Male Therapists in Marion, NC
My ideal client presents with low self-esteem and struggles with understanding their values and self worth. The need to learn self empowerment and self-love. Their goal is to understand their self more deeply. They want to find balance with their mental wellness.
My ideal client presents with low self-esteem and struggles with understanding their values and self worth. The need to learn self empowerment and self-love. Their goal is to understand their self more deeply. They want to find balance with their mental wellness.
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Often those things in life that are most difficult are natural parts of life, known as givens – Freedom, Death, Isolation, Meaninglessness. Being confronted with these givens can create anxiety, which can lead to significant consequences. Everyone who looks for a therapist does it because there is something that is blocking their happiness. It might be something external that caused you to look, but you have it within you to set yourself free. Waiting for the world, your boss, your significant other to make things better for you gives someone else control over your happiness.
Often those things in life that are most difficult are natural parts of life, known as givens – Freedom, Death, Isolation, Meaninglessness. Being confronted with these givens can create anxiety, which can lead to significant consequences. Everyone who looks for a therapist does it because there is something that is blocking their happiness. It might be something external that caused you to look, but you have it within you to set yourself free. Waiting for the world, your boss, your significant other to make things better for you gives someone else control over your happiness.
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Asheville Marriage Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marion, NC 28752
For the last 20 years I've worked exclusively assisting couples to recognize and correct missteps in their marriage or primary relationship - and help them to discover how they can establish rich, fulfilling, and solid connections and communication. If your marriage isn't feeling as stable as you'd like, you're likely experiencing some heartache, anxiety and some worry or resentment. Having intense emotions in this situation is certainly normal, but they also make effective communication even more difficult... right when it's most needed. Using the expertise of a couples counselor in these times can be a very worthwhile investment.
For the last 20 years I've worked exclusively assisting couples to recognize and correct missteps in their marriage or primary relationship - and help them to discover how they can establish rich, fulfilling, and solid connections and communication. If your marriage isn't feeling as stable as you'd like, you're likely experiencing some heartache, anxiety and some worry or resentment. Having intense emotions in this situation is certainly normal, but they also make effective communication even more difficult... right when it's most needed. Using the expertise of a couples counselor in these times can be a very worthwhile investment.
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I love being a biblical counselor because I love seeing God bring hope and change into the tender and difficult places of our relationships, emotions, and pains of life. It is such a privilege to be invited into the lives of my clients. I see clients with marital, parenting, and other relationship struggles. I see them as they are coping with trauma, grief, and the usual transitions and struggles of life. I see them as they engage with anxiety, depression, or the weight of guilt and shame. I would be thrilled to join you, for a time, along your path.
I love being a biblical counselor because I love seeing God bring hope and change into the tender and difficult places of our relationships, emotions, and pains of life. It is such a privilege to be invited into the lives of my clients. I see clients with marital, parenting, and other relationship struggles. I see them as they are coping with trauma, grief, and the usual transitions and struggles of life. I see them as they engage with anxiety, depression, or the weight of guilt and shame. I would be thrilled to join you, for a time, along your path.
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Greetings! I consider myself a trauma-informed therapist whose practice is informed by various approaches to counseling. Some are more practical and used to address or better manage problems, and others are oriented toward increasing awareness and fostering personal growth. I have experience working with people with anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, behavioral and substance addictions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies and a history of trauma and related challenges.
Greetings! I consider myself a trauma-informed therapist whose practice is informed by various approaches to counseling. Some are more practical and used to address or better manage problems, and others are oriented toward increasing awareness and fostering personal growth. I have experience working with people with anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, behavioral and substance addictions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies and a history of trauma and related challenges.
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I've been a therapist for over 19 years and feel uniquely suited to serve clients of all ages. I spent 10 years as a therapist for middle schoolers. Since 2015, I've been a therapeutic consultant helping families find treatment options for their adolescents and young adults. I've helped couples become more aligned and families develop their skills. In my work, I often hold someone's anxiety, foster their accountability process, and reflect insights from my perspective. I enjoy walking alongside my clients as they celebrate transitions, develop skills, and lead a value-driven life.
I've been a therapist for over 19 years and feel uniquely suited to serve clients of all ages. I spent 10 years as a therapist for middle schoolers. Since 2015, I've been a therapeutic consultant helping families find treatment options for their adolescents and young adults. I've helped couples become more aligned and families develop their skills. In my work, I often hold someone's anxiety, foster their accountability process, and reflect insights from my perspective. I enjoy walking alongside my clients as they celebrate transitions, develop skills, and lead a value-driven life.
More Therapists Nearby
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Patrick Sullivan Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Fort, NC 28762
Not accepting new clients
I am currently not accepting new clients, please check back in August/2024. The motives for someone seeking therapy are as unique as the person seeking therapy. Some people desire to process past unresolved issues. Sometimes, people feel like they repeat patterns or are stuck in a situation and don't know how to do something different. Therapy can help a person process troubling and traumatic events that occurred in the past. Counseling can help a person cope with recent upsetting events, such as the death of a loved one, or a sudden transition/loss, such as a relationship breakup.
I am currently not accepting new clients, please check back in August/2024. The motives for someone seeking therapy are as unique as the person seeking therapy. Some people desire to process past unresolved issues. Sometimes, people feel like they repeat patterns or are stuck in a situation and don't know how to do something different. Therapy can help a person process troubling and traumatic events that occurred in the past. Counseling can help a person cope with recent upsetting events, such as the death of a loved one, or a sudden transition/loss, such as a relationship breakup.
Online Therapists
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Andrew Perez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Andrew Perez is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 8 years of experience in the field of mental health. Andrew is passionate about working with adults to identify and overcome obstacles in order to thrive in their lives. Andrew has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, anger management, relationships, and goal setting toward peak performance.
Andrew Perez is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 8 years of experience in the field of mental health. Andrew is passionate about working with adults to identify and overcome obstacles in order to thrive in their lives. Andrew has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, anger management, relationships, and goal setting toward peak performance.
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My name is Dr. Chad Royal and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) based in Mebane, North Carolina and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I am currently a Professor of Counseling and Chair of the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at North Carolina Central University. I work with individuals, couples, and families and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and partner/relationship problems.
My name is Dr. Chad Royal and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) based in Mebane, North Carolina and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I am currently a Professor of Counseling and Chair of the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at North Carolina Central University. I work with individuals, couples, and families and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and partner/relationship problems.
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Kris Kawulok
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Seeking support for life's difficulties can be daunting. Partnering with others as they walk through these difficulties is one of my lifelong passions. Let's begin to investigate your own particular story and see how it can be rewritten. The most important benchmark for each session is establishing an environment of trust and openness. From there, we can work to break through barriers. My goal is to support, educate, counsel and guide you through it all.
Seeking support for life's difficulties can be daunting. Partnering with others as they walk through these difficulties is one of my lifelong passions. Let's begin to investigate your own particular story and see how it can be rewritten. The most important benchmark for each session is establishing an environment of trust and openness. From there, we can work to break through barriers. My goal is to support, educate, counsel and guide you through it all.
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Welltheology Counseling Center
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28214 (Online Only)
Looking for help is not always the easiest thing to do, however, I am glad that you are looking and I'm glad that you've landed on my page. There may be many different reasons as to why you are looking for a therapist. Perhaps you're dealing with depression, fear or anxiety. These are actually some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at any point in our lives. Whatever the issue is for you, I want to help you build the skills to cope and unlock your potential to overcome your problems as you pursue your journey to becoming a better you.
Looking for help is not always the easiest thing to do, however, I am glad that you are looking and I'm glad that you've landed on my page. There may be many different reasons as to why you are looking for a therapist. Perhaps you're dealing with depression, fear or anxiety. These are actually some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at any point in our lives. Whatever the issue is for you, I want to help you build the skills to cope and unlock your potential to overcome your problems as you pursue your journey to becoming a better you.
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I counsel an array of emotional and behavioral aspects including ADHD/ADD, depression, personality disorders autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, anger management, juvenile crime prevention, men's issues, spirituality conflicts marriage therapy and substance abuse. I believe that people can change and grow throughout their lifespan identifying life challenges and making positive cognitive choices. Counseling can facilitate self-understanding as well as understanding of others. My clients range from adults and older adolescents dealing with individual life challenges, to couples dealing with relationship issues.
I counsel an array of emotional and behavioral aspects including ADHD/ADD, depression, personality disorders autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, anger management, juvenile crime prevention, men's issues, spirituality conflicts marriage therapy and substance abuse. I believe that people can change and grow throughout their lifespan identifying life challenges and making positive cognitive choices. Counseling can facilitate self-understanding as well as understanding of others. My clients range from adults and older adolescents dealing with individual life challenges, to couples dealing with relationship issues.
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Henry Palmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
My passion is working with individuals who have suffered from the consequences of making high risk decisions. These decisions have resulted in legal, medical, and interpersonal dilemmas. I use a focused, solution-oriented approach designed to explore the context within which these decisions and associated patterns of behavior have become impractical and repetitive. We will explore alternative problem-solving approaches that incorporate mindfulness, paradox, metaphor, and contingency management. My background involves working with individuals/couples/families in crisis.
My passion is working with individuals who have suffered from the consequences of making high risk decisions. These decisions have resulted in legal, medical, and interpersonal dilemmas. I use a focused, solution-oriented approach designed to explore the context within which these decisions and associated patterns of behavior have become impractical and repetitive. We will explore alternative problem-solving approaches that incorporate mindfulness, paradox, metaphor, and contingency management. My background involves working with individuals/couples/families in crisis.
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Jeremy T. Cochran - Cochran Christian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28792
For any relationship to work you must be able to communicate. Marriage can be tough. I help people communicate and manage their conflict. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, serving North Carolina since 2003. I provide marriage, premarital, individual counseling for adults. I see people with a variety of therapeutic concerns including, but not limited to, trauma, depression, anxiety, & non-supportive spouse.
For any relationship to work you must be able to communicate. Marriage can be tough. I help people communicate and manage their conflict. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, serving North Carolina since 2003. I provide marriage, premarital, individual counseling for adults. I see people with a variety of therapeutic concerns including, but not limited to, trauma, depression, anxiety, & non-supportive spouse.
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It's possible that you're unsure exactly what you would like to address in counseling, that's not a problem, we can explore this question in session and find achievable goals together. Any client struggling with the following issues will likely benefit from my counseling services: anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, autonomy, emotions, purpose, relationships, shame, grief, hopelessness, boundaries, communication, loneliness, spirituality and more.
It's possible that you're unsure exactly what you would like to address in counseling, that's not a problem, we can explore this question in session and find achievable goals together. Any client struggling with the following issues will likely benefit from my counseling services: anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, autonomy, emotions, purpose, relationships, shame, grief, hopelessness, boundaries, communication, loneliness, spirituality and more.
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Chase D Rayfield
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
Now serving SC! People come to me because they want to better understand addiction, mental health, and often how to treat both at the same time. Mood and anxiety disorders are common for those struggling with addiction, and not receiving the right care can result in increased relapses and a poor quality of life. When a new client is ready to work with me they will find a compassionate and open counselor with the knowledge to treat multiple disorders and to deal with each one effectively. Being collaborative, I enjoy connecting family members and physicians in your care as well as helping you find community-based recovery resources
Now serving SC! People come to me because they want to better understand addiction, mental health, and often how to treat both at the same time. Mood and anxiety disorders are common for those struggling with addiction, and not receiving the right care can result in increased relapses and a poor quality of life. When a new client is ready to work with me they will find a compassionate and open counselor with the knowledge to treat multiple disorders and to deal with each one effectively. Being collaborative, I enjoy connecting family members and physicians in your care as well as helping you find community-based recovery resources
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I earned my graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Counseling with a concentration in addictions. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary in Urban Christian Ministries, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. Areas of treatment include anxiety, stress, addiction, depression, grief & loss, and life challenges. My treatment approaches are evidence-based and include Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Person-centered therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I earned my graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Counseling with a concentration in addictions. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary in Urban Christian Ministries, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. Areas of treatment include anxiety, stress, addiction, depression, grief & loss, and life challenges. My treatment approaches are evidence-based and include Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Person-centered therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
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Jaquan Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262
Life can become overwhelming and so can talking to a therapist. I commend you on taking the initiative and being proactive in finding someone to vent and talk to about your current or past life. Transitioning people from one state to another, whether it be mentally, physically, spiritually, or financially is my main focus! I am passionate about serving children, adolescents, and adults who suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, defiant behaviors, and many other mental health concerns.
Life can become overwhelming and so can talking to a therapist. I commend you on taking the initiative and being proactive in finding someone to vent and talk to about your current or past life. Transitioning people from one state to another, whether it be mentally, physically, spiritually, or financially is my main focus! I am passionate about serving children, adolescents, and adults who suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, defiant behaviors, and many other mental health concerns.
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If you are looking for an experienced therapist, I have over 35 years working professionally in the Mental Health field. This includes working in hospital/treatment settings for family and personal addiction recovery and 6 years working in a family counseling agency doing individual, family and group therapy. For the last 25 years, I have been in private practice seeing individual adults. I am currently credentialed with BCBS in North Carolina and able to see you in person at my Brevard office. I can also do telehealth with North Carolina and Tennessee residents.
If you are looking for an experienced therapist, I have over 35 years working professionally in the Mental Health field. This includes working in hospital/treatment settings for family and personal addiction recovery and 6 years working in a family counseling agency doing individual, family and group therapy. For the last 25 years, I have been in private practice seeing individual adults. I am currently credentialed with BCBS in North Carolina and able to see you in person at my Brevard office. I can also do telehealth with North Carolina and Tennessee residents.
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Anxiety and depression produce emotions that are uncomfortable and disrupt our quality of life. However, anxiety and depression can benefit us if understood in a healthy manner. Giving anxiety and depression a voice by verbalizing our experience can be a great first step in understanding their purpose. Learning techniques and using tools that help us form a healthy relationship with anxiety and depression can empower us to manage them more effectively.
Anxiety and depression produce emotions that are uncomfortable and disrupt our quality of life. However, anxiety and depression can benefit us if understood in a healthy manner. Giving anxiety and depression a voice by verbalizing our experience can be a great first step in understanding their purpose. Learning techniques and using tools that help us form a healthy relationship with anxiety and depression can empower us to manage them more effectively.
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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.