Male Therapists in Poly High District, Long Beach, CA
Carlos Morales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Poly High District, Long Beach, CA 90806
Carlos Morales, I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples with a wide range of mental health-related issues. I have been through life experiences myself that I feel help me relate well to my clients' needs. I understand it can be difficult to seek help initially but I also know how rewarding and beneficial it can be once the process begins and you see the changes in your life taking place I am here and ready to help you take that step forward.
Carlos Morales, I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples with a wide range of mental health-related issues. I have been through life experiences myself that I feel help me relate well to my clients' needs. I understand it can be difficult to seek help initially but I also know how rewarding and beneficial it can be once the process begins and you see the changes in your life taking place I am here and ready to help you take that step forward.
Keith McGowen
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Poly High District, Long Beach, CA 90806 (Online Only)
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Keith McGowen, LMFT, PPSC2. Keith is skilled in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, couples and family/parent education. Keith is passionate about helping people develop positive functionality in their lives.
Keith McGowen, LMFT, PPSC2. Keith is skilled in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, couples and family/parent education. Keith is passionate about helping people develop positive functionality in their lives.
Joey Oquendo
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poly High District, Long Beach, CA 90813 (Online Only)
Life’s journey can be filled with challenges, and sometimes you need a guide to help navigate them. As an associate clinical therapist, I am dedicated to helping you craft your own narrative and contribute to a more compassionate and just society. With experience in addressing a variety of mental health issues—including trauma, depression, anxiety, and cultural identity—I am committed to offering empathetic and detailed support. My background in social work enriches my approach, allowing me to deeply understand and address the complexities of your experiences.
Life’s journey can be filled with challenges, and sometimes you need a guide to help navigate them. As an associate clinical therapist, I am dedicated to helping you craft your own narrative and contribute to a more compassionate and just society. With experience in addressing a variety of mental health issues—including trauma, depression, anxiety, and cultural identity—I am committed to offering empathetic and detailed support. My background in social work enriches my approach, allowing me to deeply understand and address the complexities of your experiences.
Christopher Offor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Poly High District, Long Beach, CA 90806
Hi, my name is Chris Offor. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. Everybody’s unique. We might all be dealing with the same things in different ways, but we are all able to seek help and address what we see to be bothering us. So, while we are all unique, our symptoms can be typical. I find it rewarding working with adults seeking to cope with symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, anger problems, communication problems, relational issues, stages of life issues, and other behavioral issues.
Hi, my name is Chris Offor. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. Everybody’s unique. We might all be dealing with the same things in different ways, but we are all able to seek help and address what we see to be bothering us. So, while we are all unique, our symptoms can be typical. I find it rewarding working with adults seeking to cope with symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, anger problems, communication problems, relational issues, stages of life issues, and other behavioral issues.
Victor Bloomberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Poly High District, Long Beach, CA 90806
Hello, I am Victor Bloomberg, EdD, LCSW and I have been a licensed therapist since 1991. I use a tried-and-true way: Be caring and earn trust; Pay attention and listen; and Confirm understanding before giving feedback. My specialties are grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. We go back and forth between sessions and within a session on emphasis, we always start with your priority. You might want something to do that will relieve an immediate challenge or you could want to understand how the past is affecting you now.
Hello, I am Victor Bloomberg, EdD, LCSW and I have been a licensed therapist since 1991. I use a tried-and-true way: Be caring and earn trust; Pay attention and listen; and Confirm understanding before giving feedback. My specialties are grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. We go back and forth between sessions and within a session on emphasis, we always start with your priority. You might want something to do that will relieve an immediate challenge or you could want to understand how the past is affecting you now.
Michael Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Poly High District, Long Beach, CA 90813
Hi, my name is Michael Willis, Sr. and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My base is in Los Angeles; however, I work with clients throughout the state of California via Telehealth.
Hi, my name is Michael Willis, Sr. and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My base is in Los Angeles; however, I work with clients throughout the state of California via Telehealth.
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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.