Male Therapists in Albany Park, Chicago, IL
I strive to be authentic, genuine and transparent with all of my families. If you feel lost or have become frustrated with your child, I'm here to listen and help. Together, lets figure out a solution that works for both you and your family. Lets work on reducing frustrations at home and getting back to enjoy each other's company.
I strive to be authentic, genuine and transparent with all of my families. If you feel lost or have become frustrated with your child, I'm here to listen and help. Together, lets figure out a solution that works for both you and your family. Lets work on reducing frustrations at home and getting back to enjoy each other's company.
Patrick Sterk
Counselor
Verified Verified
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard, and change isn’t easy; if it was, we would have done it already. In my experience, change and personal growth come with guidance and training as well as support and understanding. That is what I can offer to anyone that would like to work with me. The main focus of my work is with individuals in the kink and poly communities, as well as individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I also work frequently with LGBTQIA clients and people experiencing anxiety, depression, and personal and career stress.
Life can be hard, and change isn’t easy; if it was, we would have done it already. In my experience, change and personal growth come with guidance and training as well as support and understanding. That is what I can offer to anyone that would like to work with me. The main focus of my work is with individuals in the kink and poly communities, as well as individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I also work frequently with LGBTQIA clients and people experiencing anxiety, depression, and personal and career stress.
Patrick Dawley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618
As your psychotherapist, you can expect I'll collaborate with you from our first point of contact to understand what's getting in the way of a higher quality of life. I work with warmth and emotional authenticity, drawing on advanced psychoanalytic training to thoughtfully treat depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, and chronic relationship stress. All of your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and fantasies are welcome in therapy - nothing is off limits. I approach each treatment with highly individualized care, and I'll work with you to chart a course for growth based on your unique needs.
As your psychotherapist, you can expect I'll collaborate with you from our first point of contact to understand what's getting in the way of a higher quality of life. I work with warmth and emotional authenticity, drawing on advanced psychoanalytic training to thoughtfully treat depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, and chronic relationship stress. All of your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and fantasies are welcome in therapy - nothing is off limits. I approach each treatment with highly individualized care, and I'll work with you to chart a course for growth based on your unique needs.
John A. Garver Jr.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
I conceptualize therapy as a mutually created, deeply personal experience. No two therapies will ever be exactly alike given that we are all unique individuals shaped by the stories, desires, and expectations of ourselves and others. I start from a place of deep humility and honor, knowing that coming to therapy means turning to a professionalized stranger for help with what may be extremely difficult sufferings. In the beginning there may not be words for what is wrong, where it hurts, why things are the way they are. This is where we start. Together. Courageously.
I conceptualize therapy as a mutually created, deeply personal experience. No two therapies will ever be exactly alike given that we are all unique individuals shaped by the stories, desires, and expectations of ourselves and others. I start from a place of deep humility and honor, knowing that coming to therapy means turning to a professionalized stranger for help with what may be extremely difficult sufferings. In the beginning there may not be words for what is wrong, where it hurts, why things are the way they are. This is where we start. Together. Courageously.
Karl Saffran
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618
People often come to see me after realizing that something has shifted: life isn't as meaningful as it had once been, jobs or relationships aren't as fulfilling, or with a general sense that things could be better. Sometimes this can be tied back to a specific event, either in the recent past or long ago in childhood. Other times the cause of the suffering is inexplicable.
People often come to see me after realizing that something has shifted: life isn't as meaningful as it had once been, jobs or relationships aren't as fulfilling, or with a general sense that things could be better. Sometimes this can be tied back to a specific event, either in the recent past or long ago in childhood. Other times the cause of the suffering is inexplicable.
It's hard to read a paragraph, look at a photo, and then decide who is worth trusting with the most intimate and difficult parts of your life. To help make things easier, I offer a free 30 minute consult. As you read on, I hope my method and experience will be a good match for you. Therapy can play a crucial role in helping with problems in relationships, at home, and at work. During my five years in mental health, I've helped young adults find meaning in their lives, traumatized people talk about their issues for the first time, and anxious people communicate more openly to their partners.
It's hard to read a paragraph, look at a photo, and then decide who is worth trusting with the most intimate and difficult parts of your life. To help make things easier, I offer a free 30 minute consult. As you read on, I hope my method and experience will be a good match for you. Therapy can play a crucial role in helping with problems in relationships, at home, and at work. During my five years in mental health, I've helped young adults find meaning in their lives, traumatized people talk about their issues for the first time, and anxious people communicate more openly to their partners.
Life is hard. There is no way around it. The question is - what are we going to do about it? How will we handle the challenges of our lives, whether it be the loss of a loved one, debt, a sense of meaninglessness, our own health conditions, or the struggles of raising children? Each of us has our own burdens to face and often the answers are hard to come by. Sometimes we need a little extra support to get through. Whether you need to be heard, to be seen, to cry, to find answers, to understand, or to make meaning out of your life, there is help.
Life is hard. There is no way around it. The question is - what are we going to do about it? How will we handle the challenges of our lives, whether it be the loss of a loved one, debt, a sense of meaninglessness, our own health conditions, or the struggles of raising children? Each of us has our own burdens to face and often the answers are hard to come by. Sometimes we need a little extra support to get through. Whether you need to be heard, to be seen, to cry, to find answers, to understand, or to make meaning out of your life, there is help.
Matthew Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618
Matthew is an individual psychotherapist possessing a wide range of skills, techniques, and strategies to help manage and resolve issues with preteens, teens, and adults. He is a calm, relatable, and experienced mental health therapist. He believes in trust, safety, and creating a space where his clients can be themselves without judgment. Matthew understands that having a strong connection with a therapist is a vital part in reaching goals. He implements a wide range of therapeutic strategies that will empower the client to bring positive changes to their lives.
Matthew is an individual psychotherapist possessing a wide range of skills, techniques, and strategies to help manage and resolve issues with preteens, teens, and adults. He is a calm, relatable, and experienced mental health therapist. He believes in trust, safety, and creating a space where his clients can be themselves without judgment. Matthew understands that having a strong connection with a therapist is a vital part in reaching goals. He implements a wide range of therapeutic strategies that will empower the client to bring positive changes to their lives.
Mike Ehrenreich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60602
I believe we are deeply influenced by our early experiences, as well as our past and present relationships. Yet no matter what we have been through, all of us possess the power to forge a new path in life. We must explore our past in order to move forward.
I believe we are deeply influenced by our early experiences, as well as our past and present relationships. Yet no matter what we have been through, all of us possess the power to forge a new path in life. We must explore our past in order to move forward.
Tom Doctor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618
I am a Licensed Social Worker, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Sex Therapist. My clinical experience is focused on working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families on issues including addiction, alcoholism, substance abuse, relationship/marital conflicts, codependency, divorce, infidelity, PTSD, childhood trauma, emotional abuse, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, life transition, LGBTQ+ issues, sexual health concerns, non-monogamy/polyamory, kink/BDSM, and intimacy injuries.
I am a Licensed Social Worker, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Sex Therapist. My clinical experience is focused on working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families on issues including addiction, alcoholism, substance abuse, relationship/marital conflicts, codependency, divorce, infidelity, PTSD, childhood trauma, emotional abuse, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, life transition, LGBTQ+ issues, sexual health concerns, non-monogamy/polyamory, kink/BDSM, and intimacy injuries.
Pedro Segura-Moore
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60625
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult; however, you are here, and that's your first step. Do you struggle with sexual issues, gender identity, depression, or anxiety? I want to be able to help you go through that. My job is to provide a safe environment where we may learn and grow while promoting empowerment. I work with individuals and couples. I am sex worker-affirming and kink/BDSM aware. I am a Black-Cuban/Dominican male-identified therapist working with the BIPOC transgender and LGBTQ community, helping with racial trauma, religious trauma, sex therapy, and LGBTQ Couples. My goal is to provide a healing space.
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult; however, you are here, and that's your first step. Do you struggle with sexual issues, gender identity, depression, or anxiety? I want to be able to help you go through that. My job is to provide a safe environment where we may learn and grow while promoting empowerment. I work with individuals and couples. I am sex worker-affirming and kink/BDSM aware. I am a Black-Cuban/Dominican male-identified therapist working with the BIPOC transgender and LGBTQ community, helping with racial trauma, religious trauma, sex therapy, and LGBTQ Couples. My goal is to provide a healing space.
Derron Johnson Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
I take pride in assisting families with children who are struggling at home and school. I have years of experience engaging a diverse family and youth population with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems including but not limited to autism, ADD, defiance (ODD), antisocial behavior, suicidality, trauma, and familial conflict. Such families need special assistance and support that I as a professional offer. Therapy can help decrease problem behaviors, reduce family conflict, and strengthen family bonds.
I take pride in assisting families with children who are struggling at home and school. I have years of experience engaging a diverse family and youth population with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems including but not limited to autism, ADD, defiance (ODD), antisocial behavior, suicidality, trauma, and familial conflict. Such families need special assistance and support that I as a professional offer. Therapy can help decrease problem behaviors, reduce family conflict, and strengthen family bonds.
Jason Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618
You may feel your true, joyful self is hidden under layers of depression, anxiety, guilt, or shame. Maybe you’re trying to figure out how to achieve your dreams of living the life you were meant to live. Maybe you’re trying to deal with being alone for the first time, or again. Or maybe you’re trying to manage a relationship that has gotten very tense, or is long distance. You may have had a negative experience with therapy in the past. I'm a solution focused therapist working with an incredible team and if I can't help there'll be someone on my team who can.
You may feel your true, joyful self is hidden under layers of depression, anxiety, guilt, or shame. Maybe you’re trying to figure out how to achieve your dreams of living the life you were meant to live. Maybe you’re trying to deal with being alone for the first time, or again. Or maybe you’re trying to manage a relationship that has gotten very tense, or is long distance. You may have had a negative experience with therapy in the past. I'm a solution focused therapist working with an incredible team and if I can't help there'll be someone on my team who can.
James Searing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60625 (Online Only)
My own healing journey has taught me that life gets hard and healing is messy. You don’t have to go through this alone. Sometimes the journey leaves us in many pieces, scattered thoughts, overwhelming tasks, grief, and broken dreams. It can feel like looking at a whole mountain before you. The view from higher up is worth every step. I'm here to travel with you-challenging, cheering, and celebrating your wins along the way. Little by little, you can turn your dreams into reality. The world is now full of new problems from endless tabs, too much scrolling, and coping with collective existential stress.
My own healing journey has taught me that life gets hard and healing is messy. You don’t have to go through this alone. Sometimes the journey leaves us in many pieces, scattered thoughts, overwhelming tasks, grief, and broken dreams. It can feel like looking at a whole mountain before you. The view from higher up is worth every step. I'm here to travel with you-challenging, cheering, and celebrating your wins along the way. Little by little, you can turn your dreams into reality. The world is now full of new problems from endless tabs, too much scrolling, and coping with collective existential stress.
Kendrick Dewdney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618
From early on and throughout our lives the relationships we form with family, friends and those around us can have a deep impact on how we see the world, the values we choose to hold dear, and how we see ourselves. Unfortunately, when these relationships are negative they can have a lasting impact on these same aspects of living. This may lead to continued struggles in day-to-day living. These same relationships and their impacts can be subtle and hard to describe. Fortunately, therapy can act as a way to identify these patterns in our past and current relationships and explore the impact they have had on our current struggles.
From early on and throughout our lives the relationships we form with family, friends and those around us can have a deep impact on how we see the world, the values we choose to hold dear, and how we see ourselves. Unfortunately, when these relationships are negative they can have a lasting impact on these same aspects of living. This may lead to continued struggles in day-to-day living. These same relationships and their impacts can be subtle and hard to describe. Fortunately, therapy can act as a way to identify these patterns in our past and current relationships and explore the impact they have had on our current struggles.
Lucas Somma
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618
The adage “we repeat what we don’t repair” is especially true of couples. Couples often start therapy knowing that their relationship can and should be better, but they feel powerless to change. Constant fighting, threatening to leave, infidelity, always feeling distant, anxiety and depression—these are signs that something needs to change. Couples therapy with me focuses on helping you and your partner break these cycles by first understanding how they came to be. I offer a unique perspective that emphasizes the importance of exploring unconscious dynamics and your past’s influence in your relationship.
The adage “we repeat what we don’t repair” is especially true of couples. Couples often start therapy knowing that their relationship can and should be better, but they feel powerless to change. Constant fighting, threatening to leave, infidelity, always feeling distant, anxiety and depression—these are signs that something needs to change. Couples therapy with me focuses on helping you and your partner break these cycles by first understanding how they came to be. I offer a unique perspective that emphasizes the importance of exploring unconscious dynamics and your past’s influence in your relationship.
Alexander Serrano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS Ed, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60625
I strive to be authentic, genuine and transparent with all of my families. If you feel lost or have become frustrated with your child, I'm here to listen and help. Together, lets figure out a solution that works for both you and your family. Speaking of transparency, I'm a kid at heart. I play Mario Kart, 90% of the pictures on my phone are of my dog and still get a little bummed out when I lose at UNO. I tell you this upfront because I expect us to be open and honest with each other throughout this process. In addition to working with young children and adolescents, I also work with adults who are diagnosed on the spectrum.
I strive to be authentic, genuine and transparent with all of my families. If you feel lost or have become frustrated with your child, I'm here to listen and help. Together, lets figure out a solution that works for both you and your family. Speaking of transparency, I'm a kid at heart. I play Mario Kart, 90% of the pictures on my phone are of my dog and still get a little bummed out when I lose at UNO. I tell you this upfront because I expect us to be open and honest with each other throughout this process. In addition to working with young children and adolescents, I also work with adults who are diagnosed on the spectrum.
Ramie Bou-Saab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60625
Not accepting new clients
From an early age, experiences within our families and communities significantly influence how we see ourselves. The losses and disappointments we try to avoid, from the past or present, can force us into distressing cycles that negatively shape our sense of the world and of our own potential. Often, we need help to understand what’s happening and what to do. Therapy is a process through which we can deepen our understanding of our history, our fears, and our desires. With this we can begin to speak aloud what we previously thought was “unspeakable.”
From an early age, experiences within our families and communities significantly influence how we see ourselves. The losses and disappointments we try to avoid, from the past or present, can force us into distressing cycles that negatively shape our sense of the world and of our own potential. Often, we need help to understand what’s happening and what to do. Therapy is a process through which we can deepen our understanding of our history, our fears, and our desires. With this we can begin to speak aloud what we previously thought was “unspeakable.”
Carlos Medina
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany Park, Chicago, IL 60618
Not accepting new clients
Online Therapists
As a culturally competent couples & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist with +four years of academic and clinical training, serving you uniquely is my highest regard. Some of the reasons my clients reach out include feeling stuck in familiar cycles, experiencing high levels of criticism or relational contempt, developmental trauma like sexual abuse or attachment wounds like emotional abandonment or betrayal. My approach is incremental, client-centered and holistic.
As a culturally competent couples & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist with +four years of academic and clinical training, serving you uniquely is my highest regard. Some of the reasons my clients reach out include feeling stuck in familiar cycles, experiencing high levels of criticism or relational contempt, developmental trauma like sexual abuse or attachment wounds like emotional abandonment or betrayal. My approach is incremental, client-centered and holistic.
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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.