Male Therapists in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Dr. Ricky J. Pope
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Pope is a generalist psychologist treating varied concerns. One niche or specialty area is assisting the growth and development of male-identified clients. Trained as a counseling psychologist, Dr. pope focuses on overall well-being across the lifespan. He uses a strength-based approach combined with culturally sensitive practices to help people maximize their potential, improve their well-being, and increase their capacity to live in accordance with values and goals. Services include consulting, workshops, and individual, couples, and group therapy.
Dr. Pope is a generalist psychologist treating varied concerns. One niche or specialty area is assisting the growth and development of male-identified clients. Trained as a counseling psychologist, Dr. pope focuses on overall well-being across the lifespan. He uses a strength-based approach combined with culturally sensitive practices to help people maximize their potential, improve their well-being, and increase their capacity to live in accordance with values and goals. Services include consulting, workshops, and individual, couples, and group therapy.
I want to help you feel connected and learn to begin taking responsibility for improving your life. Often times, we have answers to our own problems that can be unlocked with help from others. I have found that providing a listening ear and space for self-reflection, everyone has the ability to make significant improvements in all areas of their lives.
I want to help you feel connected and learn to begin taking responsibility for improving your life. Often times, we have answers to our own problems that can be unlocked with help from others. I have found that providing a listening ear and space for self-reflection, everyone has the ability to make significant improvements in all areas of their lives.
Matt Whitmore
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
What I find to be meaningful about my work is the chance to sit with others, hear their unique stories, and collaboratively create long term goals that are in alignment with my client’s life’s purpose. As a therapist that specializes in positive psychology (the science of happiness), I enjoy exploring and reviewing my client's inner strengths and seeing how these strengths can be applied in their personal and professional lives. I use a unique combination of active listening, collaborating, and educating clients on some of the most important findings in the field of psychology today.
What I find to be meaningful about my work is the chance to sit with others, hear their unique stories, and collaboratively create long term goals that are in alignment with my client’s life’s purpose. As a therapist that specializes in positive psychology (the science of happiness), I enjoy exploring and reviewing my client's inner strengths and seeing how these strengths can be applied in their personal and professional lives. I use a unique combination of active listening, collaborating, and educating clients on some of the most important findings in the field of psychology today.
Myles Childs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92123
Waitlist for new clients
Reaching out for help? In a time of need, it can be overwhelming. I want to commend you for acknowledging that you would like some support. Through individual, couple, family, group, and other relational therapy, I provide emotional and mental support to help my clients gain, regain, and maintain a healthy life. As a therapist of color, I'm intentional about creating a safe space where diversity and cultural differences are respected and valued. I'm passionate about my clients’ wellness and aim to provide clients with space and time to be their most authentic and unapologetic selves without fear of judgment.
Reaching out for help? In a time of need, it can be overwhelming. I want to commend you for acknowledging that you would like some support. Through individual, couple, family, group, and other relational therapy, I provide emotional and mental support to help my clients gain, regain, and maintain a healthy life. As a therapist of color, I'm intentional about creating a safe space where diversity and cultural differences are respected and valued. I'm passionate about my clients’ wellness and aim to provide clients with space and time to be their most authentic and unapologetic selves without fear of judgment.
Relationships can be wonderful at the best of times, and downright painful at the worst of times. How well do you understand your reactions in these distressed moments? Your partner's? Do you feel out of control? Do you feel disconnected? These are just two ways that people can respond to relational distress. I can help you to slow down in these moments to help you express yourself in a way that is congruent, and most importantly, in a way that lets you be heard by your partner, family, co-workers, and yourself.
Relationships can be wonderful at the best of times, and downright painful at the worst of times. How well do you understand your reactions in these distressed moments? Your partner's? Do you feel out of control? Do you feel disconnected? These are just two ways that people can respond to relational distress. I can help you to slow down in these moments to help you express yourself in a way that is congruent, and most importantly, in a way that lets you be heard by your partner, family, co-workers, and yourself.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Matthew H. Koch, Marriage & Family Therapist, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92123
Confronting the challenges that accompany our lives can be daunting and result in a deviation from the expectations we have of ourselves and those with whom we interact. I am here to assist you in the process to heighten awareness and gain more meaningful and fulfilling experiences in your life through psychotherapy. I utilize the DAFT (Depth & Freedom Therapy) approach that combines various counseling theories and techniques, philosophical tenets, and spiritual teachings to collaborate with clients in order to strengthen individual identity while considering the impact of past experiences, modern day socio-cultural influences, and current personal issues.
Confronting the challenges that accompany our lives can be daunting and result in a deviation from the expectations we have of ourselves and those with whom we interact. I am here to assist you in the process to heighten awareness and gain more meaningful and fulfilling experiences in your life through psychotherapy. I utilize the DAFT (Depth & Freedom Therapy) approach that combines various counseling theories and techniques, philosophical tenets, and spiritual teachings to collaborate with clients in order to strengthen individual identity while considering the impact of past experiences, modern day socio-cultural influences, and current personal issues.
GrowthWell Counseling Consortium
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108
Do you ever feel like life is too difficult, too painful, or unfair? Negative experiences can often overshadow everything, shaping how we see the world and interact with those around us. Life's challenges can impact us in many ways, causing mood fluctuations, and difficulties in adjusting to new situations, and straining personal, school, and work relationships. As a therapist, we tailor our approach to each individual's needs and circumstances, using techniques such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Do you ever feel like life is too difficult, too painful, or unfair? Negative experiences can often overshadow everything, shaping how we see the world and interact with those around us. Life's challenges can impact us in many ways, causing mood fluctuations, and difficulties in adjusting to new situations, and straining personal, school, and work relationships. As a therapist, we tailor our approach to each individual's needs and circumstances, using techniques such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Brian Brosnan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, ICAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
Looking for help can be daunting. Life brings us challenges, decisions and transitions where we need some guidance, perspective and support. Together, we will create a fun, yet straight forward and solution - based environment for managing life’s challenges and thrive while overcoming them.
Looking for help can be daunting. Life brings us challenges, decisions and transitions where we need some guidance, perspective and support. Together, we will create a fun, yet straight forward and solution - based environment for managing life’s challenges and thrive while overcoming them.
Alejandro Maya
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Gen Z and Millenials experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, OCD, identity crisis, peer challenges, family difficulties, and stress brought on when two or more of these areas collide. I use EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic approaches, expressive arts and narrative therapies to assist you in exploring and healing these issues at their root causes.
I specialize in working with Gen Z and Millenials experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, OCD, identity crisis, peer challenges, family difficulties, and stress brought on when two or more of these areas collide. I use EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic approaches, expressive arts and narrative therapies to assist you in exploring and healing these issues at their root causes.
Ethan John Messer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently accepting new clients for in-person counseling. I am able to provide counseling services for couples, families, individuals, children & adolescents. I have experience in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicidal thoughts and in counseling children who are experiencing negative effects from divorce and have extensive experience in working with children/adolescents in a wide variety of settings.
I am currently accepting new clients for in-person counseling. I am able to provide counseling services for couples, families, individuals, children & adolescents. I have experience in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicidal thoughts and in counseling children who are experiencing negative effects from divorce and have extensive experience in working with children/adolescents in a wide variety of settings.
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Verified Verified
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Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108
Are you or a loved one facing the complexities of aging? Seeking support and guidance to navigate through life's transitions? As a seasoned therapist with a specialization in geriatric care, I am dedicated to advocating for the elderly, fostering their well-being, and enhancing their quality of life. I understand the unique challenges seniors face, from mental health concerns to social isolation. My expertise lies in conducting comprehensive assessments and providing personalized care plans. Let's embark on this journey together towards a fulfilling and empowered life. You are not alone.
Are you or a loved one facing the complexities of aging? Seeking support and guidance to navigate through life's transitions? As a seasoned therapist with a specialization in geriatric care, I am dedicated to advocating for the elderly, fostering their well-being, and enhancing their quality of life. I understand the unique challenges seniors face, from mental health concerns to social isolation. My expertise lies in conducting comprehensive assessments and providing personalized care plans. Let's embark on this journey together towards a fulfilling and empowered life. You are not alone.
Dr. Jim Coil
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108
Do you hear your inner critic telling you “I am not good enough; I am not worth it?” Does it feel overwhelming to experience uncertainty in everyday life and relationships? Does it feel as though you “have not been yourself lately”, feeling sad or anxious longer or deeper than you expected? Do you desire to have healthier relationships? I hear you. My hope is to help you have greater quality of life, and achieve healing. Whether you wish to become a happier person, to feel less anxious, more confident, have better relationships, stop an unhealthy habit, or to simply understand yourself better, I can help you achieve this.
Do you hear your inner critic telling you “I am not good enough; I am not worth it?” Does it feel overwhelming to experience uncertainty in everyday life and relationships? Does it feel as though you “have not been yourself lately”, feeling sad or anxious longer or deeper than you expected? Do you desire to have healthier relationships? I hear you. My hope is to help you have greater quality of life, and achieve healing. Whether you wish to become a happier person, to feel less anxious, more confident, have better relationships, stop an unhealthy habit, or to simply understand yourself better, I can help you achieve this.
David Peters
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92123
Whether you are looking for psychotherapy, family counseling or consultation on a life question, be assured you will be treated with the highest standard of care. I have extensive experience working with mental illness, life crisis, family dysfunction and challenges to personal growth. Presented with compassion and sensitivity, my approach utilizes only well-researched and proven methods of creating change and overcoming obstacles to your health and well being. Your treatment will be enriched by my experience working in hospitals, residential centers, schools and independent practice.
Whether you are looking for psychotherapy, family counseling or consultation on a life question, be assured you will be treated with the highest standard of care. I have extensive experience working with mental illness, life crisis, family dysfunction and challenges to personal growth. Presented with compassion and sensitivity, my approach utilizes only well-researched and proven methods of creating change and overcoming obstacles to your health and well being. Your treatment will be enriched by my experience working in hospitals, residential centers, schools and independent practice.
Therapy-Connection
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108
Our mission is to provide individualized and evidence-based treatment to address the unique issues and concerns of the individual, couple, and family. We focus on a collaborative approach to therapy and place importance on engaging with clients in an authentic and genuine manner.
Our mission is to provide individualized and evidence-based treatment to address the unique issues and concerns of the individual, couple, and family. We focus on a collaborative approach to therapy and place importance on engaging with clients in an authentic and genuine manner.
Jim Carter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Are you seeking specialized treatment approaches supported by clinical research studies? Do you want an experienced and compassionate therapist to guide you in this process? I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapies (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and substance use. My clients are usually highly motivated to work collaboratively and achieve specific results. I serve clients in person at my North County San Diego office, and via teletherapy throughout California.
Are you seeking specialized treatment approaches supported by clinical research studies? Do you want an experienced and compassionate therapist to guide you in this process? I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapies (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and substance use. My clients are usually highly motivated to work collaboratively and achieve specific results. I serve clients in person at my North County San Diego office, and via teletherapy throughout California.
Douglas Braun-Harvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108
How do I know if my sexual behavior is out of control? For many men this question is very subjective and they unfortunately wait for a spouse, loved one or their employer to discover their hidden sexual life before considering help. At The Harvey Institute we believe the most important person to evaluate his personal conflict with regulating sexual behavior is the man experiencing the dilemma. We help men contemplate "What is your conflict with your sexual behavior?" and "What is your vision for your sexual health?" We strive to provide a safe, sexually informed and confidential space for sexual health conversations.
How do I know if my sexual behavior is out of control? For many men this question is very subjective and they unfortunately wait for a spouse, loved one or their employer to discover their hidden sexual life before considering help. At The Harvey Institute we believe the most important person to evaluate his personal conflict with regulating sexual behavior is the man experiencing the dilemma. We help men contemplate "What is your conflict with your sexual behavior?" and "What is your vision for your sexual health?" We strive to provide a safe, sexually informed and confidential space for sexual health conversations.
Jeff Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108
We, as humans, are wired for relationship and connection. Often challenges in life bring about difficulties that are deeply troubling and painful and get in the way of our relationship with our self and others. My desire is to help you navigate these challenges to help restore hope and healing in your life and relationships with others. I approach our time together as an honor and privilege, and want our time to be safe and transformational.
We, as humans, are wired for relationship and connection. Often challenges in life bring about difficulties that are deeply troubling and painful and get in the way of our relationship with our self and others. My desire is to help you navigate these challenges to help restore hope and healing in your life and relationships with others. I approach our time together as an honor and privilege, and want our time to be safe and transformational.
Joseph Pando
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92123
Waitlist for new clients
It is common to experience bouts of anxiety, depression, grief, or feelings of helplessness and hopelessness during life. However, these are not issues to suffer through for the rest of your life. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to develop insight into your struggles and nurture innate strengths to help overcome these challenges. I have over ten years of clinical experience treating a variety of psychological difficulties such as addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, child/adolescent issues, anger management, relationship issues, and performing psychological and learning disability/ADHD assessments.
It is common to experience bouts of anxiety, depression, grief, or feelings of helplessness and hopelessness during life. However, these are not issues to suffer through for the rest of your life. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to develop insight into your struggles and nurture innate strengths to help overcome these challenges. I have over ten years of clinical experience treating a variety of psychological difficulties such as addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, child/adolescent issues, anger management, relationship issues, and performing psychological and learning disability/ADHD assessments.
Dr. Chris Fragiskatos
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA 92123
COVID-19 UPDATE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CKUV1dPRQS8. Have the arguments with your partner become more frequent? More intense? Do you feel that your relationship has lost its spark? Do you find yourself feeling emotionally alone, sad, unappreciated, or frequently let down? If you do, I want to assure you that it can get better. There is nothing to be gained by continuing in a frustrating or lackluster relationship. I have a system that quickly sorts out problem areas, and provides a road map for you and your partner to follow to get back on track and regain your prior emotional and physical intimacy. Please reach out today.
COVID-19 UPDATE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CKUV1dPRQS8. Have the arguments with your partner become more frequent? More intense? Do you feel that your relationship has lost its spark? Do you find yourself feeling emotionally alone, sad, unappreciated, or frequently let down? If you do, I want to assure you that it can get better. There is nothing to be gained by continuing in a frustrating or lackluster relationship. I have a system that quickly sorts out problem areas, and provides a road map for you and your partner to follow to get back on track and regain your prior emotional and physical intimacy. Please reach out today.
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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.