Male Therapists in Hillsborough, NC
When we come to therapy, often our choices have not led to the life we desire. Under the influence of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress, or the allure of substances, pornography, spending, etc., it can seem like life is out of our control. Rather than be controlled, we desperately want to be free to pursue what is truly good. Therapy then is an opportunity to not only find freedom from mental turmoil, but to realign life toward what is worth pursuing. The goal, then, is not simply to “not feel” a certain way, but to be drawn into something much greater that transforms our mind, our relationships, our work, our spirit.
When we come to therapy, often our choices have not led to the life we desire. Under the influence of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress, or the allure of substances, pornography, spending, etc., it can seem like life is out of our control. Rather than be controlled, we desperately want to be free to pursue what is truly good. Therapy then is an opportunity to not only find freedom from mental turmoil, but to realign life toward what is worth pursuing. The goal, then, is not simply to “not feel” a certain way, but to be drawn into something much greater that transforms our mind, our relationships, our work, our spirit.
Wellness Coaching offers an eclectic and flexible approach to resolving forms of impasse on multiple levels: physical, emotional and mental. Reconnecting to our own bodies, our deeper selves, our families and our community is at the heart of good health and well-being. Recovery from distress, loss and trauma should include changes that help maintain wellness and balance. I have many years experience helping others find their way and overcome obstacles in their life. I specialize in relationship issues, family systems, self-growth and psycho-spiritual wellness.
Wellness Coaching offers an eclectic and flexible approach to resolving forms of impasse on multiple levels: physical, emotional and mental. Reconnecting to our own bodies, our deeper selves, our families and our community is at the heart of good health and well-being. Recovery from distress, loss and trauma should include changes that help maintain wellness and balance. I have many years experience helping others find their way and overcome obstacles in their life. I specialize in relationship issues, family systems, self-growth and psycho-spiritual wellness.
Frank Overton
Counselor, ThM, NCLCMHC, NCLMFT
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (Online Only)
Lots of experience in varying situations, a wise, well trained therapist and awake hu man could be helpful in many situations.
Hi Thanks for taking a look at my profile- Reach out if it seems we might be able to work together in a way that would be helpful to you...I'm working only via telehealth which reduces your commute time. My clients tend to be working on being awake and aware of and attuned to and stressed by the complexity of our culture today. I work with issues of alternative sexuality, gender dysphoria, relationships in all forms including relationships that are kink friendly and/or poly. I come from an eclectic training background but use RLT and IFS more often than other modalities.
Lots of experience in varying situations, a wise, well trained therapist and awake hu man could be helpful in many situations.
Hi Thanks for taking a look at my profile- Reach out if it seems we might be able to work together in a way that would be helpful to you...I'm working only via telehealth which reduces your commute time. My clients tend to be working on being awake and aware of and attuned to and stressed by the complexity of our culture today. I work with issues of alternative sexuality, gender dysphoria, relationships in all forms including relationships that are kink friendly and/or poly. I come from an eclectic training background but use RLT and IFS more often than other modalities.
Eclectic because I have received and given much training in many approaches to therapy.
Suffering draws us to consider therapy, much as it sends us to any doctor. The suffering therapy focuses on is emotional and existential (a LIFE that is out of whack). If you are considering therapy it means that you take your suffering seriously and wish to seek a more fulfilling life. You know instinctively that more is possible. I have many years of experience in helping people to develop greater strength and more fulfilling relationships.
Eclectic because I have received and given much training in many approaches to therapy.
Suffering draws us to consider therapy, much as it sends us to any doctor. The suffering therapy focuses on is emotional and existential (a LIFE that is out of whack). If you are considering therapy it means that you take your suffering seriously and wish to seek a more fulfilling life. You know instinctively that more is possible. I have many years of experience in helping people to develop greater strength and more fulfilling relationships.
Simon Spire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
I am currently accepting new clients, and I always respond within 24 hours. I partner with adults of all ages who are seeking psychotherapy within a setting that’s able to hold the fullness of who they are and the larger arc of their path. Located on Pickards Mountain at the edge of Chapel Hill, I describe my approach as somatic, depth-oriented, and mindfulness-based. Another term I use is soulcentric. Why? Because the word soul points to the deeper dimensions of one’s life. It evokes the rich, sometimes veiled currents running through our lives and orients us toward our ever-unfolding authenticity and path.
I am currently accepting new clients, and I always respond within 24 hours. I partner with adults of all ages who are seeking psychotherapy within a setting that’s able to hold the fullness of who they are and the larger arc of their path. Located on Pickards Mountain at the edge of Chapel Hill, I describe my approach as somatic, depth-oriented, and mindfulness-based. Another term I use is soulcentric. Why? Because the word soul points to the deeper dimensions of one’s life. It evokes the rich, sometimes veiled currents running through our lives and orients us toward our ever-unfolding authenticity and path.
Ellie Mental Health RDU
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Welcome to Ellie Mental Health Clinic – Your Sanctuary for Emotional Well-being At Ellie Mental Health Clinic, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where individuals can explore and address their mental health needs. Our clinic is a beacon of hope and healing for those seeking to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties.
Welcome to Ellie Mental Health Clinic – Your Sanctuary for Emotional Well-being At Ellie Mental Health Clinic, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where individuals can explore and address their mental health needs. Our clinic is a beacon of hope and healing for those seeking to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties.
Joe Gilbert
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CMMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Waitlist for new clients
I relate to all of my clients as a fellow hu man, embracing the mess with patience, courage and sincerity.
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - Quote by J. Krishnamurti. Thank you for taking the time to read over my profile. I am very grateful to offer counseling for adults who are looking for a welcoming place to rest, reflect, and create a path forward that is in line with their values. I often describe my approach as relational, process-oriented counseling for the hu man condition. My ideal clients are those who have become tired of the self-improvement hamster wheel, and have begun to sense (perhaps through meditation, psychedelics, art) the potential freedom beyond their personal story.
I relate to all of my clients as a fellow hu man, embracing the mess with patience, courage and sincerity.
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - Quote by J. Krishnamurti. Thank you for taking the time to read over my profile. I am very grateful to offer counseling for adults who are looking for a welcoming place to rest, reflect, and create a path forward that is in line with their values. I often describe my approach as relational, process-oriented counseling for the hu man condition. My ideal clients are those who have become tired of the self-improvement hamster wheel, and have begun to sense (perhaps through meditation, psychedelics, art) the potential freedom beyond their personal story.
Jacob Long
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
I am a psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapist that works with individuals experiencing relational difficulties and/or disruptions in their overall sense of self. Such concerns result in emerging or worsening psychological symptoms that are painful and difficult to manage. In addressing underlying mental conflicts and their associated compromises, I work with people to get behind their symptoms with the goal of developing more insight, self-agency, and a fuller life.
I am a psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapist that works with individuals experiencing relational difficulties and/or disruptions in their overall sense of self. Such concerns result in emerging or worsening psychological symptoms that are painful and difficult to manage. In addressing underlying mental conflicts and their associated compromises, I work with people to get behind their symptoms with the goal of developing more insight, self-agency, and a fuller life.
Christopher Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Psychotherapy is a collaborative experience in which you take an in-depth look at your life, perspectives and behaviors and explore what may or may not be working with a trained professional. Each individual experiences life in one's own unique way, with one's own set of personal values and goals. Sometimes life circumstances can create a conflict with a person's values. Sometimes people try their best and cannot change the way they feel. "Good people" can experience depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse, trauma and other circumstances, which, with the assistance of a trained professional, can be resolved.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative experience in which you take an in-depth look at your life, perspectives and behaviors and explore what may or may not be working with a trained professional. Each individual experiences life in one's own unique way, with one's own set of personal values and goals. Sometimes life circumstances can create a conflict with a person's values. Sometimes people try their best and cannot change the way they feel. "Good people" can experience depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse, trauma and other circumstances, which, with the assistance of a trained professional, can be resolved.
Alan W. Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
With my professional experiences in community based mental health and in college and university counseling, I have focused on helping others with anger management, past and present traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and a variety of other issues.
Sometimes life is hard and you need help coping. Sometimes you get angry and you're not sure why or how to control it. Sometimes bad things happen and you can't get over it the way your friends and family expect you to. Maybe you don't really know what's going on, but you recognize that something isn't right. I want to help you figure out what isn't working in your life and get you to where you want to be.
With my professional experiences in community based mental health and in college and university counseling, I have focused on helping others with anger management, past and present traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and a variety of other issues.
Sometimes life is hard and you need help coping. Sometimes you get angry and you're not sure why or how to control it. Sometimes bad things happen and you can't get over it the way your friends and family expect you to. Maybe you don't really know what's going on, but you recognize that something isn't right. I want to help you figure out what isn't working in your life and get you to where you want to be.
Craig Clement
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
I have a background working with survivors of domestic violence, helping individuals overcome addictions, men's issues, career/life transitions, working with individuals experiencing depression/anxiety.
Reaching out for help can be difficult, but seeking the support of a counselor can lead to measurable positive change, meaning, and balance in your life. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and affirming. I leave space for you to safely explore issues of concern as well as aspirations. I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals. Whether you are seeking support with hard to change behaviors, a life transition, or emotional connection, deciding to enlist professional help can be a brave first step towards healing.
I have a background working with survivors of domestic violence, helping individuals overcome addictions, men's issues, career/life transitions, working with individuals experiencing depression/anxiety.
Reaching out for help can be difficult, but seeking the support of a counselor can lead to measurable positive change, meaning, and balance in your life. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and affirming. I leave space for you to safely explore issues of concern as well as aspirations. I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals. Whether you are seeking support with hard to change behaviors, a life transition, or emotional connection, deciding to enlist professional help can be a brave first step towards healing.
Kevin J Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (Online Only)
My practice is supported by many of forms of therapy, and thirty-two years of meditation practice.
My approach Integrative Psychotherapy draws primarily from Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Insight Meditation. It is my experience that people make changes in their lives in therapy when they feel appropriately supported and understood. This combined with awareness developed through mindfulness practices enables people to take the insights cultivated in therapy sessions and implement them in their lives. I see therapy as an opportunity to explore how our thoughts and perceptions about our life situations, determine the quality of how we experience our lives. Our self-perceptions developed throughout our lives, are often our greatest impediment to changing our lives.
My practice is supported by many of forms of therapy, and thirty-two years of meditation practice.
My approach Integrative Psychotherapy draws primarily from Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Insight Meditation. It is my experience that people make changes in their lives in therapy when they feel appropriately supported and understood. This combined with awareness developed through mindfulness practices enables people to take the insights cultivated in therapy sessions and implement them in their lives. I see therapy as an opportunity to explore how our thoughts and perceptions about our life situations, determine the quality of how we experience our lives. Our self-perceptions developed throughout our lives, are often our greatest impediment to changing our lives.
I can help build the skills needed to cope and manage a variety of emotions and problems.
Are you having difficulty in your marriage or struggling with managing your children's behavior? Is anger is overtaking your life and your having difficulty communicating effectively or setting boundaries? Its hard to adjust to relationships as they evolve. I am here to make things easier and give you the skills to cope with the challenging times. I am a Licensed Psychological Associate and have over 25 years experience working in mental health. I can help with a variety of mental health concerns with a focus on psychological evaluations, relationship issues, anger management, parenting skills, and behavioral intervention plans.
I can help build the skills needed to cope and manage a variety of emotions and problems.
Are you having difficulty in your marriage or struggling with managing your children's behavior? Is anger is overtaking your life and your having difficulty communicating effectively or setting boundaries? Its hard to adjust to relationships as they evolve. I am here to make things easier and give you the skills to cope with the challenging times. I am a Licensed Psychological Associate and have over 25 years experience working in mental health. I can help with a variety of mental health concerns with a focus on psychological evaluations, relationship issues, anger management, parenting skills, and behavioral intervention plans.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families on a range of things, from family and relationship issues to life transitions, depression and anxiety, grief, larger existential questions, and other things. A particular focus is helping people in crisis manage and make meaning from difficulties. My approach to therapy is supportive, relational, and client-centered, with a focus on how things manifest themselves in the here and now. More than anything, I try to create a safe space for tuning in to feelings, finding balance, healing, and working on change.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families on a range of things, from family and relationship issues to life transitions, depression and anxiety, grief, larger existential questions, and other things. A particular focus is helping people in crisis manage and make meaning from difficulties. My approach to therapy is supportive, relational, and client-centered, with a focus on how things manifest themselves in the here and now. More than anything, I try to create a safe space for tuning in to feelings, finding balance, healing, and working on change.
Finding hope in the midst of life's challenges is possible. With years of experience in psychotherapy and in crisis management, I have served diverse populations, from being an on-call provider for an entire county to working with individuals in outpatient therapy and hospitals. My expertise includes helping clients of all ages navigate life's complexities. I approach therapy with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which means we can tackle problems efficiently and begin creating change today. I work with individuals across the lifespan, offering tailored support to their unique situation and needs.
Finding hope in the midst of life's challenges is possible. With years of experience in psychotherapy and in crisis management, I have served diverse populations, from being an on-call provider for an entire county to working with individuals in outpatient therapy and hospitals. My expertise includes helping clients of all ages navigate life's complexities. I approach therapy with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which means we can tackle problems efficiently and begin creating change today. I work with individuals across the lifespan, offering tailored support to their unique situation and needs.
Khalif Matthew Hill
LCSW Associate , LCSWA, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Not accepting new clients
I'm genuinely eager to connect with you, discuss your needs, and start making strides towards your goals, deconstructing your problems to more manageable ones, and finding purpose and meaning in life.
I enjoy walking alongside late adolescents and adults grappling with anxiety, depression, Trauma, Binge eating disorder, Emotion Dysregulation, and other disordered eating patterns. I also enjoy working with teen and young adults males who can benefit from a male therapist. I provide a supportive and understanding space where all clients can openly discuss their challenges, gain new perspectives, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether its emotional difficulties or simply looking for guidance, my goal is to help them get on the right track towards a more fulfilling life
I'm genuinely eager to connect with you, discuss your needs, and start making strides towards your goals, deconstructing your problems to more manageable ones, and finding purpose and meaning in life.
I enjoy walking alongside late adolescents and adults grappling with anxiety, depression, Trauma, Binge eating disorder, Emotion Dysregulation, and other disordered eating patterns. I also enjoy working with teen and young adults males who can benefit from a male therapist. I provide a supportive and understanding space where all clients can openly discuss their challenges, gain new perspectives, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether its emotional difficulties or simply looking for guidance, my goal is to help them get on the right track towards a more fulfilling life
John Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Not accepting new clients
On the surface; you seem fine, but inside, you have a self-critical voice that won’t let up. You have a lot of feelings that you feel deeply. This can be a strength but it can also leave you feeling confused about why others don't see what you see. Others may have told you that you are too sensitive but you also may be the person that they come to for advice or support. Maybe you have been hesitant to try counseling because you feel that you should be able to figure this out yourself.
On the surface; you seem fine, but inside, you have a self-critical voice that won’t let up. You have a lot of feelings that you feel deeply. This can be a strength but it can also leave you feeling confused about why others don't see what you see. Others may have told you that you are too sensitive but you also may be the person that they come to for advice or support. Maybe you have been hesitant to try counseling because you feel that you should be able to figure this out yourself.
Louis A Giordano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Not accepting new clients
*Please email me for info.* Dr. Giordano's sister Maryann died in 1986 after a 3.5-year struggle with cancer. After Dr. Giordano's last cancer treatment, he began his undergraduate in psychology. Dr. Giordano is the grateful father of two adults. These and many other experiences help Dr. Giordano understand first hand the impact of living with and losing a terminally ill sibling, the effects of losing a child on parents, being diagnosed and treated for cancer, and the challenges related to marriage, divorce, remarriage, raising children, blended families, caring for aging parents, and LGBTQ issues including transgender transition.
*Please email me for info.* Dr. Giordano's sister Maryann died in 1986 after a 3.5-year struggle with cancer. After Dr. Giordano's last cancer treatment, he began his undergraduate in psychology. Dr. Giordano is the grateful father of two adults. These and many other experiences help Dr. Giordano understand first hand the impact of living with and losing a terminally ill sibling, the effects of losing a child on parents, being diagnosed and treated for cancer, and the challenges related to marriage, divorce, remarriage, raising children, blended families, caring for aging parents, and LGBTQ issues including transgender transition.
Brad Bannister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Not accepting new clients
With a background in social work and clinical psychology, I have been providing mental health services for more than 20 years. I am trained in Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and various Trauma Specific practices and am experienced in providing therapy to individuals, couples and families. While I am able to see clients presenting with various concerns, my main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, chronic stress, trauma and dealing with life adjustments.
With a background in social work and clinical psychology, I have been providing mental health services for more than 20 years. I am trained in Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and various Trauma Specific practices and am experienced in providing therapy to individuals, couples and families. While I am able to see clients presenting with various concerns, my main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, chronic stress, trauma and dealing with life adjustments.
Matt Whitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Not accepting new clients
I welcome and work with adults from all backgrounds and stages of life. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, engaged in anti-racist work, and approach my clients with empathy, nonjudgement, and respect for their strengths. As a former professor who left academia, I value supporting clients through big decisions, school or career stress, and life transitions. I view mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma as responses to individual, social, and environmental factors, rather than 'personal' issues. Consequently, I help clients make changes in their own habits, their relationships, and their wider contexts.
I welcome and work with adults from all backgrounds and stages of life. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, engaged in anti-racist work, and approach my clients with empathy, nonjudgement, and respect for their strengths. As a former professor who left academia, I value supporting clients through big decisions, school or career stress, and life transitions. I view mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma as responses to individual, social, and environmental factors, rather than 'personal' issues. Consequently, I help clients make changes in their own habits, their relationships, and their wider contexts.
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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.