Male Therapists in University, Riverside, CA
Heal N Thrive Now Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University, Riverside, CA 92507
Do you often feel anxious, depressed, or just feeling "stuck" and don't know why, or can't seem to move forward with your life? Sometimes unresolved issues of the past like complex trauma can be confusing, scary and not easily understood how they may be running your life. If you identify with these challenges, you can begin to take charge today by making small but powerful changes that can ultimately lead to a fulfilled life!
Do you often feel anxious, depressed, or just feeling "stuck" and don't know why, or can't seem to move forward with your life? Sometimes unresolved issues of the past like complex trauma can be confusing, scary and not easily understood how they may be running your life. If you identify with these challenges, you can begin to take charge today by making small but powerful changes that can ultimately lead to a fulfilled life!
Dr. Dexter Chia is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2018. He has a Psy. D. from Loma Linda University, an M. A. from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor's from UC Santa Cruz. At the onset of therapy, Dr. Chia utilizes a hu manistic approach to better understand and grow a bond with his clients. When they have developed a working relationship, Dr. Chia employs a cognitive-behavioral framework to collaboratively reflect and assess what to guide therapy toward. Outside of work, Dr. Chia hiking, travel, trying new food, and watching movies/sports (basketball and football in particular).
Dr. Dexter Chia is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2018. He has a Psy. D. from Loma Linda University, an M. A. from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor's from UC Santa Cruz. At the onset of therapy, Dr. Chia utilizes a hu manistic approach to better understand and grow a bond with his clients. When they have developed a working relationship, Dr. Chia employs a cognitive-behavioral framework to collaboratively reflect and assess what to guide therapy toward. Outside of work, Dr. Chia hiking, travel, trying new food, and watching movies/sports (basketball and football in particular).
Martin Carey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
University, Riverside, CA 92507
Martin Carey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 1992. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science and Religion from La Sierra University, a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, and PPS Credential in School Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. Martin begins with a careful assessment of the client’s concerns, and addresses those concerns through integrating several therapy approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy, family systems therapy, solution-focused therapy, and reality therapy.
Martin Carey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 1992. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science and Religion from La Sierra University, a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, and PPS Credential in School Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. Martin begins with a careful assessment of the client’s concerns, and addresses those concerns through integrating several therapy approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy, family systems therapy, solution-focused therapy, and reality therapy.
As a Christian therapist, the well-being of you and your family is very important to me. Over the past 35+ years of counseling I have seen a variety of conditions that harm individuals and their relationships. Though these issues can be painful and complex, there are basic underlying principles, that when properly grasped, unleash healing that lasts a lifetime. This kind of healing does not begin with psychological tools and techniques, but with changes in the heart that only God can create. For this reason, letting go of unforgiveness, fear and pride is essential to healing that lasts.
As a Christian therapist, the well-being of you and your family is very important to me. Over the past 35+ years of counseling I have seen a variety of conditions that harm individuals and their relationships. Though these issues can be painful and complex, there are basic underlying principles, that when properly grasped, unleash healing that lasts a lifetime. This kind of healing does not begin with psychological tools and techniques, but with changes in the heart that only God can create. For this reason, letting go of unforgiveness, fear and pride is essential to healing that lasts.
I value the importance of creating a safe, supportive and collaborative environment to help facilitate personal growth and healing from the overwhelming challenges we sometimes face in life. Pain is part of our hu man experience. However, suffering does not have to be. My focus is to provide my clients with practical and effective interventions that are tailored to their specific needs. My clinical practice is highly informed by principles of neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology and evidenced based psychological interventions. My aim is to assist, encourage and empower my clients on their path forward in reaching their goals.
I value the importance of creating a safe, supportive and collaborative environment to help facilitate personal growth and healing from the overwhelming challenges we sometimes face in life. Pain is part of our hu man experience. However, suffering does not have to be. My focus is to provide my clients with practical and effective interventions that are tailored to their specific needs. My clinical practice is highly informed by principles of neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology and evidenced based psychological interventions. My aim is to assist, encourage and empower my clients on their path forward in reaching their goals.
Timothy Weesner
Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
University, Riverside, CA 92507 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Masters of Counseling/Professional Clinical Counselor. I'm a general practitioner working with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety/Stress and its related issues, OCD, Trauma, Addictions (both substance and process) recovery and Spiritual Issues. I work with adult individuals 18+. I graduated from the Counseling program of Western Seminary in Portland Oregon and work from a Judeo-Christian faith perspective. I believe in joining you where you are at and in working towards your goals and helping to overcome your challenges and struggles; to begin to think and act in integrity toward the person you want to become.
Masters of Counseling/Professional Clinical Counselor. I'm a general practitioner working with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety/Stress and its related issues, OCD, Trauma, Addictions (both substance and process) recovery and Spiritual Issues. I work with adult individuals 18+. I graduated from the Counseling program of Western Seminary in Portland Oregon and work from a Judeo-Christian faith perspective. I believe in joining you where you are at and in working towards your goals and helping to overcome your challenges and struggles; to begin to think and act in integrity toward the person you want to become.
Stephen Wise
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
University, Riverside, CA 92507
I'm Stephen Wise, LPCC. As a therapist, I specialize in supporting individual adults in navigating their feelings, thoughts, and actions. My goal is to help them adapt to whatever challenges life presents, fostering greater fulfillment and reducing emotional pain. I primarily work with adults of all ages who are experiencing anxiety or depression related to various factors. This includes difficulties in adjusting to stressful conditions, such as relationship issues or life transitions, including changes in one's beliefs or values.
I'm Stephen Wise, LPCC. As a therapist, I specialize in supporting individual adults in navigating their feelings, thoughts, and actions. My goal is to help them adapt to whatever challenges life presents, fostering greater fulfillment and reducing emotional pain. I primarily work with adults of all ages who are experiencing anxiety or depression related to various factors. This includes difficulties in adjusting to stressful conditions, such as relationship issues or life transitions, including changes in one's beliefs or values.
Is life becoming un manageable? My approach to therapy is focusing on the person's needs and developing a therapeutic relationship with compassion, empathy, and respect. My focus areas of practice include multiple years of experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, teens, and adults. I have extensive experience with DBT, CBT Motivational Interviewing, Gender Affirming Therapy, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Is life becoming un manageable? My approach to therapy is focusing on the person's needs and developing a therapeutic relationship with compassion, empathy, and respect. My focus areas of practice include multiple years of experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, teens, and adults. I have extensive experience with DBT, CBT Motivational Interviewing, Gender Affirming Therapy, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Jeffrey Boyd, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
University, Riverside, CA 92507
My therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning I can pull from a variety of modalities for identifying and treating trauma and its effects, on both the individual, and the family unit. Building rapport is essential because we tend to do our best when we are having fun. I utilize a personal and individual approach to therapy focusing on determining “cause” behind each client’s distress. I also provide group counseling for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and victims, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, and a group specifically for Church Pastors affected by secondary trauma.
My therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning I can pull from a variety of modalities for identifying and treating trauma and its effects, on both the individual, and the family unit. Building rapport is essential because we tend to do our best when we are having fun. I utilize a personal and individual approach to therapy focusing on determining “cause” behind each client’s distress. I also provide group counseling for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and victims, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, and a group specifically for Church Pastors affected by secondary trauma.
Charles Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, (PsyD), MBA
Verified Verified
University, Riverside, CA 92507
Waitlist for new clients
My working experience in college and K-12 education, exposed the deficits facing males of color in their belief systems (conscious and unconscious).
I have more than 30 years of experience in counseling, social services, and mental health services. My mission is to create a resilient, responsible individual by adding tools to achieve goals, build relationships, and communicate effectively. My practice has a focus on Black males of all ages, helping families overcome crisis, and working with couples and individuals. I work with clients to help them build life skills to overcome challenges (Resilience) associated with environmental traumatic stress, relationship connections, transition stagnation, and behavioral challenges from historical mistreatment.
My working experience in college and K-12 education, exposed the deficits facing males of color in their belief systems (conscious and unconscious).
I have more than 30 years of experience in counseling, social services, and mental health services. My mission is to create a resilient, responsible individual by adding tools to achieve goals, build relationships, and communicate effectively. My practice has a focus on Black males of all ages, helping families overcome crisis, and working with couples and individuals. I work with clients to help them build life skills to overcome challenges (Resilience) associated with environmental traumatic stress, relationship connections, transition stagnation, and behavioral challenges from historical mistreatment.
I have been doing individual and couple therapy for over thirty years. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, always choosing the one that best suits the client's immediate needs. These modalities range from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral to narrative and existential. There is even some dream, and hypnotherapy added when helpful. In addition to my clinical practice, I have extensive forensic psychology experience, including resolving workplace disputes, custody issues, and trial consulting. My goal is to help clients find meaningful solutions to challenging life problems.
I have been doing individual and couple therapy for over thirty years. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, always choosing the one that best suits the client's immediate needs. These modalities range from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral to narrative and existential. There is even some dream, and hypnotherapy added when helpful. In addition to my clinical practice, I have extensive forensic psychology experience, including resolving workplace disputes, custody issues, and trial consulting. My goal is to help clients find meaningful solutions to challenging life problems.
Stellar Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University, Riverside, CA 92507
Therapy is also proactive, we help you self- manage and control your own individual treatment by providing you with weekly educational materials, homework assignments, and other clinical exercise tools to help you stay focused on problem areas when you are not in therapy.
We know therapy is a unique and special relationship. It can be positive and transformative in scope. However, beginning the therapeutic process can be scary and threatening. We want to assure you, we will support and nurture your journey of positive growth to lead a better life. Our mission is offering a proactive approach to your treatment to help you solve life conflicts and change ineffective behaviors.
Therapy is also proactive, we help you self- manage and control your own individual treatment by providing you with weekly educational materials, homework assignments, and other clinical exercise tools to help you stay focused on problem areas when you are not in therapy.
We know therapy is a unique and special relationship. It can be positive and transformative in scope. However, beginning the therapeutic process can be scary and threatening. We want to assure you, we will support and nurture your journey of positive growth to lead a better life. Our mission is offering a proactive approach to your treatment to help you solve life conflicts and change ineffective behaviors.
My name is Joshua Siskin and I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist (48666) in California for fifteen years. I focus on improving daily functioning and fulfillment in all areas of life, helping clients cope with anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. A relationship of mutual respect and appreciation between counselor and client is the key to successful therapy and I trust we can develop a relationship of this kind as I assist you in becoming the person you were meant to be.
My name is Joshua Siskin and I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist (48666) in California for fifteen years. I focus on improving daily functioning and fulfillment in all areas of life, helping clients cope with anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. A relationship of mutual respect and appreciation between counselor and client is the key to successful therapy and I trust we can develop a relationship of this kind as I assist you in becoming the person you were meant to be.
Stephen Rought
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University, Riverside, CA 92507
I provide a space where you can explore the various aspects of yourself and gain understanding of all the unique parts of our lives that are at play. One key role is making goals and ways to achieve them which can lead towards success. Making a hard decision is often anxiety producing and can cause strong emotional reactions. You may rationally know what the right answer is but are struggling with following through on it. You may even act in a manner that is not yourself at all. When we act in a way that is different than our values it can cause us to feel a whole bunch of different feelings that can be largely uncomfortable.
I provide a space where you can explore the various aspects of yourself and gain understanding of all the unique parts of our lives that are at play. One key role is making goals and ways to achieve them which can lead towards success. Making a hard decision is often anxiety producing and can cause strong emotional reactions. You may rationally know what the right answer is but are struggling with following through on it. You may even act in a manner that is not yourself at all. When we act in a way that is different than our values it can cause us to feel a whole bunch of different feelings that can be largely uncomfortable.
Pedro Banuelos
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
University, Riverside, CA 92507 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
A little background on where I come from: I am a male-identifying first-gen gay Mexican-American and I have built my life around helping others to be their best.
Hello! Are you working on being your being your best you? My goal is to help you get to the lifestyle you want. Together we can build new skills and get a better sense of what's been holding you back from living. Let's get you to thriving and living your best life! Dealing with the stress of school, work, family obligations, or even figuring out the future can be heavy- but you don't have to carry that burden alone.
A little background on where I come from: I am a male-identifying first-gen gay Mexican-American and I have built my life around helping others to be their best.
Hello! Are you working on being your being your best you? My goal is to help you get to the lifestyle you want. Together we can build new skills and get a better sense of what's been holding you back from living. Let's get you to thriving and living your best life! Dealing with the stress of school, work, family obligations, or even figuring out the future can be heavy- but you don't have to carry that burden alone.
Online Therapists
I work with individuals, couples and families to address issues like anxiety, relationship problems, depression, life changes, men's issues and personal trauma. I am open minded and curious, with an accepting, non-judgmental, non-pathologizing approach for clients throughout a wide range of issues.
I work with individuals, couples and families to address issues like anxiety, relationship problems, depression, life changes, men's issues and personal trauma. I am open minded and curious, with an accepting, non-judgmental, non-pathologizing approach for clients throughout a wide range of issues.
Let's talk about your story. We are surrounded by stories about ourselves, our cultures, and communities. I help trans, queer, and POC people explore the stories that compose our lived experiences of anxiety, depression, gender, immigration, and race. Together, we'll work towards unpacking generational trauma to fortify your mental wellness, communication, boundaries, and intentional living. More about me: I am a queer, transmasculine, first-generation Vietnamese immigrant that has a green thumb and understands food to be a primary love language.
Let's talk about your story. We are surrounded by stories about ourselves, our cultures, and communities. I help trans, queer, and POC people explore the stories that compose our lived experiences of anxiety, depression, gender, immigration, and race. Together, we'll work towards unpacking generational trauma to fortify your mental wellness, communication, boundaries, and intentional living. More about me: I am a queer, transmasculine, first-generation Vietnamese immigrant that has a green thumb and understands food to be a primary love language.
Hi there, my name is Edgar Garcia. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore and process your thoughts, feelings and challenges. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, family or relationship conflicts, therapy is a tool to help achieve clarity and guide us in the journey ahead.
Hi there, my name is Edgar Garcia. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore and process your thoughts, feelings and challenges. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, family or relationship conflicts, therapy is a tool to help achieve clarity and guide us in the journey ahead.
Nice to meet you. I'm Michael Bean, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License MFC40911 My wife and I have raised 4 awesome kids (awesome adults now) & have learned to love each other & to love life despite a lot of challenges. My passion is helping people figure out how to live happily too. My clients are mostly older adolescents and adults who are struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and difficult and complicated relationships.
Nice to meet you. I'm Michael Bean, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License MFC40911 My wife and I have raised 4 awesome kids (awesome adults now) & have learned to love each other & to love life despite a lot of challenges. My passion is helping people figure out how to live happily too. My clients are mostly older adolescents and adults who are struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and difficult and complicated relationships.
William K Marek. California psychologist number 14791. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral approach. My focus area of practice is helping clients improve! I listen a lot and then help people help themselves. I am directive and responsive. There is the problem and there’s how you think about the problem. For most folks, the latter is the bigger problem. That’s the bad news… and the good news! Change does not have to take a long time. I’m comfortable with all kinds of clients. I’m good at helping people find purpose and meaning in their lives. My sessions are calm, collegial, interactive, respectful, directive and helpful.
William K Marek. California psychologist number 14791. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral approach. My focus area of practice is helping clients improve! I listen a lot and then help people help themselves. I am directive and responsive. There is the problem and there’s how you think about the problem. For most folks, the latter is the bigger problem. That’s the bad news… and the good news! Change does not have to take a long time. I’m comfortable with all kinds of clients. I’m good at helping people find purpose and meaning in their lives. My sessions are calm, collegial, interactive, respectful, directive and helpful.
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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.