Male Therapists in Grand Lake, Oakland, CA
Christian Heinitz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94610
In therapy we can meet our hu man complexity with kindness and curiosity.
Some difficulties we cannot resolve on our own and it is courageous to seek support. Therapy with me unfolds as a deep conversation. I meet you where you are with compassion and together we explore where these stuck places are. Many of my clients struggle with depression, substance use, anger, intimate relationships, work issues, stress, and a general feeling that life is not fulfilling in some way.
In therapy we can meet our hu man complexity with kindness and curiosity.
Some difficulties we cannot resolve on our own and it is courageous to seek support. Therapy with me unfolds as a deep conversation. I meet you where you are with compassion and together we explore where these stuck places are. Many of my clients struggle with depression, substance use, anger, intimate relationships, work issues, stress, and a general feeling that life is not fulfilling in some way.
Roy Bettencourt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94609
The only thing scarier than change, is thinking things will never change. We love our partner, yet we fear love may not be enough. The relationship seems stuck. We constantly miscommunicate. We fight even when there’s nothing wrong. It doesn’t have to be like this and we don't have to find a new partner to have a new relationship. I honor the courage and strength it takes to ask for help. Together we will slow down the process, identify harmful relational patterns, and replace those dysfunctional patterns with new more satisfying interactions. My specialty is working with couples and individuals.
The only thing scarier than change, is thinking things will never change. We love our partner, yet we fear love may not be enough. The relationship seems stuck. We constantly miscommunicate. We fight even when there’s nothing wrong. It doesn’t have to be like this and we don't have to find a new partner to have a new relationship. I honor the courage and strength it takes to ask for help. Together we will slow down the process, identify harmful relational patterns, and replace those dysfunctional patterns with new more satisfying interactions. My specialty is working with couples and individuals.
Jean K. Donabedian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94610 (Online Only)
You've been trying to live up to cultural, social, & others’ expectations. Caught up in the “shoulds,” you have overextended yourself to the point of burnout. Maybe you want to explore your sexuality & gender identity but shame gets in the way because these topics have been considered taboo. You find it difficult to set boundaries & navigate enmeshed family structures. You often feel like an actor in your own life, performing & wearing masks just to get by. This can be so draining & express itself as anxiety, depression, & avoidance. You don’t have to do this alone!
You've been trying to live up to cultural, social, & others’ expectations. Caught up in the “shoulds,” you have overextended yourself to the point of burnout. Maybe you want to explore your sexuality & gender identity but shame gets in the way because these topics have been considered taboo. You find it difficult to set boundaries & navigate enmeshed family structures. You often feel like an actor in your own life, performing & wearing masks just to get by. This can be so draining & express itself as anxiety, depression, & avoidance. You don’t have to do this alone!
Paulo Rebello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611
As a strong believer in Hu man Consciousness as a self-healing system I clearly see that we engage in relationships aiming to give ourselves another chance to heal from past wounds.
As your therapist, using mindfulness and a caring presence, I will accompany you on the road to personal growth, supporting you in understanding how you can become appreciative of your behaviors: they helped you come this far! We will explore how you can see your life through different, enriching perspectives to include multiple ways of being in relationship and acting in the world in a more satisfying way for you. It's about empowering you with the ability to choose what you want to live. It is about giving you choices.
As a strong believer in Hu man Consciousness as a self-healing system I clearly see that we engage in relationships aiming to give ourselves another chance to heal from past wounds.
As your therapist, using mindfulness and a caring presence, I will accompany you on the road to personal growth, supporting you in understanding how you can become appreciative of your behaviors: they helped you come this far! We will explore how you can see your life through different, enriching perspectives to include multiple ways of being in relationship and acting in the world in a more satisfying way for you. It's about empowering you with the ability to choose what you want to live. It is about giving you choices.
Pablo Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611
Bienvenidos: Si usted es como yo probablemente tiene ideas y dudas acerca de pedir ayuda psycologica. Culturalmente pensamos que recurrir a este tipo de ayuda significa que somos debiles o "insanos", pero la ayuda que se nos ofrece es poca o impractica. Ademas, no podemos solucionar todos nuestros problemas solos. Algunas de nuestras cualidades culturales radican en el soporte que nuestra comunidad, familia, y amigos nos ofrecen; es tiempo de que este principio aplique en la ayuda psycologica, y esto es en lo que yo me especializo.
Bienvenidos: Si usted es como yo probablemente tiene ideas y dudas acerca de pedir ayuda psycologica. Culturalmente pensamos que recurrir a este tipo de ayuda significa que somos debiles o "insanos", pero la ayuda que se nos ofrece es poca o impractica. Ademas, no podemos solucionar todos nuestros problemas solos. Algunas de nuestras cualidades culturales radican en el soporte que nuestra comunidad, familia, y amigos nos ofrecen; es tiempo de que este principio aplique en la ayuda psycologica, y esto es en lo que yo me especializo.
Freddie Barahona
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611
Many times when we are stuck in life or even in therapy, it is because the underlying shame has not been addressed.
Hello. Bienvenidos. If you find yourself in a difficult place in life and need extra support then you have come to the right place. I specialize in helping individuals seeking to heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have training in numerous modalities of therapy and I am committed to finding the one that works for you. Yo me especializo en tratar ansiedad, depresion, trauma, y problemas de relaciones. Incorporo muchas tecnicas distintas muy efectivas para que ud. pueda volver a retomar las riendas en su vida.
Many times when we are stuck in life or even in therapy, it is because the underlying shame has not been addressed.
Hello. Bienvenidos. If you find yourself in a difficult place in life and need extra support then you have come to the right place. I specialize in helping individuals seeking to heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have training in numerous modalities of therapy and I am committed to finding the one that works for you. Yo me especializo en tratar ansiedad, depresion, trauma, y problemas de relaciones. Incorporo muchas tecnicas distintas muy efectivas para que ud. pueda volver a retomar las riendas en su vida.
I work with individuals, adults and children, who are struggling with relationships, hoping to make peace with overwhelming trauma histories, or seeking support to cope with difficult life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy with feelings of lostness in regard to work, social life, love, and connection to passionate pursuits, looking to find clearer direction and purpose in their life.
I work with individuals, adults and children, who are struggling with relationships, hoping to make peace with overwhelming trauma histories, or seeking support to cope with difficult life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy with feelings of lostness in regard to work, social life, love, and connection to passionate pursuits, looking to find clearer direction and purpose in their life.
Mahesh Francis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, N134572, APCC, N#12508
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611
What have you been through, and how is it affecting you? When you went through some serious trauma, it can affect your everyday life and sometimes feel like it happened yesterday. It is my commitment to provide the highest quality of attention and support to each individual and couple and healing is the aim. I am also consistently expanding my therapy skills to provide the most relevant tools to support my clients. From a theoretical perspective, I primarily utilize a combination of cognitive, relational, and psychodynamic approaches. I am depth-oriented and am always seeking to explore the deeper layers of any experience.
What have you been through, and how is it affecting you? When you went through some serious trauma, it can affect your everyday life and sometimes feel like it happened yesterday. It is my commitment to provide the highest quality of attention and support to each individual and couple and healing is the aim. I am also consistently expanding my therapy skills to provide the most relevant tools to support my clients. From a theoretical perspective, I primarily utilize a combination of cognitive, relational, and psychodynamic approaches. I am depth-oriented and am always seeking to explore the deeper layers of any experience.
Steven Karwoski
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, AMFT, Pending
Verified Verified
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
I meet people where they are, not where the world expects them to be.‘You feel it before you know it.’ is my mantra. We all possess the ability for emotional attunement for ourselves and those in our lives. I help clients hone this to allow themselves to see their internal operating systems, improve communication, and navigate life’s many challenges. Being neurodivergent, I identify as jazz handsy, and enjoy working with the neurospicy.
I meet people where they are, not where the world expects them to be.‘You feel it before you know it.’ is my mantra. We all possess the ability for emotional attunement for ourselves and those in our lives. I help clients hone this to allow themselves to see their internal operating systems, improve communication, and navigate life’s many challenges. Being neurodivergent, I identify as jazz handsy, and enjoy working with the neurospicy.
John Connors McConville
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94610
I work with people who face challenges that often arise but are not exclusive to the second half of life such as: the trauma of illness & death, caring for aging parents, loss of satisfaction or sense of meaning in relationships and work, loss of a job, and/or loneliness. I also work with folks suffering from love addiction or love avoidance. These challenges can often be baffling and carry symptoms such as depression, fear and anxiety. The rational mind may understand what is going on but somehow the emotional and physical body can't always take solace in rational solutions.
I work with people who face challenges that often arise but are not exclusive to the second half of life such as: the trauma of illness & death, caring for aging parents, loss of satisfaction or sense of meaning in relationships and work, loss of a job, and/or loneliness. I also work with folks suffering from love addiction or love avoidance. These challenges can often be baffling and carry symptoms such as depression, fear and anxiety. The rational mind may understand what is going on but somehow the emotional and physical body can't always take solace in rational solutions.
David Chung
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
I care deeply about supporting you on your evolving journey towards healing and returning to the truth of who you really are, and I will honor your autonomy and unique life experience as essential to your growth and unfolding. Coming from a first-gen immigrant family, I know that our lives can often be impacted by layers of familial & cultural pressures, trauma, and childhood wounding. I hold compassionate space to explore these aspects of experience through a holistic and trauma-informed lens. As a relational and integrative therapist, I use a variety of approaches including EMDR.
I care deeply about supporting you on your evolving journey towards healing and returning to the truth of who you really are, and I will honor your autonomy and unique life experience as essential to your growth and unfolding. Coming from a first-gen immigrant family, I know that our lives can often be impacted by layers of familial & cultural pressures, trauma, and childhood wounding. I hold compassionate space to explore these aspects of experience through a holistic and trauma-informed lens. As a relational and integrative therapist, I use a variety of approaches including EMDR.
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Shane Bauer
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611
I work with folks of all walks and identities, clear or uncertain, individually and in relationship. Life transitions that create doubt, confusion, and self-reproach are also opportunities for discovery, restructuring, and rebirth. Some that I've explored deeply include single parenthood, non-monogamous intimacy, alienation from family of origin, psychedelic exploration, and activist social/political engagement. Whether these are your identified areas of work or not, a spirit of exploration, patience, and curiosity will animate my interest in who you are and how you experience life.
I work with folks of all walks and identities, clear or uncertain, individually and in relationship. Life transitions that create doubt, confusion, and self-reproach are also opportunities for discovery, restructuring, and rebirth. Some that I've explored deeply include single parenthood, non-monogamous intimacy, alienation from family of origin, psychedelic exploration, and activist social/political engagement. Whether these are your identified areas of work or not, a spirit of exploration, patience, and curiosity will animate my interest in who you are and how you experience life.
I offer couple counseling, family therapy, individual therapy, and grief counseling. Some clients reach out because their depression won’t lift or their anxiety holds them back. Others want help to gather their otherwise scattered attention so that they may focus on what matters most. Many clients want to heal from traumatic conditions while others yearn for relief from unrelenting grief. I support people facing a daunting diagnosis, a chronic pain condition, or a major life transition. And I help those who are realizing a shift in their family dynamics, their ro mantic relationships, or their spiritual views.
I offer couple counseling, family therapy, individual therapy, and grief counseling. Some clients reach out because their depression won’t lift or their anxiety holds them back. Others want help to gather their otherwise scattered attention so that they may focus on what matters most. Many clients want to heal from traumatic conditions while others yearn for relief from unrelenting grief. I support people facing a daunting diagnosis, a chronic pain condition, or a major life transition. And I help those who are realizing a shift in their family dynamics, their ro mantic relationships, or their spiritual views.
Dave Rutschman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611
Finding the right therapist can be hard. Maybe you're facing difficult experiences of grief and loss, serious illness, or family conflict. Maybe you're wrestling with depression or anxiety. Or maybe you just have a general sense that your life has lost meaning and direction. Whatever brings you in, I'll offer a warm-hearted and positive space for us to learn together about your particular situation, and about the possibilities for healing and transformation that can be found within it. Having someone to talk to makes a real difference.
Finding the right therapist can be hard. Maybe you're facing difficult experiences of grief and loss, serious illness, or family conflict. Maybe you're wrestling with depression or anxiety. Or maybe you just have a general sense that your life has lost meaning and direction. Whatever brings you in, I'll offer a warm-hearted and positive space for us to learn together about your particular situation, and about the possibilities for healing and transformation that can be found within it. Having someone to talk to makes a real difference.
Nauser Wolfe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94610
The clients I work best with are battling with the effects of relational trauma, which can be especially difficult because most of us don’t even know what relational trauma is. You might think you had a happy childhood, but now as an adult you find yourself struggling in relationships of all kinds. You don’t know how to set boundaries. You feel selfish when you put yourself first. You feel guilty giving people negative feedback The bottom line is on a deep level you feel that it’s wrong to be your true self if it will inconvenience someone else.
The clients I work best with are battling with the effects of relational trauma, which can be especially difficult because most of us don’t even know what relational trauma is. You might think you had a happy childhood, but now as an adult you find yourself struggling in relationships of all kinds. You don’t know how to set boundaries. You feel selfish when you put yourself first. You feel guilty giving people negative feedback The bottom line is on a deep level you feel that it’s wrong to be your true self if it will inconvenience someone else.
Mark Abelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94610
Whether it's managing a short-term challenge or dealing with a chronic struggle, fear, worry, and feelings of shame can hold an outsized presence in our lives. I work with clients who experience overwhelming anxiety, anger, and depression to build more resilient, rewarding, and value-driven lives. My areas of practice include preteens and high school students, individuals with Borderline Personality and Bipolar Disorder, people on the autism spectrum, and mood disorders that impact anxiety, depression, and sleep.
Whether it's managing a short-term challenge or dealing with a chronic struggle, fear, worry, and feelings of shame can hold an outsized presence in our lives. I work with clients who experience overwhelming anxiety, anger, and depression to build more resilient, rewarding, and value-driven lives. My areas of practice include preteens and high school students, individuals with Borderline Personality and Bipolar Disorder, people on the autism spectrum, and mood disorders that impact anxiety, depression, and sleep.
Sage Leitson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94610 (Online Only)
We all have the capacity to feel a full array of emotions, which serve to both protect us and connect us to others. However, often due to socialization, family of origin, or individual temperament, we learn that some emotions are dangerous to feel and express. Through individual therapy, the therapist is the "trusted other" who can help both acknowledge and witness the emotions that may have been long hidden. When these emotions are uncovered, we can more easily discover our true want and needs.
We all have the capacity to feel a full array of emotions, which serve to both protect us and connect us to others. However, often due to socialization, family of origin, or individual temperament, we learn that some emotions are dangerous to feel and express. Through individual therapy, the therapist is the "trusted other" who can help both acknowledge and witness the emotions that may have been long hidden. When these emotions are uncovered, we can more easily discover our true want and needs.
Daniel Brandon Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94610
Are you struggling with trauma, PTSD, or complex trauma? As a therapist, I focus exclusively on helping people heal from trauma. I will help you learn to release fear, anxiety and depression and build resilience while healing your traumas. I believe trauma leaves a long-lasting impact on our body, mind and soul. I use several modalities when I work with trauma including: Somatic Experiencing, ketamine therapy, and talk therapy. I am very creative in my approach because everyone is different. Releasing trauma requires careful guidance and it’s important to find a therapist you trust.
Are you struggling with trauma, PTSD, or complex trauma? As a therapist, I focus exclusively on helping people heal from trauma. I will help you learn to release fear, anxiety and depression and build resilience while healing your traumas. I believe trauma leaves a long-lasting impact on our body, mind and soul. I use several modalities when I work with trauma including: Somatic Experiencing, ketamine therapy, and talk therapy. I am very creative in my approach because everyone is different. Releasing trauma requires careful guidance and it’s important to find a therapist you trust.
Justin Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611
Not accepting new clients
I want to thank you for being here, for taking this very large step towards your growth and towards enhancing your wellbeing. Whether you're looking for support with a specific issue or to build on your insights and quality of life, I am here for you. I am a queer therapist and enjoy working with other LGBTQ+ individuals. I also enjoy working with adults, teens, and couples of all identities and intersections. I look forward to connecting with you.
I want to thank you for being here, for taking this very large step towards your growth and towards enhancing your wellbeing. Whether you're looking for support with a specific issue or to build on your insights and quality of life, I am here for you. I am a queer therapist and enjoy working with other LGBTQ+ individuals. I also enjoy working with adults, teens, and couples of all identities and intersections. I look forward to connecting with you.
Kente L Wiggins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I can assure you there is a true and meaningful answer to these questions, and many more, that will allow you to see love, life, and self in new light.
Even on your worst day I want you to be able to move forward. Through my own healing process, I realized the importance of having unbiased feedback. It allows you to ask the big questions- what does it all mean, what is self love, how does trauma get healed, who is the right person to help me figure it out? Sometime healing is best served and understood by someone who identifies with the same cultural representation as you.
I can assure you there is a true and meaningful answer to these questions, and many more, that will allow you to see love, life, and self in new light.
Even on your worst day I want you to be able to move forward. Through my own healing process, I realized the importance of having unbiased feedback. It allows you to ask the big questions- what does it all mean, what is self love, how does trauma get healed, who is the right person to help me figure it out? Sometime healing is best served and understood by someone who identifies with the same cultural representation as 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.