therapy has already begun. Anxious and seemingly uncontrollable thoughts, "imposter syndrome", endless struggles to be perfect, only to be met with guilt and regret; all uncomfortable things that we hu mans try to avoid and control, yet all of that avoiding and controlling just doesn't seem to do any good. You're here to learn better ways to manage these experiences, and that's where I can help.
I consciously manage a small caseload so that I can dedicate the time and commitment needed to providing thoughtful, quality care.
For those who struggle with decision-regret and anxiety around making the perfect choice, picking a therapist on this website is work in itself - if you're here reading this and that's you, I commend you as your therapy has already begun. Anxious and seemingly uncontrollable thoughts, "imposter syndrome", endless struggles to be perfect, only to be met with guilt and regret; all uncomfortable things that we hu mans try to avoid and control, yet all of that avoiding and controlling just doesn't seem to do any good. You're here to learn better ways to manage these experiences, and that's where I can help.
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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.