Male Therapists in Marina, CA
I am committed to helping you find the best clinician for your needs. Feel free to reach out to me and I will listen to your needs and help connect you with someone who can help--whether that is me or another clinician.
I am committed to helping you find the best clinician for your needs. Feel free to reach out to me and I will listen to your needs and help connect you with someone who can help--whether that is me or another clinician.
Larry B Kerkhoff Psy.d
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina, CA 93933
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting Aspire (MBIPA), Aspire Medicare Advantage, TriWest, TriCare insurance and private pay clients at the present time. I have a full practice but do try to squeeze new clients in. My calm and friendly demeanor puts people at ease and promotes a safe and nurturing counseling environment. I chose this second career to help people navigate through the obstacles and pain in their life. My comforting and supportive style helps instill hope, peace, and spirituality. I have the life experiences plus a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to help you discover the needed tools for your personal relationship toolbox.
Accepting Aspire (MBIPA), Aspire Medicare Advantage, TriWest, TriCare insurance and private pay clients at the present time. I have a full practice but do try to squeeze new clients in. My calm and friendly demeanor puts people at ease and promotes a safe and nurturing counseling environment. I chose this second career to help people navigate through the obstacles and pain in their life. My comforting and supportive style helps instill hope, peace, and spirituality. I have the life experiences plus a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to help you discover the needed tools for your personal relationship toolbox.
I've been told I'm the anti-therapist. Done in good humor I suppose, my approach is to learn alongside you what's been bringing pain into your life. Together we will focus on what the problems are that come between you and the changes you're after in life. I work with couples, families and individuals. If you're interested in addressing problems in your life, I'm interested in helping.
I've been told I'm the anti-therapist. Done in good humor I suppose, my approach is to learn alongside you what's been bringing pain into your life. Together we will focus on what the problems are that come between you and the changes you're after in life. I work with couples, families and individuals. If you're interested in addressing problems in your life, I'm interested in helping.
Brian Christopher Caputo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina, CA 93933
I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (CA license AMFT 142966), working under the supervision of Mary Unruh-Tipton, LMFT (CA License LMF46307). Are you feeling angry, sad, depressed, or anxious? Let me help you! I believe in unconditional positive regard for the client and meeting them where they are. I see all clients as individuals and I will use a variety of modalities that work best for the individual I am helping. As a team, we will work on any personal issues that you feel you need help with.
I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (CA license AMFT 142966), working under the supervision of Mary Unruh-Tipton, LMFT (CA License LMF46307). Are you feeling angry, sad, depressed, or anxious? Let me help you! I believe in unconditional positive regard for the client and meeting them where they are. I see all clients as individuals and I will use a variety of modalities that work best for the individual I am helping. As a team, we will work on any personal issues that you feel you need help with.
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Kurt Johnson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CATC
Not Verified Not Verified
Monterey, CA 93944
Life rarely happens the way we would prefer. For any of us, there's bound to come a time when we need help making sense of things; and getting back up on our feet. Balance Counseling was created to provide a opportunity for you to talk about your life with a highly trained, compassionate, and experienced personal counselor.
Life rarely happens the way we would prefer. For any of us, there's bound to come a time when we need help making sense of things; and getting back up on our feet. Balance Counseling was created to provide a opportunity for you to talk about your life with a highly trained, compassionate, and experienced personal counselor.
Hi, I am Dr. James Fishback, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have been working with adults and children in private practice, schools, prisons, outdoor settings, and courts for 33 years. My therapy approach is first to deal with any immediate stress to help set up support for my clients and then work on the cause and resolution of their problems and issues at a pace they select. I think my strengths as a therapist are working with individuals and couples who are ready to work on understanding and acknowledging how each of them contributes to their own issues and to the resolution of them.
Hi, I am Dr. James Fishback, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have been working with adults and children in private practice, schools, prisons, outdoor settings, and courts for 33 years. My therapy approach is first to deal with any immediate stress to help set up support for my clients and then work on the cause and resolution of their problems and issues at a pace they select. I think my strengths as a therapist are working with individuals and couples who are ready to work on understanding and acknowledging how each of them contributes to their own issues and to the resolution of them.
Although fear, anger, shame, guilt, and sadness often prevent us from living each day to the fullest, each one of us is uniquely resilient. From a strengths-based approach, I work collaboratively with my patients to facilitate personal growth, healing, and the establishment of more meaningful and fulfilling interpersonal relationships. I utilize EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) as a primary intervention in the resolution of trauma in individual therapy.
Although fear, anger, shame, guilt, and sadness often prevent us from living each day to the fullest, each one of us is uniquely resilient. From a strengths-based approach, I work collaboratively with my patients to facilitate personal growth, healing, and the establishment of more meaningful and fulfilling interpersonal relationships. I utilize EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) as a primary intervention in the resolution of trauma in individual therapy.
Ross E. Farley III
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93908 (Online Only)
**100% ONLINE TELE-HEALTH/VIDEO THERAPY** I have spent many years working with a number of different populations, from Autism Spectrum Disorders to Eating and Feeding Disorders. The beauty of working in mental health for almost half my life is that I truly believe in the power of the therapeutic process and how we address the things in life that are no longer functional. The root cause of the distress is my focus because it demands such intricate and tactful navigation.
**100% ONLINE TELE-HEALTH/VIDEO THERAPY** I have spent many years working with a number of different populations, from Autism Spectrum Disorders to Eating and Feeding Disorders. The beauty of working in mental health for almost half my life is that I truly believe in the power of the therapeutic process and how we address the things in life that are no longer functional. The root cause of the distress is my focus because it demands such intricate and tactful navigation.
Eric Goren, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
Yes, it's possible to have the relationship, family, and life you desire. I am committed and dedicated to a partnership that can help you achieve these results. I respect your intelligence and innate abilities to contribute to this outcome. This is not about changing anybody, but instead helping you and/or your loved one be the best you can be.
Yes, it's possible to have the relationship, family, and life you desire. I am committed and dedicated to a partnership that can help you achieve these results. I respect your intelligence and innate abilities to contribute to this outcome. This is not about changing anybody, but instead helping you and/or your loved one be the best you can be.
My name is Jesse Marez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the State of California since 2003. Over the years of my practice, I have cultivated an ability to respond to my clients personally and individually while establishing therapeutic rapport by using motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy and Jungian and existential psychology. My clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (CBT) and client-centered therapy with a specialty in Trauma Focused CBT; I am also well-versed in psychodynamic and humanistic psychology.
My name is Jesse Marez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the State of California since 2003. Over the years of my practice, I have cultivated an ability to respond to my clients personally and individually while establishing therapeutic rapport by using motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy and Jungian and existential psychology. My clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (CBT) and client-centered therapy with a specialty in Trauma Focused CBT; I am also well-versed in psychodynamic and humanistic psychology.
Ignacio Pacheco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
So no one told you life was gonna be this way? Hi, I’m Ignacio. I’m so glad you found me! Life can get complicated and sometimes we need support to make sense of things. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California that has worked with clients that have life experiences including depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, identity issues, and other challenges. I am also welcoming to LGBTQIQ folx as an ally. I am bicultural (Mexican-American) and bilingual (Spanish). I speak fluent Spanish, however, English is my primary language.
So no one told you life was gonna be this way? Hi, I’m Ignacio. I’m so glad you found me! Life can get complicated and sometimes we need support to make sense of things. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California that has worked with clients that have life experiences including depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, identity issues, and other challenges. I am also welcoming to LGBTQIQ folx as an ally. I am bicultural (Mexican-American) and bilingual (Spanish). I speak fluent Spanish, however, English is my primary language.
Stephen L Braveman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
His unique Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Group has been meeting for 30 years.
Founder and Director of the Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of California, Stephen has been providing professional top of the field Sex Therapy and Gender Identity Therapy to the Central Coast for over 32 years! ISGC, extensively serves the needs of individuals with sexual dysfunctions, those who have been sexually abused, couples struggling with sexual and intimacy issues, the Transgender/Transsexual community, the LGBT communities and the communities of all other sexual and gender minorities. Stephen also serves Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Compulsivity (Out of Control Sexual Behavior.)
His unique Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Group has been meeting for 30 years.
Founder and Director of the Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of California, Stephen has been providing professional top of the field Sex Therapy and Gender Identity Therapy to the Central Coast for over 32 years! ISGC, extensively serves the needs of individuals with sexual dysfunctions, those who have been sexually abused, couples struggling with sexual and intimacy issues, the Transgender/Transsexual community, the LGBT communities and the communities of all other sexual and gender minorities. Stephen also serves Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Compulsivity (Out of Control Sexual Behavior.)
I believe that silence is a barrier to our healing. I have an eclectic approach. I will support you, challenge you, and accept who you are.
I believe that silence is a barrier to our healing. I have an eclectic approach. I will support you, challenge you, and accept who you are.
Hi there, I'm Jake, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 7 years of comprehensive experience working with at-risk children, young adults, and families, as well as extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma disorders, and personality disorders in the context of both individual treatment and family systems. I cater my approach to your needs and may use psychoanalysis and psychodynamics, dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy, or other useful modalities. I am looking forward to meeting you and witnessing your journey toward healing.
Hi there, I'm Jake, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 7 years of comprehensive experience working with at-risk children, young adults, and families, as well as extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma disorders, and personality disorders in the context of both individual treatment and family systems. I cater my approach to your needs and may use psychoanalysis and psychodynamics, dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy, or other useful modalities. I am looking forward to meeting you and witnessing your journey toward healing.
Are you looking to enhance your relationships and find deeper connections? I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate challenges and strengthen their bonds. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide a safe space where you can explore your feelings, improve communication, and develop effective coping strategies. Areas of Expertise: Alcoholism, Addiction and their Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Couples Counseling and Family Therapy, Relationship Issues, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Parenting Support, Anxiety and Stress Management and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Are you looking to enhance your relationships and find deeper connections? I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate challenges and strengthen their bonds. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide a safe space where you can explore your feelings, improve communication, and develop effective coping strategies. Areas of Expertise: Alcoholism, Addiction and their Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Couples Counseling and Family Therapy, Relationship Issues, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Parenting Support, Anxiety and Stress Management and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
David A Martinez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93906 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide care for clients who reside in California. I work with people who are interested in improving: Depression; Social Anxiety and other specific phobias; Generalized Anxiety; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Panic Disorder; Health behavior (e.g., adherence, coping with chronic illness, managing chronic pain); Smoking cessation; Insomnia; Trauma/PTSD; Issues related to experiences of LGBTQI+; Sexual health; Grief; and Stress.
I provide care for clients who reside in California. I work with people who are interested in improving: Depression; Social Anxiety and other specific phobias; Generalized Anxiety; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Panic Disorder; Health behavior (e.g., adherence, coping with chronic illness, managing chronic pain); Smoking cessation; Insomnia; Trauma/PTSD; Issues related to experiences of LGBTQI+; Sexual health; Grief; and Stress.
As a Licensed and Board-Certified counselor, and, more aptly, as a human Being, I understand pain in life. I also know that we humans have an amazing capacity to tolerate and be at ease in the tensions in life, no matter what arises, by un-learning the habits that get in the way. Utilizing evidenced-based practices with timeless principles of mind/body/spirit, I support individuals and couples with a warm-hearted Presence into the extraordinary process of embracing and responding to life from the Wisdom within us all.
As a Licensed and Board-Certified counselor, and, more aptly, as a human Being, I understand pain in life. I also know that we humans have an amazing capacity to tolerate and be at ease in the tensions in life, no matter what arises, by un-learning the habits that get in the way. Utilizing evidenced-based practices with timeless principles of mind/body/spirit, I support individuals and couples with a warm-hearted Presence into the extraordinary process of embracing and responding to life from the Wisdom within us all.
With more than 30 years of experience and a degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schwartz specializes in working with 1) couples, marriage, and intimacy disorders; 2) bipolar and unipolar depression 3) eating disorders, 4) PTSD, addiction, and 5) sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded him the experience of lecturing to over 100,000 therapists nationally, as well as editing three books. He is extremely compassionate and forms exceptional connections with his clients. He also Directs a Partial Hospitalization Program /Harmonyplacemonterey.See websight
With more than 30 years of experience and a degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schwartz specializes in working with 1) couples, marriage, and intimacy disorders; 2) bipolar and unipolar depression 3) eating disorders, 4) PTSD, addiction, and 5) sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded him the experience of lecturing to over 100,000 therapists nationally, as well as editing three books. He is extremely compassionate and forms exceptional connections with his clients. He also Directs a Partial Hospitalization Program /Harmonyplacemonterey.See websight
As a clinical psychologist working for the military for the last 12 years, I have had the unique opportunity to help a diverse group of people with a wide variety of challenges. I have spent considerable time specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. However, the biggest gains have been with patients who were ready for change and willing to be challenged. Patients have said they appreciate my low-key style and one-on-one sessions that are problem-focused while acknowledging the past.
As a clinical psychologist working for the military for the last 12 years, I have had the unique opportunity to help a diverse group of people with a wide variety of challenges. I have spent considerable time specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. However, the biggest gains have been with patients who were ready for change and willing to be challenged. Patients have said they appreciate my low-key style and one-on-one sessions that are problem-focused while acknowledging the past.
Emon Lagevardi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 103059
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93907 (Online Only)
I believe that true peace comes from within. While our problems may be external, they are often solved internally by working on ourselves. This can sometimes be difficult as life throws challenges our way one after another and we start to feel overwhelmed. You might not know where to start or how to begin, but you have the thought inside you that says, "Something needs to change." As your therapist, I am here to help you work towards the change that you desire so that you can live a happier and more peaceful life. You have what it takes, and I will help you see the strength inside of you.
I believe that true peace comes from within. While our problems may be external, they are often solved internally by working on ourselves. This can sometimes be difficult as life throws challenges our way one after another and we start to feel overwhelmed. You might not know where to start or how to begin, but you have the thought inside you that says, "Something needs to change." As your therapist, I am here to help you work towards the change that you desire so that you can live a happier and more peaceful life. You have what it takes, and I will help you see the strength inside of you.
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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.