Male Therapists in Jackson County, IL
![Photo of Kelly Schenk, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f3286e1b-7f3f-4af1-9f7e-e5bfd4567979/3/320x400.jpeg)
I offer trauma focused therapy in person, I work well with children and adolescents. I provide nature, art and play therapy. I see adults as well including bipolar and paranoid symptoms. I help solve self conflict and guide individuals through shadow work. I want my clients to trust their thoughts and emotions empowering them to reconnect to the world in a real way.
I offer trauma focused therapy in person, I work well with children and adolescents. I provide nature, art and play therapy. I see adults as well including bipolar and paranoid symptoms. I help solve self conflict and guide individuals through shadow work. I want my clients to trust their thoughts and emotions empowering them to reconnect to the world in a real way.
![Photo of Robert F Cook, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/250423bd-36bd-4058-b931-aa393029cc4e/1/320x400.jpeg)
It is my mission as a psychologist to make psychological services available to all and to provide the highest quality of service I can to anyone who is willing to take a chance and trust me, a complete stranger, to help them. It is not easy to ask for help and it is even harder to make changes, even if the changes are necessary. My ideal client is anyone who is willing to take a chance on trying therapy and who will embrace it as a possible step towards improving themselves.
It is my mission as a psychologist to make psychological services available to all and to provide the highest quality of service I can to anyone who is willing to take a chance and trust me, a complete stranger, to help them. It is not easy to ask for help and it is even harder to make changes, even if the changes are necessary. My ideal client is anyone who is willing to take a chance on trying therapy and who will embrace it as a possible step towards improving themselves.
![Photo of Dr. Matt Denis, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1bab634a-6dde-4cfe-9d28-11816af723f3/1/320x400.jpeg)
I provide counseling and psychotherapy for adults, teens, preteens, and couples, across a broad range of issues, including Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Life Transitions, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Substance Use, Grief, and Social Skills . I consider the client’s way of understanding themselves to be very important in our work together. My approach is collaborative, tailored for each client, and can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness elements. A primary goal is always to help people live their lives in ways that are fulfilling and healthy.
I provide counseling and psychotherapy for adults, teens, preteens, and couples, across a broad range of issues, including Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Life Transitions, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Substance Use, Grief, and Social Skills . I consider the client’s way of understanding themselves to be very important in our work together. My approach is collaborative, tailored for each client, and can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness elements. A primary goal is always to help people live their lives in ways that are fulfilling and healthy.
![Photo of Paul Shawler, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e40d3663-d170-4dec-bf1d-d384ca6d0592/1/320x400.jpeg)
Parenting doesn't come with a manual; raising children and adolescents often raises many questions. Whether you have a child who isn't talking or you keep getting calls from school about concerns about their behavior - treatment can support you in your role of raising your child. As parents, sometimes you may want to pull your hair out or you feel like others don't understand. You may benefit from coming in and learning ways to manage stress, help your child with coping skills, and find the life you'd like to be living. Psychological services are designed around your well-being, you aren't crazy - life is just sometimes hard.
Parenting doesn't come with a manual; raising children and adolescents often raises many questions. Whether you have a child who isn't talking or you keep getting calls from school about concerns about their behavior - treatment can support you in your role of raising your child. As parents, sometimes you may want to pull your hair out or you feel like others don't understand. You may benefit from coming in and learning ways to manage stress, help your child with coping skills, and find the life you'd like to be living. Psychological services are designed around your well-being, you aren't crazy - life is just sometimes hard.
![Photo of Richard Scott, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27f773b4-3c18-48e5-86ac-cfbafd9f0b76/3/320x400.jpeg)
I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and a wide range of concerns and issues. I have experience working primarily with adults in multiple settings including university counseling centers and private practice. It's important that you feel there is a trusting, cooperative relationship where we can create hope for a better future, find purpose for your life, and work together to reach your goals. We will work collaboratively to empower you to create meaningful change in your life through encouragement, support, and understanding your concerns and perspective. Clients find me to be personable, honest, and compassionate.
I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and a wide range of concerns and issues. I have experience working primarily with adults in multiple settings including university counseling centers and private practice. It's important that you feel there is a trusting, cooperative relationship where we can create hope for a better future, find purpose for your life, and work together to reach your goals. We will work collaboratively to empower you to create meaningful change in your life through encouragement, support, and understanding your concerns and perspective. Clients find me to be personable, honest, and compassionate.
![Photo of Seth Erickson, LCSW, LSCSW, MA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/198ffd3c-0dad-47c4-be39-1f466622a69d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Seth Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
Are you a man struggling with depression, anger and trauma? I specifically work with men to overcome these challenges and help them to thrive in life. I have provided therapy services for the last 9 years and have found that one of the worst symptoms of depression is when you begin to feel nothing at all. If you are looking for an environment in which you can share your struggles, dreams and learn the skills to be a man whose mental health doesn't hold them back, I am here to help.
Are you a man struggling with depression, anger and trauma? I specifically work with men to overcome these challenges and help them to thrive in life. I have provided therapy services for the last 9 years and have found that one of the worst symptoms of depression is when you begin to feel nothing at all. If you are looking for an environment in which you can share your struggles, dreams and learn the skills to be a man whose mental health doesn't hold them back, I am here to help.
![Photo of Adam Jackson, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/be9697dc-8467-407d-b4d0-ec779ff66f60/1/320x400.png)
Adam Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
My hope is to offer clients a new and different perspective, and empower them to attain greater insight. I believe that every client possesses the ability to find their own path that leads to meaning, joy, and fulfillment in their life. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, or other traumatic experiences. We also address family and relationship issues, such as boundary setting, difficult life transitions, emotional abuse, and social trauma. My ideal client is one who is ready to do the hard work of self-reflection, and to seize control and responsibility for living their own best life.
My hope is to offer clients a new and different perspective, and empower them to attain greater insight. I believe that every client possesses the ability to find their own path that leads to meaning, joy, and fulfillment in their life. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, or other traumatic experiences. We also address family and relationship issues, such as boundary setting, difficult life transitions, emotional abuse, and social trauma. My ideal client is one who is ready to do the hard work of self-reflection, and to seize control and responsibility for living their own best life.
![Photo of Peter Agostino, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/32d6874a-fdf0-48be-aee9-e7ed78cc1ec3/1/320x400.png)
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting my clients as they each walk through their individual journeys. Above all else, I believe in empowerment of my clients to be the best, most self-aware, versions of themselves. I am particularly skilled in bringing a warm and comforting approach as we dive into difficult topics. I have also done extensive work with domestic violence.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting my clients as they each walk through their individual journeys. Above all else, I believe in empowerment of my clients to be the best, most self-aware, versions of themselves. I am particularly skilled in bringing a warm and comforting approach as we dive into difficult topics. I have also done extensive work with domestic violence.
![Photo of Patrick Prewit, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81055bfd-2819-4ca2-ba60-932d14073b01/1/320x400.png)
Patrick Prewit
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62902
As a therapist, I work from a relational model that considers both individual and systematic aspects of life to create a better understanding of what is brought into session. In collaboration, I'm a firm believer in showing up authentically as a queer/neurodiverse therapist and welcome clients to do the same as we work together. Therapy is work, but it's not something you have to do alone.
As a therapist, I work from a relational model that considers both individual and systematic aspects of life to create a better understanding of what is brought into session. In collaboration, I'm a firm believer in showing up authentically as a queer/neurodiverse therapist and welcome clients to do the same as we work together. Therapy is work, but it's not something you have to do alone.
![Photo of Steve Baltrukonis, MA, LCPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/935f868a-2edf-497b-b9c0-38069c87d1d2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Steve Baltrukonis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
I identify as deeply spiritual, queer, an artist, a mindfulness teacher, and a therapist deeply committed to the art of healing through empathy and conversation. I believe too many people go through life confusing their true self with the person folks would like them to be. I feel honored to walk alongside his clients as they parse their identities, meeting the authentic individual as they uncover new parts of their self. I take pride in bringing compassion and care to sessions with my clients. I also work with couples through an EFT lens.
I identify as deeply spiritual, queer, an artist, a mindfulness teacher, and a therapist deeply committed to the art of healing through empathy and conversation. I believe too many people go through life confusing their true self with the person folks would like them to be. I feel honored to walk alongside his clients as they parse their identities, meeting the authentic individual as they uncover new parts of their self. I take pride in bringing compassion and care to sessions with my clients. I also work with couples through an EFT lens.
![Photo of Dhru Mukherjee, PhD, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e5af5ce9-46ab-4ff9-9614-6910d4189a5d/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have experience treating a diverse range of clients across all life stages. I assist clients in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), self-worth issues, identity stressors, suicidality and couples therapy. I am also a board-certified clinical supervisor for clinicians working toward their LCSW.
I have experience treating a diverse range of clients across all life stages. I assist clients in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), self-worth issues, identity stressors, suicidality and couples therapy. I am also a board-certified clinical supervisor for clinicians working toward their LCSW.
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![Photo of Tim Buehler - Buehler Wellness Center, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c44d987-f224-45b3-ae17-70fb1696d198/2/320x400.jpeg)
I provide counseling services to clients in Southern Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In 2021, I founded the Buehler Wellness Center to introduce NeurOptimal neurofeedback to individuals. I strongly believed that combining neuro-somatic techniques like ART, EMDR, and Brainspotting with neurofeedback would further enhance the flexibility and resilience of our clients' brains. The positive outcomes of our services are evident in our Google reviews, and our main goal has always been to promote overall wellness by delivering effective solutions that produce noticeable results.
I provide counseling services to clients in Southern Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In 2021, I founded the Buehler Wellness Center to introduce NeurOptimal neurofeedback to individuals. I strongly believed that combining neuro-somatic techniques like ART, EMDR, and Brainspotting with neurofeedback would further enhance the flexibility and resilience of our clients' brains. The positive outcomes of our services are evident in our Google reviews, and our main goal has always been to promote overall wellness by delivering effective solutions that produce noticeable results.
![Photo of Travis Smith - Great Oak Counseling, PhD, LPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e79a549-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Thank you for taking the time to look at our profile. Great Oak Counseling is a multi-disciplinary treatment facility for mental health, relationships, and addiction recovery. We provide outpatient counseling for individuals, couples and families, group counseling, psychological testing and assessment. We believe in holistic treatment and have a staff of doctoral and master's level clinicians with specialties in addiction, anxiety/depression, group counseling, and other forms of counseling.
Thank you for taking the time to look at our profile. Great Oak Counseling is a multi-disciplinary treatment facility for mental health, relationships, and addiction recovery. We provide outpatient counseling for individuals, couples and families, group counseling, psychological testing and assessment. We believe in holistic treatment and have a staff of doctoral and master's level clinicians with specialties in addiction, anxiety/depression, group counseling, and other forms of counseling.
![Photo of Tyler Goldsberry, ALMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/82fc205d-b4d0-40ed-ab2b-bf589e6dabd2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Tyler Goldsberry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901
You feel stuck. You want parts of your life to be different, but are unsure how to make that happen. You're lost and overwhelmed. Maybe you're at a point where you don't know where to go from here. You don’t have to navigate this time in your life alone. I can help.
You feel stuck. You want parts of your life to be different, but are unsure how to make that happen. You're lost and overwhelmed. Maybe you're at a point where you don't know where to go from here. You don’t have to navigate this time in your life alone. I can help.
![Photo of William Heard, PsyD, HSPP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e9288d7e-6a5b-4322-ae08-89952fbddd49/1/320x400.png)
William Heard
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
I primarily treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD and I also have strong experience working with LGBTQIA individuals and am a trans affirming provider. I primarily see adult age clients above the age of 21 in my practice. My ideal client is someone who takes the lead in therapy and utilizes our time together in a way that makes sense to them based off of the difficulties they are experiencing. I enjoy helping my patients identify potential roadblocks or thought processes that may be holding them back from their desired lived experience.
I primarily treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD and I also have strong experience working with LGBTQIA individuals and am a trans affirming provider. I primarily see adult age clients above the age of 21 in my practice. My ideal client is someone who takes the lead in therapy and utilizes our time together in a way that makes sense to them based off of the difficulties they are experiencing. I enjoy helping my patients identify potential roadblocks or thought processes that may be holding them back from their desired lived experience.
Online Therapists
![Photo of Federico Parola, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b15da945-4046-4a7d-86c8-e7942bac93fb/2/320x400.png)
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
![Photo of John M Frisbie, MAMH, MDiv, LCPC, CSAM, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40acdf72-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life comes with challenges. We were not made to handle our challenges alone. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and theologically educated Christian, my extensive training, experience, and faith offers you help and hope in your time of need.
Life comes with challenges. We were not made to handle our challenges alone. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and theologically educated Christian, my extensive training, experience, and faith offers you help and hope in your time of need.
![Photo of Matthew S Cuppett, MA, LCPC, LPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41882a2c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Matthew S Cuppett
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swansea, IL 62226
There are times when we all have problems. Sometimes we feel as though no one understands us. Sometimes we feel as though we are drowning in pain and misery. Even despite our best efforts at finding stability, we still find ourselves living in chaos.
There are times when we all have problems. Sometimes we feel as though no one understands us. Sometimes we feel as though we are drowning in pain and misery. Even despite our best efforts at finding stability, we still find ourselves living in chaos.
![Photo of Roger Gunther, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d0f1fe72-8c3f-4d3c-b097-2b712972eb21/3/320x400.jpeg)
Roger Gunther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edwardsville, IL 62025 (Online Only)
"I aim to provide a caring counseling environment that promotes hope, healing and wholeness in your life." With 40+ years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, Roger is particularly skilled in helping individuals who are facing life transitions and with couples who are trying to get their relationships back on track. Roger utilizes Gottman based couples counseling methods with couples and addresses many types of concerns including grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress management with individuals. Roger has been described as having a calm and caring personality that puts clients at ease.
"I aim to provide a caring counseling environment that promotes hope, healing and wholeness in your life." With 40+ years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, Roger is particularly skilled in helping individuals who are facing life transitions and with couples who are trying to get their relationships back on track. Roger utilizes Gottman based couples counseling methods with couples and addresses many types of concerns including grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress management with individuals. Roger has been described as having a calm and caring personality that puts clients at ease.
![Photo of Amr Kireem, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cd27b753-d9bd-4c58-afd2-5e565e49adc7/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Dr. Amr Kireem, a clinical psychologist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have been working with clients since 2009 who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, OCD, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues, codependency, life transitions, and other symptoms. Applying evidence-based approaches, changing faulty assumptions, and finding HOPE are the keys to a successful outcome, while keeping the individual's culture and ethnicity in mind.
My name is Dr. Amr Kireem, a clinical psychologist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have been working with clients since 2009 who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, OCD, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues, codependency, life transitions, and other symptoms. Applying evidence-based approaches, changing faulty assumptions, and finding HOPE are the keys to a successful outcome, while keeping the individual's culture and ethnicity in mind.
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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.