Male Therapists in Scott County, KY
In my experience with working with individuals from all walks of life, a nearly universal thread that I see underlying most mental health and substance abuse struggles are histories of trauma. This life is hard and this world is cruel. Therefore, most of my practice comes from an understanding of the intergenerational effects and ongoing disruption that a single traumatic event can pose on an individual’s wellbeing. Utilizing CBT, DBT, and ACT, my goal is to help clients heal in a holistic manner.
In my experience with working with individuals from all walks of life, a nearly universal thread that I see underlying most mental health and substance abuse struggles are histories of trauma. This life is hard and this world is cruel. Therefore, most of my practice comes from an understanding of the intergenerational effects and ongoing disruption that a single traumatic event can pose on an individual’s wellbeing. Utilizing CBT, DBT, and ACT, my goal is to help clients heal in a holistic manner.
John Hensley is a licensed professional clinical counselor and national certified counselor. He received his master's degree in Counseling and Hu man Development and his bachelor's degree in Hu man Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. He utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He works with clients ages 6 to 65 and specializes in adjustment disorder, anger management, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, depression, LGBT services, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and stress management.
John Hensley is a licensed professional clinical counselor and national certified counselor. He received his master's degree in Counseling and Hu man Development and his bachelor's degree in Hu man Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. He utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He works with clients ages 6 to 65 and specializes in adjustment disorder, anger management, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, depression, LGBT services, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and stress management.
Everyone has a story they want to tell, more than likely about how their life can be better than it is. In those stories are the goals they aspire for (better relationships, more self-esteem and achieving personal goals). If you want to help someone reach their goals you must first listen to their story. Only then can you walk with them towards a better tomorrow than they have today.
Everyone has a story they want to tell, more than likely about how their life can be better than it is. In those stories are the goals they aspire for (better relationships, more self-esteem and achieving personal goals). If you want to help someone reach their goals you must first listen to their story. Only then can you walk with them towards a better tomorrow than they have today.
Joe C Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, KY 40324
There is no such thing as an ideal client. That is too boring. The way I do therapy is relaxed. I am not your average therapist, and I am not going to be like, "How does that make you feel?" but I am going to say, "What up! How are we doing today?" I never stop learning, and when you have me as a therapist, you will see that you will fall back in love with learning. Overall, I am just honored you allowed me to help you! Also, the best way to reach me is to Email over calling due to normally being in session, and I want to respond to you as quickly as possible!
There is no such thing as an ideal client. That is too boring. The way I do therapy is relaxed. I am not your average therapist, and I am not going to be like, "How does that make you feel?" but I am going to say, "What up! How are we doing today?" I never stop learning, and when you have me as a therapist, you will see that you will fall back in love with learning. Overall, I am just honored you allowed me to help you! Also, the best way to reach me is to Email over calling due to normally being in session, and I want to respond to you as quickly as possible!
William DeWitt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
William DeWitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 1987. He has a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Central Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Western Washington University. William approaches each client as an individual and adjusts the treatment to meet their individual needs. He works collaboratively with the client to determine the best approach for the client's particular struggles.
William DeWitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 1987. He has a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Central Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Western Washington University. William approaches each client as an individual and adjusts the treatment to meet their individual needs. He works collaboratively with the client to determine the best approach for the client's particular struggles.
Dr. Tim Thornberry, Jr. is a Psychologist in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2022. He has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University, and a BA in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. Dr. Thornberry can provide psychotherapy and psychological assessment services for individuals and families across the lifespan with a variety of mental health problems and/or problems with adjusting to stressors, life transitions, academic or vocational concerns, or medical issues.
Dr. Tim Thornberry, Jr. is a Psychologist in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2022. He has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University, and a BA in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. Dr. Thornberry can provide psychotherapy and psychological assessment services for individuals and families across the lifespan with a variety of mental health problems and/or problems with adjusting to stressors, life transitions, academic or vocational concerns, or medical issues.
William David Back earned his master's degree in education and his bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of Kentucky. He has over 9 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. His specialty areas include anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), seasonal affective disorder and substance use. He has training in and utilizes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). He sees adolescents and adults for individual, couples and family therapy.
William David Back earned his master's degree in education and his bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of Kentucky. He has over 9 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. His specialty areas include anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), seasonal affective disorder and substance use. He has training in and utilizes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). He sees adolescents and adults for individual, couples and family therapy.
Patrick R Young
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, CRC, LPCC-S, LCPC
Verified Verified
Georgetown, KY 40324
My focus in counseling is to help people find what barriers they have preventing them from living the life they hope for. Everyone has their own unique situations and concerns they are facing, and once we identify these, we can work together to find better ways for you to cope and move forward from the sources of pain and stress. Whether it is addiction, harmful eating habits, mental health concerns, or issues related to sexuality and gender identity, my goal is to create a safe space where you can address any life issues or concerns without judgement and for us to work together on your journey towards healing.
My focus in counseling is to help people find what barriers they have preventing them from living the life they hope for. Everyone has their own unique situations and concerns they are facing, and once we identify these, we can work together to find better ways for you to cope and move forward from the sources of pain and stress. Whether it is addiction, harmful eating habits, mental health concerns, or issues related to sexuality and gender identity, my goal is to create a safe space where you can address any life issues or concerns without judgement and for us to work together on your journey towards healing.
Benjamin Newsome
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, KY 40324
While serving any adults and adolescents, my practice is focused on men who struggle with anger and who seek to better understand their emotions, adults who have had traumatic experiences, couples who seek to enrich their relationships through connection and healthy communication, and high school/college students navigating life transitions.
It is the case that life is rarely as we expect it to be and may seem more difficult and confusing than we can bear alone. You may expend a tremendous amount of energy holding it together or trying to maintain the appearance of perfection leaving you feeling depleted and unfulfilled. My hope is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you to help sort out your emotions, enhance your relationships, understand yourself, achieve goals, and facilitate healing.
While serving any adults and adolescents, my practice is focused on men who struggle with anger and who seek to better understand their emotions, adults who have had traumatic experiences, couples who seek to enrich their relationships through connection and healthy communication, and high school/college students navigating life transitions.
It is the case that life is rarely as we expect it to be and may seem more difficult and confusing than we can bear alone. You may expend a tremendous amount of energy holding it together or trying to maintain the appearance of perfection leaving you feeling depleted and unfulfilled. My hope is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you to help sort out your emotions, enhance your relationships, understand yourself, achieve goals, and facilitate healing.
Christopher Griggs Westerman
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, KY 40324
Many feel overwhelmed at times with family life. Feeling that a child's problem is overwhelming or out of control. This can often lead to break downs in parenting or just relationships in the family. I have found over the years I help best when things look the worst and that many families have what it takes to change and make things feel more in control. I hope to help families and children feel like they can meet the challenges that life throws at them. Besides counseling I also offer supervision for Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Play therapy, and professional counselors in Kentucky.
Many feel overwhelmed at times with family life. Feeling that a child's problem is overwhelming or out of control. This can often lead to break downs in parenting or just relationships in the family. I have found over the years I help best when things look the worst and that many families have what it takes to change and make things feel more in control. I hope to help families and children feel like they can meet the challenges that life throws at them. Besides counseling I also offer supervision for Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Play therapy, and professional counselors in Kentucky.
My focus is to help my clients achieve their goals of healthy weight, to be smoke free, change bad habits, reduce stress, remove fears and phobias, achieve personal success, optimal sports perfor mance, obtain restful sleep, and many other issues or concerns.
I use modern reliable and effective hypnosis techniques for all of my clients. Using cutting edge hypnosis techniques, I help find the source of the issue and, by using insights to help re-frame it, we are able to help neutralize the emotions associated with it. This helps my clients to live in freedom of the issues that have been holding them back or prevented them from living a fulfilling life.
My focus is to help my clients achieve their goals of healthy weight, to be smoke free, change bad habits, reduce stress, remove fears and phobias, achieve personal success, optimal sports perfor mance, obtain restful sleep, and many other issues or concerns.
I use modern reliable and effective hypnosis techniques for all of my clients. Using cutting edge hypnosis techniques, I help find the source of the issue and, by using insights to help re-frame it, we are able to help neutralize the emotions associated with it. This helps my clients to live in freedom of the issues that have been holding them back or prevented them from living a fulfilling life.
I see my role as a therapist as one of transferring fundamental knowledge while cultivating critical thinking skills by applying theory and concepts to current health-, economic, - and industry-related issues. Through this application, areas that are void of knowledge will ultimately emerge. I offer an authentic presence within a collaborative, understanding relationship in which self-discovery can be non-threatening. I believe in practicing rigorously authenticity, surrounding the outcome, and doing uncomfortable work to reach the goals that we all want to achieve in life.
I see my role as a therapist as one of transferring fundamental knowledge while cultivating critical thinking skills by applying theory and concepts to current health-, economic, - and industry-related issues. Through this application, areas that are void of knowledge will ultimately emerge. I offer an authentic presence within a collaborative, understanding relationship in which self-discovery can be non-threatening. I believe in practicing rigorously authenticity, surrounding the outcome, and doing uncomfortable work to reach the goals that we all want to achieve in life.
Online Therapists
Dr. Dan Bates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2010. He has a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership from Western Seminary, a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University. In his counseling approach, Dr. Bates works from a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) model, which focuses on the role of thoughts in psychological problems.
Dr. Dan Bates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2010. He has a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership from Western Seminary, a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University. In his counseling approach, Dr. Bates works from a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) model, which focuses on the role of thoughts in psychological problems.
Justin Matthew Doub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
Do you want to feel better? Would you like some help overcoming life's difficulties? I am a dually licensed clinical social worker and addiction counselor who works with adults struggling with a wide array of difficulties including depression, anxiety, anger, panic, addiction, and trauma. In treatment we will utilize a variety of evidence-based practices to help you address underlying issues, overcome life's obstacles, and achieve your personal goals. Email or call today to set up your first appointment.
Do you want to feel better? Would you like some help overcoming life's difficulties? I am a dually licensed clinical social worker and addiction counselor who works with adults struggling with a wide array of difficulties including depression, anxiety, anger, panic, addiction, and trauma. In treatment we will utilize a variety of evidence-based practices to help you address underlying issues, overcome life's obstacles, and achieve your personal goals. Email or call today to set up your first appointment.
Terence Alexander Rozzell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601 (Online Only)
I am originally from New York City, so I have always had friends, associates, and relationships with people from every culture. This has been extremely valuable in developing my clinical skills and ability to understand and help a wide variety of people from various backgrounds.
I am originally from New York City, so I have always had friends, associates, and relationships with people from every culture. This has been extremely valuable in developing my clinical skills and ability to understand and help a wide variety of people from various backgrounds.
Christopher Rains
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, KY 40475 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with seven years of combined therapy and case management experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I specialize in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, and codependency. I look at the bigger picture of your life and use a collaborative approach to figure out what areas we can work on helping you change to improve the quality of your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with seven years of combined therapy and case management experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I specialize in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, and codependency. I look at the bigger picture of your life and use a collaborative approach to figure out what areas we can work on helping you change to improve the quality of your life.
Robert D Brill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NCPsyA, MDiv
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40203
I'm a thoughtful reflective therapist who is intensely interested in people and their problems. I provide a comfortable, quiet, empathic environment, in which we can listen and sort out your needs in order to meet your goals and concerns. I'm a trained as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist
I'm a thoughtful reflective therapist who is intensely interested in people and their problems. I provide a comfortable, quiet, empathic environment, in which we can listen and sort out your needs in order to meet your goals and concerns. I'm a trained as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist
James Brook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCADC, CAADC, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Hi! I am excited you are here. Therapy is not magic. A secret word or a snap of the fingers does not solve our issues. Reaching out for help takes an extraordinary amount of inner strength and desire to be your best self. It takes hard work to make changes in our lives. Congratulations on valuing yourself enough to commit yourself to doing the hard work. My therapeutic style is eclectic, utilizing CBT, Solution-Focused & Strengths-based interventions. The ideal client is willing to be challenged & open to new ideas that change requires.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Hi! I am excited you are here. Therapy is not magic. A secret word or a snap of the fingers does not solve our issues. Reaching out for help takes an extraordinary amount of inner strength and desire to be your best self. It takes hard work to make changes in our lives. Congratulations on valuing yourself enough to commit yourself to doing the hard work. My therapeutic style is eclectic, utilizing CBT, Solution-Focused & Strengths-based interventions. The ideal client is willing to be challenged & open to new ideas that change requires.
Marriage and relationships can be so hard! You signed up for happily ever after, but happiness is missing in your relationship. Maybe you are stuck in an endless cycle of arguing, distance, or pain. Maybe your relationship lacks true intimacy & connection. Through couples counseling you & your partner can stop the negative cycle that is devastating your relationship. You and your partner can learn to understand your own responses to emotions, how you handle them, and how you can share them. You and your partner can learn what you both are really trying to communicate, and experience a secure bond and close connection.
Marriage and relationships can be so hard! You signed up for happily ever after, but happiness is missing in your relationship. Maybe you are stuck in an endless cycle of arguing, distance, or pain. Maybe your relationship lacks true intimacy & connection. Through couples counseling you & your partner can stop the negative cycle that is devastating your relationship. You and your partner can learn to understand your own responses to emotions, how you handle them, and how you can share them. You and your partner can learn what you both are really trying to communicate, and experience a secure bond and close connection.
Christopher Brody - Lifewell Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
Does anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, or addiction cause daily life to be challenging and even overwhelming at times? Do you feel like no matter what you have tried, nothing seems to help or get better? Maybe you have made progress and find that you need some extra help. This might be the first time you are seeking help. Whatever your situation, I believe that you possess the abilities and skills within yourself to help you meet your goals. My desire is to work with you to help you further grow, heal, and find peace and connection within yourself and within your relationships.
Does anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, or addiction cause daily life to be challenging and even overwhelming at times? Do you feel like no matter what you have tried, nothing seems to help or get better? Maybe you have made progress and find that you need some extra help. This might be the first time you are seeking help. Whatever your situation, I believe that you possess the abilities and skills within yourself to help you meet your goals. My desire is to work with you to help you further grow, heal, and find peace and connection within yourself and within your relationships.
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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.