Male Therapists in Champaign, IL
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I’ve been working in the mental health field in various capacities since 2016 with adolescents, adults and families. I have experience in working with a wide variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, trauma, grief, bipolar disorders, and adjustments.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I’ve been working in the mental health field in various capacities since 2016 with adolescents, adults and families. I have experience in working with a wide variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, trauma, grief, bipolar disorders, and adjustments.
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Soulbodyworks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEPIT, LMT
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Most of us humans have experienced trauma or simply too much stress. Thoughts, body sensations, and images/memories/dreams can cause more emotional and physical pain--and vice versa. To get rid of these unwanted things completely may be expected goals; but to diminish and manage them with less pain or tension is more realistic. To be understood by others, to feel more safe, to feel supported, to receive usable feedback and new ideas--these are goals I will surely help any client experience. Somatic Experiencing facilitates clients in moving forward, at their own pace, building more resilience self-acceptance and confidence.
Most of us humans have experienced trauma or simply too much stress. Thoughts, body sensations, and images/memories/dreams can cause more emotional and physical pain--and vice versa. To get rid of these unwanted things completely may be expected goals; but to diminish and manage them with less pain or tension is more realistic. To be understood by others, to feel more safe, to feel supported, to receive usable feedback and new ideas--these are goals I will surely help any client experience. Somatic Experiencing facilitates clients in moving forward, at their own pace, building more resilience self-acceptance and confidence.
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Many of my clients are wanting to explore and make changes intheir lives with a goal of understanding themselves and others. Depression, anxiety, stress and anger are not uncommon. Often they are helped by expressing themselves in a nonjudgemental environment to openly discuss and consider their options.
Many of my clients are wanting to explore and make changes intheir lives with a goal of understanding themselves and others. Depression, anxiety, stress and anger are not uncommon. Often they are helped by expressing themselves in a nonjudgemental environment to openly discuss and consider their options.
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Over the past 15+ years, my practice has been focused primarily on helping clients recover from traumatic experiences and find increased satisfaction and inner peace. I have experience working with clients dealing with PTSD and other posttraumatic reactions, depression, anxiety, panic, sleep disturbance, impulse control problems, attention difficulties, mood dysregulation, and problematic substance use. I also have experience helping clients improve their interpersonal relationships, communication, assertiveness, and organizational skills.
Over the past 15+ years, my practice has been focused primarily on helping clients recover from traumatic experiences and find increased satisfaction and inner peace. I have experience working with clients dealing with PTSD and other posttraumatic reactions, depression, anxiety, panic, sleep disturbance, impulse control problems, attention difficulties, mood dysregulation, and problematic substance use. I also have experience helping clients improve their interpersonal relationships, communication, assertiveness, and organizational skills.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), in the State of Washington. I have a career experience in a variety of mental health work-related duties and environments, inpatient/outpatient/telehealth atmospheres, and a variation of different degrees of counseling positions over the past 30 years. A majority of my professional counseling experiences has included working in mental health community agencies, and within the public-school system, providing an array of services working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My current practice only offers Telehealth Therapy Sessions. (ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety).
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), in the State of Washington. I have a career experience in a variety of mental health work-related duties and environments, inpatient/outpatient/telehealth atmospheres, and a variation of different degrees of counseling positions over the past 30 years. A majority of my professional counseling experiences has included working in mental health community agencies, and within the public-school system, providing an array of services working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My current practice only offers Telehealth Therapy Sessions. (ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety).
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I have provided psychotherapy in my private practice since 2016 after 25 years working at the University of Illinois, McKinley Health Center, Mental Health Department. At McKinley I was a member of a clinical team that included three Psychiatrists, two Psychologists and two Clinical Social Workers. Many of my referrals have come from Physicians who I coordinate care with as we seek to add non-medicine coping skills for anxiety and mood management. While medications can be helpful, I believe it is important to address situational factors and build coping skills to more fully address my client's problems.
I have provided psychotherapy in my private practice since 2016 after 25 years working at the University of Illinois, McKinley Health Center, Mental Health Department. At McKinley I was a member of a clinical team that included three Psychiatrists, two Psychologists and two Clinical Social Workers. Many of my referrals have come from Physicians who I coordinate care with as we seek to add non-medicine coping skills for anxiety and mood management. While medications can be helpful, I believe it is important to address situational factors and build coping skills to more fully address my client's problems.
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My speciality is working with clients who are navigating depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment, interpersonal relationships, and exploring their identity. I value my ability to aid people in processing their lived experiences and navigating how to manage the harder parts of life more effectively. I believe people want to be understood ... we want to have a space where we can share the scary or uncomfortable parts of ourselves in order to understand ourselves better. I believe people need a space to process the harder parts of life to not feel so alone and to work toward living more happily. I hope I can provide you that space.
My speciality is working with clients who are navigating depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment, interpersonal relationships, and exploring their identity. I value my ability to aid people in processing their lived experiences and navigating how to manage the harder parts of life more effectively. I believe people want to be understood ... we want to have a space where we can share the scary or uncomfortable parts of ourselves in order to understand ourselves better. I believe people need a space to process the harder parts of life to not feel so alone and to work toward living more happily. I hope I can provide you that space.
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I became a social worker because I understand what it’s like to have no purpose or direction in life and hope for things to improve without knowing where to begin. I understand it in a way that no amount of schooling could ever teach. I know how the brain can fundamentally disrupt every other aspect of your body and how your emotions can distort things—emotions you didn’t even know you had. Your emotions can make it impossible to see, think, and do anything clearly. The way they can make you hurt from your head down to your fingertips, a dull, throbbing, constant pain that never goes away.
I became a social worker because I understand what it’s like to have no purpose or direction in life and hope for things to improve without knowing where to begin. I understand it in a way that no amount of schooling could ever teach. I know how the brain can fundamentally disrupt every other aspect of your body and how your emotions can distort things—emotions you didn’t even know you had. Your emotions can make it impossible to see, think, and do anything clearly. The way they can make you hurt from your head down to your fingertips, a dull, throbbing, constant pain that never goes away.
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I work with a wide range of individuals and struggles, including children/adolescents and adults dealing with anger/behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and interpersonal/relational stress. I have experience supporting individuals of all ages with social and separation anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. I enjoy walking with those who have experienced complex and acute trauma, and have a good deal of experience providing couple’s counseling. Lastly, my history with athletics has enabled me to support athletes of all ages in dealing with the stress, pressure, and grief related to their sport.
I work with a wide range of individuals and struggles, including children/adolescents and adults dealing with anger/behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and interpersonal/relational stress. I have experience supporting individuals of all ages with social and separation anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. I enjoy walking with those who have experienced complex and acute trauma, and have a good deal of experience providing couple’s counseling. Lastly, my history with athletics has enabled me to support athletes of all ages in dealing with the stress, pressure, and grief related to their sport.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Life Coach, and I want to kick you in the butt while supporting you sincerely. I have been in practice for over ver 20 years. I have helped hundreds of people improve their self-esteem, enhance their relationships, reduce their symptoms of depression and anxiety, practice their social skills, squash their anger, and live happy lives. Contact me to schedule an inital complimentary session to see if we are a good fit.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Life Coach, and I want to kick you in the butt while supporting you sincerely. I have been in practice for over ver 20 years. I have helped hundreds of people improve their self-esteem, enhance their relationships, reduce their symptoms of depression and anxiety, practice their social skills, squash their anger, and live happy lives. Contact me to schedule an inital complimentary session to see if we are a good fit.
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Brandon Aguiar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. While I work with a variety of ages, my passion is in supporting older teens and young adults through these impactful years.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. While I work with a variety of ages, my passion is in supporting older teens and young adults through these impactful years.
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I work with adults and I specialize in all forms of anxiety: Panic Disorder, GAD, PTSD, Phobias, OCD, Agoraphobia. I also focus on insomnia/sleep disturbances, adjustment disorder and depression. I work with couples as well and have completed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3 training. Having been a medical social worker for 15 years, I have a passion for working with healthcare professionals. The occupational stressors of healthcare are unique and I have the experience of having practiced social work in a hospital for many years. I am also passionate about working with people within their faith traditions.
I work with adults and I specialize in all forms of anxiety: Panic Disorder, GAD, PTSD, Phobias, OCD, Agoraphobia. I also focus on insomnia/sleep disturbances, adjustment disorder and depression. I work with couples as well and have completed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3 training. Having been a medical social worker for 15 years, I have a passion for working with healthcare professionals. The occupational stressors of healthcare are unique and I have the experience of having practiced social work in a hospital for many years. I am also passionate about working with people within their faith traditions.
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Dr. Juvenal George
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Champaign, Illinois committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. I'm passionate about helping first-generation college students, young professionals, and adults from culturally diverse backgrounds achieve their personal, relational, academic, and career goals. I have 15-years of experience helping individuals with depression, anxiety, stress/panic, trauma, relationship issues, college stressors, career issues, life transitions, and cultural identity concerns.
I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Champaign, Illinois committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. I'm passionate about helping first-generation college students, young professionals, and adults from culturally diverse backgrounds achieve their personal, relational, academic, and career goals. I have 15-years of experience helping individuals with depression, anxiety, stress/panic, trauma, relationship issues, college stressors, career issues, life transitions, and cultural identity concerns.
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I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Metropolitan State University in Denver Colorado with over fourteen years of experience in social work, starting with organizing for labor and community campaigns, followed by working with veterans who were experiencing homelessness.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Metropolitan State University in Denver Colorado with over fourteen years of experience in social work, starting with organizing for labor and community campaigns, followed by working with veterans who were experiencing homelessness.
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Life is complicated, and for every one of us, there comes a time when we feel lost, alone, or trapped in our circumstances. Whether we are struggling with depression and anxiety, having trouble in a relationship, or weighing heavy questions of our identity and where we fit into the world, sometimes we can't just figure things out on our own. For people in the LGBTQ+ community, couples, and nonmonogamous people, there can be even more challenges to navigate. We all need someone to listen to us, help us untangle the messy bits, and work with us to improve our lives.
Life is complicated, and for every one of us, there comes a time when we feel lost, alone, or trapped in our circumstances. Whether we are struggling with depression and anxiety, having trouble in a relationship, or weighing heavy questions of our identity and where we fit into the world, sometimes we can't just figure things out on our own. For people in the LGBTQ+ community, couples, and nonmonogamous people, there can be even more challenges to navigate. We all need someone to listen to us, help us untangle the messy bits, and work with us to improve our lives.
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Dylan J Mahaffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you feeling lonely, out of touch, or struggling? We all need support at some point during our lives. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting, substance abuse, and overwhelming stress. It takes courage to take the first step. You are worth it. I take an eclectic approach to counseling. I like to use your strengths to empower future growth and happiness. I have experience in working with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am becoming certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you feeling lonely, out of touch, or struggling? We all need support at some point during our lives. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting, substance abuse, and overwhelming stress. It takes courage to take the first step. You are worth it. I take an eclectic approach to counseling. I like to use your strengths to empower future growth and happiness. I have experience in working with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am becoming certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
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I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have experience working with individuals who are coping with chronic mental health symptoms, to those who are working on adjustment in their lives. I have worked in several areas including a community mental health center, a college counseling center, and an inpatient residential treatment center. In these settings, I’ve worked with individuals with adjustment issues, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and self image issues.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have experience working with individuals who are coping with chronic mental health symptoms, to those who are working on adjustment in their lives. I have worked in several areas including a community mental health center, a college counseling center, and an inpatient residential treatment center. In these settings, I’ve worked with individuals with adjustment issues, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and self image issues.
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I have worked with people who are trying to navigate stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, depression, grief, trauma, and college issues. Comfortable using Acceptance Commitment Therapy, insight oriented talk therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, and other modalities.
I have worked with people who are trying to navigate stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, depression, grief, trauma, and college issues. Comfortable using Acceptance Commitment Therapy, insight oriented talk therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, and other modalities.
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David McDaniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
Life's hurdles can really take a toll on your spirit, dimming your self-belief and hope for brighter days. You might find yourself peeking out from behind a facade of "I've got it all together," while inside it feels like a chaotic jumble of emotions and doubts. I understand that feeling of not quite fitting in – whether it's due to battling with your emotions, grappling with your identity, or facing the aftermath of difficult experiences. My office can be a safe space where you're a valued individual deserving of understanding and compassion, because everyone deserves a place where they truly belong.
Life's hurdles can really take a toll on your spirit, dimming your self-belief and hope for brighter days. You might find yourself peeking out from behind a facade of "I've got it all together," while inside it feels like a chaotic jumble of emotions and doubts. I understand that feeling of not quite fitting in – whether it's due to battling with your emotions, grappling with your identity, or facing the aftermath of difficult experiences. My office can be a safe space where you're a valued individual deserving of understanding and compassion, because everyone deserves a place where they truly belong.
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The goal of counseling is to help people make meaningful change to improve overall well-being. A good therapist should meet you where you are at, help you identify stressors, then work with you to develop the coping skills that result in positive change. Confronting suffering can be difficult, whether that suffering come in the form of anxiety or depression, relationship struggles, substance abuse, or the stresses and worries of daily life.
The goal of counseling is to help people make meaningful change to improve overall well-being. A good therapist should meet you where you are at, help you identify stressors, then work with you to develop the coping skills that result in positive change. Confronting suffering can be difficult, whether that suffering come in the form of anxiety or depression, relationship struggles, substance abuse, or the stresses and worries of 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.