Male Therapists in Bethesda, MD

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Rodney Lyles
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in the state of Maryland. I received my Masters Degree from Lincoln University (PA) and I have been licensed since 2017.
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in the state of Maryland. I received my Masters Degree from Lincoln University (PA) and I have been licensed since 2017.
(240) 366-0495 View (240) 366-0495
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David V Almeida
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Are you struggling with issues that you feel are holding you back from reaching your goals? Are you looking to gain awareness, insight and understanding of the barriers that are standing in the way? With over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals and families overcome struggles including substance use, anger issues, relationship problems and failure to launch. I have vast experience working with families and an intimate understanding of the the treatment landscape. I am trained in CBT, DBT, REBT, and am certified in anger management (CAMS-II).
Are you struggling with issues that you feel are holding you back from reaching your goals? Are you looking to gain awareness, insight and understanding of the barriers that are standing in the way? With over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals and families overcome struggles including substance use, anger issues, relationship problems and failure to launch. I have vast experience working with families and an intimate understanding of the the treatment landscape. I am trained in CBT, DBT, REBT, and am certified in anger management (CAMS-II).
(561) 212-1363 View (561) 212-1363
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Brad Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
My approach to psychotherapy is to help you achieve emotional stability and personal growth. I understand that anxiety and depression can greatly impact your quality of life, and make it hard to engage in a fulfilling and meaningful daily experience. With the mental health services that I have to offer, you can learn to cope better with past, current, and even future problems, so that you may achieve a happy and healthy lifestyle. It is my deeply-held belief that utilizing a collaborative, adaptable, and individualized treatment approach is essential in identifying the underlying causes of challenges facing my clients.
My approach to psychotherapy is to help you achieve emotional stability and personal growth. I understand that anxiety and depression can greatly impact your quality of life, and make it hard to engage in a fulfilling and meaningful daily experience. With the mental health services that I have to offer, you can learn to cope better with past, current, and even future problems, so that you may achieve a happy and healthy lifestyle. It is my deeply-held belief that utilizing a collaborative, adaptable, and individualized treatment approach is essential in identifying the underlying causes of challenges facing my clients.
(240) 851-4187 View (240) 851-4187
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Nick Szubiak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20816
Nick Szubiak has worked in the behavioral health and wellness field for over 20 years and specializes in individual, couples and family therapy. His areas of expertise include life balance, stress management, mood and behavior challenges, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, addiction as well as optimizing performance and leadership.
Nick Szubiak has worked in the behavioral health and wellness field for over 20 years and specializes in individual, couples and family therapy. His areas of expertise include life balance, stress management, mood and behavior challenges, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, addiction as well as optimizing performance and leadership.
(202) 335-2935 View (202) 335-2935
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Dallas J. Matthews
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am passionate about helping clients navigate life's complexities. I understand that opening up can be challenging, so I strive to create a space of acceptance through unconditional positive regard, allowing you to be your authentic self. I am committed to offering culturally sensitive counseling services and building authentic connections. I am under the supervision of Brooke Shafer, MA, LCPC, LPC. My approach integrates a diverse range of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), and Therapy Person-Centered Therapy.
I am passionate about helping clients navigate life's complexities. I understand that opening up can be challenging, so I strive to create a space of acceptance through unconditional positive regard, allowing you to be your authentic self. I am committed to offering culturally sensitive counseling services and building authentic connections. I am under the supervision of Brooke Shafer, MA, LCPC, LPC. My approach integrates a diverse range of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), and Therapy Person-Centered Therapy.
(301) 923-4179 View (301) 923-4179
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Christopher Ray
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
Although you may not believe it, you are stronger than you think. Through our work in therapy, I will help you to find your strengths and learn to leverage them in times of need. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship concerns, in addition to behavioral concerns in children.
Although you may not believe it, you are stronger than you think. Through our work in therapy, I will help you to find your strengths and learn to leverage them in times of need. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship concerns, in addition to behavioral concerns in children.
(240) 589-7737 View (240) 589-7737
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Emery Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
Are you struggling with an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety about a current or bad situation? Are you depressed, feeling stuck with no way out and no direction?
Are you struggling with an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety about a current or bad situation? Are you depressed, feeling stuck with no way out and no direction?
(240) 896-3704 View (240) 896-3704
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Ben Gao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I specialize in helping clients who are going through life transitions, seeking to increase vitality and connection, trying to regain personal agency and sense of purpose, suffering from OCD or intrusive anxiety, wanting to explore psychedelic medicine, or struggling with common men's issues such as masculinity, success, loneliness, and intimacy.
I came to psychotherapy practice after a long legal career motivated by seeking external validation, which left me prideful, lost, and lonely. My journey to self-love, connection, and meaning was enabled by psychedelics, community, therapy, and wisdom practices from both the East and West. Drawing on my therapy training and experience, as well as lessons from my own transformation, I would be excited to accompany and support you as you build toward a life with more meaning, agency, vitality, connection, and peace.
I specialize in helping clients who are going through life transitions, seeking to increase vitality and connection, trying to regain personal agency and sense of purpose, suffering from OCD or intrusive anxiety, wanting to explore psychedelic medicine, or struggling with common men's issues such as masculinity, success, loneliness, and intimacy.
I came to psychotherapy practice after a long legal career motivated by seeking external validation, which left me prideful, lost, and lonely. My journey to self-love, connection, and meaning was enabled by psychedelics, community, therapy, and wisdom practices from both the East and West. Drawing on my therapy training and experience, as well as lessons from my own transformation, I would be excited to accompany and support you as you build toward a life with more meaning, agency, vitality, connection, and peace.
(240) 332-4731 View (240) 332-4731
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Carey Heller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
25 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817  (Online Only)
Are you or your child/teen having issues with attention/executive functioning (i.e., time management, organization, task completion)? Having trouble staying focused, being organized, motivated, or often becoming anxious? Struggling to get homework or work tasks completed? Feeling unhappy, overwhelmed, or on edge frequently? If so, I am able to assist by providing therapy, ADHD/executive functioning coaching, and/or assessment services in order to identify difficulties and work collaboratively to help you or your loved one thrive in life.
Are you or your child/teen having issues with attention/executive functioning (i.e., time management, organization, task completion)? Having trouble staying focused, being organized, motivated, or often becoming anxious? Struggling to get homework or work tasks completed? Feeling unhappy, overwhelmed, or on edge frequently? If so, I am able to assist by providing therapy, ADHD/executive functioning coaching, and/or assessment services in order to identify difficulties and work collaboratively to help you or your loved one thrive in life.
(301) 684-8029 View (301) 684-8029
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Brenden Stinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
(240) 266-9948 View (240) 266-9948
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Forge Counseling Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
You can do this! You can face this! You have the tools! I am here to help to carry this burden for a time while assisting you to identify and grow your tools and skills to become stronger, wiser, and more capable to pursue that which is good and true in life. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and numerous other internal and external barriers can seem overwhelming when trying to navigate daily life alone- so let's do this together.
You can do this! You can face this! You have the tools! I am here to help to carry this burden for a time while assisting you to identify and grow your tools and skills to become stronger, wiser, and more capable to pursue that which is good and true in life. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and numerous other internal and external barriers can seem overwhelming when trying to navigate daily life alone- so let's do this together.
(240) 466-9151 View (240) 466-9151
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Michael Labbe
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
Are you struggling with addiction, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety or depression? Having a hard time coping with the daily overwhelm or an isolated event? You have the opportunity to live with greater courage, less fear, diminish the effects of trauma, break free of addictions' grip, form healthy attachments, and enjoy a fully integrated life.
Are you struggling with addiction, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety or depression? Having a hard time coping with the daily overwhelm or an isolated event? You have the opportunity to live with greater courage, less fear, diminish the effects of trauma, break free of addictions' grip, form healthy attachments, and enjoy a fully integrated life.
(240) 350-4424 View (240) 350-4424
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Thomas Hoffman
MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Individuals I have helped most are those who have abilities and talent but who are not satisfied with their personal life or job performance. I work with you in a safe, accepting, open fashion to understand the basis of things not going as well as you would like and help you sort out options to make matters better. I also work with people who are anxious or fearful but don't know the cause. I am an active member of the Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, the American Psychoanalytic Association, and the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations.
Individuals I have helped most are those who have abilities and talent but who are not satisfied with their personal life or job performance. I work with you in a safe, accepting, open fashion to understand the basis of things not going as well as you would like and help you sort out options to make matters better. I also work with people who are anxious or fearful but don't know the cause. I am an active member of the Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, the American Psychoanalytic Association, and the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations.
(301) 842-6614 View (301) 842-6614
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Daniel McNulty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am passionate about helping my clients improve their relationships and alleviate suffering to find meaning, purpose, and build a life worth living. I also recognize how difficult the path of seeking help and making change can be and I will provide my skills, support, and compassion to you as you navigate your journey. Whether you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, isolated, burned out, or stuck, I will work with you to get through the challenges and difficulties you face. I enjoy working with couples and individuals and specialize in several modalities to treat trauma including EMDR & Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
I am passionate about helping my clients improve their relationships and alleviate suffering to find meaning, purpose, and build a life worth living. I also recognize how difficult the path of seeking help and making change can be and I will provide my skills, support, and compassion to you as you navigate your journey. Whether you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, isolated, burned out, or stuck, I will work with you to get through the challenges and difficulties you face. I enjoy working with couples and individuals and specialize in several modalities to treat trauma including EMDR & Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
(240) 702-1413 View (240) 702-1413
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Len Guedalia
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20824  (Online Only)
Individuals, families and couples realize, at some time, they need assistance to effectively deal with overwhelming life events, strained relationships, loss, anger, and life transitions. For over 20 years I have successfully helped people break self-defeating, unfulfilling patterns of relating and behaving so they can experience more joy, happiness and success in their personal and professional lives. I use a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral and family systems therapy. My clients find me to be a very direct, open and engaging therapist, who provides safe space for even the most difficult issues and conflicts to be addressed and resolved.
Individuals, families and couples realize, at some time, they need assistance to effectively deal with overwhelming life events, strained relationships, loss, anger, and life transitions. For over 20 years I have successfully helped people break self-defeating, unfulfilling patterns of relating and behaving so they can experience more joy, happiness and success in their personal and professional lives. I use a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral and family systems therapy. My clients find me to be a very direct, open and engaging therapist, who provides safe space for even the most difficult issues and conflicts to be addressed and resolved.
(301) 943-9346 View (301) 943-9346
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Micah Saviet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
Do you often find yourself struggling to keep up with your commitments, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks on your plate? Or perhaps you experience frequent anxiety attacks triggered by the stress? I am a trauma-informed, neurodiverse-affirming, LGBTIA+ allied clinical social worker and ADHD/well-being coach. I'm passionate about helping people find lasting relief from trauma, limiting beliefs, and feeling stuck. My therapy specialties include ADHD, first responders (police, fire, EMS), trauma/post-traumatic stress, college students, and men’s issues. I also help individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.
Do you often find yourself struggling to keep up with your commitments, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks on your plate? Or perhaps you experience frequent anxiety attacks triggered by the stress? I am a trauma-informed, neurodiverse-affirming, LGBTIA+ allied clinical social worker and ADHD/well-being coach. I'm passionate about helping people find lasting relief from trauma, limiting beliefs, and feeling stuck. My therapy specialties include ADHD, first responders (police, fire, EMS), trauma/post-traumatic stress, college students, and men’s issues. I also help individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.
(240) 789-4850 View (240) 789-4850
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Andrew Fabricant
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
My approach to therapy uses conversation, curiosity, and humor to help clients regain a sense of control of their sensations, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors under stress. I believe that clients have the power to feel safer in their bodies relative to others and their environments by observing their perceptions, reinterpreting them, and accepting what they can and cannot control about them. I also believe that history, culture, and hierarchies of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, spirituality, class, ability, and neurodiversity have a role in influencing such perceptions and how they can be reinterpreted.
My approach to therapy uses conversation, curiosity, and humor to help clients regain a sense of control of their sensations, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors under stress. I believe that clients have the power to feel safer in their bodies relative to others and their environments by observing their perceptions, reinterpreting them, and accepting what they can and cannot control about them. I also believe that history, culture, and hierarchies of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, spirituality, class, ability, and neurodiversity have a role in influencing such perceptions and how they can be reinterpreted.
(240) 363-4146 View (240) 363-4146
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George Stallings
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817  (Online Only)
George has experience in assisting people recover from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, PTSD, divorce, separation, parenting issues, grief, substance abuse issues, and just the stress that can come from everyday living. He has experience working in numerous settings such as community mental health/substance abuse clinics, hospital emergency rooms, juvenile and adult detention facilities, domestic violence centers, and assisting families in Baltimore City and its surrounding counties.
George has experience in assisting people recover from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, PTSD, divorce, separation, parenting issues, grief, substance abuse issues, and just the stress that can come from everyday living. He has experience working in numerous settings such as community mental health/substance abuse clinics, hospital emergency rooms, juvenile and adult detention facilities, domestic violence centers, and assisting families in Baltimore City and its surrounding counties.
(443) 767-1488 View (443) 767-1488
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Stewart A Zelman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817  (Online Only)
I work with clients who want to finally change their psychology and manage their lives more effectively. This work can help you manage your obesity, depression and anxiety. Based on your needs and goals, we can improve your relationships,ability to create and achieve your goals. If you are struggling with finally lose weight, we have developed an assessment, WALT and tools to help you stop struggling. By improving your ability to manage your mind and emotions, improve your motivation and body image we can help you lose the weight. We use specific treatment modalities which create goal achievement in a solution focused atmosphere.
I work with clients who want to finally change their psychology and manage their lives more effectively. This work can help you manage your obesity, depression and anxiety. Based on your needs and goals, we can improve your relationships,ability to create and achieve your goals. If you are struggling with finally lose weight, we have developed an assessment, WALT and tools to help you stop struggling. By improving your ability to manage your mind and emotions, improve your motivation and body image we can help you lose the weight. We use specific treatment modalities which create goal achievement in a solution focused atmosphere.
(301) 485-6914 View (301) 485-6914
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Daniel Turetsky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have been helping individuals and couples work through difficult issues in order to have a more fulfilling life for over fifteen years. Having been trained to work with people across the lifespan has enabled me to integrate an understanding of the origins, development and resolution of behavior and relationship patterns which are presently holding the client back from important accomplishments or feelings of well-being in their lives, even though these patterns may very well have historically originated out of a functional need.
I have been helping individuals and couples work through difficult issues in order to have a more fulfilling life for over fifteen years. Having been trained to work with people across the lifespan has enabled me to integrate an understanding of the origins, development and resolution of behavior and relationship patterns which are presently holding the client back from important accomplishments or feelings of well-being in their lives, even though these patterns may very well have historically originated out of a functional need.
(301) 852-6236 View (301) 852-6236
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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.