Male Therapists in Riverview, FL

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Zachary Besecker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33578  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with all individuals, especially athletes or those who would like to focus on mental perfor mance (workplace perfor mance, artists, musicians, etc.
I am passionate about working with individuals committed to growth. Personal growth and progress within therapy are topics we will discuss early and often as we begin to build a picture for what role therapy can take to best serve your treatment needs. The work we will do within therapy will center around maximizing your potential through understanding your values. This work is meant to be collaborative and will be based on what is most important to you. During sessions, I will teach dynamic skills to better understand ways of achieving the types of growth desired.
I am passionate about working with all individuals, especially athletes or those who would like to focus on mental perfor mance (workplace perfor mance, artists, musicians, etc.
I am passionate about working with individuals committed to growth. Personal growth and progress within therapy are topics we will discuss early and often as we begin to build a picture for what role therapy can take to best serve your treatment needs. The work we will do within therapy will center around maximizing your potential through understanding your values. This work is meant to be collaborative and will be based on what is most important to you. During sessions, I will teach dynamic skills to better understand ways of achieving the types of growth desired.
(813) 437-1683 View (813) 437-1683
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Johnny Nguyen
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33578
My goal is to help you discover your true potential and unique purpose while focusing on your wellbeing and personal growth. Negative thinking, behaviors and habits can prevent you from living and truly celebrating your life and enjoyment. Often self-limiting thinking styles and emotions can result from our past history or current situations. You can overcome these obstacles, develop the qualities, and skills needed to be the best version of you possible. Life hands us tremendous challenges. But our history doesn’t have to be our destiny! Tomorrow can be better and brighter.
My goal is to help you discover your true potential and unique purpose while focusing on your wellbeing and personal growth. Negative thinking, behaviors and habits can prevent you from living and truly celebrating your life and enjoyment. Often self-limiting thinking styles and emotions can result from our past history or current situations. You can overcome these obstacles, develop the qualities, and skills needed to be the best version of you possible. Life hands us tremendous challenges. But our history doesn’t have to be our destiny! Tomorrow can be better and brighter.
(813) 425-1968 View (813) 425-1968
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Demetric Watkins
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33578  (Online Only)
I work with individuals dealing with many issues, including anxiety, depression, identity, trauma, and adjustment concerns. I help individuals longing for peace and resolve to inner conflict by helping them gain true clarity and confidence in themselves. I support them in coping with the challenges that life undoubtedly throws at us, including managing and reducing fear and anxiety. Diverse and LGBTQ+ clients are welcome.
I work with individuals dealing with many issues, including anxiety, depression, identity, trauma, and adjustment concerns. I help individuals longing for peace and resolve to inner conflict by helping them gain true clarity and confidence in themselves. I support them in coping with the challenges that life undoubtedly throws at us, including managing and reducing fear and anxiety. Diverse and LGBTQ+ clients are welcome.
(813) 683-8749 View (813) 683-8749
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Jamaruz Thompkins
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
Riverview, FL 33569
I look forward to serving children, and teens who may be experiencing trauma issues at school with behaviors, or needing interventions for ADHD and other Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues. I look forward to serving couples and marriages on their journey towards Restoration. Also serving those who struggle with Substance Abuse and their journey to sobriety, with the many therapeutic approaches, am excited about serving our families to ensure they become a better version of themselves Prioritizing the needs of our clients, showing empathy, and being present is always top priority for client care, safety and stability.
I look forward to serving children, and teens who may be experiencing trauma issues at school with behaviors, or needing interventions for ADHD and other Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues. I look forward to serving couples and marriages on their journey towards Restoration. Also serving those who struggle with Substance Abuse and their journey to sobriety, with the many therapeutic approaches, am excited about serving our families to ensure they become a better version of themselves Prioritizing the needs of our clients, showing empathy, and being present is always top priority for client care, safety and stability.
(813) 945-4095 View (813) 945-4095
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Timothy Weaver
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Riverview, FL 33579
Timothy Weaver earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Rutgers University, his Master's degree in Hu man Relations at the University of Oklahoma, and All But Dissertation towards his Doctorate in Education in Counseling Psychology & Guidance at Rutgers University. He is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor in the state of Florida, and has over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health.
Timothy Weaver earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Rutgers University, his Master's degree in Hu man Relations at the University of Oklahoma, and All But Dissertation towards his Doctorate in Education in Counseling Psychology & Guidance at Rutgers University. He is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor in the state of Florida, and has over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health.
(908) 345-2106 View (908) 345-2106
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Inspire Beyond Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverview, FL 33579  (Online Only)
For me, helping others is less about what I do but more about who I am. So thus, Inspire Beyond Counseling Services, is my contribution to you and society as a whole. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for 8 years. There’s more than one way to get to a destination,so I use a holistic approach to plot your desired course. Moments can either matter or shatter self-perception, cover us in anger, or drown us in an ocean of sadness. As you seek your own resolve to make sensibility of your unique challenges consider what you would like in a therapist. The important thing is being able to connect with someone.
For me, helping others is less about what I do but more about who I am. So thus, Inspire Beyond Counseling Services, is my contribution to you and society as a whole. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for 8 years. There’s more than one way to get to a destination,so I use a holistic approach to plot your desired course. Moments can either matter or shatter self-perception, cover us in anger, or drown us in an ocean of sadness. As you seek your own resolve to make sensibility of your unique challenges consider what you would like in a therapist. The important thing is being able to connect with someone.
(813) 590-0819 View (813) 590-0819
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Dr. Robert B. Carey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33579
Welcome! Thank you for reviewing my page. I primarily offer two (2) services - Psychotherapy and Psychological Evaluations. I provide psychotherapy to treat: Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Grief and Loss, Sexual/Pornography Addiction, and Compulsive Eating. I provide treatment from a Cognitive and/or Behavioral perspective, which helps clients to understand how their thinking impacts feelings and behavior. I also offer faith-based counseling methods for those seeking such a treatment perspective. For evaluation I provide comprehensive evaluations to diagnose, determine treatment, assess competency, and for a variety of legal issues.
Welcome! Thank you for reviewing my page. I primarily offer two (2) services - Psychotherapy and Psychological Evaluations. I provide psychotherapy to treat: Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Grief and Loss, Sexual/Pornography Addiction, and Compulsive Eating. I provide treatment from a Cognitive and/or Behavioral perspective, which helps clients to understand how their thinking impacts feelings and behavior. I also offer faith-based counseling methods for those seeking such a treatment perspective. For evaluation I provide comprehensive evaluations to diagnose, determine treatment, assess competency, and for a variety of legal issues.
(813) 213-4205 View (813) 213-4205
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Dr. Joel Bergman
Counselor, EdD, LLMHC, CAP, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33578
I have worked in the field of addiction for the past 19 years. I do this because I have a passion for treating those who suffer from the disease of addiction. This includes not only the person who is using but their family and friends who are affected by this disease as well. I also work with patients who suffer from both substance abuse and mental health issues. If we do not treat both diseases, you will not recover fully.
I have worked in the field of addiction for the past 19 years. I do this because I have a passion for treating those who suffer from the disease of addiction. This includes not only the person who is using but their family and friends who are affected by this disease as well. I also work with patients who suffer from both substance abuse and mental health issues. If we do not treat both diseases, you will not recover fully.
(813) 578-4468 View (813) 578-4468
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Chad Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33578  (Online Only)
Does life feel downright overwhelming sometimes? Does your anxiety make it difficult to move forward? Maybe you’ve been dealing with several difficult things at the same time. Or maybe you’re trying hard to cope with your stress, but it’s been a challenge, and you’re struggling to take care of yourself. Life can be so complex, and it inherently comes with unexpected challenges. As an experienced therapist, I support clients struggling with relationship anxiety, social anxiety, and low self-worth, My goal is to help you feel empowered to make significant changes. You don’t have to handle these stressful circumstances alone.
Does life feel downright overwhelming sometimes? Does your anxiety make it difficult to move forward? Maybe you’ve been dealing with several difficult things at the same time. Or maybe you’re trying hard to cope with your stress, but it’s been a challenge, and you’re struggling to take care of yourself. Life can be so complex, and it inherently comes with unexpected challenges. As an experienced therapist, I support clients struggling with relationship anxiety, social anxiety, and low self-worth, My goal is to help you feel empowered to make significant changes. You don’t have to handle these stressful circumstances alone.
(813) 694-8493 View (813) 694-8493
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Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33569  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Gott man Couples Therapy is my building block.
New Hours 10am-3pm. My ideal client is a person, couple, or family that is willing to talk about finding a better way of life and may need someone to confide in. Also, those needing an unbiased and non-judgemental ear with feedback. In our society, I believe men in particular need a safe place to be heard and take off their armor. So I welcome all men to try therapy and explore themselves beyond what they can provide. Whether you struggle with pride, shame/guilt, saying no, or making decisions I welcome you. Growth is a lifelong process that cannot be rushed.
Gott man Couples Therapy is my building block.
New Hours 10am-3pm. My ideal client is a person, couple, or family that is willing to talk about finding a better way of life and may need someone to confide in. Also, those needing an unbiased and non-judgemental ear with feedback. In our society, I believe men in particular need a safe place to be heard and take off their armor. So I welcome all men to try therapy and explore themselves beyond what they can provide. Whether you struggle with pride, shame/guilt, saying no, or making decisions I welcome you. Growth is a lifelong process that cannot be rushed.
(813) 670-9653 View (813) 670-9653
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Jon R Page
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33569
You are here because you want to be better. You want your relationship(s) to be better. You want your lifestyle habits to be better. You want to be a better partner/parent/child/employee/hu man being. You know that this can't be "it" and that you are capable of more, of something better. I promise, you can be better. You can find a greater sense of peace. You can reduce or eliminate much of your anxiety or depression. You can have better relationships. You can move through the hurt, pain, and challenges and be a better version of yourself. I would like to be able to help you.
You are here because you want to be better. You want your relationship(s) to be better. You want your lifestyle habits to be better. You want to be a better partner/parent/child/employee/hu man being. You know that this can't be "it" and that you are capable of more, of something better. I promise, you can be better. You can find a greater sense of peace. You can reduce or eliminate much of your anxiety or depression. You can have better relationships. You can move through the hurt, pain, and challenges and be a better version of yourself. I would like to be able to help you.
(813) 413-1117 View (813) 413-1117
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Triangle Resolutions
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, BACC, NCGC, II
Verified Verified
Riverview, FL 33578
While these approaches do not work for everyone, many patients have obtained rapid relief and positive change.
Contact me if you desire education, tools, and emotional healing. I am certified in Clinical Brainspotting for trauma work and specialize in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families. I also oversee a group practice where you will have access to highly specialized resources for wo men's issues, relationship dissatisfaction, communication problems, blended family conflicts, and youth behavioral/relationship challenges.
While these approaches do not work for everyone, many patients have obtained rapid relief and positive change.
Contact me if you desire education, tools, and emotional healing. I am certified in Clinical Brainspotting for trauma work and specialize in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families. I also oversee a group practice where you will have access to highly specialized resources for wo men's issues, relationship dissatisfaction, communication problems, blended family conflicts, and youth behavioral/relationship challenges.
(813) 699-0996 View (813) 699-0996
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Rafael Anrrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33578  (Online Only)
Greetings! I'm hoping to be able to work with you on empowering you and helping you heal from the many mental, emotional, spiritual, and social issues you may be encountering. Many of these above issues can often paralyze, obstruct, interfere, and even plague one from being able to advance and live a healthy, robust life. My objective is to help you overcome the challenges brought about by these issues. I have 30+ years experience working in the field. I work with children, adolescents, adults, elderly, couples, families. I am fluent in English and Spanish.
Greetings! I'm hoping to be able to work with you on empowering you and helping you heal from the many mental, emotional, spiritual, and social issues you may be encountering. Many of these above issues can often paralyze, obstruct, interfere, and even plague one from being able to advance and live a healthy, robust life. My objective is to help you overcome the challenges brought about by these issues. I have 30+ years experience working in the field. I work with children, adolescents, adults, elderly, couples, families. I am fluent in English and Spanish.
(813) 688-0053 View (813) 688-0053
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Kevin Whitlock
DO
Verified Verified
Riverview, FL 33569
Dr. Kevin Whitlock is a Psychiatrist in Florida who has been practicing since 2021. He attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his residency at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami and his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami in affiliation with the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Whitlock is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with experience working with patients in all age ranges. He specializes in working with children and adolescents but has experience working with adult and geriatric patient.
Dr. Kevin Whitlock is a Psychiatrist in Florida who has been practicing since 2021. He attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his residency at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami and his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami in affiliation with the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Whitlock is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with experience working with patients in all age ranges. He specializes in working with children and adolescents but has experience working with adult and geriatric patient.
(813) 692-5633 View (813) 692-5633
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William Bill Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverview, FL 33569
B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa (1987). M. A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, The Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS (1989). Areas of study/interest: Psycho-development, Family Systems Theory, Crisis Situations, Family Enrichment, Communication, Psychopathology, Group Psychotherapy, Sex Therapy, Infidelity. He has been practicing counseling since 1988. Extensive experience with individual, couple, family, and group therapy. National and international speaker on Parenting. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa (1987). M. A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, The Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS (1989). Areas of study/interest: Psycho-development, Family Systems Theory, Crisis Situations, Family Enrichment, Communication, Psychopathology, Group Psychotherapy, Sex Therapy, Infidelity. He has been practicing counseling since 1988. Extensive experience with individual, couple, family, and group therapy. National and international speaker on Parenting. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
(813) 491-9619 View (813) 491-9619
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Cory Pacheck M.ed. Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverview, FL 33578
24 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, children & adolescents, experiencing a wide variety of problems. Marital problems, Military & Law Enforcement families, PTSD, relationship issues, infidelity, depression, anxiety, poor communication, substance abuse & addiction, fighting over finances & parenting, sex & intimacy problems, blended families, effects of divorce, anger management, life coaching, college students, adolescent issues, school related problems, self esteem, ADHD, kids who self-injure, traumatic experiences, sports athletes of all levels. Men’s issues.
24 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, children & adolescents, experiencing a wide variety of problems. Marital problems, Military & Law Enforcement families, PTSD, relationship issues, infidelity, depression, anxiety, poor communication, substance abuse & addiction, fighting over finances & parenting, sex & intimacy problems, blended families, effects of divorce, anger management, life coaching, college students, adolescent issues, school related problems, self esteem, ADHD, kids who self-injure, traumatic experiences, sports athletes of all levels. Men’s issues.
(860) 670-1892 View (860) 670-1892
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Philip J Fauerbach, L.M.H.C.
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33568
As a specialist in relationships and men's issues, I often find men trying to solve relationship problems the same as if they were addressing a professional challenge.
When the pattern of a good night's sleep seems like an impossible task, I can help. We all have those occasional nights when sleep eludes us. What makes it worse is that we try to force ourselves to sleep, which never works. However, when a lack of sleep becomes the pattern you may be suffering from Insomnia. Insomnia can be defined as difficulty achieving a "good night's sleep." If you're frustrated with feeling sleepy and fatigued during the day and can't sleep at night, contact me. Together we will develop strategies that will give you that restful and restorative sleep you deserve.
As a specialist in relationships and men's issues, I often find men trying to solve relationship problems the same as if they were addressing a professional challenge.
When the pattern of a good night's sleep seems like an impossible task, I can help. We all have those occasional nights when sleep eludes us. What makes it worse is that we try to force ourselves to sleep, which never works. However, when a lack of sleep becomes the pattern you may be suffering from Insomnia. Insomnia can be defined as difficulty achieving a "good night's sleep." If you're frustrated with feeling sleepy and fatigued during the day and can't sleep at night, contact me. Together we will develop strategies that will give you that restful and restorative sleep you deserve.
(813) 358-1477 View (813) 358-1477
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RWJCounseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverview, FL 33578
I have been trained in the following models of couples and family counseling: PREPARE and ENRICH, Save Your Marriage before It Starts (SYMBIS), Deep Love, Intimacy Therapy-a Christian approach to couples counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, and Gott man Method Couples Therapy.
Thank you for your interest in our therapy services. At this time, we are not accepting new clients. My commitment to providing the highest quality care to our current clients means that our schedule is fully booked. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please check back periodically for updates regarding availability.
I have been trained in the following models of couples and family counseling: PREPARE and ENRICH, Save Your Marriage before It Starts (SYMBIS), Deep Love, Intimacy Therapy-a Christian approach to couples counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, and Gott man Method Couples Therapy.
Thank you for your interest in our therapy services. At this time, we are not accepting new clients. My commitment to providing the highest quality care to our current clients means that our schedule is fully booked. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please check back periodically for updates regarding availability.
(813) 699-4837 View (813) 699-4837
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Reggie Vilmenay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33569
Do you miss the "fun times" as a family? Do you 'tense up' on the way home from work expecting the worse? Do you worry about your child's future? Do you feel your "wall" is up and have no safe place outlet to talk? If you answered yes to these, read on. I enjoy working with children, teens and their family members to help provide improved communication with less yelling, screaming and tension in the home. People who seem unable to talk to others seem to enjoy speaking to me because I listen to what they have to say without being judgmental and more importantly I try to understand them, whether I agree with them or not.
Do you miss the "fun times" as a family? Do you 'tense up' on the way home from work expecting the worse? Do you worry about your child's future? Do you feel your "wall" is up and have no safe place outlet to talk? If you answered yes to these, read on. I enjoy working with children, teens and their family members to help provide improved communication with less yelling, screaming and tension in the home. People who seem unable to talk to others seem to enjoy speaking to me because I listen to what they have to say without being judgmental and more importantly I try to understand them, whether I agree with them or not.
(813) 701-2583 View (813) 701-2583
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Bright Horizons Behavior Therapy
MA, BCBA
Not Verified Not Verified
Riverview, FL 33568
The following skills are assessed and taught: Cooperation, Visual Perfor mance, Language, Vocal Imitation, Requests, Labeling, Spontaneous Vocalizations, Grammar, Play and Leisure, Social Interaction, Group Instruction, Classroom Routines, Generalized Responding, Reading, Math, Writing, Spelling, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting, and Gross & Fine Motor skills.
Bright Horizons Behavior Therapy provides services to the following counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, De Soto, Pasco, and Hernando. The company was formed due to the growing need for effective, individualized and economical in-home services and in-school services for families with children diagnosed with ASD and Developmental Disabilites. We understand that every child is different. Bright Horizon's Board Certified Consultants develop individualized programs to fit the unique needs of your child. We also provide therapy sessions with Spanish speaking therapists.
The following skills are assessed and taught: Cooperation, Visual Perfor mance, Language, Vocal Imitation, Requests, Labeling, Spontaneous Vocalizations, Grammar, Play and Leisure, Social Interaction, Group Instruction, Classroom Routines, Generalized Responding, Reading, Math, Writing, Spelling, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting, and Gross & Fine Motor skills.
Bright Horizons Behavior Therapy provides services to the following counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, De Soto, Pasco, and Hernando. The company was formed due to the growing need for effective, individualized and economical in-home services and in-school services for families with children diagnosed with ASD and Developmental Disabilites. We understand that every child is different. Bright Horizon's Board Certified Consultants develop individualized programs to fit the unique needs of your child. We also provide therapy sessions with Spanish speaking therapists.
(727) 800-4178 View (727) 800-4178
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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.