Male Therapists in Downtown, Los Angeles, CA
Grayson Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Online Only)
I have worked with: transitional-aged youth and children, couples, college students, queer and trans folks, and men.
There's a lot of talk about "survival mode" and being "stuck". Many of us are surviving or trying to get unstuck from our bodies, our jobs, our families, coming out, college transitions, gender transitions, a relationship in a tough spot, loss, an existential or identity crisis, or coming from a place of certainty to find ourselves in these life challenges. Listen, I won't ever call you out on a place I've never been myself. I believe, fully, that there is so much life after survival. You don't have to believe that too, but I'm so glad you've arrived here.
I have worked with: transitional-aged youth and children, couples, college students, queer and trans folks, and men.
There's a lot of talk about "survival mode" and being "stuck". Many of us are surviving or trying to get unstuck from our bodies, our jobs, our families, coming out, college transitions, gender transitions, a relationship in a tough spot, loss, an existential or identity crisis, or coming from a place of certainty to find ourselves in these life challenges. Listen, I won't ever call you out on a place I've never been myself. I believe, fully, that there is so much life after survival. You don't have to believe that too, but I'm so glad you've arrived here.
Therapy Is Here
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Online Only)
Give yourself permission to be vulnerable by putting yourself first. Negative and highly-critical self-talk, especially for gay men, is the root of many of our problems and addictions. You may feel “less-than” others, think poorly of yourself, or are unsure how to get your needs met. I can help you to shed light on where this inner-critic is coming from, how to quiet it, and help you rebuild your relationship with self/others. Next, we can develop tools to manage anxiety and depression, embrace your sexuality, develop a healthier relationship to sex/porn, heal infidelity, integrate love and sex, or improve your relationships.
Give yourself permission to be vulnerable by putting yourself first. Negative and highly-critical self-talk, especially for gay men, is the root of many of our problems and addictions. You may feel “less-than” others, think poorly of yourself, or are unsure how to get your needs met. I can help you to shed light on where this inner-critic is coming from, how to quiet it, and help you rebuild your relationship with self/others. Next, we can develop tools to manage anxiety and depression, embrace your sexuality, develop a healthier relationship to sex/porn, heal infidelity, integrate love and sex, or improve your relationships.
Dimitrios Pexaras
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Online Only)
You want to stop living in fear/worry. You've had enough of doubting and criticizing yourself every single day questioning your skills at work or at interpersonal relationships with friends or your partner or the idea of dating is terrifying..the good news is you're in the right place and you're not alone! It's exhausting not being able to enjoy things that used to matter to you and over-thinking every single detail in a negative way. It's infuriating to want to socialize but being afraid of how people will "judge" or "view" you just because you don't feel like yourself. It's draining to not wanting to go to work or start your day.
You want to stop living in fear/worry. You've had enough of doubting and criticizing yourself every single day questioning your skills at work or at interpersonal relationships with friends or your partner or the idea of dating is terrifying..the good news is you're in the right place and you're not alone! It's exhausting not being able to enjoy things that used to matter to you and over-thinking every single detail in a negative way. It's infuriating to want to socialize but being afraid of how people will "judge" or "view" you just because you don't feel like yourself. It's draining to not wanting to go to work or start your day.
Jorge Vargas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90086 (Online Only)
Are you stressed about recent or future changes to your life? Are you exploring a career change? Do you hesitate to reach out for help for fear of being judged or burdening others? Have you tried therapy in the past but are looking for sessions that are more conversational and engaging? In therapy, we can explore these issues with empathy, grace, and sensitivity to your personal identity. It is a privilege to join people committed to vulnerable and courageous healing journeys. Together we will gain insight, recognize unhelpful patterns, and practice coping skills to better deal with life’s stressors.
Are you stressed about recent or future changes to your life? Are you exploring a career change? Do you hesitate to reach out for help for fear of being judged or burdening others? Have you tried therapy in the past but are looking for sessions that are more conversational and engaging? In therapy, we can explore these issues with empathy, grace, and sensitivity to your personal identity. It is a privilege to join people committed to vulnerable and courageous healing journeys. Together we will gain insight, recognize unhelpful patterns, and practice coping skills to better deal with life’s stressors.
Alo Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90013
We live in a world of countless binaries, expectations, and assumptions about our lives, and escaping them in order to come into our own can be an incredibly difficult process. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling with obstacles in your life, or feel lost and unsure of what's next for you. Perhaps you are struggling with your identity or your personal relationships. Whatever the reason, you have already begun the process of seeking help and that means a great deal. I am licensed in the states of California, Idaho, and Nevada and can offer telehealth to clients in any of those states.
We live in a world of countless binaries, expectations, and assumptions about our lives, and escaping them in order to come into our own can be an incredibly difficult process. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling with obstacles in your life, or feel lost and unsure of what's next for you. Perhaps you are struggling with your identity or your personal relationships. Whatever the reason, you have already begun the process of seeking help and that means a great deal. I am licensed in the states of California, Idaho, and Nevada and can offer telehealth to clients in any of those states.
Most everyone experiences some Problems of Living during the course of his or her life. These can manifest as common psychological symptoms or as difficulties in relationship or work. By attending to the contributions that both past experiences and present circumstances make, I work to liberate effort and energy caught in these problems, making that very energy available for the pursuit of wishes and some measure of joy.
Most everyone experiences some Problems of Living during the course of his or her life. These can manifest as common psychological symptoms or as difficulties in relationship or work. By attending to the contributions that both past experiences and present circumstances make, I work to liberate effort and energy caught in these problems, making that very energy available for the pursuit of wishes and some measure of joy.
Dylan A. Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90029
You've likely read countless therapist bios and blurbs by now. Allow me to respect the issues pressing against your time by not advertising generic compassion. After all, it may be a problem of time leading you to this website. Maybe your relationships stay in the same conflict; perhaps life hurries you without direction. A vague sense of yourself may linger outside your grasp – is that person hinting for (or hiding from) your attention? I wonder why? Together in our work, we could attempt to hold the afflictions expressed through such stories with curiosity and care by inquiring into their necessities for the life you're living.
You've likely read countless therapist bios and blurbs by now. Allow me to respect the issues pressing against your time by not advertising generic compassion. After all, it may be a problem of time leading you to this website. Maybe your relationships stay in the same conflict; perhaps life hurries you without direction. A vague sense of yourself may linger outside your grasp – is that person hinting for (or hiding from) your attention? I wonder why? Together in our work, we could attempt to hold the afflictions expressed through such stories with curiosity and care by inquiring into their necessities for the life you're living.
Jackson Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Online Only)
As a psychotherapist with a decade of experience in primary care, pediatric, wo men's health, and refugee clinics, I have worked with a diverse range of issues and clients. I split my practice between the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Brazil.
As a psychotherapist with a decade of experience in primary care, pediatric, wo men's health, and refugee clinics, I have worked with a diverse range of issues and clients. I split my practice between the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Brazil.
Marcellus A Rose III
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (Online Only)
"Therapy is like a car navigation system-the therapist is the GPS offering a number of directions to help reach your destination, but you are the driver! Often times we may need a little direction or help to deal with the excess baggage, wrong turns, and bumps along the way. Give me the opportunity to help you navigate the way to your best self."
"Therapy is like a car navigation system-the therapist is the GPS offering a number of directions to help reach your destination, but you are the driver! Often times we may need a little direction or help to deal with the excess baggage, wrong turns, and bumps along the way. Give me the opportunity to help you navigate the way to your best self."
Darrin M Dennis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Hi! My name is Darrin Dennis. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with more than 6 years of professional experience. People seek therapy because they're experiencing some kind of pain they can no longer manage on their own. As a therapist, I come alongside my clients, building a personal and authentic relationship so I can walk with you through your first steps toward growth and onto understanding, facing, then managing and healing from that pain. I am a firm believer in the power of transformation, inwardly and outwardly, and believe this is the key to living one’s life to the greatest and fullest potential possible.
Hi! My name is Darrin Dennis. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with more than 6 years of professional experience. People seek therapy because they're experiencing some kind of pain they can no longer manage on their own. As a therapist, I come alongside my clients, building a personal and authentic relationship so I can walk with you through your first steps toward growth and onto understanding, facing, then managing and healing from that pain. I am a firm believer in the power of transformation, inwardly and outwardly, and believe this is the key to living one’s life to the greatest and fullest potential possible.
Online Therapists
I help those who might be losing their jobs due to poor perfor mance. It can be confusing, painful, and frightening not knowing what to do. There are three steps I can teach you to improve your job perfor mance quickly. They are simple and easy to follow. Let's get them started. I have over ten years of experience helping those struggling to improve their job perfor mance.
I help those who might be losing their jobs due to poor perfor mance. It can be confusing, painful, and frightening not knowing what to do. There are three steps I can teach you to improve your job perfor mance quickly. They are simple and easy to follow. Let's get them started. I have over ten years of experience helping those struggling to improve their job perfor mance.
My approach blends proven therapies like CBT, DBT, and ACT with a hu manistic-existential outlook, all tailored to meet your unique needs.
Hi there! I’m Dr. Chad Calderon, a licensed clinical psychologist with over eight years of training and professional experience, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with compassion, care, and a sprinkle of humor. Ever find yourself asking, “What is the meaning of this thing called life?”—well, you’re not alone, and I’m here to help you figure that out! I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and serious mental illness, and I also offer parent training to help you wrangle the chaos that sometimes comes with family life.
My approach blends proven therapies like CBT, DBT, and ACT with a hu manistic-existential outlook, all tailored to meet your unique needs.
Hi there! I’m Dr. Chad Calderon, a licensed clinical psychologist with over eight years of training and professional experience, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with compassion, care, and a sprinkle of humor. Ever find yourself asking, “What is the meaning of this thing called life?”—well, you’re not alone, and I’m here to help you figure that out! I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and serious mental illness, and I also offer parent training to help you wrangle the chaos that sometimes comes with family life.
PhD clinician providing a positive-minded creative approach to working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and other psychological challenges. My work includes a blend of traditional and Jungian psychotherapy with interactive strategies for optimizing a healthier life. I value the importance of creating a safe space that allows for trust and connection. With many years of training and spiritual growth, my approach to psychology is different than most because it is designed to guide you towards knowing a more integrated you using hu man-driven communications. Yes - I actually smile, react and exchange ideas with compassion.
PhD clinician providing a positive-minded creative approach to working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and other psychological challenges. My work includes a blend of traditional and Jungian psychotherapy with interactive strategies for optimizing a healthier life. I value the importance of creating a safe space that allows for trust and connection. With many years of training and spiritual growth, my approach to psychology is different than most because it is designed to guide you towards knowing a more integrated you using hu man-driven communications. Yes - I actually smile, react and exchange ideas with compassion.
Currently only accepting focused, short-term therapy clients - 12 sessions or less. Hi I'm Charles Yin. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. I live in San Diego, CA. Growing up in Minnesota, I struggled with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (aka winter blues). This drove me to find better ways to cope with lack of energy, and feeling empty during the darker days of fall and winter. Two things helped me tremendously in weathering these emotional storms: Running track and cross-country in high school and college— and leaning into my growing faith in Christ.
Currently only accepting focused, short-term therapy clients - 12 sessions or less. Hi I'm Charles Yin. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. I live in San Diego, CA. Growing up in Minnesota, I struggled with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (aka winter blues). This drove me to find better ways to cope with lack of energy, and feeling empty during the darker days of fall and winter. Two things helped me tremendously in weathering these emotional storms: Running track and cross-country in high school and college— and leaning into my growing faith in Christ.
Sometimes in life we need a professional life coach to talk to who can help us move forward in a positive direction. I’ve been a certified Law of Attraction life coach for 12 years. If you're not familiar with the Law of Attraction, that's ok. I help people feel happier, less stressed, manifest what they want, become more positive, and ultimately become the best version of themselves. What you learn from coaching you'll take with you for the rest of your life because it's that helpful.d
Sometimes in life we need a professional life coach to talk to who can help us move forward in a positive direction. I’ve been a certified Law of Attraction life coach for 12 years. If you're not familiar with the Law of Attraction, that's ok. I help people feel happier, less stressed, manifest what they want, become more positive, and ultimately become the best version of themselves. What you learn from coaching you'll take with you for the rest of your life because it's that helpful.d
Chris Calandra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction? Seeking support for navigating complex family dynamics, couple’s or men's issues? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. I'm Chris Calandra, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) dedicated to guiding individuals, couples and families towards healing and growth. With years of experience in the field, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families, facing a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, men's issues, family dynamics, and addiction.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction? Seeking support for navigating complex family dynamics, couple’s or men's issues? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. I'm Chris Calandra, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) dedicated to guiding individuals, couples and families towards healing and growth. With years of experience in the field, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families, facing a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, men's issues, family dynamics, and addiction.
Luis Arcos
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Are your problems consuming your life? Do you find it difficult to acknowledge your strengths and make the most of them? Therapy could be the solution.
We will work on finding solutions and creating plans for change. Together, we will identify your strengths and how those strengths can help you to make positive changes.
I use a cognitive behavioral model along with a strengths-based approach.
I work from the premise that a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of effective therapy. We will work as a team to create and achieve goals that improve your quality of life.
Are your problems consuming your life? Do you find it difficult to acknowledge your strengths and make the most of them? Therapy could be the solution.
We will work on finding solutions and creating plans for change. Together, we will identify your strengths and how those strengths can help you to make positive changes.
I use a cognitive behavioral model along with a strengths-based approach.
I work from the premise that a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of effective therapy. We will work as a team to create and achieve goals that improve your quality of life.
Steven Rowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90018 (Online Only)
For me, psychotherapy starts with trust. It must also be collaborative, engaging and compassionate. As your therapist, I will work to assist you to achieve more balance, adopt a healthier outlook, gain insight, overcome blocks and help you to find a greater sense of self-awareness and understanding in your daily life.
For me, psychotherapy starts with trust. It must also be collaborative, engaging and compassionate. As your therapist, I will work to assist you to achieve more balance, adopt a healthier outlook, gain insight, overcome blocks and help you to find a greater sense of self-awareness and understanding in your daily life.
Brice Le Roux Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy
MA, CHT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Waitlist for new clients
I've had much success in helping my clients with issues of confidence, habit control, chronic pain, reducing fears and anxiety, and improving motivation and perfor mance.
Are you dealing with stress, fears, addictions or bad habits? Struggling with chronic confidence, motivation or perfor mance issues? I am here to help. Together we'll figure out why you haven't (yet) been as successful as you would like. We'll root-out roadblocks, negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that hold you back from experiencing your definition of success and well-being.
I've had much success in helping my clients with issues of confidence, habit control, chronic pain, reducing fears and anxiety, and improving motivation and perfor mance.
Are you dealing with stress, fears, addictions or bad habits? Struggling with chronic confidence, motivation or perfor mance issues? I am here to help. Together we'll figure out why you haven't (yet) been as successful as you would like. We'll root-out roadblocks, negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that hold you back from experiencing your definition of success and well-being.
David Friedler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LMHC, LPCC, MPH
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
I have counseled people for many years from a diversity of ages, cultures and sexual orientations.
As a psychotherapist, I am continually committed to providing a safe and supportive experience for my clients. Using traditional and more current modalities I work to help people address behaviors that may affect interpersonal, relational, and career challenges. All are welcomed in therapy to learn new ways to manage the obstacles to personal social and occupational wellbeing. I work with people around longstanding issues of depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, as well as adjustment to educational and career transitions.
I have counseled people for many years from a diversity of ages, cultures and sexual orientations.
As a psychotherapist, I am continually committed to providing a safe and supportive experience for my clients. Using traditional and more current modalities I work to help people address behaviors that may affect interpersonal, relational, and career challenges. All are welcomed in therapy to learn new ways to manage the obstacles to personal social and occupational wellbeing. I work with people around longstanding issues of depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, as well as adjustment to educational and career transitions.
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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.