Male Therapists in Carson, CA

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Andrew Boutros Coaching
MS, FHD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carson, CA 90745
Do you feel you are cruising through life without having any clue who you truly are, what your passion is, what your talents are, and who you want to be? Do you feel stuck in a job you hate, a toxic relationship, or a negative mindset? If questions like 'who am I?' and 'why am I here on earth?' bug you because you can’t seem to find an answer, you are not alone. This is where I step in & work with you to answer these tough questions.
Do you feel you are cruising through life without having any clue who you truly are, what your passion is, what your talents are, and who you want to be? Do you feel stuck in a job you hate, a toxic relationship, or a negative mindset? If questions like 'who am I?' and 'why am I here on earth?' bug you because you can’t seem to find an answer, you are not alone. This is where I step in & work with you to answer these tough questions.
(949) 356-2994 View (949) 356-2994
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David Vest
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
What doesn't hurt you makes you stronger.....but don't show your emotions!" Hi, I am David Vest, LMFT103919, in California and I specialize in trauma-informed. I have been practicing since 2010 and also work with anxiety, depression, cognitive disorders, substance use, and couples. I am most successful with adults and have currently limited practice with those over 18. I focus on the strengths and perspectives that people bring with them. I believe most of us already have many answers to our own problems and treat each person as their own expert.
What doesn't hurt you makes you stronger.....but don't show your emotions!" Hi, I am David Vest, LMFT103919, in California and I specialize in trauma-informed. I have been practicing since 2010 and also work with anxiety, depression, cognitive disorders, substance use, and couples. I am most successful with adults and have currently limited practice with those over 18. I focus on the strengths and perspectives that people bring with them. I believe most of us already have many answers to our own problems and treat each person as their own expert.
(562) 553-3649 View (562) 553-3649
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George Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
My name is George Young III. I am a board-certified LCSW. I am an Army Combat War Veteran. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have over 15 years of experience working with Children, Families, and Service Members. I like working with people and helping people reach their goals and true potential.
My name is George Young III. I am a board-certified LCSW. I am an Army Combat War Veteran. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have over 15 years of experience working with Children, Families, and Service Members. I like working with people and helping people reach their goals and true potential.
(562) 526-1479 View (562) 526-1479
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Michael Stephen Oden
MA, MFTI, NLP
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90746
Feeling overwhelmed by the emotional ups and downs in your relationship? Ready to Transform Your Relationship?You're not alone. In the journey of marriage or long-term partnerships, encountering challenges is inevitable. The key to navigating these rough waters is eeking timely help and guidance. And that's where I step in to make a difference with practical solutions to help you have those difficult conversations with your partner and provide easy-to-use tools for maintaining intimacy and closeness, My program isn't just about reducing conflicts; it's about discovering what you both truly want and need in your relationship.
Feeling overwhelmed by the emotional ups and downs in your relationship? Ready to Transform Your Relationship?You're not alone. In the journey of marriage or long-term partnerships, encountering challenges is inevitable. The key to navigating these rough waters is eeking timely help and guidance. And that's where I step in to make a difference with practical solutions to help you have those difficult conversations with your partner and provide easy-to-use tools for maintaining intimacy and closeness, My program isn't just about reducing conflicts; it's about discovering what you both truly want and need in your relationship.
(310) 776-6713 View (310) 776-6713
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Bruce Scott Riley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90746
I have spent over 20 years working with individuals, couples, small groups, and large groups on concepts that build intimacy, communication skills, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and reconciliation. My greatest quality is that I am a great listener. My compassionate approach allows my clients to trust me and provides me opportunities to assist them in finding solutions to some of life's most challenging issues.
I have spent over 20 years working with individuals, couples, small groups, and large groups on concepts that build intimacy, communication skills, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and reconciliation. My greatest quality is that I am a great listener. My compassionate approach allows my clients to trust me and provides me opportunities to assist them in finding solutions to some of life's most challenging issues.
(562) 275-7359 View (562) 275-7359
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Gelbart and Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
Having been in practice in the South Bay since 1976, I bring a great deal of experience in helping people with problems related to personal or family drug or alcohol use, as well as depression, anxiety, stress, and marital issues. My work with addiction includes problems related to gambling, sex, and food. At present, in addition to my practice, I am the Director of Behavioral Health at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and the Executive Director and Supervising Psychologist for the Torrance Memorial Thelma McMillen Recovery Center
Having been in practice in the South Bay since 1976, I bring a great deal of experience in helping people with problems related to personal or family drug or alcohol use, as well as depression, anxiety, stress, and marital issues. My work with addiction includes problems related to gambling, sex, and food. At present, in addition to my practice, I am the Director of Behavioral Health at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and the Executive Director and Supervising Psychologist for the Torrance Memorial Thelma McMillen Recovery Center
(310) 692-9523 View (310) 692-9523
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Lenwood Valentino Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
Waitlist for new clients
I can assist you in overcoming barriers to living up to your full potential by exploring together (1) What are these barriers and (2) How we can heal identified specific barriers. I have overcome specific challenges in my personal life; which is evidence of how I not only have the academic experience, but also the personal experience to assist you in becoming all we know you are meant to be! My primary client base has been working with Addictions, primarily with the LGBTQ communities. I also can assist clients with extensive Traumas integrate healing into what has been an all encompassing devastation of existence.
I can assist you in overcoming barriers to living up to your full potential by exploring together (1) What are these barriers and (2) How we can heal identified specific barriers. I have overcome specific challenges in my personal life; which is evidence of how I not only have the academic experience, but also the personal experience to assist you in becoming all we know you are meant to be! My primary client base has been working with Addictions, primarily with the LGBTQ communities. I also can assist clients with extensive Traumas integrate healing into what has been an all encompassing devastation of existence.
(562) 566-3515 View (562) 566-3515
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Brett Rhodes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Brett C Rhodes LCSW. As a psychotherapist, I'm here to help you overcome your mental, emotional, and social distress so you can live your most joyful, fulfilling, and meaningful life. I hold a Master of Social Welfare degree from UCLA and am licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of California. I'm based in Los Angeles and provide psychotherapy to clients throughout California via video and phone sessions. I've been in clinical practice for more than 20 years in a variety of settings (psychiatric hospitals, community mental health clinics, outpatient medical mental health clinics, and private practice).
Hi, I'm Brett C Rhodes LCSW. As a psychotherapist, I'm here to help you overcome your mental, emotional, and social distress so you can live your most joyful, fulfilling, and meaningful life. I hold a Master of Social Welfare degree from UCLA and am licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of California. I'm based in Los Angeles and provide psychotherapy to clients throughout California via video and phone sessions. I've been in clinical practice for more than 20 years in a variety of settings (psychiatric hospitals, community mental health clinics, outpatient medical mental health clinics, and private practice).
(657) 837-0201 View (657) 837-0201
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Jesse Marez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745  (Online Only)
My name is Jesse Marez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the State of California since 2003. Over the years of my practice, I have cultivated an ability to respond to my clients personally and individually while establishing therapeutic rapport by using motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy and Jungian and existential psychology. My clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (CBT) and client-centered therapy with a specialty in Trauma Focused CBT; I am also well-versed in psychodynamic and hu manistic psychology.
My name is Jesse Marez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the State of California since 2003. Over the years of my practice, I have cultivated an ability to respond to my clients personally and individually while establishing therapeutic rapport by using motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy and Jungian and existential psychology. My clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (CBT) and client-centered therapy with a specialty in Trauma Focused CBT; I am also well-versed in psychodynamic and hu manistic psychology.
(661) 463-7903 View (661) 463-7903
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Marco Pantoja
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90810
My name is Marco Pantoja I am a LMFT, I provide a faith-based practice where science and religion do not contradict each other but run parallel with one another. My practice is aimed at simplifying mental health by identifying underlying reasons why the mental health symptoms are present. From substance abuse and depression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. I am comfortable with working with various types of diagnosis.
My name is Marco Pantoja I am a LMFT, I provide a faith-based practice where science and religion do not contradict each other but run parallel with one another. My practice is aimed at simplifying mental health by identifying underlying reasons why the mental health symptoms are present. From substance abuse and depression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. I am comfortable with working with various types of diagnosis.
(213) 318-4046 View (213) 318-4046
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Stephen Graves
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
I am Stephen Graves a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT103004). I work with Adults and Couples using an integrative approach. I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and challenges that come from relationship issues. I specialize in treating adults and couples struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and difficulty adapting to life's changes. I believe in an open inclusive environment. My relationship with my clients is one based on honesty, acceptance, and mutual respect. I strive to provide a safe space to openly examine self-doubt, conflicted feelings, and emotions.
I am Stephen Graves a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT103004). I work with Adults and Couples using an integrative approach. I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and challenges that come from relationship issues. I specialize in treating adults and couples struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and difficulty adapting to life's changes. I believe in an open inclusive environment. My relationship with my clients is one based on honesty, acceptance, and mutual respect. I strive to provide a safe space to openly examine self-doubt, conflicted feelings, and emotions.
(707) 466-6995 View (707) 466-6995
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Charles Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90810
My name is Charles Jones. I go by Cass. For thirty years I have worked as an Addictions and Marriage & Family Therapist. I began my career working in recovery programs with addicts, alcoholics, and their families. As a Program Director with Los Angeles County, I worked with foster children and at-risk youth. I led the Hospital Diversion, Emergency Response, and Wraparound teams. The majority of my career has been in private practice in the Pasadena-Sierra Madre, CA areas. I find great satisfaction teaching children and adolescents to heal trauma and gain coping techniques and skills that can help them to become successful adults.
My name is Charles Jones. I go by Cass. For thirty years I have worked as an Addictions and Marriage & Family Therapist. I began my career working in recovery programs with addicts, alcoholics, and their families. As a Program Director with Los Angeles County, I worked with foster children and at-risk youth. I led the Hospital Diversion, Emergency Response, and Wraparound teams. The majority of my career has been in private practice in the Pasadena-Sierra Madre, CA areas. I find great satisfaction teaching children and adolescents to heal trauma and gain coping techniques and skills that can help them to become successful adults.
(831) 208-3386 View (831) 208-3386
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Tzu-Chen Cheng
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90810
I help them gain insight into the underlying issues and build skills to more effectively deal with these hu man problems.
My name is Tzu-Chen Cheng, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in San Luis Obispo, CA. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults dealing with problems that could present as depression, anxiety or other mental health difficulties, using Solution Focused Therapy and Client-Centered approach to find solutions and explore deep rooted issues.
I help them gain insight into the underlying issues and build skills to more effectively deal with these hu man problems.
My name is Tzu-Chen Cheng, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in San Luis Obispo, CA. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults dealing with problems that could present as depression, anxiety or other mental health difficulties, using Solution Focused Therapy and Client-Centered approach to find solutions and explore deep rooted issues.
(562) 600-3415 View (562) 600-3415
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Gustavo Olvera Santos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
Hello! I'm Gustavo Olvera and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), serving clients via telehealth throughout the State of California. My long time approach to therapy is to meet the client where they are and work with them to identify goals that will help them improve their quality of life. I believe that we all have the potential to succeed in life and the potential to achieve greatness. A healthy mind is key to success, as we often have to make critical decisions on a daily basis. I believe we can all achieve our desired goals by increasing and maintaining a positive outlook on our mental health.
Hello! I'm Gustavo Olvera and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), serving clients via telehealth throughout the State of California. My long time approach to therapy is to meet the client where they are and work with them to identify goals that will help them improve their quality of life. I believe that we all have the potential to succeed in life and the potential to achieve greatness. A healthy mind is key to success, as we often have to make critical decisions on a daily basis. I believe we can all achieve our desired goals by increasing and maintaining a positive outlook on our mental health.
(805) 506-5972 View (805) 506-5972
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William Webster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
I have had the wonderful opportunity to be involved in providing care to many people in various stages of life and have seen the sense of freedom that comes when one feels that they learned and healed.
Hello, my name is William Webster and my approach to the therapeutic process is to engage in a collaboration with an individual to support change in the areas of anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting, employment, and changes that occur over the course of one's life. My focus would be to learn about the individual's life to support healing and change in the areas of depression, anxiety, parenting, employment challenges, and life changes. In sessions, I strive to create an atmosphere of calm consideration that encourages exploration of the circumstances as well as the development of steps to reduce one's current struggles.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to be involved in providing care to many people in various stages of life and have seen the sense of freedom that comes when one feels that they learned and healed.
Hello, my name is William Webster and my approach to the therapeutic process is to engage in a collaboration with an individual to support change in the areas of anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting, employment, and changes that occur over the course of one's life. My focus would be to learn about the individual's life to support healing and change in the areas of depression, anxiety, parenting, employment challenges, and life changes. In sessions, I strive to create an atmosphere of calm consideration that encourages exploration of the circumstances as well as the development of steps to reduce one's current struggles.
(909) 317-3432 View (909) 317-3432

More Therapists Nearby

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Justin Juárez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90745
I provide relationship therapy which includes ro mantic (monogamous + non-monogamous), family, and even friendships.
Finding a therapist in a big city can be a daunting task for such an important decision and journey you are on. I cultivate a space for you to feel seen and heard while facilitating change through a therapeutic relationship of compassion and culturally affirming care. I'm committed to working with LGBTQ+ individuals/relationships and working with teens in this ever more complex world that induces overwhelming feelings. I also provide support for parents with teens in navigating these issues. I work with adults who experience a variety of expressions such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma to name a few.
I provide relationship therapy which includes ro mantic (monogamous + non-monogamous), family, and even friendships.
Finding a therapist in a big city can be a daunting task for such an important decision and journey you are on. I cultivate a space for you to feel seen and heard while facilitating change through a therapeutic relationship of compassion and culturally affirming care. I'm committed to working with LGBTQ+ individuals/relationships and working with teens in this ever more complex world that induces overwhelming feelings. I also provide support for parents with teens in navigating these issues. I work with adults who experience a variety of expressions such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma to name a few.
(818) 797-9226 View (818) 797-9226
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Pisey Sok
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90745  (Online Only)
I currently provide telehealth counseling for individuals, couples, and families with a variety of presenting problems to improve their interpersonal relationships. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Restoration Therapy to diagnose and treat generalize anxiety, clinical depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, family problems, relational problems, and other adjustment disorders. I hope to help you regain greater self-control, inner peace, and power over anxiety, depression, and trauma to increase your emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills to improve your quality of life and relationships.
I currently provide telehealth counseling for individuals, couples, and families with a variety of presenting problems to improve their interpersonal relationships. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Restoration Therapy to diagnose and treat generalize anxiety, clinical depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, family problems, relational problems, and other adjustment disorders. I hope to help you regain greater self-control, inner peace, and power over anxiety, depression, and trauma to increase your emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills to improve your quality of life and relationships.
(626) 606-2491 View (626) 606-2491
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Dr. James Earhart
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90745
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist, I have experience working with a wide range of childhood and parenting issues. I have worked in schools, clinics, hospitals, research centers, and have also taught at the graduate-level. My approach involves first deeply understanding the multiple aspects of a person's situation and then using research-based treatments and processing to provide support. I am especially interested in helping boys and young men navigate these complicated times along with helping fathers who are interested strengthen their relationship with their children.
As a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist, I have experience working with a wide range of childhood and parenting issues. I have worked in schools, clinics, hospitals, research centers, and have also taught at the graduate-level. My approach involves first deeply understanding the multiple aspects of a person's situation and then using research-based treatments and processing to provide support. I am especially interested in helping boys and young men navigate these complicated times along with helping fathers who are interested strengthen their relationship with their children.
(714) 930-2542 View (714) 930-2542
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Kevin Niehaus
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, LPCC, MBA
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90745
In my practice I tend to work with clients, ages 4 - 85+, dealing with anything from anxiety, depression, trauma, career, social issues, and other things causing turbulence in their life. Also, I work with individuals, couples, and families on how they can best function in the world. Depending on the client's needs I work with them to create a customized treatment plan best for their needs. I am also a collaborative therapist that wants the client to have an active voice in their journey. Therapy is different for each individual and I value helping the client pursue the change they are seeking.
In my practice I tend to work with clients, ages 4 - 85+, dealing with anything from anxiety, depression, trauma, career, social issues, and other things causing turbulence in their life. Also, I work with individuals, couples, and families on how they can best function in the world. Depending on the client's needs I work with them to create a customized treatment plan best for their needs. I am also a collaborative therapist that wants the client to have an active voice in their journey. Therapy is different for each individual and I value helping the client pursue the change they are seeking.
(714) 276-1245 View (714) 276-1245
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Dr. Matthew Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90745  (Online Only)
Remote Therapy is Offered in California, Texas, and Ohio. Are you overwhelmed by the loneliness and disconnection you feel in your relationship? You struggle to connect with your partner, but your attempts don’t help you feel closer or more connected. Instead, you feel further apart than ever. Hopeless, alone, isolated, and desperate to have some closeness again. Through our work, you will experience connection, feel seen, heard, and felt by your partner but also be able to do that for your partner.
Remote Therapy is Offered in California, Texas, and Ohio. Are you overwhelmed by the loneliness and disconnection you feel in your relationship? You struggle to connect with your partner, but your attempts don’t help you feel closer or more connected. Instead, you feel further apart than ever. Hopeless, alone, isolated, and desperate to have some closeness again. Through our work, you will experience connection, feel seen, heard, and felt by your partner but also be able to do that for your partner.
(424) 306-0843 View (424) 306-0843
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.