Male Therapists in Ouachita Parish, LA

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John Stephen Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71201
I am trained as a Brief Therapist and use a structural-strategic approach to therapy where both therapist and client collaboratively engage to address issues and solve problems with unique My work includes children & families, couples, individuals, and professionals experiencing licensing issues or other career-related concerns. My worldview is that we are all part of larger systems which consist of our families, friends, co-workers, and the people we surround ourselves with every day. When we work to improve those relationships, and realign the structure of our interactions with the people around us, we then see positive results.
I am trained as a Brief Therapist and use a structural-strategic approach to therapy where both therapist and client collaboratively engage to address issues and solve problems with unique My work includes children & families, couples, individuals, and professionals experiencing licensing issues or other career-related concerns. My worldview is that we are all part of larger systems which consist of our families, friends, co-workers, and the people we surround ourselves with every day. When we work to improve those relationships, and realign the structure of our interactions with the people around us, we then see positive results.
(318) 506-2252 View (318) 506-2252
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Mark S DeBord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Monroe, LA 71291
Psychotherapy or counseling is a process of growth and problem solving. It is an effort that requires sincerity, hard work and commitment from the client(s) and the therapist. My commitment to you is to use my knowledge and skills to assist you in meeting your specific needs. Please take a look at my website for more information and feel free to give me a call. I am unique in that I am the one who answers the phone as I am a one- man operation. I will provide you with personal service. I look forward to hearing from you!
Psychotherapy or counseling is a process of growth and problem solving. It is an effort that requires sincerity, hard work and commitment from the client(s) and the therapist. My commitment to you is to use my knowledge and skills to assist you in meeting your specific needs. Please take a look at my website for more information and feel free to give me a call. I am unique in that I am the one who answers the phone as I am a one- man operation. I will provide you with personal service. I look forward to hearing from you!
(318) 787-0219 View (318) 787-0219
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Gregory Greer
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LAC, CGP
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71203
I work with those suffering from alcoholism and addiction, codependent relationships, and those seeking spirituality. The goal is to be free from that addictive relationship and form new healthy relationships. Professional literature demonstrates most successful results in treating addiction/alcoholism comes from working in groups with other alcoholics/addicts. However, many struggle with anxiety in group settings and need individual attention before feeling comfortable in a group. I can help. I also have training with Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and seeking a PhD in Quantum Metaphysics.
I work with those suffering from alcoholism and addiction, codependent relationships, and those seeking spirituality. The goal is to be free from that addictive relationship and form new healthy relationships. Professional literature demonstrates most successful results in treating addiction/alcoholism comes from working in groups with other alcoholics/addicts. However, many struggle with anxiety in group settings and need individual attention before feeling comfortable in a group. I can help. I also have training with Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and seeking a PhD in Quantum Metaphysics.
(318) 366-2553 View (318) 366-2553
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Stephen “Tyler” Shockey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe, LA 71201
I work with individual ages 16 year and older. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, my primary focus involves working with those that struggle with sex addiction, pornography, infidelity, and the resulting difficulties. I also work closely with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. The success of the counseling process relies heavily on the establishment of a positive, safe, and non-judgmental environment by the therapist and active participation by the client.
I work with individual ages 16 year and older. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, my primary focus involves working with those that struggle with sex addiction, pornography, infidelity, and the resulting difficulties. I also work closely with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. The success of the counseling process relies heavily on the establishment of a positive, safe, and non-judgmental environment by the therapist and active participation by the client.
(318) 594-4337 View (318) 594-4337
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Shawn M Downhour
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Monroe, LA 71291
I have experience working with clients of ages 7 and up and provide counseling to couples, individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, anger, and those seeking better ways to handle life's difficulties. I work with motivated clients who are looking to change their current situations and improve the quality of their life.
I have experience working with clients of ages 7 and up and provide counseling to couples, individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, anger, and those seeking better ways to handle life's difficulties. I work with motivated clients who are looking to change their current situations and improve the quality of their life.
(318) 413-6880 View (318) 413-6880
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Andrew LeBlanc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Monroe, LA 71291  (Online Only)
Andrew LeBlanc is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a long history of working in mental health and a wide range of experience. He's been in this field since '93 before becoming a social worker and has worked with many different populations from young adults to the senior community. Andrew received his Master's of Social Work from SUNO School of Social Work.
Andrew LeBlanc is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a long history of working in mental health and a wide range of experience. He's been in this field since '93 before becoming a social worker and has worked with many different populations from young adults to the senior community. Andrew received his Master's of Social Work from SUNO School of Social Work.
(318) 702-1059 View (318) 702-1059
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Shannon Boyce (Choosing Change Counseling LLC.)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC, BCST, BCCH
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71203
Sex therapy is a form of counseling that is for couples as well as individuals to resolve sexual difficulties, such as performance anxieties or relationship problems. It is a specialized type of psychotherapy, which means you are treating a mental health issue by going to a mental health professional. Sex therapy can help you improve your current or future relationships, overcome sexual and physical difficulties, and help gain a better understanding of yourself and your sexuality. We provide a safe and relaxing environment, along with professional care, and understand the difficulty you are struggling with.
Sex therapy is a form of counseling that is for couples as well as individuals to resolve sexual difficulties, such as performance anxieties or relationship problems. It is a specialized type of psychotherapy, which means you are treating a mental health issue by going to a mental health professional. Sex therapy can help you improve your current or future relationships, overcome sexual and physical difficulties, and help gain a better understanding of yourself and your sexuality. We provide a safe and relaxing environment, along with professional care, and understand the difficulty you are struggling with.
(318) 342-5970 View (318) 342-5970
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Landon Meador
LPC Intern, PLPC
Verified Verified
West Monroe, LA 71291
My goal as a therapist is to help my client/clients become equipped to live life fully. I believe people can change and I enjoy being a part of that. I value the therapeutic relationship and find that it provides a solid foundation for the client to learn and grow.
My goal as a therapist is to help my client/clients become equipped to live life fully. I believe people can change and I enjoy being a part of that. I value the therapeutic relationship and find that it provides a solid foundation for the client to learn and grow.
(318) 593-8749 View (318) 593-8749
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Brandon Waits
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71201
I believe we meet no ordinary people in our lives and I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological methods to help my clients heal, grow, and ultimately flourish. I count it a privilege to be able to help people process many different types of painful experiences such as trauma and loss, depression, anxiety, and marital conflict. I provide therapy and psychological evaluations to help clients build upon their strengths, while also helping them identify and remove obstacles that have been keeping them from reaching their potential.
I believe we meet no ordinary people in our lives and I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological methods to help my clients heal, grow, and ultimately flourish. I count it a privilege to be able to help people process many different types of painful experiences such as trauma and loss, depression, anxiety, and marital conflict. I provide therapy and psychological evaluations to help clients build upon their strengths, while also helping them identify and remove obstacles that have been keeping them from reaching their potential.
(318) 610-8963 View (318) 610-8963
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Dr. Brian K Wise
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, AASECT, CST
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71201
A sex therapist plays a crucial role in helping individuals navigate and overcome challenges related to sexual health and intimacy. While I don't treat physical issues directly, most often, there are other nonphysical matters leading to sexual dysfunction. This includes psychological concerns related to sexual performance, erectile dysfunction, delayed or premature ejaculation, relationship issues, opposing sex drives (libidos), open and closed relationships, coming out, issues around porn use, lack of desire/interests, etc. We will work together to regain a more satisfying level of sexual health and function.
A sex therapist plays a crucial role in helping individuals navigate and overcome challenges related to sexual health and intimacy. While I don't treat physical issues directly, most often, there are other nonphysical matters leading to sexual dysfunction. This includes psychological concerns related to sexual performance, erectile dysfunction, delayed or premature ejaculation, relationship issues, opposing sex drives (libidos), open and closed relationships, coming out, issues around porn use, lack of desire/interests, etc. We will work together to regain a more satisfying level of sexual health and function.
(719) 414-8261 View (719) 414-8261
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Lou Irwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71201
After having an full-time private practice in New Orleans, LA since 1985, I now specialize in seeing persons with complex trauma, major life transitions, and men's issues.
I am committed to meeting you where you are. I work hard to understand and validate what it is like to be you. So, your goals for therapy are the crucial foundation for our work together. If you experience that I really do understand and validate you and your goals, then I believe you will allow me to challenge you in helpful ways when it becomes difficult to make significant changes that you want to make. I also believe that work with at least five dimensions (MIND, BODY, SOUL, SYSTEM, and STORY) in an organic and natural way can help you succeed in meeting your goals, even if other approaches have not been successful.
After having an full-time private practice in New Orleans, LA since 1985, I now specialize in seeing persons with complex trauma, major life transitions, and men's issues.
I am committed to meeting you where you are. I work hard to understand and validate what it is like to be you. So, your goals for therapy are the crucial foundation for our work together. If you experience that I really do understand and validate you and your goals, then I believe you will allow me to challenge you in helpful ways when it becomes difficult to make significant changes that you want to make. I also believe that work with at least five dimensions (MIND, BODY, SOUL, SYSTEM, and STORY) in an organic and natural way can help you succeed in meeting your goals, even if other approaches have not been successful.
(504) 666-3406 View (504) 666-3406
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Clarence Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 480-7119 View (318) 480-7119
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Markus R. Bosley
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAC, PSS, DOT-SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe, LA 71201
Waitlist for new clients
(318) 772-1027 View (318) 772-1027

Online Therapists

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John Joseph Gianforte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71104
My name is John Gianforte. I am a licensed professional counselor, and licensed marriage and family therapist in Louisiana. My graduate degree is in clinical psychology. I am in full-time private practice in Shreveport Louisiana. My career path has been diverse, and includes serving as the administrator and clinical director of a state and federally funded non-profit mental health clinic, legislative and legal advocacy for mental health services, and developing expertise in forensic mental health, hypnotherapy, and evidence based counseling interventions.
My name is John Gianforte. I am a licensed professional counselor, and licensed marriage and family therapist in Louisiana. My graduate degree is in clinical psychology. I am in full-time private practice in Shreveport Louisiana. My career path has been diverse, and includes serving as the administrator and clinical director of a state and federally funded non-profit mental health clinic, legislative and legal advocacy for mental health services, and developing expertise in forensic mental health, hypnotherapy, and evidence based counseling interventions.
(318) 497-4776 View (318) 497-4776
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James Nesmith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Alexandria, LA 71301
Life can be really hard and present many challenges. Whether those challenges be in the form of relationships, jobs, abuse, trauma, anxiety or depression, it is difficult to walk through them alone. It would be my privilege to walk alongside you on your journey of healing, and to provide support each step of the way. You can have the life you want, meet the goals you set for yourself, and live each day with peace and joy, and I would be grateful for the opportunity to join you on that journey.
Life can be really hard and present many challenges. Whether those challenges be in the form of relationships, jobs, abuse, trauma, anxiety or depression, it is difficult to walk through them alone. It would be my privilege to walk alongside you on your journey of healing, and to provide support each step of the way. You can have the life you want, meet the goals you set for yourself, and live each day with peace and joy, and I would be grateful for the opportunity to join you on that journey.
(318) 610-9013 View (318) 610-9013
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Mark W Nettles
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71104
Clients of all ages know that authenticity is essential to the therapy process. This is why I strive to create and maintain a space where they can come to be truly and empathically understood in a world suffering from reactive misunderstanding. The goals that come with seeking a satisfied state of being are daily for all of us. In my clients I see unique whole persons with stories worth listening to and knowing with a healer's intention. Together we find balance between the extremes and learn to repair and renew the powerful interactions between mind, body, and emotional experience. Self-care is essential for a well-loved existence.
Clients of all ages know that authenticity is essential to the therapy process. This is why I strive to create and maintain a space where they can come to be truly and empathically understood in a world suffering from reactive misunderstanding. The goals that come with seeking a satisfied state of being are daily for all of us. In my clients I see unique whole persons with stories worth listening to and knowing with a healer's intention. Together we find balance between the extremes and learn to repair and renew the powerful interactions between mind, body, and emotional experience. Self-care is essential for a well-loved existence.
(318) 353-7337 View (318) 353-7337
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James Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Are you having trouble dealing with life’s stresses? Does your life feel out of control, and you are weighed down by racing thoughts? We all get bogged down by the stresses and uncertainties of life, and that is part of the journey. But, the good news is you don’t have to face the journey alone. I am here to walk with you through the racing thoughts, stress, anxiety, or whatever you find yourself struggling with.
Are you having trouble dealing with life’s stresses? Does your life feel out of control, and you are weighed down by racing thoughts? We all get bogged down by the stresses and uncertainties of life, and that is part of the journey. But, the good news is you don’t have to face the journey alone. I am here to walk with you through the racing thoughts, stress, anxiety, or whatever you find yourself struggling with.
(318) 744-1179 View (318) 744-1179
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Troy Hylan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71115  (Online Only)
I have several years of experience serving a diverse clientele, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complex challenges of modern life. Each of us face unique struggles that impact our mental well-being. Many of my clients are grappling with the overwhelming stress and anxiety that stem from various aspects of life such as work-related pressures, family dynamics, relationship issues, life transitions, and sexual identity. Clients can sometimes feel vulnerable, and I create a sanctuary of trust and acceptance where their true selves can unfold without fear of judgment.
I have several years of experience serving a diverse clientele, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complex challenges of modern life. Each of us face unique struggles that impact our mental well-being. Many of my clients are grappling with the overwhelming stress and anxiety that stem from various aspects of life such as work-related pressures, family dynamics, relationship issues, life transitions, and sexual identity. Clients can sometimes feel vulnerable, and I create a sanctuary of trust and acceptance where their true selves can unfold without fear of judgment.
(318) 405-5963 View (318) 405-5963
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Magnolia Mental Health Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Trout, LA 71371  (Online Only)
Sometimes life is big and sometimes it's bigger than it has to be. Each of us face unexpected and unavoidable circumstances. Each of us run the risk of allowing small matters to build up into big frustrations.
Sometimes life is big and sometimes it's bigger than it has to be. Each of us face unexpected and unavoidable circumstances. Each of us run the risk of allowing small matters to build up into big frustrations.
(318) 467-3701 View (318) 467-3701
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Jerry Franklin Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71101
An ideal client would be one that is "sick-and-tired-of-being-sick-and-tired." Do you know what I mean? If being "sick-and-tired" begins to describe how you feel, I'm the therapist for you! If you need a great listener, someone who will help you organize and prioritize what's most important to you, then I'm your therapist. To be clear, I'm only interested in clients who are ready to make changes in their lives. For maximum benefit, you must be ready to make changes in order to receive the maximum benefit of the time and money you are investing in yourself. After all, who has time and money to waste? Said no one.
An ideal client would be one that is "sick-and-tired-of-being-sick-and-tired." Do you know what I mean? If being "sick-and-tired" begins to describe how you feel, I'm the therapist for you! If you need a great listener, someone who will help you organize and prioritize what's most important to you, then I'm your therapist. To be clear, I'm only interested in clients who are ready to make changes in their lives. For maximum benefit, you must be ready to make changes in order to receive the maximum benefit of the time and money you are investing in yourself. After all, who has time and money to waste? Said no one.
(318) 480-4051 View (318) 480-4051

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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.