Male Therapists in North Kansas City, MO
Anthony S Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
North Kansas City, MO 64116
I am a relationship specialist. If you are experiencing relational distress in your marriage or civil union, I can help. If you are having trouble communicating or your life goals seem not to align anymore with your partner, I can help. If you are at your wits end and all of your attempts to address your situation have failed, then give me a call. You don't have to live in anger, distrust, anxiety, or hopelessness. Happiness and satisfaction in your relationship can be yours.
I am a relationship specialist. If you are experiencing relational distress in your marriage or civil union, I can help. If you are having trouble communicating or your life goals seem not to align anymore with your partner, I can help. If you are at your wits end and all of your attempts to address your situation have failed, then give me a call. You don't have to live in anger, distrust, anxiety, or hopelessness. Happiness and satisfaction in your relationship can be yours.
Anthony K Sung
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Hey there! I'm glad you found my profile. I got into counseling personally because I experienced hope and healing when I was alone, addicted, and in a dark place. Growing up as an Asian-American, I was told that I needed to study more and pray more when I wasn't doing well. Everything changed for me when I experienced a healthy, authentic connection with God, my youth pastor, and my professional counselor. I began my own journey of self-discovery and realized that I'm here to help others find out who they are and become more confident and resilient.
Hey there! I'm glad you found my profile. I got into counseling personally because I experienced hope and healing when I was alone, addicted, and in a dark place. Growing up as an Asian-American, I was told that I needed to study more and pray more when I wasn't doing well. Everything changed for me when I experienced a healthy, authentic connection with God, my youth pastor, and my professional counselor. I began my own journey of self-discovery and realized that I'm here to help others find out who they are and become more confident and resilient.
I look to create a unique therapeutic experience for all of my clients. Everyone who comes and sits on my couch needs something different. During our time together, I will listen to your experiences and try to understand you. From this deep understanding, we will create goals for your treatment. I want you to have a say in your healing journey. I will never tell you what to do, or push my idea of treatment onto you. Therapy is a collaborative process where we will figure out how to best treat you. Let’s begin your healing journey together.
I look to create a unique therapeutic experience for all of my clients. Everyone who comes and sits on my couch needs something different. During our time together, I will listen to your experiences and try to understand you. From this deep understanding, we will create goals for your treatment. I want you to have a say in your healing journey. I will never tell you what to do, or push my idea of treatment onto you. Therapy is a collaborative process where we will figure out how to best treat you. Let’s begin your healing journey together.
Jason Swartwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Kansas City, MO 64116
The solutions to life's struggles are elusive, and hard times have a way of leaving us filled with doubt, confusion, and hopelessness. These are some of the building blocks of anxiety, depression, resentments, addictions, and strained relationships, among other conditions. It's normal and can even be helpful to experience some worry, sadness, and other forms of tension, however for many these emotions grow to levels where they are no longer useful. If this resonates with you, please take a moment to assure yourself that you do not have to take this on alone. A life that is more fulfilling and manageable is within your reach.
The solutions to life's struggles are elusive, and hard times have a way of leaving us filled with doubt, confusion, and hopelessness. These are some of the building blocks of anxiety, depression, resentments, addictions, and strained relationships, among other conditions. It's normal and can even be helpful to experience some worry, sadness, and other forms of tension, however for many these emotions grow to levels where they are no longer useful. If this resonates with you, please take a moment to assure yourself that you do not have to take this on alone. A life that is more fulfilling and manageable is within your reach.
Brandon Browning
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Kansas City, MO 64116
I firmly believe that everyone has within them what they need to overcome their problems, achieve their goals, and improve their lives. Sometimes, we just need some support to help us figure out who we are and what is important to us to bring about change. I strive to be a warm and caring therapist who will meet you with authenticity and “realness.” I work to strike a balance between curiosity, compassion, and challenge to establish a safe space for you to honestly explore yourself and your struggles, sit with unpleasant feelings, and develop trust in your ability to make decisions consistent with your values.
I firmly believe that everyone has within them what they need to overcome their problems, achieve their goals, and improve their lives. Sometimes, we just need some support to help us figure out who we are and what is important to us to bring about change. I strive to be a warm and caring therapist who will meet you with authenticity and “realness.” I work to strike a balance between curiosity, compassion, and challenge to establish a safe space for you to honestly explore yourself and your struggles, sit with unpleasant feelings, and develop trust in your ability to make decisions consistent with your values.
Duane A Lundervold
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, BCBA-D, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach, i.e., interventions that have shown to be effective through scientific research. Through supportive, caring interpersonal communication and collaboration I aid patients to live a values-guided life. Having taught, trained, supervised, and provided CBT services for over 35 years, I have worked with individuals across the lifespan who faced challenges of anxiety, depression, pain, OCD, chronic pain, and neurological disorders. I have also received 40 hours of advanced training in OCD. My services include assessment of ADHD, personality, bipolar disorder.
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach, i.e., interventions that have shown to be effective through scientific research. Through supportive, caring interpersonal communication and collaboration I aid patients to live a values-guided life. Having taught, trained, supervised, and provided CBT services for over 35 years, I have worked with individuals across the lifespan who faced challenges of anxiety, depression, pain, OCD, chronic pain, and neurological disorders. I have also received 40 hours of advanced training in OCD. My services include assessment of ADHD, personality, bipolar disorder.
Hello there! Do you struggle with anxiety, ADHD, or something related to sexuality? Do you struggle with a behavior, or behaviors, almost as if driven, like an addiction? Perhaps you have questions about your sexuality or gender, concerns about sexual pain, or even concerns about your enjoyment of sex. These statements represent a few ideas of what I specialize in as a professional mental health counselor. Through working within my specializations, I also treat depression, OCD, PTSD, and various personality concerns.
Hello there! Do you struggle with anxiety, ADHD, or something related to sexuality? Do you struggle with a behavior, or behaviors, almost as if driven, like an addiction? Perhaps you have questions about your sexuality or gender, concerns about sexual pain, or even concerns about your enjoyment of sex. These statements represent a few ideas of what I specialize in as a professional mental health counselor. Through working within my specializations, I also treat depression, OCD, PTSD, and various personality concerns.
Levi Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Not accepting new clients
I'm a firm believer that therapy is for everyone - no matter how scary or strange the process may be. In this safe environment, everyone will feel welcomed just as they are. Working through a trauma-informed lens, I have extensive training in working with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community while utilizing clinical, evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including EMDR - all while using a secular approach. I work with teens through their college years, and adults. I additionally offer relationship (couple's) therapy. I can also offer emotional support animal (ESA) assessments and letters.
I'm a firm believer that therapy is for everyone - no matter how scary or strange the process may be. In this safe environment, everyone will feel welcomed just as they are. Working through a trauma-informed lens, I have extensive training in working with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community while utilizing clinical, evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including EMDR - all while using a secular approach. I work with teens through their college years, and adults. I additionally offer relationship (couple's) therapy. I can also offer emotional support animal (ESA) assessments and letters.
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Dr. Marcellis D Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64118
I believe that understanding your own story is one of the bravest, most courageous things you can do. Everyone has their own unique journey and story to tell but the way we deal with certain roadblocks is not always as straightforward. Taking that story and turning it into your strength is an even bigger feat. It is a testament to our growth and courage to actively work to understand our emotions and create positive change. I am eager to hear your story and learn about your strengths, and the troubles that keep you up at night. You can count on me to have real conversations that guide you through these hardships.
I believe that understanding your own story is one of the bravest, most courageous things you can do. Everyone has their own unique journey and story to tell but the way we deal with certain roadblocks is not always as straightforward. Taking that story and turning it into your strength is an even bigger feat. It is a testament to our growth and courage to actively work to understand our emotions and create positive change. I am eager to hear your story and learn about your strengths, and the troubles that keep you up at night. You can count on me to have real conversations that guide you through these hardships.
Zachariah L. Whertvine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64118
Waitlist for new clients
You will not go where you have not yet been without learning to do what you have not yet done. Many seek wellness, peace, joy, and such believing they must discover it for themselves, by themselves. Yet we see example after example that the most successful have guides, coaches, mentors, or counselors.
You will not go where you have not yet been without learning to do what you have not yet done. Many seek wellness, peace, joy, and such believing they must discover it for themselves, by themselves. Yet we see example after example that the most successful have guides, coaches, mentors, or counselors.
The people I see often feel worried, confused, sad, angry, or struggle with similar feelings. Many have lost a loved one or are in a troubled relationship. Others struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, or abusive relationships. Still others seek meaning and purpose. Regardless of the problem or mix of problems, the goal is to have a richer, more satisfying life. As well as listening with care, my style is to talk openly, sharing my thoughts and feelings about you and your situation. I bring a lifetime of success and failure, joys and sorrows, to my work.
The people I see often feel worried, confused, sad, angry, or struggle with similar feelings. Many have lost a loved one or are in a troubled relationship. Others struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, or abusive relationships. Still others seek meaning and purpose. Regardless of the problem or mix of problems, the goal is to have a richer, more satisfying life. As well as listening with care, my style is to talk openly, sharing my thoughts and feelings about you and your situation. I bring a lifetime of success and failure, joys and sorrows, to my work.
Chuck Franks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64116
My clients find it empowering to not just talk about a problem but also to create ways of coping through learning new skills and allowing new perspectives. I help clients who want to be truly authentic. Sexuality and the pursuit of our sexual health is important as we strive to integrate our expression into our relationships. I help individuals incorporate their true selves into their relationships. My specialties are sexual problems, issues of sexual identity/orientation, consensual non-monogamy, out of control sexual behavior more commonly known as sex or porn addiction.
My clients find it empowering to not just talk about a problem but also to create ways of coping through learning new skills and allowing new perspectives. I help clients who want to be truly authentic. Sexuality and the pursuit of our sexual health is important as we strive to integrate our expression into our relationships. I help individuals incorporate their true selves into their relationships. My specialties are sexual problems, issues of sexual identity/orientation, consensual non-monogamy, out of control sexual behavior more commonly known as sex or porn addiction.
Welcome to our Crossroads Haven Counseling page! We offer compassionate and personalized mental health support to individuals, couples, and families in Kansas City and beyond. Our practice is founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe space to navigate life's challenges and gain resilience.
Welcome to our Crossroads Haven Counseling page! We offer compassionate and personalized mental health support to individuals, couples, and families in Kansas City and beyond. Our practice is founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe space to navigate life's challenges and gain resilience.
Now Offering Lower Rates! Life is something we all struggle with. Sometimes it gets to be too much, and we find we can't do it on our own. You may feel like you’re the only one, but the truth is we all feel that way at times and sometimes we need extra help. Whenever life seems to get too tough, it's ok to ask for help. There is a possibility of hope and freedom. You don't have to continue struggling alone. If your ready to ask for help, I'm ready to listen.
Now Offering Lower Rates! Life is something we all struggle with. Sometimes it gets to be too much, and we find we can't do it on our own. You may feel like you’re the only one, but the truth is we all feel that way at times and sometimes we need extra help. Whenever life seems to get too tough, it's ok to ask for help. There is a possibility of hope and freedom. You don't have to continue struggling alone. If your ready to ask for help, I'm ready to listen.
We are not meant to live life alone, but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are highly successful, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with.
We are not meant to live life alone, but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are highly successful, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with.
Abhishek Dutt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64116
There's so much keeping us alienated from our true selves. Our lives are impacted by systemic oppression, generational trauma, cultural pressure, relationships, and even ourselves - interactions that cause harm and leave us feeling unsafe and unseen. The symptoms of these impacts, if not annihilating, leave us disconnected, discouraged, drained. I believe that therapy is a process of changing our relationship to ourselves and our experience so we can transform our presence in the world around us. We have much to heal from and the more we’re aware of our systems, selves, bodies, and triggers the better we are at living.
There's so much keeping us alienated from our true selves. Our lives are impacted by systemic oppression, generational trauma, cultural pressure, relationships, and even ourselves - interactions that cause harm and leave us feeling unsafe and unseen. The symptoms of these impacts, if not annihilating, leave us disconnected, discouraged, drained. I believe that therapy is a process of changing our relationship to ourselves and our experience so we can transform our presence in the world around us. We have much to heal from and the more we’re aware of our systems, selves, bodies, and triggers the better we are at living.
Immediate Weekend Availability.. Meeting someone new and not knowing what to expect? I got you...my hope is to create a relaxed and safe spot for you to work on the things you want to see change in. Trauma is heavy on your own, which is why a person who can help you shine a light into the darkness is a vital role. It would be my honor to be that person with you. We've all been through shit, allow me to help you sift through it and heal from things that have impacted you.
Immediate Weekend Availability.. Meeting someone new and not knowing what to expect? I got you...my hope is to create a relaxed and safe spot for you to work on the things you want to see change in. Trauma is heavy on your own, which is why a person who can help you shine a light into the darkness is a vital role. It would be my honor to be that person with you. We've all been through shit, allow me to help you sift through it and heal from things that have impacted you.
Mark Kuykendall
Licensed Professional Counselor, SEP, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64116 (Online Only)
𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗫𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬: Are you hurting, worried, mind buzzing with thoughts, feeling alone and tired of all the stress? Feel you can barely keep your head above water? Are you losing your temper with people you love? Are you having panic attacks? Do you worry all the time about everything? Are you having trouble sleeping through the night? Do you feel like you're "stuck in a loop?" 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.
𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗫𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬: Are you hurting, worried, mind buzzing with thoughts, feeling alone and tired of all the stress? Feel you can barely keep your head above water? Are you losing your temper with people you love? Are you having panic attacks? Do you worry all the time about everything? Are you having trouble sleeping through the night? Do you feel like you're "stuck in a loop?" 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.
We all have times where we just feel a little (or a lot) overwhelmed, even though most of us pretend we don’t (myself included). Or times when we think, “Nothing I’m doing is working with my kid (or husband, wife, sister, bestie, aunt, grandma, well…you get the idea)!” We delude ourselves into thinking everyone else has it all figured out. They don’t. And, it’s okay that you don’t. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, at a loss for how to help your loved one, or just unsure of the next steps in your relationship, therapy can help.
We all have times where we just feel a little (or a lot) overwhelmed, even though most of us pretend we don’t (myself included). Or times when we think, “Nothing I’m doing is working with my kid (or husband, wife, sister, bestie, aunt, grandma, well…you get the idea)!” We delude ourselves into thinking everyone else has it all figured out. They don’t. And, it’s okay that you don’t. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, at a loss for how to help your loved one, or just unsure of the next steps in your relationship, therapy can help.
Brian J Abbott Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64116
I am passionate about helping people who struggle with anxiety, addiction, developmental trauma, depression, and relational issues. At the core of my approach is an attitude of warmth, acceptance, and faith in my client's innate capacity for healing and transformation. Often people come to therapy with a sense of disempowerment. The impulse to reach out in hope of finding a caring, safe, or 'true other' shows your innate wisdom and strength. We are all in desperate need of help and connection. The implicit hope is that you can do more than just survive.
I am passionate about helping people who struggle with anxiety, addiction, developmental trauma, depression, and relational issues. At the core of my approach is an attitude of warmth, acceptance, and faith in my client's innate capacity for healing and transformation. Often people come to therapy with a sense of disempowerment. The impulse to reach out in hope of finding a caring, safe, or 'true other' shows your innate wisdom and strength. We are all in desperate need of help and connection. The implicit hope is that you can do more than just survive.
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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.