Male Therapists in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA
Carlos N Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
I enjoy using different evidence-based models. However, I am aware of the importance of tailoring my treatment modalities to meet the specific needs of each individual. Together we will focus on breaking unhelpful pattens that hinder growth and quality of life. In unity, I will teach you how to cope, regulate and develop healthier ways to manage problems, and add more meaning to your life.
I enjoy using different evidence-based models. However, I am aware of the importance of tailoring my treatment modalities to meet the specific needs of each individual. Together we will focus on breaking unhelpful pattens that hinder growth and quality of life. In unity, I will teach you how to cope, regulate and develop healthier ways to manage problems, and add more meaning to your life.
Joe Pelzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
I use a variety of practices and therapies, including: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Therapy. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way. Then we collaborate to get you there!
I use a variety of practices and therapies, including: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Therapy. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way. Then we collaborate to get you there!
Long Beach Mental Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
I use a variety of practices and therapies, including: DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Therapy. I have begun to run DBT Skill groups also. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way. Then we collaborate to get you there! Collaboration can also occur in groups. Individual, couples, teens, specialized groups. I have begun to run DBT Skill groups also. I have 10 years experience working in the LGBT community. My approach is always affirming, non-judgemental, and strengths focused.
I use a variety of practices and therapies, including: DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Therapy. I have begun to run DBT Skill groups also. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way. Then we collaborate to get you there! Collaboration can also occur in groups. Individual, couples, teens, specialized groups. I have begun to run DBT Skill groups also. I have 10 years experience working in the LGBT community. My approach is always affirming, non-judgemental, and strengths focused.
Bob Tyler
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC, CADC, II, ICADC, SAP
Not Verified Not Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
Drawing from 28 years working in the addiction recovery profession, while working in residential and outpatient treatment, my practice helps those who would like to pursue recovery from alcohol or drug addiction without the cost and time commitment of formal rehab. The ideal client for my practice is one who is experiencing consequences from their alcohol and/or drug use and wants to get sober or explore the possibility of such. I also work with families that have an addicted loved one and would like some direction. I have been sober myself for 30 years and have a passion to helps others receive the gift of recovery.
Drawing from 28 years working in the addiction recovery profession, while working in residential and outpatient treatment, my practice helps those who would like to pursue recovery from alcohol or drug addiction without the cost and time commitment of formal rehab. The ideal client for my practice is one who is experiencing consequences from their alcohol and/or drug use and wants to get sober or explore the possibility of such. I also work with families that have an addicted loved one and would like some direction. I have been sober myself for 30 years and have a passion to helps others receive the gift of recovery.
Dr. Christopher Chaffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
I operate from an existential-hu manistic foundation with an integrative approach to address the treatment goals arrived at through our collaboration.
Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.
I operate from an existential-hu manistic foundation with an integrative approach to address the treatment goals arrived at through our collaboration.
Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.
As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, I'm able to work with children, teenagers, and adults in different capacities. My focus is conducting psychological-educational evaluations and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) to provide parents, teachers, administrators, tutors, and students with an in-depth insight into the student's strengths and weaknesses in the areas of intelligence, processing, academics, and social-emotional/behavioral skills.
As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, I'm able to work with children, teenagers, and adults in different capacities. My focus is conducting psychological-educational evaluations and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) to provide parents, teachers, administrators, tutors, and students with an in-depth insight into the student's strengths and weaknesses in the areas of intelligence, processing, academics, and social-emotional/behavioral skills.
Charles B Walker Emdr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
Together, we will not only manage life's setbacks but transform them into stepping stones for a more enriching and satisfying life.
Life's journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns—stress, anxiety, depression, and moments of feeling utterly overwhelmed. Often, we find our way through these challenges on our own. Yet, there are times when the guidance of a compassionate, licensed psychotherapist can be invaluable in restoring balance and steering your life toward greater fulfillment and joy. As your therapist, I offer more than just interventions; I provide a nurturing space to listen, understand, and actively support your path to well-being.
Together, we will not only manage life's setbacks but transform them into stepping stones for a more enriching and satisfying life.
Life's journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns—stress, anxiety, depression, and moments of feeling utterly overwhelmed. Often, we find our way through these challenges on our own. Yet, there are times when the guidance of a compassionate, licensed psychotherapist can be invaluable in restoring balance and steering your life toward greater fulfillment and joy. As your therapist, I offer more than just interventions; I provide a nurturing space to listen, understand, and actively support your path to well-being.
Dr. Drummond provides a safe, supportive, nurturing and healing space for you to express what is afflicting and troubling you. In his sessions, Dr. Drummond joins you in exploring the underlying reasons of your suffering and helps you identify ways to cope, manage and resolve those issues that have you trapped in the vicious cycle of trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions and obsessive compulsive behaviors. He listens and tries to understand your troubles, difficulties and painful experiences from you perspective. He then tries to help you discover alternatives that lead to healing and inner transformation.
Dr. Drummond provides a safe, supportive, nurturing and healing space for you to express what is afflicting and troubling you. In his sessions, Dr. Drummond joins you in exploring the underlying reasons of your suffering and helps you identify ways to cope, manage and resolve those issues that have you trapped in the vicious cycle of trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions and obsessive compulsive behaviors. He listens and tries to understand your troubles, difficulties and painful experiences from you perspective. He then tries to help you discover alternatives that lead to healing and inner transformation.
Jeffrey J Hagle
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
As a clinician, I believe hu man potential is limitless, but only if we dare to disrupt the familiar. My approach is designed to shake up stagnant mindsets, challenge outdated narratives, and ignite deep, transformative change. I don’t just help clients heal; I help them break through the barriers they didn’t even know existed. If you’re ready to stir things up, uncover your authentic self, and rewrite the patterns that have held you back, let’s dive in and create the shift that transforms your life.
As a clinician, I believe hu man potential is limitless, but only if we dare to disrupt the familiar. My approach is designed to shake up stagnant mindsets, challenge outdated narratives, and ignite deep, transformative change. I don’t just help clients heal; I help them break through the barriers they didn’t even know existed. If you’re ready to stir things up, uncover your authentic self, and rewrite the patterns that have held you back, let’s dive in and create the shift that transforms your life.
Nishan Palaniyandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
My objective is to provide a secure and supportive environment where we can explore the interplay between your past & your current experiences, with the goal of developing constructive avenues for managing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Embarking on the path of therapy is a significant decision, often indicative of a readiness for change. If you find yourself grappling with feelings of being overwhelmed or stuck due to life's challenges, you're not alone. It's also possible that you find yourself ready to explore underlying issues or traumas that you haven’t been ready to explore before. My professional expertise lies in working with adolescents and adults, with a particular focus on men's mental health, including concerns with anxiety, depression, relational conflict, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.
My objective is to provide a secure and supportive environment where we can explore the interplay between your past & your current experiences, with the goal of developing constructive avenues for managing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Embarking on the path of therapy is a significant decision, often indicative of a readiness for change. If you find yourself grappling with feelings of being overwhelmed or stuck due to life's challenges, you're not alone. It's also possible that you find yourself ready to explore underlying issues or traumas that you haven’t been ready to explore before. My professional expertise lies in working with adolescents and adults, with a particular focus on men's mental health, including concerns with anxiety, depression, relational conflict, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.
Jerell Pettway
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
Jerell is a California State Board of Behavioral Sciences Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Peace & Mind Wellness. He obtained his M.A. in Clinical Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Houston Christian University. Jerell has a little over 10 years of experience serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) in high-risk communities, youth and adolescents, and couples interested in strengthening the foundation of their relationship.
Jerell is a California State Board of Behavioral Sciences Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Peace & Mind Wellness. He obtained his M.A. in Clinical Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Houston Christian University. Jerell has a little over 10 years of experience serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) in high-risk communities, youth and adolescents, and couples interested in strengthening the foundation of their relationship.
Benjamin Taitz
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
Waitlist for new clients
I am a registered psychological associate in California working under the supervision of Dr. Gregg Baringoldz (License: PSY11971). My goal as a therapist is to help each client learn how to be the hero of their own story, to gain skills to manage their mental health, and develop their strengths. There is no battle scarier than the one we do in our own minds, and my job is to help you through that battle and achieve your goals.
I am a registered psychological associate in California working under the supervision of Dr. Gregg Baringoldz (License: PSY11971). My goal as a therapist is to help each client learn how to be the hero of their own story, to gain skills to manage their mental health, and develop their strengths. There is no battle scarier than the one we do in our own minds, and my job is to help you through that battle and achieve your goals.
Dr. Matthew Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807 (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.
Online Therapists
I am here to help those that are looking to explore new ways of working with others or coming into their own and setting boundaries with others. Part of growing is learning how to adapt to the world around us, but it is also about growing in truly loving ourselves and building the world within us. Keeping secrets, feeling like you don't have a voice, and feeling without the power to stand up against those that are mistreating oneself come from feeling like you are not valued or because we were taught growing up to stay silent.
I am here to help those that are looking to explore new ways of working with others or coming into their own and setting boundaries with others. Part of growing is learning how to adapt to the world around us, but it is also about growing in truly loving ourselves and building the world within us. Keeping secrets, feeling like you don't have a voice, and feeling without the power to stand up against those that are mistreating oneself come from feeling like you are not valued or because we were taught growing up to stay silent.
I have many years of experience using SPECT scans when treating brain chemistry issues.
I have over 30 years experience in individual, marital, family, and group counseling, working with those who have faced a variety of issues in life. Counseling will guide you through a healing process to find a profound sense of your purpose. You will find a warm, healing environment that will impact you intellectually, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. Tools will be provided to increase your sense of well being, your ability to cope with adversity, and your understanding of your brain chemistry as it relates to your emotional struggles along with exploring how one's faith can impact their transformation.
I have many years of experience using SPECT scans when treating brain chemistry issues.
I have over 30 years experience in individual, marital, family, and group counseling, working with those who have faced a variety of issues in life. Counseling will guide you through a healing process to find a profound sense of your purpose. You will find a warm, healing environment that will impact you intellectually, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. Tools will be provided to increase your sense of well being, your ability to cope with adversity, and your understanding of your brain chemistry as it relates to your emotional struggles along with exploring how one's faith can impact their transformation.
Eric Price Phd
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
I work primarily from a Feminist, hu manistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based lens that will center your own lived experience.
Most of my clinical training has been with college students, young adults, and LGBTQIA communities, but I have experience working with clients across the lifespan. I specialize in helping clients navigate coming out experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. I also recognize the ways societal oppression impacts marginalized voices. In therapy, I value creating a safe, warm, trusting environment where you will develop new insight into your life and cultivate new strategies to meet your goals. You are not meant to do this alone and I would be honored to help you along your journey!
I work primarily from a Feminist, hu manistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based lens that will center your own lived experience.
Most of my clinical training has been with college students, young adults, and LGBTQIA communities, but I have experience working with clients across the lifespan. I specialize in helping clients navigate coming out experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. I also recognize the ways societal oppression impacts marginalized voices. In therapy, I value creating a safe, warm, trusting environment where you will develop new insight into your life and cultivate new strategies to meet your goals. You are not meant to do this alone and I would be honored to help you along your journey!
I understand the importance of needing to feel understood and seen. When therapy is successful, we often will experience a greater sense of spaciousness inside ourselves, freedom from our own judgments, and are reminded that confronting our pain won’t destroy us. The goal is not a short-term fix but instead a long-term shift that brings forth feelings of empowerment, resiliency, and a confidence that our brains and our lives can change. As a consequence of shifting our relationship to ourselves and to our pain, the uncomfortable symptoms often associated with anxiety, trauma, and depression begin to dissolve and loosen their grip.
I understand the importance of needing to feel understood and seen. When therapy is successful, we often will experience a greater sense of spaciousness inside ourselves, freedom from our own judgments, and are reminded that confronting our pain won’t destroy us. The goal is not a short-term fix but instead a long-term shift that brings forth feelings of empowerment, resiliency, and a confidence that our brains and our lives can change. As a consequence of shifting our relationship to ourselves and to our pain, the uncomfortable symptoms often associated with anxiety, trauma, and depression begin to dissolve and loosen their grip.
My clinical background includes experience with adolescents and adults in both an inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities. I have experience working with a wide range of anxiety disorders. I am committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. I believe in a collaborative approach to treatment. I utilize a blend of person-centered approaches combined with mindfulness practices. I am also trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
My clinical background includes experience with adolescents and adults in both an inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities. I have experience working with a wide range of anxiety disorders. I am committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. I believe in a collaborative approach to treatment. I utilize a blend of person-centered approaches combined with mindfulness practices. I am also trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Luis W Maimoni
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
Hi. My name is Luis Maimoni. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationships of all kinds. Relationships with partners, with friends and family, and with co-workers are vital parts of our lives. When our relationships are great, we feel great. When our relationships are "having difficulties" or "experiencing challenges", so are we. If you're reading this, my guess is that one or more of your relationships is not in the "great" category. I can relate.
Hi. My name is Luis Maimoni. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationships of all kinds. Relationships with partners, with friends and family, and with co-workers are vital parts of our lives. When our relationships are great, we feel great. When our relationships are "having difficulties" or "experiencing challenges", so are we. If you're reading this, my guess is that one or more of your relationships is not in the "great" category. I can relate.
Sid Tarpinian, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90804
tIf you are seeking therapy in a quiet, confidential and safe environment where you can address and resolve what is leading you to seek professional support, this is the place. I am currently scheduling in person appointments for individual adults and First Responders on Mondays and Thursdays between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Telephone or video sessions are also available.
tIf you are seeking therapy in a quiet, confidential and safe environment where you can address and resolve what is leading you to seek professional support, this is the place. I am currently scheduling in person appointments for individual adults and First Responders on Mondays and Thursdays between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Telephone or video sessions are also available.
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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.