Male Therapists in Downtown, Long Beach, CA
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I am deeply convinced that we all suffer from the same human condition. We all have an internal voice that is at times worried, critical, and even hopeless. My therapeutic approach involves acknowledging and working with these parts of ourselves, rather than silencing or eliminating them. I specialize in treating professionals (e.g., individuals in medicine, law, tech), and I have comfort working with anxiety, depression, PTSD and general life stress. I also have extensive experience working with racial and sexual minorities. I help people learn to sit with their feelings, develop self-compassion, and build healthy habits.
I am deeply convinced that we all suffer from the same human condition. We all have an internal voice that is at times worried, critical, and even hopeless. My therapeutic approach involves acknowledging and working with these parts of ourselves, rather than silencing or eliminating them. I specialize in treating professionals (e.g., individuals in medicine, law, tech), and I have comfort working with anxiety, depression, PTSD and general life stress. I also have extensive experience working with racial and sexual minorities. I help people learn to sit with their feelings, develop self-compassion, and build healthy habits.
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Jose F Gaspar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802
I am Solution-Focused, EMDR trained, Queer, Feminist, and passionate about Critical Race Theory and systemic injustice. My clients struggle with internal shame and boundary setting that often gets in the way of them achieving their goals. I focus first on practical solutions, while analyzing my clients for patterns and traumas that are keeping them stuck. Guiding clients through complex traumas, I restore hope and self-esteem (it’s easier than you think; and often fun.) Together, we navigate the challenges of self-discovery, fostering joy, curiosity, and empowerment. I help people move from survival mode to thriving.
I am Solution-Focused, EMDR trained, Queer, Feminist, and passionate about Critical Race Theory and systemic injustice. My clients struggle with internal shame and boundary setting that often gets in the way of them achieving their goals. I focus first on practical solutions, while analyzing my clients for patterns and traumas that are keeping them stuck. Guiding clients through complex traumas, I restore hope and self-esteem (it’s easier than you think; and often fun.) Together, we navigate the challenges of self-discovery, fostering joy, curiosity, and empowerment. I help people move from survival mode to thriving.
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MVP Consulting Group
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802
Ideal Clients: Anyone who is going through a break up with your partner or current employer. Entrepreneurs seeking to launch a new business or professionals seeking to enhance leadership/communication skills. If you are experiencing stress or overwhelming feelings from events in your life that are happening you may be in the middle of a transition or major change in your life. I can offer you tools to help you change this transition into a transformation into being your ideal "MVP".
Ideal Clients: Anyone who is going through a break up with your partner or current employer. Entrepreneurs seeking to launch a new business or professionals seeking to enhance leadership/communication skills. If you are experiencing stress or overwhelming feelings from events in your life that are happening you may be in the middle of a transition or major change in your life. I can offer you tools to help you change this transition into a transformation into being your ideal "MVP".
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My approach is based on treating the person as a whole being. I believe that learning to integrate how we live is essential to heal, change and grow. Practically speaking, this means guiding heart, mind and body to work together, rather than being controlled by our fears or judgements.
My initial goal is to assist each person to find effective ways to relieve symptoms, then, if they're willing and desire it, to explore ways to move beyond symptoms, learn how to live increasingly in the present, and create deeper and more enduring happiness and acceptance of self and others.
My approach is based on treating the person as a whole being. I believe that learning to integrate how we live is essential to heal, change and grow. Practically speaking, this means guiding heart, mind and body to work together, rather than being controlled by our fears or judgements.
My initial goal is to assist each person to find effective ways to relieve symptoms, then, if they're willing and desire it, to explore ways to move beyond symptoms, learn how to live increasingly in the present, and create deeper and more enduring happiness and acceptance of self and others.
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Mewsic Moves
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Online Only)
Do you have a child that has special needs and looking for a program that focuses on their ability rather than their disability? Then you have taken the right step in finding a therapist that can both benefit your child and your family. I am a music therapist and a marriage and family therapist with over 18 years of experience supporting families of children with special needs as well as client with mental health conditions.
Do you have a child that has special needs and looking for a program that focuses on their ability rather than their disability? Then you have taken the right step in finding a therapist that can both benefit your child and your family. I am a music therapist and a marriage and family therapist with over 18 years of experience supporting families of children with special needs as well as client with mental health conditions.
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Luis Cardozo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90808 (Online Only)
¡Hola! I'm Luis, a dedicated therapist helping adolescents and men navigate life's challenges. As a Mexican American, I understand how our experiences are shaped by cultural dynamics. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can uncover your inner strengths. Life's transitions can be tough, leading to low self-esteem and emotional struggles.
¡Hola! I'm Luis, a dedicated therapist helping adolescents and men navigate life's challenges. As a Mexican American, I understand how our experiences are shaped by cultural dynamics. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can uncover your inner strengths. Life's transitions can be tough, leading to low self-esteem and emotional struggles.
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If you are suffering from medication resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, or PTSD, a combination of talk therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be the answer for you. For many people, antidepressants do not fully relieve the symptoms or cause too many side effects, and it can become very difficult going through multiple medications that do not seem to work. After failed medication attempts, you are eligible to be treated with TMS and therapy together. Call our Specialists to learn more about your options.
If you are suffering from medication resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, or PTSD, a combination of talk therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be the answer for you. For many people, antidepressants do not fully relieve the symptoms or cause too many side effects, and it can become very difficult going through multiple medications that do not seem to work. After failed medication attempts, you are eligible to be treated with TMS and therapy together. Call our Specialists to learn more about your options.
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My style in therapy is active. Learning skills to navigate the challenges life brings our way is a massive relief. Setting specific goals related to concerns heard and steadily aligning with the patient is the priority at the beginning. In the middle of treatment, continued focus on solutions for goals and measuring what is working becomes a focus. Seeing people meet their goals and grow toward a realistic outcome in therapy and life is an incredible experience.
My style in therapy is active. Learning skills to navigate the challenges life brings our way is a massive relief. Setting specific goals related to concerns heard and steadily aligning with the patient is the priority at the beginning. In the middle of treatment, continued focus on solutions for goals and measuring what is working becomes a focus. Seeing people meet their goals and grow toward a realistic outcome in therapy and life is an incredible experience.
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Henry Campagna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my therapist profile. My name is Henry, and I am a 1st-generation gay man of Italian and Mexican descent. I've spent the majority of my life advocating for my community, and I'm honored to provide a safe and creative therapy space for my clients to express themselves openly and freely.
Hello and welcome to my therapist profile. My name is Henry, and I am a 1st-generation gay man of Italian and Mexican descent. I've spent the majority of my life advocating for my community, and I'm honored to provide a safe and creative therapy space for my clients to express themselves openly and freely.
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Lamar Broomfield
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802
The perfect client might have gone through tough times like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship struggles. But together, we can dig into the roots of trauma, find hidden patterns, and set off on a life-changing journey towards emotional healing. Throughout this process, we'll rediscover joy, nurture relationships, and revitalize our overall well-being.
The perfect client might have gone through tough times like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship struggles. But together, we can dig into the roots of trauma, find hidden patterns, and set off on a life-changing journey towards emotional healing. Throughout this process, we'll rediscover joy, nurture relationships, and revitalize our overall well-being.
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Clinton Scheidt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802
I’ve always had a passion for helping queer folx get through the challenges that come with being queer-identified in a heteronormative society. My mission is to create a safe, warm, nonjudgmental setting for queer folx and allies to address the struggles that life has served up. Whether you need coping skills to improve daily functioning, want to gain insight into deeper issues, desire more security in your relationship, or require relief from sexual troubles, my focus is on you and your intentions. Therapy is not an easy road, but I intend to travel with you on the journey, no matter how difficult.
I’ve always had a passion for helping queer folx get through the challenges that come with being queer-identified in a heteronormative society. My mission is to create a safe, warm, nonjudgmental setting for queer folx and allies to address the struggles that life has served up. Whether you need coping skills to improve daily functioning, want to gain insight into deeper issues, desire more security in your relationship, or require relief from sexual troubles, my focus is on you and your intentions. Therapy is not an easy road, but I intend to travel with you on the journey, no matter how difficult.
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Quincy Singleton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Online Only)
I blend the humanist and existential approach with other therapeutic approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy) to help people find meaning and purpose in life, address barriers that impede growth, and learn practical tools to enhance their life experience. I place a high priority on tailoring treatment to meet the needs of my clients so we can work together in accomplishing treatment goals. I enjoy working with challenging situations and helping people put a name to their experience and identify effective ways to improve it.
I blend the humanist and existential approach with other therapeutic approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy) to help people find meaning and purpose in life, address barriers that impede growth, and learn practical tools to enhance their life experience. I place a high priority on tailoring treatment to meet the needs of my clients so we can work together in accomplishing treatment goals. I enjoy working with challenging situations and helping people put a name to their experience and identify effective ways to improve it.
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Integrative Psychotherapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, Psy D, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Online Only)
My therapeutic focus is on personal growth and mastery through in-depth self-exploration. Rather than focus on specific pathology or issue(s), I seek to facilitate the patients comprehensive understanding of themselves and the nature of his/her specific problems in a freely exploratory open-ended process.
My therapeutic focus is on personal growth and mastery through in-depth self-exploration. Rather than focus on specific pathology or issue(s), I seek to facilitate the patients comprehensive understanding of themselves and the nature of his/her specific problems in a freely exploratory open-ended process.
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Jordan P Saxon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802
I provide an expertise in psychology, sexuality, relationships, couples counseling, and gender issues. Treatment for both couples and individuals. 15 minute sex-therapy consultations available now. There is no shame in your thoughts or sexuality, so remove the stigmas now! Correct issues like differing libidos within a couple, sexual dysfunction for both men and women, and relationship/intimacy issues (single or coupled). I am confident your problems can be resolved, in less time than you think!
I provide an expertise in psychology, sexuality, relationships, couples counseling, and gender issues. Treatment for both couples and individuals. 15 minute sex-therapy consultations available now. There is no shame in your thoughts or sexuality, so remove the stigmas now! Correct issues like differing libidos within a couple, sexual dysfunction for both men and women, and relationship/intimacy issues (single or coupled). I am confident your problems can be resolved, in less time than you think!
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Christian Yanez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802
Hello, my name is Christian Yanez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience providing therapy. I appropriately implement interventions to fit the support you are seeking. I have experience assisting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I provide a holistic approach to psychotherapy. I have been professionally trained to work with individuals that experience anxiousness, trauma, relationship issues, and other mental health issues. I am certified to practice with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hello, my name is Christian Yanez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience providing therapy. I appropriately implement interventions to fit the support you are seeking. I have experience assisting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I provide a holistic approach to psychotherapy. I have been professionally trained to work with individuals that experience anxiousness, trauma, relationship issues, and other mental health issues. I am certified to practice with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
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Harrison Smith
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is solution-focused. I am very engaged with the client to get a strong understanding of their history throughout their lives and problem solve. I utilize primarily a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when helpful. I work collaboratively with my clients. I will be as directive as I need to be to help the client achieve their goals.
My therapeutic style is solution-focused. I am very engaged with the client to get a strong understanding of their history throughout their lives and problem solve. I utilize primarily a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when helpful. I work collaboratively with my clients. I will be as directive as I need to be to help the client achieve their goals.
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Peterkai Fischetti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802
Hi there, I'm Peterkai! My passion is helping people overcome self-limiting thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families using a strengths-based, collaborative approach.
Hi there, I'm Peterkai! My passion is helping people overcome self-limiting thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families using a strengths-based, collaborative approach.
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Jose Oquendo
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90813 (Online Only)
I am devoted to learning about who you are and how I can help in your healing and life journey. I take a person-centered approach that focuses and hones in on the details and challenges each person faces with the intent to inform, assist with self-discovery, and resource their healing and advancement.
I am devoted to learning about who you are and how I can help in your healing and life journey. I take a person-centered approach that focuses and hones in on the details and challenges each person faces with the intent to inform, assist with self-discovery, and resource their healing and advancement.
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Jonathan Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Online Only)
My therapy style is mainly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Culturally sensitive approaches to provide space for change in the client. I have also trained in trauma-informed care and more interpersonal approaches such as Gestalt and Psychodynamic. I love seeing the change in the client. Once change happens, it is like a whirlwind. That drives me to continue to do this work. I am honest and direct, I like for my clients to feel confident enough to challenge me if necessary. Goal setting is a collaborative approach between me and the client. We determine the goal and how to approach said goal.
My therapy style is mainly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Culturally sensitive approaches to provide space for change in the client. I have also trained in trauma-informed care and more interpersonal approaches such as Gestalt and Psychodynamic. I love seeing the change in the client. Once change happens, it is like a whirlwind. That drives me to continue to do this work. I am honest and direct, I like for my clients to feel confident enough to challenge me if necessary. Goal setting is a collaborative approach between me and the client. We determine the goal and how to approach said goal.
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Hi my name is Lamar Whaley. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, my goal is to assist and empower clients to address the factors/stressors (e.g., personal, familial/social, spiritual, academic etc.) that you experience as well as introduce and assist you in applying different interventions that will empower you in managing your emotions and reducing the behaviors/symptoms that interfere/impair your daily life functioning. I specialize in treating clients who struggle with depression and anxiety. I have provided therapeutic services for clients of all ages and different ethnicities/cultural backgrounds.
Hi my name is Lamar Whaley. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, my goal is to assist and empower clients to address the factors/stressors (e.g., personal, familial/social, spiritual, academic etc.) that you experience as well as introduce and assist you in applying different interventions that will empower you in managing your emotions and reducing the behaviors/symptoms that interfere/impair your daily life functioning. I specialize in treating clients who struggle with depression and anxiety. I have provided therapeutic services for clients of all ages and different ethnicities/cultural backgrounds.
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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.