Male Therapists in Orange County, CA

I am not here to fix you because you are not broken. I am not here to judge you because you are free to be whoever you want to be. I am here to help you reach your goals and find a trajectory to true happiness. Your journey to wellness begins when you recognize the role you play in your own life. You are powerful, capable, and worthy of the joy you seek. I am here to walk this path with you.

I offer a warm, safe, and compassionate space in which you and I can explore your hopes, heal emotional wounds, and empower you to live and love more freely. My approach to therapy is gentle and understanding. I believe that even when we don’t like our own patterns and behavior, we can work together to understand them and create authentic change.

Yes, emotions can suck sometimes. They can be unbearable and overwhelming but you're not alone - I am available to help you navigate through it. As a Filipino-American queer male, my practice is geared towards helping individuals that struggle with identity, lingering traumas, or anxiety/worry about their future especially those within the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ+ communities. Seeking help and talking about some of our darkest and most difficult moments can be really challenging. Wherever you are in your journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you.

Life can sometimes seem a painful and distressing journey. We may struggle with feelings and thoughts and may come to believe people around us do not understand us or appreciate the situation in which we find ourselves. When this happens, it can feel like our goals and and dreams are quickly receding out of reach. We search not only for the reasons for our distress but importantly relief and resolution to bring us back to the calm and safe harbor of our previous state of mind and daily routines. You have tried several approaches and strategies and yet here you are. Nevertheless, each step brings hope and resolution.

We are not meant to do life alone. Whatever challenges we may face, it can be important to have someone who can listen and provide support without judgment. There is a real capacity for healing through dialogue and encounter, and this is at the core of how I approach therapy. Bring your whole person: your hopes and your history, your pains and your joys, your faith and your doubt, the parts you are proud of, and your experiences of shame. My goal is to create space for you to bring all that you are, and to be recognized, respected, and received.

Hello, I am Liam Huntley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have been working in Social Services/Social Work/Therapy for over 20 years and in Private Practice since March 2022. My main goal as a therapist when working with my clients is to help you see the truth of who you are and what you can be. It may sound strange to hear, but I love working with Trauma, whether it's from family of origin, childhood, or from today's world. I love this area because it is often the driving force of what is creating distress in our lives, and can often show up as Depression or Anxiety among other diagnoses.

Dr. Shalaby is a clinical psychologist and trained neuropsychologist with over 10 years of experience in treatment and assessment of children and adults with a variety of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. He completed a two-year post-doctoral program specializing pediatric neuropsychology working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders to help identify their unique needs to provide recommendations to help compensate for cognitive and psychological difficulties and improve overall functioning.

Are you struggling to get through each day due to anxiety, or are you finding difficulty in your friend, family, or romantic relationships? Are you experiencing significant loss? Have you and your significant other been dealing with infertility? Many come to therapy not sure what to look for, while others know exactly what they want. My hope is that together we will find the tools you need to thrive. As a licensed therapist with experience in vocational ministry and academia, I appreciate that no 2 therapy experiences are the same and hope to a meaningful resource to you in your therapy experience.

My name is Jose Ruvalcaba, and I am an LCSW practicing out of Los Angeles CA. My approach to therapy is very much focused on my client's strengths. Some of my main focus areas include depression, anxiety, grief, and stress management. My therapeutic approach is centered on the strengths and motivational factors of my clients. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my sessions. Additionally, I incorporate motivational interviewing techniques in my practice. The majority of my work with clients is centered on symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, stress management, and developmental trauma.

Today it starts with you! The goal to reach higher to whichever issues or needs that should be met. You've always had the passion, curiosity, and bravery to ascertain more with your life. Getting there can be challenging, frightening, and even confusing, but everyone has the capabilities to get there. A constant reminder I like to tell all my client's is that "you know your life more than anyone else" and my goal is not to tell you how to live it. Instead I aim to become a vehicle for change someone that can support, show compassion, and empathy and to always challenge you to become the best version of you.

As a psychologist, I aim to aid my clients in achieving their goals. I can help clients identify factors that may be challenging their successes in life and causing distress. Often clients cannot really identify the origins of the problem. This is where I work with the client to understand their past, build a healthy personal narrative of themselves and encourage positive thinking and behaviors to support a healthy mindset in the future.

Seeking help is a courageous decision. Finding the right therapist is a highly individual choice. If you or someone you know is looking for a compassionate, trustworthy, discerning and wise therapist who can blend clinical excellence with extensive life experience, please give me a call. It would be my pleasure to learn more about your situation and explain how I can be of help. I work best with patients who recognize significant issues or challenges and are willing to look deeper into themselves and the world around them to affect positive growth and change.

Struggling with addiction and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school and responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard-feelings of fear, failure, guilt, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle alone is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab. I specialize in moderation & abstinence based approaches.

Life can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming but you are not alone and it is important to seek help to care for your mental health needs. Therapy can be the help you need and it is my pleasure to offer support at this challenging time. With more than 8 years of experience serving diverse populations including rare disease and disabilities populations, AAPI and LGBTQIA communities, children and teens with behavioral and emotional issues, my therapeutic practice covers perfectionism, depression, trauma, anxiety and stress management. I hold Master of Philosophy from University of Cambridge and Master of Social Work from CSUSB.

Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I'm also a LMFT, and Yoga and Meditation Therapist and EMDR Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.

My name is Michael Merikhi. I have a Master's degree in psychology with an advanced addiction studies concentertion. I'm also a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC-III), dual diagnosis, and sober 6 years from all mind-altering substances, including heroin, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, alcohol, marijuana, hallucinogens, etc. I offer group facilitation (contract) and individual online therapy. I am fully committed to mine and your recovery and take recovery very seriously.

We all could benefit from talking to someone who understands what we are going through when life gets challenging. But more than that, we need someone to talk to who really values us deeply and offers practical tools each time. That is why resistant husbands continue to come see me and benefit from our time together. As well as young men, women, & adolescents in various stages of life struggles. My clients quickly realize they are genuinely cared for while receiving helpful, life changing insights that transform their thinking, how they approach life. Families in Rich Encounters is counseling to help enrich your life!

Struggling to get a foothold on life, found a job but are still not satisfied with your situation, trouble managing relationships in your life… As a man, I have gone through similar struggles, so I understand where you are. I offer hope and support as you navigate the current struggles you’re facing. We can work through any problems and create a better overall you. No matter the issue we can work together to create the life you are after. I know that it is hard to ask for help. Or maybe you are skeptical with therapy overall. I encourage you to give me a call

Are you struggling to achieve to your potential? Dr. Plant uses a warm and compassionate approach to help his clients actively work through their personal challenges to begin to lead a more meaningful and values-driven life. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, the impacts of traumatic life experiences, and/or trying to strive for the higher callings of life, Dr. Plant has a true passion for working with people just like you. He has developed expertise in helping his clients overcome complex and challenging life problems through his experiences applying evidence-based treatments in clinical and research settings.