Male Therapists in Watsonville, CA
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Mark Izquierdo-Gallegos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076
I value diversity, kindness, hu man connection, and authenticity in order to develop a positive working relationship together.
My name is Mark Izquierdo-Gallegos, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles County. I enjoy working with adults who need help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and/or trauma, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients reach their goals. I believe understanding my clients' needs is crucial to determine what type of therapy is best to use. I do take an eclectic approach in order to best serve the needs of my clients, however, Cognitive Behavioral therapy is what I use most.
I value diversity, kindness, hu man connection, and authenticity in order to develop a positive working relationship together.
My name is Mark Izquierdo-Gallegos, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles County. I enjoy working with adults who need help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and/or trauma, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients reach their goals. I believe understanding my clients' needs is crucial to determine what type of therapy is best to use. I do take an eclectic approach in order to best serve the needs of my clients, however, Cognitive Behavioral therapy is what I use most.
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" I have never told anyone this before," is a statement I've been privileged to hear many times.
As the former inpatient and outpatient clinical director for Vista Pavilion affiliated with the University of Florida, I have guided a wide range of clients. I am now offering clinical hypnosis in Santa Cruz, California in a private practice. With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with severe trauma, family, and relationship issues. Sports perfor mance can also be enhanced by hypnosis. I have worked with football players, baseball team, tennis players, golfers, bodybuilders, basketball players etc. affiliated with the University of Florida.
" I have never told anyone this before," is a statement I've been privileged to hear many times.
As the former inpatient and outpatient clinical director for Vista Pavilion affiliated with the University of Florida, I have guided a wide range of clients. I am now offering clinical hypnosis in Santa Cruz, California in a private practice. With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with severe trauma, family, and relationship issues. Sports perfor mance can also be enhanced by hypnosis. I have worked with football players, baseball team, tennis players, golfers, bodybuilders, basketball players etc. affiliated with the University of Florida.
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Psychotherapist/University Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, California State University, Monterey Bay. Teletherapy/In Office in Monterey Peninsula, Central CA. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disturbances, mood disorders, relational problems, attachment disorders, marital discord, stress, family conflict, and behavior problems. Fee for service $120.00 per therapy hour. Panel provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Cal Viva/United Healthcare.
Psychotherapist/University Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, California State University, Monterey Bay. Teletherapy/In Office in Monterey Peninsula, Central CA. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disturbances, mood disorders, relational problems, attachment disorders, marital discord, stress, family conflict, and behavior problems. Fee for service $120.00 per therapy hour. Panel provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Cal Viva/United Healthcare.
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Helping others is one of many reasons that I went into the field of mental health.
My name is Hugo Sanchez, and I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I consider myself a compassionate and nonjudgemental therapist that provides a safe space for others. I have worked with individuals who are dealing with adjustment concerns due to life changes that have impacted their day-to-day functioning. A majority of my experience has been working with those individuals that have experience anger concerns, depression, and anxiety.
Helping others is one of many reasons that I went into the field of mental health.
My name is Hugo Sanchez, and I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I consider myself a compassionate and nonjudgemental therapist that provides a safe space for others. I have worked with individuals who are dealing with adjustment concerns due to life changes that have impacted their day-to-day functioning. A majority of my experience has been working with those individuals that have experience anger concerns, depression, and anxiety.
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Psychotherapist/University Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, California State University, Monterey Bay. Serving Monterey & Santa Cruz County. In office and Teletherapy appointments. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disturbances, mood disorders, relational problems, attachment disorders, marital discord, stress, family conflict, personality disturbances, and behavior problems. Treating adults, couples, families, adolescents, and LGBQT. Fee for service $120.00 per therapy hour. Panel provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Psychotherapist/University Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, California State University, Monterey Bay. Serving Monterey & Santa Cruz County. In office and Teletherapy appointments. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disturbances, mood disorders, relational problems, attachment disorders, marital discord, stress, family conflict, personality disturbances, and behavior problems. Treating adults, couples, families, adolescents, and LGBQT. Fee for service $120.00 per therapy hour. Panel provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
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Alham Rodriguez (Bilingual)
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076 (Online Only)
It is through therapeutic play and art that children are able to express, work through, and play out their experiences, feelings, and thoughts in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Hello and bienvenidos. I have over 11 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach to practice is tailored to the individual needs and style of each client. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. My style is authentic, attentive, warm, yet playful and humorous. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel heard and understood. I enjoy working from an integrated approach that is person-centered, mindfulness-based, and rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
It is through therapeutic play and art that children are able to express, work through, and play out their experiences, feelings, and thoughts in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Hello and bienvenidos. I have over 11 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach to practice is tailored to the individual needs and style of each client. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. My style is authentic, attentive, warm, yet playful and humorous. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel heard and understood. I enjoy working from an integrated approach that is person-centered, mindfulness-based, and rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
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Bahman Ghahremani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Bah man Ghahre mani, LCSW. I have experience treating early and complex traumas across the life-span, including physical and sexual abuse. I have experience treating psychosis and obsessional compulsion. I have also experience working with relationship concerns, with peers; and friends and family; partners and spouses. I’m sure by now you get that I belief your relationship with yourself sets the standard for all other relationships, and so I have experience treating self-worth concerns, life transition challenges. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, of all backgrounds, all communities.
Hello, I am Bah man Ghahre mani, LCSW. I have experience treating early and complex traumas across the life-span, including physical and sexual abuse. I have experience treating psychosis and obsessional compulsion. I have also experience working with relationship concerns, with peers; and friends and family; partners and spouses. I’m sure by now you get that I belief your relationship with yourself sets the standard for all other relationships, and so I have experience treating self-worth concerns, life transition challenges. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, of all backgrounds, all communities.
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Hello All! My name is Daniel Fisher, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been licensed since 2018, and have professional experience with dual diagnosis adults, substance use, children with autism, school-based counseling, and transitional living for adolescents. Being a marriage and family therapist has given me the opportunity to work with and truly appreciate a variety of different people from all parts of California, & the rest of the United States.
Hello All! My name is Daniel Fisher, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been licensed since 2018, and have professional experience with dual diagnosis adults, substance use, children with autism, school-based counseling, and transitional living for adolescents. Being a marriage and family therapist has given me the opportunity to work with and truly appreciate a variety of different people from all parts of California, & the rest of the United States.
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Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. During a lifetime, each of us will experience challenges, loss or difficulties and stress in our relationships. Stress has a way of affecting our bodies/lives, which may range from pain, anxiety or depression. It's during these times of stress that you may want help in seeking change in your life by empowering yourself to be on a positive path/growth and personal balance. Therapy is a partnership/journey between the therapist and the client.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. During a lifetime, each of us will experience challenges, loss or difficulties and stress in our relationships. Stress has a way of affecting our bodies/lives, which may range from pain, anxiety or depression. It's during these times of stress that you may want help in seeking change in your life by empowering yourself to be on a positive path/growth and personal balance. Therapy is a partnership/journey between the therapist and the client.
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Mike Zukowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Watsonville, CA 95076
As a counselor and former pastor, I have enjoyed working with men and their families for many years.
If you are a man facing problems filled with pain, fear, loneliness or failure- affair/addiction/past negative experiences caused you to doubt yourself, damaging the ones you love. Contact me. Don't allow the past to control your future. You don't have to do this alone. Email me to discover new strategies to work through stress and pain and find your best self again.
As a counselor and former pastor, I have enjoyed working with men and their families for many years.
If you are a man facing problems filled with pain, fear, loneliness or failure- affair/addiction/past negative experiences caused you to doubt yourself, damaging the ones you love. Contact me. Don't allow the past to control your future. You don't have to do this alone. Email me to discover new strategies to work through stress and pain and find your best self again.
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Stan Einhorn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in issues of trauma, depression, substance recovery, anger management, aging, sexuality and gender, communication and relationship challenges.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to see if I am a good fit for you as a therapist. Helping people discover their own solutions to improve their lives is truly rewarding for me. I will help you find your path to these solutions. I offer a safe and accepting space in which we explore the issues that challenge you in the present and how that may relate to emotional burdens of the past. Together we work to heal old wounds so that they no longer negatively impact decisions, relationships, or patterns of behaviors in your present life.
I specialize in issues of trauma, depression, substance recovery, anger management, aging, sexuality and gender, communication and relationship challenges.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to see if I am a good fit for you as a therapist. Helping people discover their own solutions to improve their lives is truly rewarding for me. I will help you find your path to these solutions. I offer a safe and accepting space in which we explore the issues that challenge you in the present and how that may relate to emotional burdens of the past. Together we work to heal old wounds so that they no longer negatively impact decisions, relationships, or patterns of behaviors in your present life.
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I help people through difficult times and growth periods in their lives and have been counseling professionally since 2002. My education includes Sonoma State University, University of Southern California and John F. Kennedy University. Through over three decades of work in various businesses and counseling situations I understand a diverse range of viewpoints, needs and desires. When someone is in a challenging time in their life, they need a compassionate and non-judgmental, yet direct and experienced professional to illuminate the path and bring clarity to a situation.
I help people through difficult times and growth periods in their lives and have been counseling professionally since 2002. My education includes Sonoma State University, University of Southern California and John F. Kennedy University. Through over three decades of work in various businesses and counseling situations I understand a diverse range of viewpoints, needs and desires. When someone is in a challenging time in their life, they need a compassionate and non-judgmental, yet direct and experienced professional to illuminate the path and bring clarity to a situation.
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If you are reading this, you having been wanting things to be different. You ARE on the path to change! You ARE ready to feel better, do better and stop settling for mediocre. Whether it's learning, healing, feeling, speaking or listening, you can grow through this. Learn how to increase the connection with yourself, intimate partner, family and friends and find the support that you need. If you are or have been afraid, learn how fear can be overcome by practicing strategic action and utilizing growth mindset strategies.
If you are reading this, you having been wanting things to be different. You ARE on the path to change! You ARE ready to feel better, do better and stop settling for mediocre. Whether it's learning, healing, feeling, speaking or listening, you can grow through this. Learn how to increase the connection with yourself, intimate partner, family and friends and find the support that you need. If you are or have been afraid, learn how fear can be overcome by practicing strategic action and utilizing growth mindset strategies.
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I am Clinical Psychologist with a significant understanding of diagnosis and treatment of mental health illness. I am experienced at working with patients long and short-term, and knowledgeable about therapeutic treatments. I am dedicated to providing excellent patient care with exceptional knowledge of mental health illness.
I am Clinical Psychologist with a significant understanding of diagnosis and treatment of mental health illness. I am experienced at working with patients long and short-term, and knowledgeable about therapeutic treatments. I am dedicated to providing excellent patient care with exceptional knowledge of mental health illness.
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Michael James Miceli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watsonville, CA 95076
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Co-Founder of A New Hope Family Counseling & Consulting Inc. (A New Hope). I have an extensive history of service to the mental health community, specializing in treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder. My work is informed by CBT, DBT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused modalities. I look forward to working with you!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Co-Founder of A New Hope Family Counseling & Consulting Inc. (A New Hope). I have an extensive history of service to the mental health community, specializing in treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder. My work is informed by CBT, DBT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused modalities. I look forward to working with you!
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Xander Abrams
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076 (Online Only)
You develop a step by step program to manage yourself.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
You develop a step by step program to manage yourself.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
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I support my clients in overcoming their mental health symptoms by working with them collaboratively in developing goals for recovery, teaching them coping skills to manage and decrease symptoms, and ultimately achieving their goals in order to have a better quality of life.
Welcome to my profile! My name is Shanti Sanchez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Walnut Creek, California. I offer mental health services to clients throughout the state of California via telehealth. I work with individuals 18 and older and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders (FBT). My vocation is to help others and I am excited to offer my supportive services to you.
I support my clients in overcoming their mental health symptoms by working with them collaboratively in developing goals for recovery, teaching them coping skills to manage and decrease symptoms, and ultimately achieving their goals in order to have a better quality of life.
Welcome to my profile! My name is Shanti Sanchez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Walnut Creek, California. I offer mental health services to clients throughout the state of California via telehealth. I work with individuals 18 and older and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders (FBT). My vocation is to help others and I am excited to offer my supportive services to you.
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Andrew Simoni
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076 (Online Only)
I connect with all clients on a hu man level, believing we share similar hopes and dreams for the future.
I have worked with clients of all ages, from young children to older adults. In my behavioral role, I worked one-on-one with children and their families to reduce problematic behaviors and enhance their ability to thrive in daily life. One of my favorite groups to work with is young adults. This crucial transition phase between childhood and adulthood is key for developing their worldview and identity. Young adults can engage in both playful and philosophical therapies, offering a wide range of modalities to explore and find what works best for them. That said, I believe this approach can work well with all ages.
I connect with all clients on a hu man level, believing we share similar hopes and dreams for the future.
I have worked with clients of all ages, from young children to older adults. In my behavioral role, I worked one-on-one with children and their families to reduce problematic behaviors and enhance their ability to thrive in daily life. One of my favorite groups to work with is young adults. This crucial transition phase between childhood and adulthood is key for developing their worldview and identity. Young adults can engage in both playful and philosophical therapies, offering a wide range of modalities to explore and find what works best for them. That said, I believe this approach can work well with all ages.
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I am committed to helping you find the best clinician for your needs. Feel free to reach out to me and I will listen to your needs and help connect you with someone who can help--whether that is me or another clinician.
I am committed to helping you find the best clinician for your needs. Feel free to reach out to me and I will listen to your needs and help connect you with someone who can help--whether that is me or another clinician.
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Entering into the right therapeutic relationship is the first step toward healing and change. Working collaboratively we will explore the origins of any problems or pain you have be struggling with, at a pace that is safe and comfortable for you. As mental and emotional material is explored, the ability to experience greater freedom and enjoyment in your relationships, work, and family life will become more readily accessible and tangible in daily life.
Entering into the right therapeutic relationship is the first step toward healing and change. Working collaboratively we will explore the origins of any problems or pain you have be struggling with, at a pace that is safe and comfortable for you. As mental and emotional material is explored, the ability to experience greater freedom and enjoyment in your relationships, work, and family life will become more readily accessible and tangible in daily life.
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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.