Male Therapists in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

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Pivot Psychedelics
MA
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Curious about psychedelic therapy? Looking for a guided psychedelic experience? My name is Nick and I head up Pivot Psychedelics - a group of professionals that support individuals on guided psychedelic journeys, so that they are intentional, therapeutic, and safe. Our approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and nonjudgement to help you feel safe, held, and supported.
Curious about psychedelic therapy? Looking for a guided psychedelic experience? My name is Nick and I head up Pivot Psychedelics - a group of professionals that support individuals on guided psychedelic journeys, so that they are intentional, therapeutic, and safe. Our approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and nonjudgement to help you feel safe, held, and supported.
(619) 612-5618 View (619) 612-5618
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Damon Karson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109  (Online Only)
My ideal clients seek a collaborative and empowering approach to navigate life challenges. Open-minded and reflective, they value exploring personal narratives to reshape perspectives. They embrace the belief that stories shape identity and are eager to rewrite narratives that hinder growth. I will never rush or pressure a client to move faster than they are able, and I believe that therapy can be an empowering process. These clients seek to understand their authentic selves, even when their truth may not feel "pretty" or "convenient".
My ideal clients seek a collaborative and empowering approach to navigate life challenges. Open-minded and reflective, they value exploring personal narratives to reshape perspectives. They embrace the belief that stories shape identity and are eager to rewrite narratives that hinder growth. I will never rush or pressure a client to move faster than they are able, and I believe that therapy can be an empowering process. These clients seek to understand their authentic selves, even when their truth may not feel "pretty" or "convenient".
(858) 683-1115 View (858) 683-1115
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Brian Conlon
PCC, PMP
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Who you are: Between the ages of 25 and 45. Life is "good" ~ not great. You have a sense that things should be a certain way, but they aren't. There is a gap. The gap may be clear ~ it may not. What is clear is that what has worked up until this point won't get you to where you want to be. You are ready for a change.
Who you are: Between the ages of 25 and 45. Life is "good" ~ not great. You have a sense that things should be a certain way, but they aren't. There is a gap. The gap may be clear ~ it may not. What is clear is that what has worked up until this point won't get you to where you want to be. You are ready for a change.
(805) 430-3864 View (805) 430-3864
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Christopher M Grasso
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LAADC
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
I imagine what you are seeking is some reassurance, some validation, some form of guidance, or maybe just some clarity in an unclear world. If you are feeling isolated and confused about the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that you cannot explain nor escape and feeling less and less in control, or just plain sick and tired of being sick and tired….call me right now for a free consultation. Please allow me to help navigate your journey of self discovery.
I imagine what you are seeking is some reassurance, some validation, some form of guidance, or maybe just some clarity in an unclear world. If you are feeling isolated and confused about the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that you cannot explain nor escape and feeling less and less in control, or just plain sick and tired of being sick and tired….call me right now for a free consultation. Please allow me to help navigate your journey of self discovery.
(858) 758-2574 View (858) 758-2574
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Christopher Kincheloe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. I work under the firm belief that trust is the most important factor in a client-therapist relationship. This occupation is so much more than just an job in for me...it is my passion. I look forward to meeting you!
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. I work under the firm belief that trust is the most important factor in a client-therapist relationship. This occupation is so much more than just an job in for me...it is my passion. I look forward to meeting you!
(619) 486-5547 View (619) 486-5547
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Trevor Olson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
The philosophy is people + relationship = the good life. One's relationship to others and oneself is the basis of my work. Healing from the past, knowing the freedom of a better life, and becoming able to give and receive love are the transformative results of doing good work. Our work is successful when you become more of the person you are supposed to be: a whole person in life-giving relationship. My specialty is within the overlapping layers of say anxiety, depression, an unfolding course of work, and a better than expected day. Being a generalist, by specialty, my experience is in taking you as I find you.
The philosophy is people + relationship = the good life. One's relationship to others and oneself is the basis of my work. Healing from the past, knowing the freedom of a better life, and becoming able to give and receive love are the transformative results of doing good work. Our work is successful when you become more of the person you are supposed to be: a whole person in life-giving relationship. My specialty is within the overlapping layers of say anxiety, depression, an unfolding course of work, and a better than expected day. Being a generalist, by specialty, my experience is in taking you as I find you.
(858) 914-1603 View (858) 914-1603
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Jeff Pellegrino
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
My specialties include anxiety, depression, behavioral/ lifestyle issues, performance, and interpersonal communications. My goal is to help clients gain insight and understanding about themselves and others, helping them take back the power to live the fulfilling and meaningful life they were meant to live. Teamwork is key in this process and I believe together we can identify and conquer the challenges you are facing.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, behavioral/ lifestyle issues, performance, and interpersonal communications. My goal is to help clients gain insight and understanding about themselves and others, helping them take back the power to live the fulfilling and meaningful life they were meant to live. Teamwork is key in this process and I believe together we can identify and conquer the challenges you are facing.
(619) 486-3024 View (619) 486-3024
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Kevin A Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
I offer a judgment free environment to explore your concerns, troubles, dreams, and questions. We will be on this journey together: I particularly like working with anxiety, stress, and career challenges. I also enjoy processing through spiritual questions and angst. Together, we will identify, clarify, and process emotions and ideas that are causing you discomfort. Just as importantly, we'll set goals together so you can effectively understand the progress you've made.
I offer a judgment free environment to explore your concerns, troubles, dreams, and questions. We will be on this journey together: I particularly like working with anxiety, stress, and career challenges. I also enjoy processing through spiritual questions and angst. Together, we will identify, clarify, and process emotions and ideas that are causing you discomfort. Just as importantly, we'll set goals together so you can effectively understand the progress you've made.
(619) 404-6737 View (619) 404-6737
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Tom Stone Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
As a narrative therapist, I take a positive approach to therapy; helping clients build on their strengths and resources as a foundation for change. I believe that therapy can offer clients much more than a band aid for their problems but that it can help transform their lives and relationships in meaningful ways. I believe that therapy does not need to be a long-term process and encourage clients to take an active part in therapy.
As a narrative therapist, I take a positive approach to therapy; helping clients build on their strengths and resources as a foundation for change. I believe that therapy can offer clients much more than a band aid for their problems but that it can help transform their lives and relationships in meaningful ways. I believe that therapy does not need to be a long-term process and encourage clients to take an active part in therapy.
(619) 432-3663 View (619) 432-3663
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Mark Bennett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
I offer a safe space for honesty and vulnerability. In this environment, my clients are able to encounter the places in their lives where the valuable work can be done. My role as a therapist is not to right wrongs, fight battles, or change history. As your therapist, I will walk beside you in your trouble, help you see with clarity, help you navigate your challenges, take stock and marshal your strengths.
I offer a safe space for honesty and vulnerability. In this environment, my clients are able to encounter the places in their lives where the valuable work can be done. My role as a therapist is not to right wrongs, fight battles, or change history. As your therapist, I will walk beside you in your trouble, help you see with clarity, help you navigate your challenges, take stock and marshal your strengths.
(619) 759-7018 View (619) 759-7018
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David Martin Hendrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
I specialize in working with high functioning professionals seeking personal and professional growth and development. Issues of expertise include professional athletes, leadership development, grief, chronic stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting, perfectionism, men's intimacy issues, patterns of addiction, professional burnout and integrating one's spirituality in day to day life. I work from a developmental, depth perspective customized to an individual's unique challenges and goals. I enjoy helping high achieving adults fulfill their personal, professional and relationship potential while creatively addressing areas of challenge.
I specialize in working with high functioning professionals seeking personal and professional growth and development. Issues of expertise include professional athletes, leadership development, grief, chronic stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting, perfectionism, men's intimacy issues, patterns of addiction, professional burnout and integrating one's spirituality in day to day life. I work from a developmental, depth perspective customized to an individual's unique challenges and goals. I enjoy helping high achieving adults fulfill their personal, professional and relationship potential while creatively addressing areas of challenge.
(858) 413-9107 x2 View (858) 413-9107 x2
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Rusty Redden
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109  (Online Only)
Accessible remote therapy for young professionals and couples. I help my clients in navigating anxiety, ADHD, major life transitions, burnout, and/or relationship issues. Specializing in supporting neurodivergent adults and couples, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your identity and relationships freely.
Accessible remote therapy for young professionals and couples. I help my clients in navigating anxiety, ADHD, major life transitions, burnout, and/or relationship issues. Specializing in supporting neurodivergent adults and couples, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your identity and relationships freely.
(442) 313-2756 View (442) 313-2756
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Carson Jaffrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Are you lost, overwhelmed, sad, or alone? Are the waves of life crashing around you? If you or your loved ones are drowning in the suffering caused by relationship conflict, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction, look no further. You are not alone and there is hope! Desperation and suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm. As life came into balance and my spirit healed, guiding others out of the storm into peaceful waters became my mission.
Are you lost, overwhelmed, sad, or alone? Are the waves of life crashing around you? If you or your loved ones are drowning in the suffering caused by relationship conflict, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction, look no further. You are not alone and there is hope! Desperation and suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm. As life came into balance and my spirit healed, guiding others out of the storm into peaceful waters became my mission.
(858) 500-1830 View (858) 500-1830
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Michael McGinty
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Many struggle with anxiety and depression, and this is not uncommon. Whether it be nervousness, sadness, relational difficulties, or feeling like we aren't where we are "supposed to be" in life, there are many obstacles that cause us to feel "stuck." My job as a therapist is to help you get "unstuck" by aiding you in better understanding the underlying factors contributing to these difficulties, many of which are often rooted in thinking habits and relational patterns. My primary focus is on anxiety and depression, and how the combination of unhealthy thinking and unhealthy relational patterns cause us to feel anxious and depressed.
Many struggle with anxiety and depression, and this is not uncommon. Whether it be nervousness, sadness, relational difficulties, or feeling like we aren't where we are "supposed to be" in life, there are many obstacles that cause us to feel "stuck." My job as a therapist is to help you get "unstuck" by aiding you in better understanding the underlying factors contributing to these difficulties, many of which are often rooted in thinking habits and relational patterns. My primary focus is on anxiety and depression, and how the combination of unhealthy thinking and unhealthy relational patterns cause us to feel anxious and depressed.
(858) 900-5848 View (858) 900-5848
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Ken Noguchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is holistic and person-centered that promotes a nonjudgmental stance, genuineness , and empathy. I believe patients have the answers within themselves, and my job is to help them find these answers and actualize their potential. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who experience challenges including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, relationships, personal growth, life transitions, and cultural and spiritual issues.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and person-centered that promotes a nonjudgmental stance, genuineness , and empathy. I believe patients have the answers within themselves, and my job is to help them find these answers and actualize their potential. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who experience challenges including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, relationships, personal growth, life transitions, and cultural and spiritual issues.
(619) 598-1354 View (619) 598-1354
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Michael Giancola
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Have you been asked by a wife, husband, partner, significant other or employer to make changes in your sexual behavior? Do you find it difficult to change? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with men who struggle with consensual Out of Control Sexual Behavior. I provide assessment, individual and group therapy for men who are experiencing Out of Control Sexual Behavior.
Have you been asked by a wife, husband, partner, significant other or employer to make changes in your sexual behavior? Do you find it difficult to change? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with men who struggle with consensual Out of Control Sexual Behavior. I provide assessment, individual and group therapy for men who are experiencing Out of Control Sexual Behavior.
(619) 382-2915 View (619) 382-2915
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Ian Schere
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
One of the most important things for parents of pre-teens to remember, is that the biggest motivation for your child's behaviors is attention from you. Your child will try all sorts of things to get and keep your attention, and those behaviors that work will increase while those behaviors that don't will typically go away. Children love and thrive on praise from their parents, but in many cases, those behaviors that yield negative attention from you (such as yelling or punishing) will often reinforce those unappreciated behaviors, as well.
One of the most important things for parents of pre-teens to remember, is that the biggest motivation for your child's behaviors is attention from you. Your child will try all sorts of things to get and keep your attention, and those behaviors that work will increase while those behaviors that don't will typically go away. Children love and thrive on praise from their parents, but in many cases, those behaviors that yield negative attention from you (such as yelling or punishing) will often reinforce those unappreciated behaviors, as well.
(619) 847-0202 View (619) 847-0202
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Richard Alan Sobel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Welcome to my clinical psychology practice for counseling and psychotherapy. I have over twenty years experience as a licensed Psychologist working with children, teens, adults and couples. I am committed to providing you with excellent, caring and practical help. I utilize an integrative approach to psychotherapy combining treatment techniques for body, mind, emotions and spirit. I believe that developing our real self opens us to the rich inner world of our feelings, wants and needs and empowers us to take charge of our lives. I hope to help you create more peace, calm, love and joy in your life.
Welcome to my clinical psychology practice for counseling and psychotherapy. I have over twenty years experience as a licensed Psychologist working with children, teens, adults and couples. I am committed to providing you with excellent, caring and practical help. I utilize an integrative approach to psychotherapy combining treatment techniques for body, mind, emotions and spirit. I believe that developing our real self opens us to the rich inner world of our feelings, wants and needs and empowers us to take charge of our lives. I hope to help you create more peace, calm, love and joy in your life.
(858) 779-4927 View (858) 779-4927
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Ebb and Flow Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
At Ebb and Flow Psychotherapy we have had the privilege of learning from many of our clients a very valuable lesson: what might appear to be an insurmountable obstacle, is actually an opportunity to be resilient and overcome adversity. Our team is full of Clinicians with a committed passion for assisting individuals with a variety of concerns including; adjustment disorders, ADHD, complex trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.
At Ebb and Flow Psychotherapy we have had the privilege of learning from many of our clients a very valuable lesson: what might appear to be an insurmountable obstacle, is actually an opportunity to be resilient and overcome adversity. Our team is full of Clinicians with a committed passion for assisting individuals with a variety of concerns including; adjustment disorders, ADHD, complex trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.
(619) 350-2361 View (619) 350-2361
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Nick Badis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109  (Online Only)
I am an Army Veteran, Martial artist, and Holistic Psychotherapist. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Counseling from PLNU and have experience working with adults suffering from complex psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, anxiety and much more. My time in the military allowed me to grow in many ways that contribute to who I am today. My service as an Army Airborne Infantryman also impacted me in ways I wasn’t prepared for, which sent me on a quest for answers and further self-development. In my search for understanding I found different ways to heal and grow which I utilize in therapy.
I am an Army Veteran, Martial artist, and Holistic Psychotherapist. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Counseling from PLNU and have experience working with adults suffering from complex psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, anxiety and much more. My time in the military allowed me to grow in many ways that contribute to who I am today. My service as an Army Airborne Infantryman also impacted me in ways I wasn’t prepared for, which sent me on a quest for answers and further self-development. In my search for understanding I found different ways to heal and grow which I utilize in therapy.
(858) 330-6062 View (858) 330-6062
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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.