Male Therapists in Veterans Park, Boise, ID
James Calderhead
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Veterans Park, Boise, ID 83702
I have worked in the mental health field for more than 25 years providing services for children, individuals, couples & families from diverse populations & cultures. Many of the individuals & families I have worked with have faced problems with anxiety, depression, relationships, family discord, parenting, school/work problems, as well as trauma & abuse. I believe that individuals & families often possess the strengths, wisdom, & resources to uniquely solve their problems. Therapy is fertile ground for these strengths & solutions to surface & for real & lasting change to take place, often in a relatively short period of time.
I have worked in the mental health field for more than 25 years providing services for children, individuals, couples & families from diverse populations & cultures. Many of the individuals & families I have worked with have faced problems with anxiety, depression, relationships, family discord, parenting, school/work problems, as well as trauma & abuse. I believe that individuals & families often possess the strengths, wisdom, & resources to uniquely solve their problems. Therapy is fertile ground for these strengths & solutions to surface & for real & lasting change to take place, often in a relatively short period of time.
Kyle Carpenter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Veterans Park, Boise, ID 83702
I am internal family systems informed and find great value in ACT, depth psychology, EMDR, polyvagal theory, and hu manistic theory.
New clients welcome. I have a passion in working with young adults, teens, and children experiencing anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. These experiences can often leave us feeling fragmented or disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. I believe that great healing comes from a place of seeing and beginning to trust an alliance with ourselves. Together, we can pave the way back into the present moment with clarity, connection, and compassion. I am an empathetic and ever-learning counselor with a diverse skillset and strong degree of patience, knowledge, and self-reflection.
I am internal family systems informed and find great value in ACT, depth psychology, EMDR, polyvagal theory, and hu manistic theory.
New clients welcome. I have a passion in working with young adults, teens, and children experiencing anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. These experiences can often leave us feeling fragmented or disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. I believe that great healing comes from a place of seeing and beginning to trust an alliance with ourselves. Together, we can pave the way back into the present moment with clarity, connection, and compassion. I am an empathetic and ever-learning counselor with a diverse skillset and strong degree of patience, knowledge, and self-reflection.
Salvador Cardenas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Veterans Park, Boise, ID 83702
For many of us, it is hard to ask for help when we really need it. Many say that is due to a sense of pride or just plain stubbornness. Realizing we cannot move through the world alone is scary. It can be even more terrifying to be vulnerable with another person. Through that vulnerability comes growth, and watching my clients move through this process is my favorite part of the job. By building and fostering a therapeutic relationship we can help identify core problems, set goals, and find ways to help you be your best self.
For many of us, it is hard to ask for help when we really need it. Many say that is due to a sense of pride or just plain stubbornness. Realizing we cannot move through the world alone is scary. It can be even more terrifying to be vulnerable with another person. Through that vulnerability comes growth, and watching my clients move through this process is my favorite part of the job. By building and fostering a therapeutic relationship we can help identify core problems, set goals, and find ways to help you be your best self.
My main focus areas include treating those with anger management issues, depression and anxiety, trauma, interpersonal conflict and substance abuse.
As hu mans, we tend to project our understanding of ourselves onto the rest of our environment. If we don’t understand why we behave the way we do or if we don't feel very great about ourselves, that can impact how we see the rest of the world and how we go about living in it. My goal in therapy is to help you better understand yourself and work towards a new way of navigating the world around you. Here's to positive wellness and finding renewed satisfaction in life!
My main focus areas include treating those with anger management issues, depression and anxiety, trauma, interpersonal conflict and substance abuse.
As hu mans, we tend to project our understanding of ourselves onto the rest of our environment. If we don’t understand why we behave the way we do or if we don't feel very great about ourselves, that can impact how we see the rest of the world and how we go about living in it. My goal in therapy is to help you better understand yourself and work towards a new way of navigating the world around you. Here's to positive wellness and finding renewed satisfaction in life!
I have found that success, whether relationship, career, parenting, spiritual, or otherwise - can be blunted or excelled based on our perspective and emotional capacity. Often we are using the tools we have or were given and doing the best we can, but it doesn't seem to be enough. I believe we are able to learn tools and skills we were never taught, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and gain a new hope and perspective that allows us to find the success in life we desire. We don’t have to be stagnant with where we are. We can grow and change, — especially when we are supported and taught how to.
I have found that success, whether relationship, career, parenting, spiritual, or otherwise - can be blunted or excelled based on our perspective and emotional capacity. Often we are using the tools we have or were given and doing the best we can, but it doesn't seem to be enough. I believe we are able to learn tools and skills we were never taught, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and gain a new hope and perspective that allows us to find the success in life we desire. We don’t have to be stagnant with where we are. We can grow and change, — especially when we are supported and taught how to.
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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.