Male Therapists in Fairfield, NJ
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Spencer Mullen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Everyone has personal experiences that have become a part of who they are. As a devoted therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, and other types of psychological distress, I invite you on a transformative path to better understand your lived experience and foster emotional well-being. My goal is to create a deep sense of trust in each session while processing emotions and enhancing self-awareness. Specializing in the young adult population, I understand the unique challenges you face, and I offer a supportive space for you to explore ways to improve quality of life.
Everyone has personal experiences that have become a part of who they are. As a devoted therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, and other types of psychological distress, I invite you on a transformative path to better understand your lived experience and foster emotional well-being. My goal is to create a deep sense of trust in each session while processing emotions and enhancing self-awareness. Specializing in the young adult population, I understand the unique challenges you face, and I offer a supportive space for you to explore ways to improve quality of life.
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I've always been a "people person" but started work in the field of technology. When laid off after 20 years, I saw it as a blessing in disguise, went back to school, and received my Masters of Social Work. I bring a sense of enthusiasm and energy which combined with some of the wisdom I've gained in life help me provide a high quality service to a diverse range of clients. Sessions are specific to each client's needs and can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, relaxation techniques and other approaches.
I've always been a "people person" but started work in the field of technology. When laid off after 20 years, I saw it as a blessing in disguise, went back to school, and received my Masters of Social Work. I bring a sense of enthusiasm and energy which combined with some of the wisdom I've gained in life help me provide a high quality service to a diverse range of clients. Sessions are specific to each client's needs and can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, relaxation techniques and other approaches.
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Brad Christensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairfield, NJ 07004 (Online Only)
With experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and more I hope to work with you to improve your life through therapy. By providing teletherapy my hope is to make the process of counseling easy to fit into your life and open up the opportunity to participate in therapy while in a comfortable and familiar environment.
With experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and more I hope to work with you to improve your life through therapy. By providing teletherapy my hope is to make the process of counseling easy to fit into your life and open up the opportunity to participate in therapy while in a comfortable and familiar environment.
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Michael P. Lepak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Caldwell, NJ 07006
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, work issues, or relationship problems, I am here to help. I have many years of experience helping individuals and couples overcome the internal and external roadblocks that prevent them from living the life they want to lead. I can help you heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, a lack of intimacy and/or emotional connection, chronic arguing, low self-esteem and negative thought patterns. I am an empathic listener and help people identify and resolve underlying emotional patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that contribute to their current problems.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, work issues, or relationship problems, I am here to help. I have many years of experience helping individuals and couples overcome the internal and external roadblocks that prevent them from living the life they want to lead. I can help you heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, a lack of intimacy and/or emotional connection, chronic arguing, low self-esteem and negative thought patterns. I am an empathic listener and help people identify and resolve underlying emotional patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that contribute to their current problems.
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Dr. Joshua M. Massler is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the state of New Jersey. He received his doctorate degree from NYU Steinhardt School of Education in Applied Psychology, with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology and graduated with honors. Dr. Massler established his own private practice in 2003 and has since become one of the most sought after clinical psychologists in New Jersey and has been featured in numerous media publications. Dr. Massler is wholly committed to every child, adolescent and adult he treats and provides unparalleled attention to every patient he works with.
Dr. Joshua M. Massler is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the state of New Jersey. He received his doctorate degree from NYU Steinhardt School of Education in Applied Psychology, with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology and graduated with honors. Dr. Massler established his own private practice in 2003 and has since become one of the most sought after clinical psychologists in New Jersey and has been featured in numerous media publications. Dr. Massler is wholly committed to every child, adolescent and adult he treats and provides unparalleled attention to every patient he works with.
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Reflection & Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
West Caldwell, NJ 07006 (Online Only)
The therapeutic relationship is about finding the right fit. Reflection and Wellness is not just the name of the practice, it’s the focus of my approach. Counseling services are centered on you as a whole person! Life is full of challenges, and learning how to manage and surpass them can help us enjoy life to the fullest.
The therapeutic relationship is about finding the right fit. Reflection and Wellness is not just the name of the practice, it’s the focus of my approach. Counseling services are centered on you as a whole person! Life is full of challenges, and learning how to manage and surpass them can help us enjoy life to the fullest.
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You have already made the first step in a what can be a very overwhelming process. Deciding to enter therapy and finding the right therapist is difficult. I want to ensure you that I will listen to your issues and help you develop appropriate coping strategies. I will provide a safe environment that promotes a comfortable atmosphere. My goal is to utilize my mental health and addiction experience to ease your pain and increase your well being.
You have already made the first step in a what can be a very overwhelming process. Deciding to enter therapy and finding the right therapist is difficult. I want to ensure you that I will listen to your issues and help you develop appropriate coping strategies. I will provide a safe environment that promotes a comfortable atmosphere. My goal is to utilize my mental health and addiction experience to ease your pain and increase your well being.
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George Askins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Caldwell, NJ 07006 (Online Only)
Welcome to Higher Purpose Counseling! I'm George Askins, a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma. I'm dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and racing thoughts, as well as a wide range of other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating various forms of trauma, including PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Welcome to Higher Purpose Counseling! I'm George Askins, a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma. I'm dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and racing thoughts, as well as a wide range of other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating various forms of trauma, including PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence.
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I am an empathetic and practical therapist who helps adults and adolescents address anxiety, depression, stress, career and sports performance issues, and relationship issues in a thoughtful, emotionally sensitive, and logical way. I work to establish a strong and supportive therapeutic partnership to help clients better understand themselves and the experiences they are going through, and develop a skill set to address current and future challenges. My work as a therapist is informed by my 20 years of experience in the education field as a teacher and principal and as an athletic coach at the college, high school and club level.
I am an empathetic and practical therapist who helps adults and adolescents address anxiety, depression, stress, career and sports performance issues, and relationship issues in a thoughtful, emotionally sensitive, and logical way. I work to establish a strong and supportive therapeutic partnership to help clients better understand themselves and the experiences they are going through, and develop a skill set to address current and future challenges. My work as a therapist is informed by my 20 years of experience in the education field as a teacher and principal and as an athletic coach at the college, high school and club level.
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Pirelli Clinical and Forensic Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Caldwell, NJ 07006
We are a group of highly skilled professionals who conduct a full range of CLINICAL and FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS - in Administrative, Criminal, and Civil (incl. Tort) matters; examples include, but are not limited to FIREARM, IMMIGRATION, RISK ASSESSMENT, COMPETENCY, PERSONAL INJURY, AND SCHOOL AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED EVALUATIONS. We have extensive experience working in a wide range of clinical settings with clients across all ages and presentations. We are committed to providing mental health services to you at the highest standards of practice and look forward to working with you!
We are a group of highly skilled professionals who conduct a full range of CLINICAL and FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS - in Administrative, Criminal, and Civil (incl. Tort) matters; examples include, but are not limited to FIREARM, IMMIGRATION, RISK ASSESSMENT, COMPETENCY, PERSONAL INJURY, AND SCHOOL AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED EVALUATIONS. We have extensive experience working in a wide range of clinical settings with clients across all ages and presentations. We are committed to providing mental health services to you at the highest standards of practice and look forward to working with you!
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If you are struggling with anxiety, feelings of unworthiness, a sense of loss & grief or relationship problems I can help. I have been working successfully with individuals, couples and families for almost 30 years. Together we will clarify your goals and through our mutual collaboration positive change can occur. If you commit to the process you will make a dramatic shift in your life; (stop repetitive, self-defeating behaviors; start to heal from deeply rooted pain which you may have previously been unable to resolve; learn to actively listen and genuinely hear what your partner, family member, client or boss is saying to you.
If you are struggling with anxiety, feelings of unworthiness, a sense of loss & grief or relationship problems I can help. I have been working successfully with individuals, couples and families for almost 30 years. Together we will clarify your goals and through our mutual collaboration positive change can occur. If you commit to the process you will make a dramatic shift in your life; (stop repetitive, self-defeating behaviors; start to heal from deeply rooted pain which you may have previously been unable to resolve; learn to actively listen and genuinely hear what your partner, family member, client or boss is saying to you.
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I believe that developing a genuinely trusting and real connection with your therapist is one of the most important aspects of psychotherapy. Coping with any form of emotional distress can be a lonely and overwhelming experience, and trying to manage life’s demands while feeling physically or mentally exhausted may seem impossible. My first priority is to develop a collaborative plan together, to directly address your individualized treatment needs. I will provide an authentic, nonjudgmental environment that can help promote a sense of safety, support, positive change, and genuine insight into some of your presenting concerns.
I believe that developing a genuinely trusting and real connection with your therapist is one of the most important aspects of psychotherapy. Coping with any form of emotional distress can be a lonely and overwhelming experience, and trying to manage life’s demands while feeling physically or mentally exhausted may seem impossible. My first priority is to develop a collaborative plan together, to directly address your individualized treatment needs. I will provide an authentic, nonjudgmental environment that can help promote a sense of safety, support, positive change, and genuine insight into some of your presenting concerns.
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Mark Demarest
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Caldwell, NJ 07006
As a psychotherapist, I understand that making changes in one's life is not always easy. I view these life changes as a process, in which seemingly small changes need to be appreciated in order to facilitate the progression to larger life changes. Having two masters degrees in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University provides an educational foundation with which to support individuals in a non-threatening and therapeutic manner, in a relaxed and comfortable office setting. My therapeutic work with individuals, couples, and families, encourages clients to lead emotionally easier and simpler lives.
As a psychotherapist, I understand that making changes in one's life is not always easy. I view these life changes as a process, in which seemingly small changes need to be appreciated in order to facilitate the progression to larger life changes. Having two masters degrees in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University provides an educational foundation with which to support individuals in a non-threatening and therapeutic manner, in a relaxed and comfortable office setting. My therapeutic work with individuals, couples, and families, encourages clients to lead emotionally easier and simpler lives.
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My orientation to psychotherapy is to approach every session as a creative undertaking, whether it is with an individual or a group, a couple or a family, a child, an adolescent, or an adult. This is true for every stage of the treatment process, beginning with engagement and problem clarification, with developing a working relationship based on trust, and moving constructively forward in relation to established objectives. The process of each session involves engaging purposefully to facilitate problem resolution, newness, and growth. When appropriate the course of treatment can be as brief as three sessions.
My orientation to psychotherapy is to approach every session as a creative undertaking, whether it is with an individual or a group, a couple or a family, a child, an adolescent, or an adult. This is true for every stage of the treatment process, beginning with engagement and problem clarification, with developing a working relationship based on trust, and moving constructively forward in relation to established objectives. The process of each session involves engaging purposefully to facilitate problem resolution, newness, and growth. When appropriate the course of treatment can be as brief as three sessions.
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I am Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience in the mental health field. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, autism spectrum, and ADHD. I work with children, teens and adults. When appropriate I also treat couples and families as a whole. My patients describe me as "down-to-earth" and consistently responsive to their imput. I will tell you exactly what I think, however I will do so in a constructive and tactful manner. I look forward to meeting with you. Please explore my website, and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
I am Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience in the mental health field. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, autism spectrum, and ADHD. I work with children, teens and adults. When appropriate I also treat couples and families as a whole. My patients describe me as "down-to-earth" and consistently responsive to their imput. I will tell you exactly what I think, however I will do so in a constructive and tactful manner. I look forward to meeting with you. Please explore my website, and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
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Jeffrey Obiekwe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Caldwell, NJ 07006 (Online Only)
Jeff is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in diverse levels of care and treatment settings. As a therapist Jeff provides a safe supportive space for individuals to process their thoughts and feelings. Jeff seeks to empower his clients, foster self-awareness so that they can accomplish their goals and live healthier lives. Jeff provides individualized therapy focusing on issue related to depression, anxiety, substance use, anger management, trauma and interpersonal conflict.
Jeff is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in diverse levels of care and treatment settings. As a therapist Jeff provides a safe supportive space for individuals to process their thoughts and feelings. Jeff seeks to empower his clients, foster self-awareness so that they can accomplish their goals and live healthier lives. Jeff provides individualized therapy focusing on issue related to depression, anxiety, substance use, anger management, trauma and interpersonal conflict.
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Michael Overland, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Caldwell, NJ 07006 (Online Only)
Sometimes you do everything you're supposed to do and things go right. Sometimes you do everything you're not supposed to do and everything goes right. But what happens when almost nothing goes right? It's disheartening, disorienting, and undermines confidence. What can follow is anxiety (fear and threat come with disorientation), depression (apathy and hopelessness come with being ineffective). You may feel the world is conspiring against you. Often self-deprecation seeps in. You beat yourself up as you feel you've let yourself down, a self-betrayal informing you that you must be defective and inadequate.
Sometimes you do everything you're supposed to do and things go right. Sometimes you do everything you're not supposed to do and everything goes right. But what happens when almost nothing goes right? It's disheartening, disorienting, and undermines confidence. What can follow is anxiety (fear and threat come with disorientation), depression (apathy and hopelessness come with being ineffective). You may feel the world is conspiring against you. Often self-deprecation seeps in. You beat yourself up as you feel you've let yourself down, a self-betrayal informing you that you must be defective and inadequate.
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Education and experience: I earned my Master's degree in Counseling, with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration from Montclair State University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I have gained extensive experience working in different settings and with different diagnoses, providing various populations different therapeutic interventions, based on client needs.
Education and experience: I earned my Master's degree in Counseling, with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration from Montclair State University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I have gained extensive experience working in different settings and with different diagnoses, providing various populations different therapeutic interventions, based on client needs.
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Ron Redmerski is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2016. He has an MA/EdS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seton Hall University, an MBA in Finance, Investments & Banking from University of WisconsinMadison, an MA in Clinical Psychology from University of MissouriSt. Louis, a BA in Psychology from University of WisconsinMilwaukee, and a DoD: Department of Defense Special Operations Forces Diploma from JFK Special Warfare School. Ron's passion lies in helping individuals navigate through life's challenges and find a sense of peace and fulfillment.
Ron Redmerski is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2016. He has an MA/EdS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seton Hall University, an MBA in Finance, Investments & Banking from University of WisconsinMadison, an MA in Clinical Psychology from University of MissouriSt. Louis, a BA in Psychology from University of WisconsinMilwaukee, and a DoD: Department of Defense Special Operations Forces Diploma from JFK Special Warfare School. Ron's passion lies in helping individuals navigate through life's challenges and find a sense of peace and fulfillment.
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Dr. T. VanderGast
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, NJ 07470
Updated May. 2024 - Summer schedule, some telehealth and in-person appts. are available. Life a journey and comes with twists and turns. Challenges do not have to be faced alone. I support adults, families, teens, and children with life transitions and stressors. I have more than 20 years of experience treating clients from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of presenting issues. My practice is safe and welcoming, offering talk therapy for adults and teens. As a Registered Play Therapist, I offer evidenced-based, developmentally appropriate approaches (play and creative therapies) for children ages 3 and up.
Updated May. 2024 - Summer schedule, some telehealth and in-person appts. are available. Life a journey and comes with twists and turns. Challenges do not have to be faced alone. I support adults, families, teens, and children with life transitions and stressors. I have more than 20 years of experience treating clients from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of presenting issues. My practice is safe and welcoming, offering talk therapy for adults and teens. As a Registered Play Therapist, I offer evidenced-based, developmentally appropriate approaches (play and creative therapies) for children ages 3 and up.
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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.