Male Therapists in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA
Max DeFrain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I understand firsthand how very distressing and threatening it feels to be disconnected from loved ones. In my work, I dive deep into the center of what drives clients apart, and I help to pull them together into a united team against their relational difficulties. I help my clients tap into the deep transformative power that their relationships have to offer as a means of healing inner wounds, providing safety, and giving confidence to tackle life’s challenges. I also work with men's issues, and I get why it may feel more comfortable for many men to talk to another man about tough emotional experiences.
I understand firsthand how very distressing and threatening it feels to be disconnected from loved ones. In my work, I dive deep into the center of what drives clients apart, and I help to pull them together into a united team against their relational difficulties. I help my clients tap into the deep transformative power that their relationships have to offer as a means of healing inner wounds, providing safety, and giving confidence to tackle life’s challenges. I also work with men's issues, and I get why it may feel more comfortable for many men to talk to another man about tough emotional experiences.
Hector A Madril
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Feeling worried all the time? Feeling down or depressed? Dealing with negative thinking that wont go away? Having difficulties in your relationships? Struggling to maintain a balance between responsibilities and everyday challenges? Let me help you! I will guide you to effectively manage anxiety, depression or elevated stress that may arise when dealing with past or present relationship issues, family conflict, divorce, separation, parenting difficulties, trauma, illness, loss, transitions or other life stressors. I offer individual, couples, or family therapy services using brief or long term approaches specific to your needs.
Feeling worried all the time? Feeling down or depressed? Dealing with negative thinking that wont go away? Having difficulties in your relationships? Struggling to maintain a balance between responsibilities and everyday challenges? Let me help you! I will guide you to effectively manage anxiety, depression or elevated stress that may arise when dealing with past or present relationship issues, family conflict, divorce, separation, parenting difficulties, trauma, illness, loss, transitions or other life stressors. I offer individual, couples, or family therapy services using brief or long term approaches specific to your needs.
Dr. Richard Espinoza
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Many have benefitted from my short-term services, including my 12-week program specific for gay men.
Above all, I love my work as a psychologist. This profession allows me to act as both scientist and artist, and I take joy from watching people evolve in their lives. Blending science & art, therapy is a unique process where we talk over events of your life, some in the distant past, and some happening currently.
Many have benefitted from my short-term services, including my 12-week program specific for gay men.
Above all, I love my work as a psychologist. This profession allows me to act as both scientist and artist, and I take joy from watching people evolve in their lives. Blending science & art, therapy is a unique process where we talk over events of your life, some in the distant past, and some happening currently.
Dr. Dubin graduated from The University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey and then completed a residency in Emergency Medicine. Disenchanted with treating patients with medication, he researched Neurofeedback and found improvement in his own brain physiology. DirectNeurofeedback is a low-strength electric current that's effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, addiction, and ADD/ADHD. It sends a tiny, imperceptible signal to the brain that causes a slight fluctuation in brainwaves. This fluctuation allows the brain to reorganize itself and get out of frozen, stuck patterns, like re-booting a frozen computer.
Dr. Dubin graduated from The University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey and then completed a residency in Emergency Medicine. Disenchanted with treating patients with medication, he researched Neurofeedback and found improvement in his own brain physiology. DirectNeurofeedback is a low-strength electric current that's effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, addiction, and ADD/ADHD. It sends a tiny, imperceptible signal to the brain that causes a slight fluctuation in brainwaves. This fluctuation allows the brain to reorganize itself and get out of frozen, stuck patterns, like re-booting a frozen computer.
Andrew Sidoli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SUDCC
Verified Verified
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
This is a very unsettling time for many and being able to help my clients find their footing in such an uncertain time is my passion. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. My approach is to provide a safe, non judgmental space for growth to occur. I am comfortable working with individuals and couples, and often explore and help resolve maladaptive patterns, cognitions, and intimacy issues that many people struggle with. I help clients identify their goals, develop a plan, and encouragement and accountability to implement that plan, tweaking along the way if needed.
This is a very unsettling time for many and being able to help my clients find their footing in such an uncertain time is my passion. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. My approach is to provide a safe, non judgmental space for growth to occur. I am comfortable working with individuals and couples, and often explore and help resolve maladaptive patterns, cognitions, and intimacy issues that many people struggle with. I help clients identify their goals, develop a plan, and encouragement and accountability to implement that plan, tweaking along the way if needed.
Are you here because you want to change something or improve something in your life? Have you tried to deal with it on your own or perhaps even with other professional help, but for whatever reason it's just not working? Hypnotherapy can help you make lasting changes in a much shorter amount of time than traditional therapy. Contact me for a Complimentary Consulation.
Are you here because you want to change something or improve something in your life? Have you tried to deal with it on your own or perhaps even with other professional help, but for whatever reason it's just not working? Hypnotherapy can help you make lasting changes in a much shorter amount of time than traditional therapy. Contact me for a Complimentary Consulation.
I’m an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, depression, and ADHD. As a clinical faculty member in UCLA’s Psychology Ph.D. program, I train graduate students in evidence-based therapy. I am also the director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, a group practice dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy. I have a deep, personal commitment to providing the most cutting-edge, science-based therapy interventions to my clients so they get better faster.
I’m an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, depression, and ADHD. As a clinical faculty member in UCLA’s Psychology Ph.D. program, I train graduate students in evidence-based therapy. I am also the director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, a group practice dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy. I have a deep, personal commitment to providing the most cutting-edge, science-based therapy interventions to my clients so they get better faster.
Todd Adamson, PsyD, ABPP
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90064
I integrate CBT, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic therapy, as well as EMDR, Gott man Couple therapy, and Parent Management Training.
In working with a therapist, it's important to feel seen, heard, and understood, as well as feel confident your therapist can effectively help you. I invite you to reach out and see if I am the right therapist for you. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, work and life transitional stress, as well as trauma. I help couples improve communication, connect deeper, and work through conflict. My work with teens helps them navigate anxiety, ADD, school pressure, and social anxiety. I also specialize in working with elite performers in sport and business.
I integrate CBT, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic therapy, as well as EMDR, Gott man Couple therapy, and Parent Management Training.
In working with a therapist, it's important to feel seen, heard, and understood, as well as feel confident your therapist can effectively help you. I invite you to reach out and see if I am the right therapist for you. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, work and life transitional stress, as well as trauma. I help couples improve communication, connect deeper, and work through conflict. My work with teens helps them navigate anxiety, ADD, school pressure, and social anxiety. I also specialize in working with elite performers in sport and business.
Grant Overmire
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025
One piece of feedback that I constantly get from my clients is that they appreciate my ability to quickly build rapport and how they're challenged by me in sessions. I believe that in order to grow, we have to want to face what makes us most uncomfortable. I think someone who is seeking a more action-oriented and direct therapist would fit well in my practice. I like to work towards solutions and I want you (the client) to feel like you're progressing as a person in the course of your treatment. My ultimate goal is to get you better and out of my office back to your life....that's when I know I've done a good job.
One piece of feedback that I constantly get from my clients is that they appreciate my ability to quickly build rapport and how they're challenged by me in sessions. I believe that in order to grow, we have to want to face what makes us most uncomfortable. I think someone who is seeking a more action-oriented and direct therapist would fit well in my practice. I like to work towards solutions and I want you (the client) to feel like you're progressing as a person in the course of your treatment. My ultimate goal is to get you better and out of my office back to your life....that's when I know I've done a good job.
Benjamin C S Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Is your child a blackbelt in avoiding responsibility, arguing their way out of any disagreement, or spending more time doing what they want to rather than what you’ve asked them to over and over again? If only they’d sit still and finally listen. When it comes to child who have mastered these ancient arts however, such an approach rarely seems to work. Finding ways to help young people that isn’t perceived as scolding, lecturing, or punishing is my focus, and teaching them how to make peace with their inner world is my goal.
Is your child a blackbelt in avoiding responsibility, arguing their way out of any disagreement, or spending more time doing what they want to rather than what you’ve asked them to over and over again? If only they’d sit still and finally listen. When it comes to child who have mastered these ancient arts however, such an approach rarely seems to work. Finding ways to help young people that isn’t perceived as scolding, lecturing, or punishing is my focus, and teaching them how to make peace with their inner world is my goal.
Jose Cabrera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I believe no two people are alike and my approach is eclectic, deriving from many different modalities to better serve my client's needs. My style integrates hu manistic, mindfulness and problem solving. We all have the ability to heal from anything life throws our way and I'm here to assist in uncovering your healing potential. My way of looking at therapy is simple, people come to me because they're experiencing some kind of pain. I help them come to terms with what that pain is, where it's coming from and how to manage and heal it.
I believe no two people are alike and my approach is eclectic, deriving from many different modalities to better serve my client's needs. My style integrates hu manistic, mindfulness and problem solving. We all have the ability to heal from anything life throws our way and I'm here to assist in uncovering your healing potential. My way of looking at therapy is simple, people come to me because they're experiencing some kind of pain. I help them come to terms with what that pain is, where it's coming from and how to manage and heal it.
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Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Life contain moments infused with joy and sorrow. How we story these moments holds incredible power over how we see ourselves/our place in the world. Our stories may build us up, tear us down, or inspire us to keep going. In my work I aim to create a therapeutic space that encourages you to imagine new possibilities for yourself & gain the tools you need to write an amazing tomorrow. I offer remote psychological assessment and therapy for children-young adults with mood/behavioral/ADHD/learning disorders/autism/trauma. My approach is trauma-informed/tailored developmentally/respects neurodiversity and individual/cultural identities.
Life contain moments infused with joy and sorrow. How we story these moments holds incredible power over how we see ourselves/our place in the world. Our stories may build us up, tear us down, or inspire us to keep going. In my work I aim to create a therapeutic space that encourages you to imagine new possibilities for yourself & gain the tools you need to write an amazing tomorrow. I offer remote psychological assessment and therapy for children-young adults with mood/behavioral/ADHD/learning disorders/autism/trauma. My approach is trauma-informed/tailored developmentally/respects neurodiversity and individual/cultural identities.
Alexander Shibuya Farbstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Trauma. Depression. Anxiety. Inattention. These are all natural responses to the challenges of life. These challenges are daunting on their own, and can feel insurmountable because of how the world treats gender, race, sexuality and learning differences. I'm a therapist at the intersection of multiple identities (queer, non-binary, Japanese American, Jewish). I use mindfulness-based therapies to help clients live in the present moment and find liberation from the impact of family history and systemic discrimination.
Trauma. Depression. Anxiety. Inattention. These are all natural responses to the challenges of life. These challenges are daunting on their own, and can feel insurmountable because of how the world treats gender, race, sexuality and learning differences. I'm a therapist at the intersection of multiple identities (queer, non-binary, Japanese American, Jewish). I use mindfulness-based therapies to help clients live in the present moment and find liberation from the impact of family history and systemic discrimination.
Alfred Renard Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
My clinical specializations focus on helping you manage and overcome psycho-social stressors, Depression and Anxiety symptoms.
Do you want to overcome the obstacles preventing you from being your best self? I look forward to walking with you on your journey towards optimal psychological and emotional wellness. Our work will help you alleviate the psychological and emotional symptoms creating distress in your life. Although you may not realize now, you have the capacity to achieve a peace that may feel out of reach. I take a strengths-based approach to help you recognize your strengths as a tool to you overcoming your distress and living the life you want to live.
My clinical specializations focus on helping you manage and overcome psycho-social stressors, Depression and Anxiety symptoms.
Do you want to overcome the obstacles preventing you from being your best self? I look forward to walking with you on your journey towards optimal psychological and emotional wellness. Our work will help you alleviate the psychological and emotional symptoms creating distress in your life. Although you may not realize now, you have the capacity to achieve a peace that may feel out of reach. I take a strengths-based approach to help you recognize your strengths as a tool to you overcoming your distress and living the life you want to live.
My long career focused on issues of hu man sexuality, sex therapy and clinical sexology gives me practical experience that fuses perfectly with my psychotherapy doctoral and master's degrees.
Our sexualities matter and are a profound and meaningful part of our identities, our lives, our relationships and our places in the world. Yet our society and family and multiple sources of influence can poison our natural right to be sexual and have it be a fulfilling part of our lives. I'm very proud of my expertise and long professional history helping individuals, couples and families deal with those kinds of conflicts. I'd love to talk with you about what's going on that's in the way of your sexual happiness and satisfaction.
My long career focused on issues of hu man sexuality, sex therapy and clinical sexology gives me practical experience that fuses perfectly with my psychotherapy doctoral and master's degrees.
Our sexualities matter and are a profound and meaningful part of our identities, our lives, our relationships and our places in the world. Yet our society and family and multiple sources of influence can poison our natural right to be sexual and have it be a fulfilling part of our lives. I'm very proud of my expertise and long professional history helping individuals, couples and families deal with those kinds of conflicts. I'd love to talk with you about what's going on that's in the way of your sexual happiness and satisfaction.
Anthony Santich
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Is anxiety, depression, stress, or substance use interfering with your ability to live a meaningful life? Are you feeling lonely, empty or unfulfilled? The goal of therapy is to facilitate personal growth and help you improve your life. I believe there is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy, so this can take many shapes and forms depending on your needs. Whether you're looking to build self-awareness, strengthen your relationships, change your unwanted habits, better manage your stress or just feel better emotionally - I am here to help!
Is anxiety, depression, stress, or substance use interfering with your ability to live a meaningful life? Are you feeling lonely, empty or unfulfilled? The goal of therapy is to facilitate personal growth and help you improve your life. I believe there is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy, so this can take many shapes and forms depending on your needs. Whether you're looking to build self-awareness, strengthen your relationships, change your unwanted habits, better manage your stress or just feel better emotionally - I am here to help!
Robert Frontz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We often seek therapy when we feel overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated by feelings that we can't seem to get past. We begin feeling stuck and worry that maybe something is wrong with us, or that we'll always feel this way. While it can sometimes feel hopeless, this often happens because of interference from ideas, beliefs, or fears that we don't realize we're holding onto. Therapy brings these to light, increasing our understanding of ourselves and our situation, and creating the conditions needed to finally move forward.
We often seek therapy when we feel overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated by feelings that we can't seem to get past. We begin feeling stuck and worry that maybe something is wrong with us, or that we'll always feel this way. While it can sometimes feel hopeless, this often happens because of interference from ideas, beliefs, or fears that we don't realize we're holding onto. Therapy brings these to light, increasing our understanding of ourselves and our situation, and creating the conditions needed to finally move forward.
Michael Brady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025
We all experience times when we've felt frustrated, stuck, or dissatisfied with our lives and what we want or how to move forward. While some clients are looking for immediate solutions, others want to explore the “why” behind it all. I believe we can focus on both. We'll move at your pace to understand what isn't working and why. My goal is to help you learn ways to tackle life's challenges, slow down, and feel more connected with your emotions. I'm also very passionate about helping couples seeking to improve their communication and reduce conflict leading to increased intimacy and connection.
We all experience times when we've felt frustrated, stuck, or dissatisfied with our lives and what we want or how to move forward. While some clients are looking for immediate solutions, others want to explore the “why” behind it all. I believe we can focus on both. We'll move at your pace to understand what isn't working and why. My goal is to help you learn ways to tackle life's challenges, slow down, and feel more connected with your emotions. I'm also very passionate about helping couples seeking to improve their communication and reduce conflict leading to increased intimacy and connection.
Adam Mindel
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CADC-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Interventionist and Sober Coach with over 20,000 hours of specialization in addiction. Over the last 15 years I have helped thousands of individuals and families suffering from issues of substance abuse. Past Family Program Director, and Clinical Director for one of the nations largest charities specializing in addiction. At current, specialized practice helping families and individuals in crisis. CEO-Founder of Recover Integrity, extended care treatment for men www.recoverintegrity.com
Interventionist and Sober Coach with over 20,000 hours of specialization in addiction. Over the last 15 years I have helped thousands of individuals and families suffering from issues of substance abuse. Past Family Program Director, and Clinical Director for one of the nations largest charities specializing in addiction. At current, specialized practice helping families and individuals in crisis. CEO-Founder of Recover Integrity, extended care treatment for men www.recoverintegrity.com
Javan Taherkhani
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025
“Is it safe?” That is the question almost all partners in a ro mantic relationship ask, whether it be explicitly communicated or implicitly implied. The desire to know how safe it is to be their authentic self, to share their wildest dreams, deepest fears, or maybe even discover something new together. Similarly, as an individual, you may ask the same about your relationships. What is your story? As your therapist, I provide a warm, inviting, safe environment where we can explore areas of concern and dig into the topics in need of care and attention. I operate as a change consultant which means I am highly collaborative in my work.
“Is it safe?” That is the question almost all partners in a ro mantic relationship ask, whether it be explicitly communicated or implicitly implied. The desire to know how safe it is to be their authentic self, to share their wildest dreams, deepest fears, or maybe even discover something new together. Similarly, as an individual, you may ask the same about your relationships. What is your story? As your therapist, I provide a warm, inviting, safe environment where we can explore areas of concern and dig into the topics in need of care and attention. I operate as a change consultant which means I am highly collaborative in my work.
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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.