Male Therapists in Missoula County, MT
Counseling can help us understand our experiences and relationships, work towards our goals, address specific symptoms, and manage diagnoses. Counseling can also go beyond any narrow definition or focus. It can be for anyone who is interested in what could arise from this radically open yet controlled and limited relationship. Whatever the client's unique experiences and concerns, I approach counseling as a process that combines pragmatism with openness, kindness and encouragement, and I think of wellbeing as something that is defined by the client—by their values, relationships, history, desires, contexts, and more.
Counseling can help us understand our experiences and relationships, work towards our goals, address specific symptoms, and manage diagnoses. Counseling can also go beyond any narrow definition or focus. It can be for anyone who is interested in what could arise from this radically open yet controlled and limited relationship. Whatever the client's unique experiences and concerns, I approach counseling as a process that combines pragmatism with openness, kindness and encouragement, and I think of wellbeing as something that is defined by the client—by their values, relationships, history, desires, contexts, and more.
Aletheia Marriage Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, M, Div, MFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
Are you becoming more and more emotionally disengaged and lonely in your marriage? Do you want to feel more connected to your partner...tired of the vicious circles of negative assumptions and harsh reactions…beginning to dislike the person you are becoming in your marriage? With over 50 years experience, I provide Researched Based Marriage Therapy using both The Gottman Research and that of Emotion Focused Therapy to give you "state of the art" marriage counseling. Let's meet on Zoom a few times and work toward a Private Intensive Marriage Counseling Weekend on Placid Lake, in the Seeley Swan Valley. It's time! "Let's do this!"
Are you becoming more and more emotionally disengaged and lonely in your marriage? Do you want to feel more connected to your partner...tired of the vicious circles of negative assumptions and harsh reactions…beginning to dislike the person you are becoming in your marriage? With over 50 years experience, I provide Researched Based Marriage Therapy using both The Gottman Research and that of Emotion Focused Therapy to give you "state of the art" marriage counseling. Let's meet on Zoom a few times and work toward a Private Intensive Marriage Counseling Weekend on Placid Lake, in the Seeley Swan Valley. It's time! "Let's do this!"
Are you tired of going through the motions and repeating the same patterns? You can find solutions to the problems you face. Maybe it's time to let go of old limiting beliefs that create depression and anxiety and other painful experiences. I have over 25 years of experience helping people change habits so they can find happiness. I can help you understand how thoughts and feelings complicate problems and make them worse. I will help you change so you can avoid repeating the same patterns and become a better version of yourself.
Are you tired of going through the motions and repeating the same patterns? You can find solutions to the problems you face. Maybe it's time to let go of old limiting beliefs that create depression and anxiety and other painful experiences. I have over 25 years of experience helping people change habits so they can find happiness. I can help you understand how thoughts and feelings complicate problems and make them worse. I will help you change so you can avoid repeating the same patterns and become a better version of yourself.
I believe that therapy helps people learn new skills and uncover strengths that allow an individual or family to deal with challenges that arise in life. Therapy is not a quick fix but rather a tool to access inner and outer resources to deal with the ups and downs of life. My goal as a therapist is to help identify and process barriers, develop communication, relational, and coping skills to live functional and wholesome lives.
I believe that therapy helps people learn new skills and uncover strengths that allow an individual or family to deal with challenges that arise in life. Therapy is not a quick fix but rather a tool to access inner and outer resources to deal with the ups and downs of life. My goal as a therapist is to help identify and process barriers, develop communication, relational, and coping skills to live functional and wholesome lives.
Mindfulness provides a way of paying attention to our experience, which is crucial to our ability to change. Mindfulness also provides a pathway through the experience of suffering to greater heath, well-being, and a more fulfilling life. Mindfulness is central to my practice, and my approach is informed by thirty years of experience with mindfulness and meditation. In our work together, I aim to draw on my personal experience of mindfulness, cutting edge research, and evidence-based mindfulness-based approaches, to help you bring about the change that you are looking for.
Mindfulness provides a way of paying attention to our experience, which is crucial to our ability to change. Mindfulness also provides a pathway through the experience of suffering to greater heath, well-being, and a more fulfilling life. Mindfulness is central to my practice, and my approach is informed by thirty years of experience with mindfulness and meditation. In our work together, I aim to draw on my personal experience of mindfulness, cutting edge research, and evidence-based mindfulness-based approaches, to help you bring about the change that you are looking for.
Welcome to counseling! My approach focuses on understanding the deeper roots of challenges you may face, offering a space where we can unravel these complexities together. I lead with curiosity and creativity and look forward to learning more about you and what you hope to get out of your time in counseling. I understand that beginning counseling can bring mixed feelings. Many of my clients are new to counseling and experience varying degrees of ambivalence about engaging in the counseling process. Our sessions aim to bring insight and clarity in order to empower you to live a fulfilling life as your most authentic self.
Welcome to counseling! My approach focuses on understanding the deeper roots of challenges you may face, offering a space where we can unravel these complexities together. I lead with curiosity and creativity and look forward to learning more about you and what you hope to get out of your time in counseling. I understand that beginning counseling can bring mixed feelings. Many of my clients are new to counseling and experience varying degrees of ambivalence about engaging in the counseling process. Our sessions aim to bring insight and clarity in order to empower you to live a fulfilling life as your most authentic self.
Embracing your identity and seeking support on your journey of self-discovery is a courageous step, and I'm honored to be a part of it. I recognize the impact of social oppression on mental health and prioritize creating a space where clients feel heard, validated, and supported. I offer a nurturing, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of prejudice or misunderstanding.
Embracing your identity and seeking support on your journey of self-discovery is a courageous step, and I'm honored to be a part of it. I recognize the impact of social oppression on mental health and prioritize creating a space where clients feel heard, validated, and supported. I offer a nurturing, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of prejudice or misunderstanding.
I work with couples, adults, kids, and families dealing with disruptive events, situations, and behaviors. Some of these situations are typical life transitions: entering adolescence, a new child in the family, school and work conflicts, or life-stage changes. Other transitions are more obviously traumatic: medical crises, chronic illness, infidelity, or the dissolution of long-term relationships. I work with patients that have long-term, debilitating mental illnesses, and patients that have more situational or transitional difficulties. I welcome clients who are struggling with parenting plan issues and post-divorce conflict.
I work with couples, adults, kids, and families dealing with disruptive events, situations, and behaviors. Some of these situations are typical life transitions: entering adolescence, a new child in the family, school and work conflicts, or life-stage changes. Other transitions are more obviously traumatic: medical crises, chronic illness, infidelity, or the dissolution of long-term relationships. I work with patients that have long-term, debilitating mental illnesses, and patients that have more situational or transitional difficulties. I welcome clients who are struggling with parenting plan issues and post-divorce conflict.
Although my practice is not limited to people who identify as LGBTQIA+, my specialty is working with transgender and gender non-conforming people and helping them address issues such as coming out to family and friends, navigating school or work issues, changing identity documents, and coping with the many social and emotional changes that transition brings. I also understand that transgender is an umbrella term that encompasses many identities and not all people wish to or can afford to medically transition. I meet people where they are and help them navigate where they want to go.
Although my practice is not limited to people who identify as LGBTQIA+, my specialty is working with transgender and gender non-conforming people and helping them address issues such as coming out to family and friends, navigating school or work issues, changing identity documents, and coping with the many social and emotional changes that transition brings. I also understand that transgender is an umbrella term that encompasses many identities and not all people wish to or can afford to medically transition. I meet people where they are and help them navigate where they want to go.
I believe we develop our ability to thrive from not only our individual gifts, but also our personal responses to life's challenges. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and/or trauma. I never underestimate the complexities of the mind, personality, and relationships, and at the same time, I feel psychotherapy should be practical and goal-oriented. I have a thoughtful, compassionate style in addressing the roots of repetitive distress, while keeping in mind that such work must also emphasize alleviation of more immediate distress so you can move forward with your life.
I believe we develop our ability to thrive from not only our individual gifts, but also our personal responses to life's challenges. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and/or trauma. I never underestimate the complexities of the mind, personality, and relationships, and at the same time, I feel psychotherapy should be practical and goal-oriented. I have a thoughtful, compassionate style in addressing the roots of repetitive distress, while keeping in mind that such work must also emphasize alleviation of more immediate distress so you can move forward with your life.
My person-centered approach allows me to connect easily with others. In addition to my technical skills, I work hard to provide a safe, supportive, and positive environment. In this, I will take the time to get to know you, explore your unique perspective, and discover what it is you are wanting to address in therapy. Furthermore, research shows that a good fit between the therapist and the client is the best predictor of positive change. With this in mind, I will meet you wherever you are without judgement and provide the best environment for you to reach your goals.
My person-centered approach allows me to connect easily with others. In addition to my technical skills, I work hard to provide a safe, supportive, and positive environment. In this, I will take the time to get to know you, explore your unique perspective, and discover what it is you are wanting to address in therapy. Furthermore, research shows that a good fit between the therapist and the client is the best predictor of positive change. With this in mind, I will meet you wherever you are without judgement and provide the best environment for you to reach your goals.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59803
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I believe that all people are capable of healing from past trauma and making changes to improve their lives. I feel fortunate to be able to help people through these processes. I work hard to earn my clients' trust by offering them authenticity, understanding, and unconditional positive regard. I have been in the mental health field for 16 years and I have been practicing therapy in Missoula for the past 14 years.
I believe that all people are capable of healing from past trauma and making changes to improve their lives. I feel fortunate to be able to help people through these processes. I work hard to earn my clients' trust by offering them authenticity, understanding, and unconditional positive regard. I have been in the mental health field for 16 years and I have been practicing therapy in Missoula for the past 14 years.
Life is rarely easy. Whether we thrive or feel defeated by life may depend upon the perspectives and skills that we bring to difficult situations. Relief from both emotional and physical pain can come with acceptance of those things that we cannot change in the present moment and from developing a set of attitudes and skills for changing our relationships to the things we cannot change while also allowing us to pursue valued goals and activities with a sense of commitment, satisfaction, purpose, confidence, and joy.
Life is rarely easy. Whether we thrive or feel defeated by life may depend upon the perspectives and skills that we bring to difficult situations. Relief from both emotional and physical pain can come with acceptance of those things that we cannot change in the present moment and from developing a set of attitudes and skills for changing our relationships to the things we cannot change while also allowing us to pursue valued goals and activities with a sense of commitment, satisfaction, purpose, confidence, and joy.
John Myers
Clinical Social Worker License Candidate, MSW, MFA, SWLC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59804
I have helped many people with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and self-advocacy. What does this look like? Depression can look like lack of motivation, lethargy, a feeling of blah. Anxiety looks like an inability to sleep well, excessive worry, restlessness. If you have a history of dissociation PTSD might be the cause. This is common in folks with family histories of trauma. So where do we go from here? Therapy with me looks like you and I sitting down to figure out your goals, and then heading that way together. I especially enjoy working with couples and those with histories of addiction. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming!
I have helped many people with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and self-advocacy. What does this look like? Depression can look like lack of motivation, lethargy, a feeling of blah. Anxiety looks like an inability to sleep well, excessive worry, restlessness. If you have a history of dissociation PTSD might be the cause. This is common in folks with family histories of trauma. So where do we go from here? Therapy with me looks like you and I sitting down to figure out your goals, and then heading that way together. I especially enjoy working with couples and those with histories of addiction. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming!
I've been in private practice since 1999 and have worked primarily in Helena, Great Falls and Missoula. I have worked with thousands of people, helping them make positive, empowering changes in their lives. I offer a welcoming relaxed environment for helping individuals find new resources for self care, and rediscover their own inner strengths. I practice a client-centered, non-directive style of hypnotherapy that easily integrates with a clients own practices of meditation, prayer, self-reflection or mindfulness practice. I currently have an office in Missoula and am also available for telephone sessions.
I've been in private practice since 1999 and have worked primarily in Helena, Great Falls and Missoula. I have worked with thousands of people, helping them make positive, empowering changes in their lives. I offer a welcoming relaxed environment for helping individuals find new resources for self care, and rediscover their own inner strengths. I practice a client-centered, non-directive style of hypnotherapy that easily integrates with a clients own practices of meditation, prayer, self-reflection or mindfulness practice. I currently have an office in Missoula and am also available for telephone sessions.
Nick Lumpkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59803
Nick helps his clients create positive change in their lives and assists them on their journey of self-actualization. Nick’s therapeutic focus is to lead his individual clients on the path that will help them become what they strive to be in life, through compassion, encouragement, and various therapeutic modalities. He believes that by creating strong therapeutic relationships with clients, they can work toward positive change and happier, healthier lives.
Nick helps his clients create positive change in their lives and assists them on their journey of self-actualization. Nick’s therapeutic focus is to lead his individual clients on the path that will help them become what they strive to be in life, through compassion, encouragement, and various therapeutic modalities. He believes that by creating strong therapeutic relationships with clients, they can work toward positive change and happier, healthier lives.
One thing in life is certain, life doesn't unfold like we thought it would. I have over 22 years of experience. I have worked in a mental health hospital, adolescent boys ranch, Cancer Treatment Center, counseling office and counseled as a pastor. My goal is to provide a secure place to offer help, hope, and healing. My mission: to assist clients in cultivating relationships that promote freedom, intimacy, engagement and truth. I meet with individuals, couples (EFT) and families experiencing emotional, relational, spiritual, and marital distress by providing a range of high-quality mental health services that promote wholeness.
One thing in life is certain, life doesn't unfold like we thought it would. I have over 22 years of experience. I have worked in a mental health hospital, adolescent boys ranch, Cancer Treatment Center, counseling office and counseled as a pastor. My goal is to provide a secure place to offer help, hope, and healing. My mission: to assist clients in cultivating relationships that promote freedom, intimacy, engagement and truth. I meet with individuals, couples (EFT) and families experiencing emotional, relational, spiritual, and marital distress by providing a range of high-quality mental health services that promote wholeness.
I offer a curious, warm, and informed space to explore wherever you are in your life. I see my role as a counselor as being a familiar, safe, and knowledgeable person to help you to find the support to heal the frustrations between those parts that feel stuck and the parts that help you thrive.
I offer a curious, warm, and informed space to explore wherever you are in your life. I see my role as a counselor as being a familiar, safe, and knowledgeable person to help you to find the support to heal the frustrations between those parts that feel stuck and the parts that help you thrive.
Psychotherapy requires an experienced and a mature therapist. My way of being with someone is interpersonal. It is founded on establishing an emotional connection with the person that comes to me and to help them understand and hopefully resolve their emotional struggles. The importance of healthy exploration of who one is, is essential to being able to have healthy and growth producing relationships. Resolution to problems and change is not found in simple cookie cutter or templated solutions. For me personally psychotherapy is the way that I live my life. It is not a collection of techniques but a significant part of who I am.
Psychotherapy requires an experienced and a mature therapist. My way of being with someone is interpersonal. It is founded on establishing an emotional connection with the person that comes to me and to help them understand and hopefully resolve their emotional struggles. The importance of healthy exploration of who one is, is essential to being able to have healthy and growth producing relationships. Resolution to problems and change is not found in simple cookie cutter or templated solutions. For me personally psychotherapy is the way that I live my life. It is not a collection of techniques but a significant part of who I am.
Is your relationship struggling with communication, intimacy or emotional connection? Do medical challenges leave you feeling stressed or anxious? Are you wrestling with emotional or physical pain? If so, I am here to help you accomplish your mental health, relationship, and life goals. I can assist you in navigating challenges such as chronic pain, learning to accept change, and learning to move forward in life with a positive attitude. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples therapy and marriage counseling. Let's work together to resolve relationship difficulties, cope with negative emotions and thrive.
Is your relationship struggling with communication, intimacy or emotional connection? Do medical challenges leave you feeling stressed or anxious? Are you wrestling with emotional or physical pain? If so, I am here to help you accomplish your mental health, relationship, and life goals. I can assist you in navigating challenges such as chronic pain, learning to accept change, and learning to move forward in life with a positive attitude. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples therapy and marriage counseling. Let's work together to resolve relationship difficulties, cope with negative emotions and thrive.
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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.