Male Therapists in Vancouver, WA
Wayne Allen Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98683 (Online Only)
I work with people of all genders, orientations, ethnicity, belief systems, and ages 17 and up. I have worked with a diverse population for most of my career and am experienced with and affirming of all populations.
I work with people of all genders, orientations, ethnicity, belief systems, and ages 17 and up. I have worked with a diverse population for most of my career and am experienced with and affirming of all populations.
I'm originally from Oregon & I've always loved the Pacific Northwest. From the sprawling scenic coastlines to the one-of-a-kind Olympic National Forest, it is a special place to be able to call home. A favorite activity is heading to the beach with family, which of course includes our two dogs. Regarding clients: I work with individuals, couples and families using a strength-based and client-centered approach to therapy while providing a safe and non-judgmental environment. Using cognitive and behavioral modalities we will collaborate to design a customized plan which will address your specific counseling needs and treatment goals.
I'm originally from Oregon & I've always loved the Pacific Northwest. From the sprawling scenic coastlines to the one-of-a-kind Olympic National Forest, it is a special place to be able to call home. A favorite activity is heading to the beach with family, which of course includes our two dogs. Regarding clients: I work with individuals, couples and families using a strength-based and client-centered approach to therapy while providing a safe and non-judgmental environment. Using cognitive and behavioral modalities we will collaborate to design a customized plan which will address your specific counseling needs and treatment goals.
Brian Mcintire
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98683 (Online Only)
Life not going as expected? Feeling confused, frustrated, stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected, or disillusioned? Let's talk. You deserve to feel empowered in your body, relationships, and life pursuits. I can help you gain clarity and find empowering strategies to be your best self to live the life most meaningful to you.
Life not going as expected? Feeling confused, frustrated, stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected, or disillusioned? Let's talk. You deserve to feel empowered in your body, relationships, and life pursuits. I can help you gain clarity and find empowering strategies to be your best self to live the life most meaningful to you.
MS in Counseling from San Francisco State University, 1993. BS Music New York University 1982. 30+ years experience as a therapist. 21 years with LifeStance Health (formerly Western Psychological).
MS in Counseling from San Francisco State University, 1993. BS Music New York University 1982. 30+ years experience as a therapist. 21 years with LifeStance Health (formerly Western Psychological).
Mike Shults Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, CRC, MAC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98665
You can overcome your emotional difficulties and become your best self. Change the things about yourself that you want to change and move toward becoming the person that you want to be. The secret of making lasting change is to acknowledge and accept that real change takes time and patience. There is no magic wand, change takes work, and commitment. It doesn’t matter where you are, what matters is where you can grow. Begin your journey toward wellness and strength by taking the first step.
You can overcome your emotional difficulties and become your best self. Change the things about yourself that you want to change and move toward becoming the person that you want to be. The secret of making lasting change is to acknowledge and accept that real change takes time and patience. There is no magic wand, change takes work, and commitment. It doesn’t matter where you are, what matters is where you can grow. Begin your journey toward wellness and strength by taking the first step.
"I don't want to go to school." "I don't want to go home from school." "Will this nightmare EVER end?" These fears, and others like them, are common experiences among young people. Being young can be really, really stressful. School, family, sports, grades, friends, significant others, the pressure to be "cool" and "acceptable;" the list goes on and on and on! Maybe you were wounded by a person or people and have been too scared to share, but now you have finally found the courage to tell someone. Or maybe you want to share but just don't know how - or are afraid to. You just feel really, really stuck.
"I don't want to go to school." "I don't want to go home from school." "Will this nightmare EVER end?" These fears, and others like them, are common experiences among young people. Being young can be really, really stressful. School, family, sports, grades, friends, significant others, the pressure to be "cool" and "acceptable;" the list goes on and on and on! Maybe you were wounded by a person or people and have been too scared to share, but now you have finally found the courage to tell someone. Or maybe you want to share but just don't know how - or are afraid to. You just feel really, really stuck.
When working individually, Mac offers strength based humanistic therapy drawing from theoretical orientations including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. This approach is implemented in support of those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma responses, loss and grief, and other symptoms. Family therapy is grounded in family system theory addressing various forms of conflict and stabilizing family dynamics as family members move through various life cycle challenges.
When working individually, Mac offers strength based humanistic therapy drawing from theoretical orientations including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. This approach is implemented in support of those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma responses, loss and grief, and other symptoms. Family therapy is grounded in family system theory addressing various forms of conflict and stabilizing family dynamics as family members move through various life cycle challenges.
Depression, worry, anxiety, and fear can be crippling experiences. If you feel overwhelmed by these phenomena, I want to help you overcome these barriers. I believe that reflecting on life’s past and present relationships can offer insight into helping you redefine current and future relationships, experiences, and self. Re-evaluating beliefs and held attitudes can help you achieve your goals, create new experiences, and make informed choices that forge a more satisfying and fulfilling life. The digital age snuck in on us and provided with no room to breathe. As your therapist, I hope to help you work through this and gain clarity.
Depression, worry, anxiety, and fear can be crippling experiences. If you feel overwhelmed by these phenomena, I want to help you overcome these barriers. I believe that reflecting on life’s past and present relationships can offer insight into helping you redefine current and future relationships, experiences, and self. Re-evaluating beliefs and held attitudes can help you achieve your goals, create new experiences, and make informed choices that forge a more satisfying and fulfilling life. The digital age snuck in on us and provided with no room to breathe. As your therapist, I hope to help you work through this and gain clarity.
Every day it seems like new & seemingly impossible hurdles appear, isolating & discouraging us. Please know that you are not alone or insufficient facing these challenges. What I'd like to offer is the chance to build a genuine & authentic connection with you - the real you. I will honor your unique experiences by hearing what you are thinking, feeling, & surviving. Together we can then explore how you are being impacted by these things & what you desire to change about them in order to live a fulfilling & meaningful life. I have spent years working in mental healthcare & am ready to hear you, see you, and journey with you.
Every day it seems like new & seemingly impossible hurdles appear, isolating & discouraging us. Please know that you are not alone or insufficient facing these challenges. What I'd like to offer is the chance to build a genuine & authentic connection with you - the real you. I will honor your unique experiences by hearing what you are thinking, feeling, & surviving. Together we can then explore how you are being impacted by these things & what you desire to change about them in order to live a fulfilling & meaningful life. I have spent years working in mental healthcare & am ready to hear you, see you, and journey with you.
Dr. Anson L Service
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98665
Specializing in ADHD and Autism assessment, especially being able to recognize ASD and ADHD in adults, Dr. Anson Service and his team are expert in the area of Autism and ADHD with short wait times. With over 13 years of experience working professionally with neurodivergent individuals, he and his team are committed to treating clients with unconditional positive regard, and respect to get to the source of the issues quickly. No judgement. No "know-it-all-ism". No weirdness. Our assessments are designed to be brief and thorough, without anxiety or fear. We get it.
Specializing in ADHD and Autism assessment, especially being able to recognize ASD and ADHD in adults, Dr. Anson Service and his team are expert in the area of Autism and ADHD with short wait times. With over 13 years of experience working professionally with neurodivergent individuals, he and his team are committed to treating clients with unconditional positive regard, and respect to get to the source of the issues quickly. No judgement. No "know-it-all-ism". No weirdness. Our assessments are designed to be brief and thorough, without anxiety or fear. We get it.
Counseling has a well-earned reputation for being a messy, frightening process. But you already knew that, and you came here anyway. I've treated a wide variety of struggles and time and time again the one trait I've seen lead to success is the willingness to, as Ms. Frizzle used to say, "take chances, make mistakes and get messy." So, if that's what you're here to do, then let's get to work.
Counseling has a well-earned reputation for being a messy, frightening process. But you already knew that, and you came here anyway. I've treated a wide variety of struggles and time and time again the one trait I've seen lead to success is the willingness to, as Ms. Frizzle used to say, "take chances, make mistakes and get messy." So, if that's what you're here to do, then let's get to work.
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I've spent the majority of my professional career, 30 plus years, in the helping professions. Having worked with a vast array of individuals facing many different life struggles, I'm confident in my ability to provide the support needed to help you navigate life's challenges. I have career experience in substance abuse treatment, geriatrics, and developmental disabilities, to mention a few.
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Sometimes we find ourselves feeling a sense of groundlessness during major life transitions, events, grief, or loss. Sometimes this groundlessness is experienced as anxiety, loneliness, relational distress, poor sense of self-worth, or insecurity. While these experiences can cause immense distress, they can also provide an opportunity to explore and get to know ourselves in ways we have not yet imagined.
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling a sense of groundlessness during major life transitions, events, grief, or loss. Sometimes this groundlessness is experienced as anxiety, loneliness, relational distress, poor sense of self-worth, or insecurity. While these experiences can cause immense distress, they can also provide an opportunity to explore and get to know ourselves in ways we have not yet imagined.
I am now twenty years in practice as a licensed mental health professional. Over that time, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in the capacity of individual, group, couples and family therapy. I worked for eleven years in the Juvenile Drug Court Program in Clackamas County as the family therapist for that program. I have knowledge in substance abuse as well as parenting issues. I self published a book called The Parent Empowerment Program in 2021 and I currently facilitate weekly parent groups in addition to providing individual and family therapy.
I am now twenty years in practice as a licensed mental health professional. Over that time, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in the capacity of individual, group, couples and family therapy. I worked for eleven years in the Juvenile Drug Court Program in Clackamas County as the family therapist for that program. I have knowledge in substance abuse as well as parenting issues. I self published a book called The Parent Empowerment Program in 2021 and I currently facilitate weekly parent groups in addition to providing individual and family therapy.
Justin S. Schultz
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious with your current situation or recent life transition? Maybe you feel like life is an uphill battle. Well, I am here to help. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Vancouver, Washington. My approach to counseling is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental, and comfortable space to explore what you would like your life to look like and how we can get you moving in that direction.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious with your current situation or recent life transition? Maybe you feel like life is an uphill battle. Well, I am here to help. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Vancouver, Washington. My approach to counseling is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental, and comfortable space to explore what you would like your life to look like and how we can get you moving in that direction.
Dr. Clark grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has been a licensed psychologist since 1996. He is married with two adult children. He enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, hiking and traveling.
Dr. Clark grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has been a licensed psychologist since 1996. He is married with two adult children. He enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, hiking and traveling.
I believe in helping people learn to live authentically from a place of self-compassion and self-worth. I pride myself in offering comprehensive and collaborative individual therapeutic care. I work with all diagnoses and disorders and have experience addressing symptoms and offering behavioral interventions across a range of evidence-based modalities. I believe that meaning-making is an important part of the human experience and so I spend time talking to clients about existential issues and collaborating with you to make a story of your life worth living.
I believe in helping people learn to live authentically from a place of self-compassion and self-worth. I pride myself in offering comprehensive and collaborative individual therapeutic care. I work with all diagnoses and disorders and have experience addressing symptoms and offering behavioral interventions across a range of evidence-based modalities. I believe that meaning-making is an important part of the human experience and so I spend time talking to clients about existential issues and collaborating with you to make a story of your life worth living.
Michael Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662
I provide therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, exposure to trauma, suicidal thoughts, or domestic violence, among other issues. I enjoy helping individuals try to navigate these issues, in addition to working through everyday struggles, by utilizing a client-centered perspective. While we will work together to identify your specific goals for treatment, we will also work to reduce pain and suffering, while also increasing your sense of overall well-being and happiness.
I provide therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, exposure to trauma, suicidal thoughts, or domestic violence, among other issues. I enjoy helping individuals try to navigate these issues, in addition to working through everyday struggles, by utilizing a client-centered perspective. While we will work together to identify your specific goals for treatment, we will also work to reduce pain and suffering, while also increasing your sense of overall well-being and happiness.
My belief is that counseling is a journey we travel together. Our first step is to define where you want to go - discovering the reasons that you have chosen to meet with me at this point in your life. We will also identify your strengths, what's working well in your life, and the things that can be changed to get you to your destination. My ultimate goal is to work myself out of a job as you develop the skills and tools that you can use in the present and the future to have the life that you desire.
My belief is that counseling is a journey we travel together. Our first step is to define where you want to go - discovering the reasons that you have chosen to meet with me at this point in your life. We will also identify your strengths, what's working well in your life, and the things that can be changed to get you to your destination. My ultimate goal is to work myself out of a job as you develop the skills and tools that you can use in the present and the future to have the life that you desire.
Albert Matthew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2015. He has a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major, Sociology Minor and a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University. Albert is able to provide a safe, trusting environment for clients seeking increased self-awareness, understanding the impact of early life experiences on daily functioning and development of tools to improve decision-making and self-empowerment. Albert is a native of the Northwest and has worked in the mental health field for approximately 20 years.
Albert Matthew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2015. He has a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major, Sociology Minor and a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University. Albert is able to provide a safe, trusting environment for clients seeking increased self-awareness, understanding the impact of early life experiences on daily functioning and development of tools to improve decision-making and self-empowerment. Albert is a native of the Northwest and has worked in the mental health field for approximately 20 years.
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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.