Male Therapists in Lafayette, CA
I believe that by analyzing the relationship between our thoughts, feelings, and behavior we can better understand, manage, and eventually overcome mental health problems.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating a wide variety of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related problems. I have experience working with adults 18 and older who are suffering from depression, anger, PTSD, addiction, sleep problems, anxiety, and life adjustment issues. I primarily use cognitive-behavioral treatments to help people overcome these issues. My objective is to allow you to achieve your goals whether that means improving your overall wellbeing, being more successful in your personal life or at work, or better managing an area in which you struggle.
I believe that by analyzing the relationship between our thoughts, feelings, and behavior we can better understand, manage, and eventually overcome mental health problems.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating a wide variety of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related problems. I have experience working with adults 18 and older who are suffering from depression, anger, PTSD, addiction, sleep problems, anxiety, and life adjustment issues. I primarily use cognitive-behavioral treatments to help people overcome these issues. My objective is to allow you to achieve your goals whether that means improving your overall wellbeing, being more successful in your personal life or at work, or better managing an area in which you struggle.
Dr. Mark Fry is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2003. Dr. Fry helps clients by identifying past wounds and trauma and healing. As a therapist, it is often necessary to walk with them through this process. Dr. Fry believes it is most important for the client to identify that they are capable of healing and moving forward. Outside of work, Dr. Fry enjoys time spent with close friends. As a hobby he has been known to pick a bluegrass banjo. And give him a nice big dog any day of the week
Dr. Mark Fry is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2003. Dr. Fry helps clients by identifying past wounds and trauma and healing. As a therapist, it is often necessary to walk with them through this process. Dr. Fry believes it is most important for the client to identify that they are capable of healing and moving forward. Outside of work, Dr. Fry enjoys time spent with close friends. As a hobby he has been known to pick a bluegrass banjo. And give him a nice big dog any day of the week
I manage the pace and the tone of these conversations carefully.
Whether your relationship is in crisis or has simply lost its way, I offer practical support in reducing overwhelm and helping you rework and revitalize your relationship. In the process of resolving surface-level conflicts, my goal is to help you establish intimacy and connection, deeper and stronger than you may have been able to experience before.
I manage the pace and the tone of these conversations carefully.
Whether your relationship is in crisis or has simply lost its way, I offer practical support in reducing overwhelm and helping you rework and revitalize your relationship. In the process of resolving surface-level conflicts, my goal is to help you establish intimacy and connection, deeper and stronger than you may have been able to experience before.
Joseph Charles Bentz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
You have every capacity within yourself needed to proceed safely in moving through the issues you face. You will always lead "Where to go or What to do" next. We will explore together where and how the need to have safety, connection, and meaning is guiding your life. This takes a strength and confidence that can be accessed and developed - new choices can be made. These choices restore vitality and contact with the inherent goodness which we can experience ever more strongly and which can become more consistently available to you.
You have every capacity within yourself needed to proceed safely in moving through the issues you face. You will always lead "Where to go or What to do" next. We will explore together where and how the need to have safety, connection, and meaning is guiding your life. This takes a strength and confidence that can be accessed and developed - new choices can be made. These choices restore vitality and contact with the inherent goodness which we can experience ever more strongly and which can become more consistently available to you.
For the past 19 years I have provided evaluations, counseling, and education on managing dementia, difficult behaviors, and caregiver burnout in inpatient and outpatient geriatric care.
Feeling restless or easily distracted? Lacking energy, motivation, focus, or direction in life? Spinning your wheels in your career or relationships? Prone to pleasing others at all costs, yet feeling unhappy and misunderstood? Always too busy to stop and smell the flowers? I'd like to help you become more empowered, confident, and satisfied through facing and letting go of your fears, irritating beliefs, guilt, and suffering, so you can learn to communicate more effectively and have healthy relationships. For more than twenty-five years I have provided time-limited and in-depth psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups.
For the past 19 years I have provided evaluations, counseling, and education on managing dementia, difficult behaviors, and caregiver burnout in inpatient and outpatient geriatric care.
Feeling restless or easily distracted? Lacking energy, motivation, focus, or direction in life? Spinning your wheels in your career or relationships? Prone to pleasing others at all costs, yet feeling unhappy and misunderstood? Always too busy to stop and smell the flowers? I'd like to help you become more empowered, confident, and satisfied through facing and letting go of your fears, irritating beliefs, guilt, and suffering, so you can learn to communicate more effectively and have healthy relationships. For more than twenty-five years I have provided time-limited and in-depth psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups.
Working in the SF, Bay Area, CA. for 15+ years providing assessment and evidence-based therapy/treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and families. My areas of specialties include anxiety, depression, stress management, adhd, aspergers, emotional regulation difficulties, relational challenges, addiction, life transitions, and executive coaching. I am a solution focused therapist who is warm, approachable, compassionate, and results oriented. I am well versed in several therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Working in the SF, Bay Area, CA. for 15+ years providing assessment and evidence-based therapy/treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and families. My areas of specialties include anxiety, depression, stress management, adhd, aspergers, emotional regulation difficulties, relational challenges, addiction, life transitions, and executive coaching. I am a solution focused therapist who is warm, approachable, compassionate, and results oriented. I am well versed in several therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Dr. Embrey has practiced psychotherapy in Europe for 15 years and in California since 1990, emphasizing the possibilities of making life better. He has been educated in England and Sweden as well as his doctorate in California.
Many choices in life are difficult. Trying to understand our choices, what motivates them and seeing clearly the patterns of our life is the start of choosing a new direction for ourselves or our relationships.
I understand how to produce change. I work with individuals and couples mostly, with the utmost care, respect and consideration of situations we find ourselves in.
Dr. Embrey has practiced psychotherapy in Europe for 15 years and in California since 1990, emphasizing the possibilities of making life better. He has been educated in England and Sweden as well as his doctorate in California.
Many choices in life are difficult. Trying to understand our choices, what motivates them and seeing clearly the patterns of our life is the start of choosing a new direction for ourselves or our relationships.
I understand how to produce change. I work with individuals and couples mostly, with the utmost care, respect and consideration of situations we find ourselves in.
Beyond knowing a therapist has degrees and a license, a list of credentials do not matter much in your choosing. Therapy is more art than science. Nor may you be impressed with a long series of my professional accomplishments. What you want to know is: Can I stop the pain? Can I make your depression and anxiety go away? Can I fix your relationship or career problem? The answer is: No, I cannot. But together we can. If you will bring the motivation and some willingness to trust I will bring knowledge and the ability to shift things. And perhaps, with the help of an unseen grace, together we can heal the hurt and find a solution.
Beyond knowing a therapist has degrees and a license, a list of credentials do not matter much in your choosing. Therapy is more art than science. Nor may you be impressed with a long series of my professional accomplishments. What you want to know is: Can I stop the pain? Can I make your depression and anxiety go away? Can I fix your relationship or career problem? The answer is: No, I cannot. But together we can. If you will bring the motivation and some willingness to trust I will bring knowledge and the ability to shift things. And perhaps, with the help of an unseen grace, together we can heal the hurt and find a solution.
Stephen Sperber
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549 (Online Only)
We can all use help dealing with life's challenges. I have more than thirty years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples and families through tough times. My goal is to help you deal with problems, become more aware of your feelings, face sensitive issues and achieve personal growth. Our work together will enable you to develop the strengths and skills that allow you to deal effectively with life's challenges. Clients have reported that I am a good listener and create a warm and friendly environment in which they feel supported in the pursuit of solutions to their problems. I use a variety of theoretical approaches,
We can all use help dealing with life's challenges. I have more than thirty years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples and families through tough times. My goal is to help you deal with problems, become more aware of your feelings, face sensitive issues and achieve personal growth. Our work together will enable you to develop the strengths and skills that allow you to deal effectively with life's challenges. Clients have reported that I am a good listener and create a warm and friendly environment in which they feel supported in the pursuit of solutions to their problems. I use a variety of theoretical approaches,
my therapy w/ men nearing retirement and attending anxiety, confusion, or depression is also an area of speciality.
I've been in private practice for 40+ yrs. and have specialized in couples' relationship therapy both direct treatment and in workshops in the Bay Area. My approach is direct and involved with each partner. I focus on both the emotional and behavioral aspects unique to each couple. With most male partners, I am able to offer a safe setting that strongly invites men to engage in the treatment. When needed, I will recommend a co-therapy approach with my wife, Dr. Ciele Jupe. Additionally, therapy with men seeking change or resolving work/life issues is a specialty as well.
my therapy w/ men nearing retirement and attending anxiety, confusion, or depression is also an area of speciality.
I've been in private practice for 40+ yrs. and have specialized in couples' relationship therapy both direct treatment and in workshops in the Bay Area. My approach is direct and involved with each partner. I focus on both the emotional and behavioral aspects unique to each couple. With most male partners, I am able to offer a safe setting that strongly invites men to engage in the treatment. When needed, I will recommend a co-therapy approach with my wife, Dr. Ciele Jupe. Additionally, therapy with men seeking change or resolving work/life issues is a specialty as well.
Welcome and congratulations on taking this step to improve your life! For over 20 years I have been working with adults, teens, children & families on transforming their lives. I use a flexible approach to help people become more aware of their triggered thoughts, feelings and behaviors - in other words, the things that are causing us problems. I'm direct but easy going Psychologist with extensive experience which includes being a Program Director of 2 inpatient crisis units. Saturday appointments available. Convenient office on the boarder of Walnut Creek & Lafayette and only within a short drive from San Francisco.
Welcome and congratulations on taking this step to improve your life! For over 20 years I have been working with adults, teens, children & families on transforming their lives. I use a flexible approach to help people become more aware of their triggered thoughts, feelings and behaviors - in other words, the things that are causing us problems. I'm direct but easy going Psychologist with extensive experience which includes being a Program Director of 2 inpatient crisis units. Saturday appointments available. Convenient office on the boarder of Walnut Creek & Lafayette and only within a short drive from San Francisco.
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Your family can change. Everyone can heal.
Had enough of the attitude? Tired of arguing about chores and homework? Are you scared your child is suicidal? Concerned about too much texting, video games, or over-sharing on Facebook? Do you wonder what damage divorce has caused your kids?
Your family can change. Everyone can heal.
Ryan Crochiere
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
The most important journey you may make in your life is the journey of building an honest and compassionate relationship with yourself. From shame, pride, trauma, and introjected "shoulds" there are so many reasons that we often operate from a partial and compassionless understanding of ourselves. These blind spots can cause us anxiety, depression, addictions and a multitude of other symptoms that we mistake to be "who we are". I have faith in the hu man condition and the ability our heal into our own fullness. Therapy is the place to make this journey.
The most important journey you may make in your life is the journey of building an honest and compassionate relationship with yourself. From shame, pride, trauma, and introjected "shoulds" there are so many reasons that we often operate from a partial and compassionless understanding of ourselves. These blind spots can cause us anxiety, depression, addictions and a multitude of other symptoms that we mistake to be "who we are". I have faith in the hu man condition and the ability our heal into our own fullness. Therapy is the place to make this journey.
" I believe that every hu man being has an innate capacity to heal themselves.
"Anyone with children knows that they are challenging as well as rewarding. It is when these challenges outweigh the loving relationship that children start to typically manifest symptoms. Due to internal and/or environmental stresses, children can become withdrawn, oppositional, easily overwhelmed, and scared. This in turn can compromise your child's present and future relationships, academic perfor mance, self-esteem, and the parent-child relationship. When difficulties are addressed early, children gain a sense of mastery and safety lasting a lifetime."
Dr. Lynch has worked with young children in preschool, research, state/county, and clinical settings over the last ten years.
" I believe that every hu man being has an innate capacity to heal themselves.
"Anyone with children knows that they are challenging as well as rewarding. It is when these challenges outweigh the loving relationship that children start to typically manifest symptoms. Due to internal and/or environmental stresses, children can become withdrawn, oppositional, easily overwhelmed, and scared. This in turn can compromise your child's present and future relationships, academic perfor mance, self-esteem, and the parent-child relationship. When difficulties are addressed early, children gain a sense of mastery and safety lasting a lifetime."
Dr. Lynch has worked with young children in preschool, research, state/county, and clinical settings over the last ten years.
Jonathan Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549 (Online Only)
I strive to be an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
I strive to be an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Rubino Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Many practices focus solely on money.
We understand many people feel ashamed having to seek therapy for their child, family or themselves. However, no one is perfect and we all need help from time to time. We have created a relaxing atmosphere where you will not feel judged. We are here to assist you through a difficult time and to make the changes you need to make. Teens need help to. It is very common for teens to need therapy to deal with an issue in their life.
Many practices focus solely on money.
We understand many people feel ashamed having to seek therapy for their child, family or themselves. However, no one is perfect and we all need help from time to time. We have created a relaxing atmosphere where you will not feel judged. We are here to assist you through a difficult time and to make the changes you need to make. Teens need help to. It is very common for teens to need therapy to deal with an issue in their life.
My approach to working with clients is tailored to each individual, utilizing a pluralistic theoretical methodology that allows me to address the specific issues the client is seeking to address and work through in a manner that is most comfortable for the person with whom I am working.
Have you reached an emotionally challenging point in your life and need a safe, accepting, non-judgmental space where you can safely work through your issues without someone else imposing their own agenda upon you? I have worked successfully with a very diverse group of clients, both individuals and couples, who have benefited from my individualized approach to helping people manage and work through issues of anxiety, trauma, depression, relational issues with partners and family, and a variety of major life transition issues that required careful navigation and thought before proceeding.
My approach to working with clients is tailored to each individual, utilizing a pluralistic theoretical methodology that allows me to address the specific issues the client is seeking to address and work through in a manner that is most comfortable for the person with whom I am working.
Have you reached an emotionally challenging point in your life and need a safe, accepting, non-judgmental space where you can safely work through your issues without someone else imposing their own agenda upon you? I have worked successfully with a very diverse group of clients, both individuals and couples, who have benefited from my individualized approach to helping people manage and work through issues of anxiety, trauma, depression, relational issues with partners and family, and a variety of major life transition issues that required careful navigation and thought before proceeding.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR COUPLES: I am a Level 3 trained Gott man Couples Therapist. I specialize in helping couples heal from affairs, trauma, and addiction. How I work with couples is evidence-based (well-researched) and designed to experience positive results within 12-15 sessions. I'll help you heal from severe trauma, conquer common communication traps, and renew your friendship in a way that self-help books and weekend seminars cannot. Your relationship can be stronger and more intimate following years of neglect and significant trauma.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR COUPLES: I am a Level 3 trained Gott man Couples Therapist. I specialize in helping couples heal from affairs, trauma, and addiction. How I work with couples is evidence-based (well-researched) and designed to experience positive results within 12-15 sessions. I'll help you heal from severe trauma, conquer common communication traps, and renew your friendship in a way that self-help books and weekend seminars cannot. Your relationship can be stronger and more intimate following years of neglect and significant trauma.
Although most people are depressed or angry at times, they generally find a way to deal with the situation. There are times, however, when a person loses hope or is overwhelmed. They or others decide they might use some help. Sometimes a wo man or a man decides that they would like to adjust their life style and emphasize their sense of self. If you work in Silicon Valley, I can use my experience in industry to help you unblock your potential and design effective strategies for greater satisfaction. If you seek spiritual depth, my years as a guide may help unfold meaning.
Although most people are depressed or angry at times, they generally find a way to deal with the situation. There are times, however, when a person loses hope or is overwhelmed. They or others decide they might use some help. Sometimes a wo man or a man decides that they would like to adjust their life style and emphasize their sense of self. If you work in Silicon Valley, I can use my experience in industry to help you unblock your potential and design effective strategies for greater satisfaction. If you seek spiritual depth, my years as a guide may help unfold meaning.
Eric Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Has your addictive behavior gotten out of control? Are you struggling with pornography or compulsive sexual behavior? Do you need to repair damage caused in your relationship or rebuild trust? You are not alone and there is a way through it. I am the founder and clinical director of Pathway Therapy Center where we specialize in helping clients get through the crisis that addiction causes and work to find recovery and healing. Further, I offer weekly Men's recovery groups to help building community and reduce shame around addiction; an essential piece of the recovery process.
Has your addictive behavior gotten out of control? Are you struggling with pornography or compulsive sexual behavior? Do you need to repair damage caused in your relationship or rebuild trust? You are not alone and there is a way through it. I am the founder and clinical director of Pathway Therapy Center where we specialize in helping clients get through the crisis that addiction causes and work to find recovery and healing. Further, I offer weekly Men's recovery groups to help building community and reduce shame around addiction; an essential piece of the recovery process.