Male Therapists in Wheaton, IL
I will teach you to manage your OCD and your anxiety to live a fulfilling life.
I believe that change best occurs in the context of an open, trusting relationship. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which we work together to address the issues that you are struggling with. Together, we will identify your feelings, thoughts, and dynamics that are impacting your life. We will work together to meet your goals in pursuit of a purposeful and rewarding life.
I will teach you to manage your OCD and your anxiety to live a fulfilling life.
I believe that change best occurs in the context of an open, trusting relationship. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which we work together to address the issues that you are struggling with. Together, we will identify your feelings, thoughts, and dynamics that are impacting your life. We will work together to meet your goals in pursuit of a purposeful and rewarding life.
Deepak Santhiraj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma with post-recovery, self-esteem, cultural issues, men's issues, and circumstances related to the integration of spirituality with psychotherapy.
As a clinician, it is important for me to establish a safe and collaborative environment in which you feel heard, valued, and seen in the midst of your journey. I am passionate about seeing emotional healing, reflective insight, personal awareness, and meaningful growth in my clients. I include trauma, social justice, multicultural, and family lenses to witness this. I am also enthusiastic about encouraging a holistic approach to health and wellness as part of the progress toward wholeness. Additionally, I embrace diversity and culture as part of our collaborative process to establish a strong foundation and promote positive change.
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma with post-recovery, self-esteem, cultural issues, men's issues, and circumstances related to the integration of spirituality with psychotherapy.
As a clinician, it is important for me to establish a safe and collaborative environment in which you feel heard, valued, and seen in the midst of your journey. I am passionate about seeing emotional healing, reflective insight, personal awareness, and meaningful growth in my clients. I include trauma, social justice, multicultural, and family lenses to witness this. I am also enthusiastic about encouraging a holistic approach to health and wellness as part of the progress toward wholeness. Additionally, I embrace diversity and culture as part of our collaborative process to establish a strong foundation and promote positive change.
Richard Girard LARSON
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60187
I am an experienced practitioner. I connect well with my clients because I listen, without judgement; and let them free their minds of thoughts that bother them. My goal is for each client, each session, to feel changed, challenged and better about themselves.
I am an experienced practitioner. I connect well with my clients because I listen, without judgement; and let them free their minds of thoughts that bother them. My goal is for each client, each session, to feel changed, challenged and better about themselves.
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I specialize in working with adults and young adults. Areas of interest include working with client's on anxiety, developing values to live by, assessing their thinking through stressful events and situations to better manage in the future, coping skills to help in moments where emotions or thoughts seem to take over. I help client talk out there situations as if we are looking at a hologram of what's been going on in their lives. We look to understand and change. I believe that everyone has the capacity to change, we sometimes need help finding that ability within us. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgeWj2eQlHoBEuUe8Q9ePEQ
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I specialize in working with adults and young adults. Areas of interest include working with client's on anxiety, developing values to live by, assessing their thinking through stressful events and situations to better manage in the future, coping skills to help in moments where emotions or thoughts seem to take over. I help client talk out there situations as if we are looking at a hologram of what's been going on in their lives. We look to understand and change. I believe that everyone has the capacity to change, we sometimes need help finding that ability within us. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgeWj2eQlHoBEuUe8Q9ePEQ
Throughout my 25 years of practice, I have worked in many different settings with individuals of different ages, ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
I approach the therapeutic relationship from a client-centered lens with an integrative treatment approach. This means that I work with each client to develop a unique treatment plan to address their specific needs. I do not utilize a one size fits all approach and I believe that the client is just as important in this process as the therapist is. I examine all aspects of a client’s perspective including the systems that impact them. Treating the whole person is an important aspect for me in my therapeutic engagement with clients. I believe that every person has value and is worthy of kindness.
Throughout my 25 years of practice, I have worked in many different settings with individuals of different ages, ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
I approach the therapeutic relationship from a client-centered lens with an integrative treatment approach. This means that I work with each client to develop a unique treatment plan to address their specific needs. I do not utilize a one size fits all approach and I believe that the client is just as important in this process as the therapist is. I examine all aspects of a client’s perspective including the systems that impact them. Treating the whole person is an important aspect for me in my therapeutic engagement with clients. I believe that every person has value and is worthy of kindness.
Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you struggling with your most important relationships? Do you notice you are carrying unwanted stress in your body? Or, have you tried therapy in the past and now find yourself in need of a fresh take? If any of these questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to contact me to see if any of the services I provide may be a good fit for you. Currently, I offer both individual and couple therapy to clients ranging in age from adolescence to older adulthood.
Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you struggling with your most important relationships? Do you notice you are carrying unwanted stress in your body? Or, have you tried therapy in the past and now find yourself in need of a fresh take? If any of these questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to contact me to see if any of the services I provide may be a good fit for you. Currently, I offer both individual and couple therapy to clients ranging in age from adolescence to older adulthood.
Alex Goreham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
Hey there! My name is Alex. Life can be a tricky journey, sometimes it is full of excitement and fun, and other times it can really be tough. I don't believe we were created to walk this life alone, especially through those difficult moments. That's where therapy comes in. To be honest with you, I don't have the power to change you and that is not my goal. My job as a therapist is to come alongside you and help you rediscover yourself and your potential. With a greater understanding of who you are and where you have been, comes the opportunity for change to create a new normal.
Hey there! My name is Alex. Life can be a tricky journey, sometimes it is full of excitement and fun, and other times it can really be tough. I don't believe we were created to walk this life alone, especially through those difficult moments. That's where therapy comes in. To be honest with you, I don't have the power to change you and that is not my goal. My job as a therapist is to come alongside you and help you rediscover yourself and your potential. With a greater understanding of who you are and where you have been, comes the opportunity for change to create a new normal.
Mental health, addictions, and co-occurring disorders are hu man problems that everyone deals with in their lives and should not be stigmatized.
My mission is to provide individuals, couples, and groups with high quality therapy that is evidence based, client centered, and trauma informed. I practice from elements of CBT, DBT, ACT, and Object relations. My approach to therapy is always unique to each and every client, as each person has a different lived experience that must be accounted for and tailored to fit. I do not believe in one size fits all therapy. As a clinician, I help treat the root causes of the problems in peoples’ lives. The objective is always to put out the fire, not just fan the smoke.
Mental health, addictions, and co-occurring disorders are hu man problems that everyone deals with in their lives and should not be stigmatized.
My mission is to provide individuals, couples, and groups with high quality therapy that is evidence based, client centered, and trauma informed. I practice from elements of CBT, DBT, ACT, and Object relations. My approach to therapy is always unique to each and every client, as each person has a different lived experience that must be accounted for and tailored to fit. I do not believe in one size fits all therapy. As a clinician, I help treat the root causes of the problems in peoples’ lives. The objective is always to put out the fire, not just fan the smoke.
The Present Method, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60189 (Online Only)
Get out of your head and into the present! We help you cope with Anxiety and Depression so you can stop surviving and start thriving! We help clients who feel overwhelmed, stressed and like they never get enough done. Clients who experience tension, irritability, sleep issues and struggle with prioritizing their daily tasks. We offer a unique approach to health and wellness that allows the client to feel better and build resilience. Empowering the client to be productive and enjoy life more.
Get out of your head and into the present! We help you cope with Anxiety and Depression so you can stop surviving and start thriving! We help clients who feel overwhelmed, stressed and like they never get enough done. Clients who experience tension, irritability, sleep issues and struggle with prioritizing their daily tasks. We offer a unique approach to health and wellness that allows the client to feel better and build resilience. Empowering the client to be productive and enjoy life more.
I coach boys soccer, have coached college wo men's tennis, and I perform professionally in the sport of footbag (hacky sack).
I work with clients of all ages with a wide variety of issues. My ideal client would be anyone (individual, couple, or family) who has identified an area(s) in life that needs to be worked on and has made the choice to work on that area(s). Simply making that decision sets the foundation for successful treatment.
I coach boys soccer, have coached college wo men's tennis, and I perform professionally in the sport of footbag (hacky sack).
I work with clients of all ages with a wide variety of issues. My ideal client would be anyone (individual, couple, or family) who has identified an area(s) in life that needs to be worked on and has made the choice to work on that area(s). Simply making that decision sets the foundation for successful treatment.
Stenzel Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60187
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
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My name is John Nesse. I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Work from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. While counseling can be intimidating, it presents many opportunities for growth, whether that be through pursuing greater self-awareness, challenging our thoughts about ourselves and others, or processing trauma and difficulties. My counseling approach is holistic and integrative and dependent on my client’s needs. I desire to create a space that is safe, educational, and supportive.
My name is John Nesse. I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Work from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. While counseling can be intimidating, it presents many opportunities for growth, whether that be through pursuing greater self-awareness, challenging our thoughts about ourselves and others, or processing trauma and difficulties. My counseling approach is holistic and integrative and dependent on my client’s needs. I desire to create a space that is safe, educational, and supportive.
I am experienced in working with preteens, adolescents, and young adults in helping manage distressing symptoms related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, and difficult life transitions.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to better themselves, whether that be through processing past traumas, managing emotional distress, or working toward short-term and/or long-term goals. I want to extend a helping hand if you have been feeling overwhelmed so that we can work together on what is important for you.
I am experienced in working with preteens, adolescents, and young adults in helping manage distressing symptoms related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, and difficult life transitions.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to better themselves, whether that be through processing past traumas, managing emotional distress, or working toward short-term and/or long-term goals. I want to extend a helping hand if you have been feeling overwhelmed so that we can work together on what is important for you.
I get deep satisfaction from working with couples, using best practices from advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy to recreate emotional connection. I also am trained in using EMDR to help individuals experience relief from the burden of traumatic experiences. Another specialty is Discernment Counseling, a discipline in which I am fully certified and which offers couples an opportunity to gain clarity about whether they remain married, continue as they are for the time being, or commit to the challenging work of couples therapy.
I get deep satisfaction from working with couples, using best practices from advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy to recreate emotional connection. I also am trained in using EMDR to help individuals experience relief from the burden of traumatic experiences. Another specialty is Discernment Counseling, a discipline in which I am fully certified and which offers couples an opportunity to gain clarity about whether they remain married, continue as they are for the time being, or commit to the challenging work of couples therapy.
For much of the past decade, I have been privileged to walk alongside dying marriages, widowed mothers, burnt-out students, incarcerated persons, and many others as they recover a sense of wholeness and meaning.
Living well is an extremely difficult affair. Whether a hard relationship, a traumatic event, or a rough season of life that makes little sense - there is hope. As a lover of stories, I have found that the most potent ones often lie buried beneath layers of pain, guilt, and shame, where they subconsciously influence the way we think, feel, and connect with others. The process of healing can only begin as we tell the very stories that bring us pain and choose to love the parts of ourselves that may seem most frightening. Whatever you're facing, I know having a safe space to better understand your world will make it more manageable.
For much of the past decade, I have been privileged to walk alongside dying marriages, widowed mothers, burnt-out students, incarcerated persons, and many others as they recover a sense of wholeness and meaning.
Living well is an extremely difficult affair. Whether a hard relationship, a traumatic event, or a rough season of life that makes little sense - there is hope. As a lover of stories, I have found that the most potent ones often lie buried beneath layers of pain, guilt, and shame, where they subconsciously influence the way we think, feel, and connect with others. The process of healing can only begin as we tell the very stories that bring us pain and choose to love the parts of ourselves that may seem most frightening. Whatever you're facing, I know having a safe space to better understand your world will make it more manageable.
Tom Trousdale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
Clients can meet with me in person or connect online for telehealth services. Please reach out to us for more information. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and the integration of spirituality into psychotherapy. I also providing consultation and clinical supervision, including preparation toward social work licensure.
Clients can meet with me in person or connect online for telehealth services. Please reach out to us for more information. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and the integration of spirituality into psychotherapy. I also providing consultation and clinical supervision, including preparation toward social work licensure.
Dr. Peter Zammuto is a Psychologist in Illinois. Dr. Zammuto tailors care to assist clients in meeting their personal goals through systematic and evidencebased approaches. He uses CognitiveBehavioral techniques and Operant learning theory, within an integrated Family Systems context, to provide support for children, adolescents, and families across a spectrum of ages and presenting concerns. Dr. Zammuto provides appropriate accommodations to sessions to meet the developmental level and needs of each client, to maximize retention and engagement of session content.
Dr. Peter Zammuto is a Psychologist in Illinois. Dr. Zammuto tailors care to assist clients in meeting their personal goals through systematic and evidencebased approaches. He uses CognitiveBehavioral techniques and Operant learning theory, within an integrated Family Systems context, to provide support for children, adolescents, and families across a spectrum of ages and presenting concerns. Dr. Zammuto provides appropriate accommodations to sessions to meet the developmental level and needs of each client, to maximize retention and engagement of session content.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and forensic specialist with more than 35 years of experience helping people. My treatment approach encourages patients to be active participants in their own therapeutic growth and I have vast experience in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic and anxiety disorders in all age groups, including children, and in forensic psychology.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and forensic specialist with more than 35 years of experience helping people. My treatment approach encourages patients to be active participants in their own therapeutic growth and I have vast experience in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic and anxiety disorders in all age groups, including children, and in forensic psychology.
Therapy can be intimidating. If you're new to therapy I hope to make the whole prosses easy and comfortable. If you are familiar with therapy I hope to make working with me refreshing and a down to earth experience. I work with adults suffering from a variety of issues from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, and generally the suffering that life can bring.
Therapy can be intimidating. If you're new to therapy I hope to make the whole prosses easy and comfortable. If you are familiar with therapy I hope to make working with me refreshing and a down to earth experience. I work with adults suffering from a variety of issues from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, and generally the suffering that life can bring.
Nothing is more satisfying than assisting my clients to break free from addiction and restore trust in significant relationships. I use my 25 years of experience to evaluate effectively and offer clear direction and support. Committed to Christian principles, I frequently consult with pastors, church leaders and other professionals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Christian Sex Addiction Counselor with a Master's degree from the University of Chicago.
Nothing is more satisfying than assisting my clients to break free from addiction and restore trust in significant relationships. I use my 25 years of experience to evaluate effectively and offer clear direction and support. Committed to Christian principles, I frequently consult with pastors, church leaders and other professionals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Christian Sex Addiction Counselor with a Master's degree from the University of Chicago.
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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.