Male Therapists in Windsor Heights, IA
![Photo of Schuyler Paxton, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/88862c84-379b-483c-9843-5d5999504b58/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! I empower people weighed down by anxiety, anger, and distrust to lead fuller, more enriching lives. I also help those who feel disconnected from their families and partners to rebuild and revitalize their relationships. I offer a uniquely relational and personal approach to therapy. I dive into interpersonal dynamics, uncover unconscious perspectives, tap into the wisdom of the body, and harness your hidden strengths to help you find greater wholeness and enrichment in life.
Hello! I empower people weighed down by anxiety, anger, and distrust to lead fuller, more enriching lives. I also help those who feel disconnected from their families and partners to rebuild and revitalize their relationships. I offer a uniquely relational and personal approach to therapy. I dive into interpersonal dynamics, uncover unconscious perspectives, tap into the wisdom of the body, and harness your hidden strengths to help you find greater wholeness and enrichment in life.
![Photo of Michael Sullivan, MA, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2d803d9c-8fef-4168-afb8-23a1e39d6664/1/320x400.jpeg)
If you have ever asked yourself if you are living as well as you could then counseling may be for you. I find most people (including my clients) can get by just fine on their own. I am here to help them do more than "just get by." My goal is to help you live the life you want and enjoy it more fully. How to better manage anxiety, improve mood, improve coping skills, and better your interpersonal relationships are something I enjoy helping people with. I also address people's history of trauma and how that may be affecting their life and/or relationships.
If you have ever asked yourself if you are living as well as you could then counseling may be for you. I find most people (including my clients) can get by just fine on their own. I am here to help them do more than "just get by." My goal is to help you live the life you want and enjoy it more fully. How to better manage anxiety, improve mood, improve coping skills, and better your interpersonal relationships are something I enjoy helping people with. I also address people's history of trauma and how that may be affecting their life and/or relationships.
![Photo of Alex Albright, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52613c11-5fb7-4d58-9fcf-a87dbef7e85f/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you have experienced trauma, loss, significant or unexpected change, family conflict, felt down and depressed, anxious, or all of the above I hope to be of help to you. I work with individuals, children, and families.
If you have experienced trauma, loss, significant or unexpected change, family conflict, felt down and depressed, anxious, or all of the above I hope to be of help to you. I work with individuals, children, and families.
![Photo of Brandon Foley, T-LMHC, MS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fe5b84b1-8b83-4220-9071-b78e837ed335/1/320x400.jpeg)
Counseling is an opportunity for us to strengthen connection with ourselves and others, while moving forward in life with greater satisfaction. Every hurt, hope, struggle and triumph is welcome here, as we work together to discover strength, wisdom, and direction through even life’s most difficult experiences. Each of us carries our own unique perspective and challenges — I tailor my approach to meet every client where they at without judgment.
Counseling is an opportunity for us to strengthen connection with ourselves and others, while moving forward in life with greater satisfaction. Every hurt, hope, struggle and triumph is welcome here, as we work together to discover strength, wisdom, and direction through even life’s most difficult experiences. Each of us carries our own unique perspective and challenges — I tailor my approach to meet every client where they at without judgment.
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![Photo of Kenneth Dwayne Cameron, MA, NCC, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54dee0a9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Today you are one step closer to achieving your goals and beginning a positive path toward growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work to better understand and resolve challenges in life. Applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will begin to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to assisting you to achieve.
Today you are one step closer to achieving your goals and beginning a positive path toward growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work to better understand and resolve challenges in life. Applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will begin to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to assisting you to achieve.
![Photo of Jason Stark, MS, LMHC, CRC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/471298b2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I believe the first step to all healing and change is to desire something different. The fact that you are considering counseling is a good sign. I would be honored to hear your story and be involved in your journey.
I believe the first step to all healing and change is to desire something different. The fact that you are considering counseling is a good sign. I would be honored to hear your story and be involved in your journey.
![Photo of Jacob Linduski, MS, tLMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cd0790f0-3f99-4516-ab32-4b539c2c534a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello & welcome, friend. I am truly glad you are here. I enjoy working with all people but specialize in working with clients with trauma histories who feel disconnected from their bodies, have a hard time feeling their emotions, being vulnerable & are unable to 'disarm' & connect with others. Utilizing a person centered, queer feminist lens, I weave EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with somatic body experiencing, storytelling, parts work, imaginative play, guided imagery as well as expressive and mindfulness practices to promote internal growth within my clients.
Hello & welcome, friend. I am truly glad you are here. I enjoy working with all people but specialize in working with clients with trauma histories who feel disconnected from their bodies, have a hard time feeling their emotions, being vulnerable & are unable to 'disarm' & connect with others. Utilizing a person centered, queer feminist lens, I weave EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with somatic body experiencing, storytelling, parts work, imaginative play, guided imagery as well as expressive and mindfulness practices to promote internal growth within my clients.
![Photo of Lance Andersen, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/673887b1-c9a7-4b6a-9164-f8aed6a8425d/2/320x400.jpeg)
In person and remote therapy is available. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who enjoys working with teens, adults and couples on whatever issues they are currently facing. No matter where you are on your journey in life I will meet you there and help you get closer to where you want to be. I enjoy assisting individuals confronting and overcoming traumas big and small, I employ EMDR when this lines up with your needs and goals. I enjoy working on collectively developing new perspectives on issues that may have become entrenched over time.
In person and remote therapy is available. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who enjoys working with teens, adults and couples on whatever issues they are currently facing. No matter where you are on your journey in life I will meet you there and help you get closer to where you want to be. I enjoy assisting individuals confronting and overcoming traumas big and small, I employ EMDR when this lines up with your needs and goals. I enjoy working on collectively developing new perspectives on issues that may have become entrenched over time.
![Photo of Peter T Cade, MDiv, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/006dd25c-3e73-4656-bfa7-40acf9f1586e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Most of us have never been taught how to build great relationships, raise children, or to be content and find meaning; these issues tend to cause us a great deal of stress. Stress is a major cause of anxiety and behaviors that you want to change. However, you have the building blocks within you to put together great relationships, raise children, and have a meaningful flourishing life. Sometimes the building blocks you already have get jumbled and need to be adjusted. Errors in thinking lead us to feel bad and spiral downward or become anxious or depressed.
Most of us have never been taught how to build great relationships, raise children, or to be content and find meaning; these issues tend to cause us a great deal of stress. Stress is a major cause of anxiety and behaviors that you want to change. However, you have the building blocks within you to put together great relationships, raise children, and have a meaningful flourishing life. Sometimes the building blocks you already have get jumbled and need to be adjusted. Errors in thinking lead us to feel bad and spiral downward or become anxious or depressed.
![Photo of Chris Chandler, MA, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CSAT-S, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fa816b45-da60-472c-b2e2-27ff80433ccb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Chris Chandler
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Urbandale, IA 50322 (Online Only)
My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.
My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.
![Photo of Thomas Sunderman, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ce8e776-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe it is important to meet you as an individual, couple or family where you are at in your unique journey in life. During this process, I feel it's essential for you to encounter a non-judgmental, accepting and empathetic atmosphere through which you can work on areas of your life at a pace you feel comfortable with. Additionally, it is my hope that you experience a sense of empowerment and motivation to grow and move towards self-discovery.
I believe it is important to meet you as an individual, couple or family where you are at in your unique journey in life. During this process, I feel it's essential for you to encounter a non-judgmental, accepting and empathetic atmosphere through which you can work on areas of your life at a pace you feel comfortable with. Additionally, it is my hope that you experience a sense of empowerment and motivation to grow and move towards self-discovery.
![Photo of Matt Ness, MA, LMHC, LMFT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/96466a15-dbbb-4e4a-bf12-63743d247b09/3/320x400.jpeg)
www.kingdomcounseling.com Matt Ness is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He is also an approved supervisor through the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science. Matt completed his undergraduate studies at Central College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business Management. It was there that he recognized his giftings and God’s call on his life into the field of counseling, which led him to Wheaton College where he earned his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. Matt’s studies included an emphasis in counseling adults and couples.
www.kingdomcounseling.com Matt Ness is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He is also an approved supervisor through the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science. Matt completed his undergraduate studies at Central College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business Management. It was there that he recognized his giftings and God’s call on his life into the field of counseling, which led him to Wheaton College where he earned his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. Matt’s studies included an emphasis in counseling adults and couples.
![Photo of Zachary O'Hollearn, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/222f0204-c9ba-4598-b8e4-888d11b50c8a/1/320x400.png)
Zachary O'Hollearn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
I am committed to assisting clients understand their mental health concerns and find ways to process or cope with the challenges they are facing or have faced in their life. I find it rewarding to be able to assist a client through their journey to establishing emotional well-being and understanding how their thoughts, actions, and beliefs impact their daily lives.
I am committed to assisting clients understand their mental health concerns and find ways to process or cope with the challenges they are facing or have faced in their life. I find it rewarding to be able to assist a client through their journey to establishing emotional well-being and understanding how their thoughts, actions, and beliefs impact their daily lives.
![Photo of Zach Pacha - The Anxiety and OCD Center of Iowa, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5332edaa-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
The Anxiety and OCD Center of Iowa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever had the thought "Maybe I have a problem with anxiety?" One of the worst things about anxiety (aside from the feeling) is the avoidance it creates in a person's life. From mildly interfering with enjoyment to outright avoiding things altogether, anxiety can be paralyzing. Whether it's related to social situations, more generalized, panic attacks, phobia, agoraphobia, or related disorders such as OCD. These are my first and foremost areas of expertise. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is seeing and comparing the progress a person makes along the way.
Have you ever had the thought "Maybe I have a problem with anxiety?" One of the worst things about anxiety (aside from the feeling) is the avoidance it creates in a person's life. From mildly interfering with enjoyment to outright avoiding things altogether, anxiety can be paralyzing. Whether it's related to social situations, more generalized, panic attacks, phobia, agoraphobia, or related disorders such as OCD. These are my first and foremost areas of expertise. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is seeing and comparing the progress a person makes along the way.
![Photo of Jake Pierce-Walsh, MSW, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/98e8027c-0a7a-4d0e-b4b9-88b4d2a035b5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jake Pierce-Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50312 (Online Only)
I provide confidential, professional therapy for a variety of issues and concerns. From resolving depression or anxiety to healing past trauma, improving relationships to ending addiction; therapy with me is about no longer managing or coping, but instead getting to the source of your issues and discovering what helps you heal. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you're feeling ready to return, I help people from all walks of life find solutions and feel better.
I provide confidential, professional therapy for a variety of issues and concerns. From resolving depression or anxiety to healing past trauma, improving relationships to ending addiction; therapy with me is about no longer managing or coping, but instead getting to the source of your issues and discovering what helps you heal. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you're feeling ready to return, I help people from all walks of life find solutions and feel better.
Jeremy Overbaugh values and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families who are responding to a broad range of problems and concerns in their lives and relationships. He offers a relaxed, non-judgmental approach to therapy, with the goal of providing collaborative and effective treatment to the individuals he works with. Jeremy's primary areas of clinic focus include: ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, anger/behavioral issues, PTSD/trauma, ASD, family conflict/separation/divorce issues and school difficulties. Jeremy offers individual adult and couples therapy, as well.
Jeremy Overbaugh values and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families who are responding to a broad range of problems and concerns in their lives and relationships. He offers a relaxed, non-judgmental approach to therapy, with the goal of providing collaborative and effective treatment to the individuals he works with. Jeremy's primary areas of clinic focus include: ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, anger/behavioral issues, PTSD/trauma, ASD, family conflict/separation/divorce issues and school difficulties. Jeremy offers individual adult and couples therapy, as well.
![Photo of Ryan McClure, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4087d14a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Ryan McClure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50310
Waitlist for new clients
I have been providing therapy support within the Des Moines area for over 24 years and the co-founder of the counseling agency Lifeworks Inc. My primary areas of interest include helping individuals overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, social phobias, low self-esteem, anger issues and overall learning how to effectively manage challenging emotions that often present themselves. Typically, I serve clients older than 12 and younger than 99. I love my profession and take pride in assisting and supporting clients that I see each week. Therapy is a good thing. It will surprise you.
I have been providing therapy support within the Des Moines area for over 24 years and the co-founder of the counseling agency Lifeworks Inc. My primary areas of interest include helping individuals overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, social phobias, low self-esteem, anger issues and overall learning how to effectively manage challenging emotions that often present themselves. Typically, I serve clients older than 12 and younger than 99. I love my profession and take pride in assisting and supporting clients that I see each week. Therapy is a good thing. It will surprise you.
![Photo of Dr. Kevin Allemagne, PhD, LMFT, LISW, LIMHP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a59a5a6c-b764-41e0-bcf6-3a4817187393/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Kevin Allemagne
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LISW, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Urbandale, IA 50322
Having been a clinical mental health therapist for 25 years, I recognize the decision to seek help can be difficult and challenging. My practice endeavors to create a comfortable and safe environment exploring your concerns in a collaborative and professional manner. I am committed in working to provide real solutions empowering individuals, couples, and families to achieve their personal and professional goals. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss how therapy may be helpful with your needs.
Having been a clinical mental health therapist for 25 years, I recognize the decision to seek help can be difficult and challenging. My practice endeavors to create a comfortable and safe environment exploring your concerns in a collaborative and professional manner. I am committed in working to provide real solutions empowering individuals, couples, and families to achieve their personal and professional goals. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss how therapy may be helpful with your needs.
![Photo of Jerome Miller, MS, (t)LMHC, IADC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b22fa474-1b2b-4c4b-9100-d0544019137f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome, you have made the decision to begin moving forward in a positive direction. A direction toward growth and well-being. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can move forward to ensure a better present, and a thriving future. I have over 10 years in the Mental Health industry, and I am a active listener and goal oriented; as we move forward on your goals, we will be using complementary therapeutic approaches and techniques to facilitate the desired change. Remember, "You are on a road to a better place!"
Welcome, you have made the decision to begin moving forward in a positive direction. A direction toward growth and well-being. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can move forward to ensure a better present, and a thriving future. I have over 10 years in the Mental Health industry, and I am a active listener and goal oriented; as we move forward on your goals, we will be using complementary therapeutic approaches and techniques to facilitate the desired change. Remember, "You are on a road to a better place!"
![Photo of Brian Salz, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/409628ca-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
"We are all broken.....that's how the light gets in" (Hemmingway). What works for us, works against us. Instead of these parts fighting each other, we need to understand and appreciate both to grow and prosper. Do you find yourself struggling with relationships, work, meaning of life events, grieving, general life stressors, or energy? My approach to psychotherapy includes empowering you to make decisions to help with movement in your journey through life.
"We are all broken.....that's how the light gets in" (Hemmingway). What works for us, works against us. Instead of these parts fighting each other, we need to understand and appreciate both to grow and prosper. Do you find yourself struggling with relationships, work, meaning of life events, grieving, general life stressors, or energy? My approach to psychotherapy includes empowering you to make decisions to help with movement in your journey through life.
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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.