Male Therapists in Novato, CA
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Hi my name is Daniel and I help young people (and the young at heart) to have more connected and meaningful relationships with their families. Is your family experiencing high levels of conflict? Is your young person acting out at home or at school? Is your young person (or are you) questioning their/your gender identity or sexuality? Do you want a more harmonious family life? If you find yourself here asking one of these questions, I am here to support you and your family. I work with teens, adults and families to support them in building stronger connections and more secure attachments using a relational approach.
Hi my name is Daniel and I help young people (and the young at heart) to have more connected and meaningful relationships with their families. Is your family experiencing high levels of conflict? Is your young person acting out at home or at school? Is your young person (or are you) questioning their/your gender identity or sexuality? Do you want a more harmonious family life? If you find yourself here asking one of these questions, I am here to support you and your family. I work with teens, adults and families to support them in building stronger connections and more secure attachments using a relational approach.
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Matthew Engel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Novato, CA 94947 (Online Only)
It's hard to find the right therapist. I get it! My intention is to be as straightforward and compassionate as possible. I work with people from many walks of life. Regardless of culture, economics, gender identity, sexual orientation or vocation, we all seek greater meaning, depth, authenticity & inner peace. I draw from 25+ years of professional experience blending insights and supportive tools from psychology and non-denominational spirituality. Whether you're newer to this process or a "seasoned client," I work best with people who are committed to inner growth. I provide psychotherapy as well as life and business coaching.
It's hard to find the right therapist. I get it! My intention is to be as straightforward and compassionate as possible. I work with people from many walks of life. Regardless of culture, economics, gender identity, sexual orientation or vocation, we all seek greater meaning, depth, authenticity & inner peace. I draw from 25+ years of professional experience blending insights and supportive tools from psychology and non-denominational spirituality. Whether you're newer to this process or a "seasoned client," I work best with people who are committed to inner growth. I provide psychotherapy as well as life and business coaching.
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Rick Scarpello Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Novato, CA 94945
Welcome to Rick Scarpello Therapy, book with me now by heading to my website. I'm glad you're here, because it means you're taking the first step. If you're seeking support and don’t mind real conversations blended with a little humor, you've arrived at the right place. Are you feeling the weight of burnout, depression, or anxiety?
Welcome to Rick Scarpello Therapy, book with me now by heading to my website. I'm glad you're here, because it means you're taking the first step. If you're seeking support and don’t mind real conversations blended with a little humor, you've arrived at the right place. Are you feeling the weight of burnout, depression, or anxiety?
![Photo of Dan O'Donnell, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/db3a328b-6dd3-4bb7-a7a7-59e96311a5f5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Problems with your teen or lack of purpose issues? I also work with adults, couples and families. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, Please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today
Problems with your teen or lack of purpose issues? I also work with adults, couples and families. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, Please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today
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In individual therapy I join with the patient to establish a relationship in which we will explore developmental relational issues that cause pain and suffering. Such issues begin as intense emotions, but they can be understood, accepted, and integrated. This process leads to healing and change. Life takes on new perspectives as the emotional self provides new information about the external and internal world that brings stability and vitality to the personality. The relationship between us deepens allowing us to explore the complex dimensions of personality that allow for growth and development unique to the individual.
In individual therapy I join with the patient to establish a relationship in which we will explore developmental relational issues that cause pain and suffering. Such issues begin as intense emotions, but they can be understood, accepted, and integrated. This process leads to healing and change. Life takes on new perspectives as the emotional self provides new information about the external and internal world that brings stability and vitality to the personality. The relationship between us deepens allowing us to explore the complex dimensions of personality that allow for growth and development unique to the individual.
![Photo of John Alilovich, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ca0df61-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling with confidently meeting life's obstacles? I have been able to help where others have failed. My 38 years in practice, training and life experience allows me to provide a warm and deeply caring connection which is necessary for healing. I am very interested in meeting you and assisting in your transformation to the happy, healthy, connected person you always hoped you would be. Over the years I have discovered that therapy is the beginning in having a truly authentic and happy existence. I can also assist you in developing a daily practice of mindfulness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling with confidently meeting life's obstacles? I have been able to help where others have failed. My 38 years in practice, training and life experience allows me to provide a warm and deeply caring connection which is necessary for healing. I am very interested in meeting you and assisting in your transformation to the happy, healthy, connected person you always hoped you would be. Over the years I have discovered that therapy is the beginning in having a truly authentic and happy existence. I can also assist you in developing a daily practice of mindfulness.
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Thank you for reading! I imagine you are here because you are searching for something; an answer to your pain and suffering. People don't typically come to therapy because all is well; they are looking for relief from the pain. We will sit together in that pain because pain shared is pain decreased. And then we begin to take action to feel more in control of our lives. Taking action is the perfect antidote to that crippling sense of powerlessness. Yes, there are many things we can't control; we identify them and let them go. And, there are many things we can control, primarily through a change in perspective.
Thank you for reading! I imagine you are here because you are searching for something; an answer to your pain and suffering. People don't typically come to therapy because all is well; they are looking for relief from the pain. We will sit together in that pain because pain shared is pain decreased. And then we begin to take action to feel more in control of our lives. Taking action is the perfect antidote to that crippling sense of powerlessness. Yes, there are many things we can't control; we identify them and let them go. And, there are many things we can control, primarily through a change in perspective.
![Photo of Stefan Greene - Stefan Greene, LCSW, LCSW, DCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c64c67a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Stefan Greene, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Novato, CA 94947 (Online Only)
I have a straight-forward, nurturing and supportive approach to help you understand and work-through your personal struggles. My style is informal and collaborative and respects the uniqueness of your personality, relationships and situation. I help my clients to feel valued and motivated to make desired life changes. With sensitivity and compassion, we work together to build on your strengths to help make lasting change and move toward leading a more self-aware, content and fulfilling life.
I have a straight-forward, nurturing and supportive approach to help you understand and work-through your personal struggles. My style is informal and collaborative and respects the uniqueness of your personality, relationships and situation. I help my clients to feel valued and motivated to make desired life changes. With sensitivity and compassion, we work together to build on your strengths to help make lasting change and move toward leading a more self-aware, content and fulfilling life.
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Scott W. Menasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Novato, CA 94949
My clients are individuals who despite experiencing success in their lives, often find themselves struggling in relationships. They may experience anxiety, depression, and excessive self-criticism. As we look deeper into this we discover patterns of codependency and low self-esteem. These patterns most often are learned through cumulative childhood experiences. Through talking with me, my clients learn how to relate to their emotions as part of their inner wisdom. They learn how boundaries work and use them to practice self-care. They learn to navigate internal and relational conflict with newfound skill, while practicing self-love.
My clients are individuals who despite experiencing success in their lives, often find themselves struggling in relationships. They may experience anxiety, depression, and excessive self-criticism. As we look deeper into this we discover patterns of codependency and low self-esteem. These patterns most often are learned through cumulative childhood experiences. Through talking with me, my clients learn how to relate to their emotions as part of their inner wisdom. They learn how boundaries work and use them to practice self-care. They learn to navigate internal and relational conflict with newfound skill, while practicing self-love.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified relapse prevention specialist, and a registered art therapist. I provide individual therapy for adults and adolescents in Marin County and Sonoma County . I help my clients' to learn how to set clear limits with others and how to create healthy boundaries for oneself; as well as to learn what your own personal boundaries look like. I assist people in discovering how to lead meaningful and authentic lives; and to become self-actualized. I guide my clients in refocusing on what makes him or her most human: creativity, agency, free will, intentionality, self-determination, imagination, and values.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified relapse prevention specialist, and a registered art therapist. I provide individual therapy for adults and adolescents in Marin County and Sonoma County . I help my clients' to learn how to set clear limits with others and how to create healthy boundaries for oneself; as well as to learn what your own personal boundaries look like. I assist people in discovering how to lead meaningful and authentic lives; and to become self-actualized. I guide my clients in refocusing on what makes him or her most human: creativity, agency, free will, intentionality, self-determination, imagination, and values.
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I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist for couples. In this therapy we re-frame and restructure the emotional experience you have with your partner. We help you move from conflict and disappointment to intimacy and love. We all want to be seen, heard and understood by our partner; to feel our loved one is accessible, responsive and engaged. This therapy, through experiential work in the sessions, accomplishes amazing shifts in the safety, closeness and love felt with your partner. My approach is highly interactive and experiential.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist for couples. In this therapy we re-frame and restructure the emotional experience you have with your partner. We help you move from conflict and disappointment to intimacy and love. We all want to be seen, heard and understood by our partner; to feel our loved one is accessible, responsive and engaged. This therapy, through experiential work in the sessions, accomplishes amazing shifts in the safety, closeness and love felt with your partner. My approach is highly interactive and experiential.
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Whether borderline, narcissistic or simply toxic, wounded and self-centered parents create wounded children. And these children grow up without the basics of warmth and kindness, acceptance and encouragement. In order to survive, we adapt to the needs of our demanding parents. That might mean we learn to parent our parent. Or we develop antennae and quickly respond to their changing moods and needs, simultaneously ignoring our own. We hope if we do and say the right thing long enough, then one day they will be strong enough to finally take care of us. But that day may never come.
Whether borderline, narcissistic or simply toxic, wounded and self-centered parents create wounded children. And these children grow up without the basics of warmth and kindness, acceptance and encouragement. In order to survive, we adapt to the needs of our demanding parents. That might mean we learn to parent our parent. Or we develop antennae and quickly respond to their changing moods and needs, simultaneously ignoring our own. We hope if we do and say the right thing long enough, then one day they will be strong enough to finally take care of us. But that day may never come.
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Peter J Sadler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Novato, CA 94945 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of arguments and blame in your relationship? Suffering over a painful breakup or the discovery of an affair? Preparing to grow your family or become empty nesters? Are you searching for the closeness and intimacy you once shared with your partner? Together in therapy I can help you traverse these difficult relationship situations, and move toward a more connected and vibrant way of life. My approach to working with people is guided by years of specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and helping couples and individuals shift old patterns of communication and deepen their connection.
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of arguments and blame in your relationship? Suffering over a painful breakup or the discovery of an affair? Preparing to grow your family or become empty nesters? Are you searching for the closeness and intimacy you once shared with your partner? Together in therapy I can help you traverse these difficult relationship situations, and move toward a more connected and vibrant way of life. My approach to working with people is guided by years of specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and helping couples and individuals shift old patterns of communication and deepen their connection.
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I can help you feel good again in your life. You may have tried therapy before or talking with friends and family. But the real, tangible changes that you want haven't happened.
I can help you create meaningful, lasting change by guiding you through experiential therapy that reformulates you in body, mind, soul and spirit.
I specialize in working with: Pre-teens, teens and young adults; Families and Parenting- including acting out behaviors, conflicts with teens, discipline, substance abuse, etc.; Men's issues- including relationships, connecting with or managing emotions, career issues and life transitions
I can help you feel good again in your life. You may have tried therapy before or talking with friends and family. But the real, tangible changes that you want haven't happened.
I can help you create meaningful, lasting change by guiding you through experiential therapy that reformulates you in body, mind, soul and spirit.
I specialize in working with: Pre-teens, teens and young adults; Families and Parenting- including acting out behaviors, conflicts with teens, discipline, substance abuse, etc.; Men's issues- including relationships, connecting with or managing emotions, career issues and life transitions
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Because childhood and adolescence are such fragile stages of life, treating emotional and behavioral problems quickly and efficiently is essential. I join forces with you to resolve your children’s problems through expert assessment and carefully designed treatment plans. I begin this process by offering you a free personal consultation by phone to discuss your concerns and possible evaluations/interventions.
Because childhood and adolescence are such fragile stages of life, treating emotional and behavioral problems quickly and efficiently is essential. I join forces with you to resolve your children’s problems through expert assessment and carefully designed treatment plans. I begin this process by offering you a free personal consultation by phone to discuss your concerns and possible evaluations/interventions.
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I work with my clients to deeply discover and access new resources and potentials of "self at best" both for growth and as ways beyond obstacles.
I believe the quality of the relationship between the therapist and client is essential for change. I have over 17 years of spiritual practice which I incorporate using mindfulness, inquiry and dream work.
I work with my clients to deeply discover and access new resources and potentials of "self at best" both for growth and as ways beyond obstacles.
I believe the quality of the relationship between the therapist and client is essential for change. I have over 17 years of spiritual practice which I incorporate using mindfulness, inquiry and dream work.
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David J Kest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Novato, CA 94947
Waitlist for new clients
I offer an "Integrated Approach to Psychotherapy" for adults, couples and families. We may first seek to reduce negative symptoms and increase stability in our life, but eventually I support and challenge my clients to graduate from "surviving to truly "thriving" in all major aspects of their life. Relationships have shaped and influenced who we are and many clients appreciate help with essential relationship skills. I am one of the few therapists in Marin and SF actually certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist and have had the honor to assist the cofounders many times with their weekend workshops. on the West Coast.
I offer an "Integrated Approach to Psychotherapy" for adults, couples and families. We may first seek to reduce negative symptoms and increase stability in our life, but eventually I support and challenge my clients to graduate from "surviving to truly "thriving" in all major aspects of their life. Relationships have shaped and influenced who we are and many clients appreciate help with essential relationship skills. I am one of the few therapists in Marin and SF actually certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist and have had the honor to assist the cofounders many times with their weekend workshops. on the West Coast.
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I have worked more than 30 years w individuals & families with serious psychological and relational problems including the mood, behavior and substance problems that tear families apart. I help individuals and families navigate the perilous course of finding solutions while we work to improve serenity and sanity for all. Individual work is relational w/psychodynamic and a Real World approach. I have developed the “Stress-Induced Impaired Coping" model for family system distress and recovery. See my 2019 book: “Freedom From Family Dysfunction: A Guide for Families Battling Addiction or Mental Illness.” http://bit.ly/FreedomFamHC
I have worked more than 30 years w individuals & families with serious psychological and relational problems including the mood, behavior and substance problems that tear families apart. I help individuals and families navigate the perilous course of finding solutions while we work to improve serenity and sanity for all. Individual work is relational w/psychodynamic and a Real World approach. I have developed the “Stress-Induced Impaired Coping" model for family system distress and recovery. See my 2019 book: “Freedom From Family Dysfunction: A Guide for Families Battling Addiction or Mental Illness.” http://bit.ly/FreedomFamHC
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Did having a child increase the stress in your marriage? Do parenting decisions create conflict when you used to get along? Are your problem-solving talks increasing blame without creating agreements? Is the tension with your partner wearing you down? Most of us move from dating to marriage to parenthood and run into problems with our partners. The problems that we experience can hit us at our core, weakening trust, isolating us. With support and guidance, you and your partner can grow together, gaining knowledge, improving communication, healing wounds, increasing your trust in yourselves, and developing a stronger foundation.
Did having a child increase the stress in your marriage? Do parenting decisions create conflict when you used to get along? Are your problem-solving talks increasing blame without creating agreements? Is the tension with your partner wearing you down? Most of us move from dating to marriage to parenthood and run into problems with our partners. The problems that we experience can hit us at our core, weakening trust, isolating us. With support and guidance, you and your partner can grow together, gaining knowledge, improving communication, healing wounds, increasing your trust in yourselves, and developing a stronger foundation.
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Dr. MacLeamy & Associates Psychological Assessment
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Novato, CA 94949
We have a passion for providing comprehensive assessment for children, teens and adults when there are questions about a possible Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD incl. Asperger's), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), thinking, problem solving or learning challenges, or behavioral difficulties. We are pleased to provide consultative services for individuals or families who are looking for support, direction and advice in these areas. If you find that you have questions about you or your child's development or performance in social, work or educational pursuits, please contact us for a complimentary consultation.
We have a passion for providing comprehensive assessment for children, teens and adults when there are questions about a possible Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD incl. Asperger's), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), thinking, problem solving or learning challenges, or behavioral difficulties. We are pleased to provide consultative services for individuals or families who are looking for support, direction and advice in these areas. If you find that you have questions about you or your child's development or performance in social, work or educational pursuits, please contact us for a complimentary consultation.
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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.