Male Therapists in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY
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Samuel Parton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Sam specializes in CBT and DBT – two of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities – to help clients of all ages change unhelpful thought processes, face their fears, learn better emotional regulation, and build interpersonal skills. Sam’s solution-focused, client-centric treatment helps clients define their goals and allows them to leverage their own strengths and support systems to achieve them. Clients praise his warm demeanor, which makes them feel heard and valued during sessions, and leave treatment with newfound confidence and the tools to navigate life's challenges successfully and lead more fulfilling lives.
Sam specializes in CBT and DBT – two of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities – to help clients of all ages change unhelpful thought processes, face their fears, learn better emotional regulation, and build interpersonal skills. Sam’s solution-focused, client-centric treatment helps clients define their goals and allows them to leverage their own strengths and support systems to achieve them. Clients praise his warm demeanor, which makes them feel heard and valued during sessions, and leave treatment with newfound confidence and the tools to navigate life's challenges successfully and lead more fulfilling lives.
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Individuals typically seek psychotherapy for specific problems such as episodes of low mood, anxiety, panic attacks and difficulties with work and relationships. However, when told to an attentive and non-judgmental listener, the stories behind these complaints often reveal previously unacknowledged tensions between what one wants and what is expected of them by others. I work from the conviction that psychotherapy provides the space to understand one's troubles in a new way, such that the narrative about oneself, others and life can be rewritten, leading to lasting and more satisfying choices and relationships.
Individuals typically seek psychotherapy for specific problems such as episodes of low mood, anxiety, panic attacks and difficulties with work and relationships. However, when told to an attentive and non-judgmental listener, the stories behind these complaints often reveal previously unacknowledged tensions between what one wants and what is expected of them by others. I work from the conviction that psychotherapy provides the space to understand one's troubles in a new way, such that the narrative about oneself, others and life can be rewritten, leading to lasting and more satisfying choices and relationships.
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Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Often when we are struggling with a concern or difficulty in living, we can't help but feel as if we are stuck in a pattern that feels too daunting to make our way out of, even if we have a sense of what it takes to live differently. These patterns frequently maintain themselves in large part because of a lack of resources -- whether it is time, strained relationships, or unmet needs. Attempting to regain these resources can be difficult if done alone.
Often when we are struggling with a concern or difficulty in living, we can't help but feel as if we are stuck in a pattern that feels too daunting to make our way out of, even if we have a sense of what it takes to live differently. These patterns frequently maintain themselves in large part because of a lack of resources -- whether it is time, strained relationships, or unmet needs. Attempting to regain these resources can be difficult if done alone.
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I offer safe harbor for distress and instill a generative curiosity. In our work together, we awaken your ability to dream and build a better life. I am a therapist who is both warm and challenging. I use a combination of insight and skills-based approaches. My patients report greater ease "being" with themselves and others. They become more adept at "doing," meeting life's challenges in new, unexpected ways. Without being preachy, I bring attention to culture, social norms, race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class to help my patients find freedom, connection, and rehumanization.
I offer safe harbor for distress and instill a generative curiosity. In our work together, we awaken your ability to dream and build a better life. I am a therapist who is both warm and challenging. I use a combination of insight and skills-based approaches. My patients report greater ease "being" with themselves and others. They become more adept at "doing," meeting life's challenges in new, unexpected ways. Without being preachy, I bring attention to culture, social norms, race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class to help my patients find freedom, connection, and rehumanization.
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Zelik S Mintz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
I believe that psychotherapy lays the emotional groundwork that leads to a more satisfying and engaged life. Many people mistakenly think of psychotherapy as one-sided: the person in therapy talks and the therapist listens. But effective psychotherapy - therapy that heals - works because of the unique relationship that develops between the therapist and the person in therapy. I provide an environment - safe and non-judgemental - that facilitates opening up in new and often unexpected ways and helps you experience and express deepest thoughts and feelings. I have particular experience working with gay men, HIV issues, substance abuse and sexual addiction.
I believe that psychotherapy lays the emotional groundwork that leads to a more satisfying and engaged life. Many people mistakenly think of psychotherapy as one-sided: the person in therapy talks and the therapist listens. But effective psychotherapy - therapy that heals - works because of the unique relationship that develops between the therapist and the person in therapy. I provide an environment - safe and non-judgemental - that facilitates opening up in new and often unexpected ways and helps you experience and express deepest thoughts and feelings. I have particular experience working with gay men, HIV issues, substance abuse and sexual addiction.
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Dr. Waltman is a master clinician at the forefront of modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With a wealth of experience as a clinician, international trainer, bestselling author, and researcher who develops the very therapy itself, he brings a unique blend of expertise, insight, and compassion to his work. Specializing in case-conceptualization driven therapy, he tailors his interventions to meet the unique needs of each client and is known for his extensive knowledge of therapy tools and cutting-edge strategies. By creating holistic, individualized treatment plans, he helps clients overcome barriers and achieve lasting change.
Dr. Waltman is a master clinician at the forefront of modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With a wealth of experience as a clinician, international trainer, bestselling author, and researcher who develops the very therapy itself, he brings a unique blend of expertise, insight, and compassion to his work. Specializing in case-conceptualization driven therapy, he tailors his interventions to meet the unique needs of each client and is known for his extensive knowledge of therapy tools and cutting-edge strategies. By creating holistic, individualized treatment plans, he helps clients overcome barriers and achieve lasting change.
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Jorge Ricardo Stolkiner
Counselor, LMHC, MD
Not Verified Not Verified
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
An artist who never experienced being loved by a woman may look for a different therapy than someone who, after the collapse of the Twin Towers, has experienced crises of panic and is unable to travel the subway. Somebody may want to stop using drugs and alcohol, but may also be interested in finding a spiritual path. Most frequently, people do not know what they want from therapy. Finding out is part of it. Some go to therapy to solve a problem, and some to grow and look for the meaning of life, while others have both reasons.
An artist who never experienced being loved by a woman may look for a different therapy than someone who, after the collapse of the Twin Towers, has experienced crises of panic and is unable to travel the subway. Somebody may want to stop using drugs and alcohol, but may also be interested in finding a spiritual path. Most frequently, people do not know what they want from therapy. Finding out is part of it. Some go to therapy to solve a problem, and some to grow and look for the meaning of life, while others have both reasons.
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I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
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Dr Jeff Gold, Psychotherapy and Video Counseling
MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
My work with clients focuses on relationships. I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families. I specialize in couple therapy but work well with individuals and families.I am active as a therapist, and will be direct and clear about the patterns I see. I will come right to the point, but with care and compassion.
I will meet with you in my office or by video. I work with with a range of clients, including straight, gay and lesbians. They may be married, co-habitating or single. Issues include attachment, commitment, betrayal or "heating-up" a partnership gone cold.
My work with clients focuses on relationships. I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families. I specialize in couple therapy but work well with individuals and families.I am active as a therapist, and will be direct and clear about the patterns I see. I will come right to the point, but with care and compassion.
I will meet with you in my office or by video. I work with with a range of clients, including straight, gay and lesbians. They may be married, co-habitating or single. Issues include attachment, commitment, betrayal or "heating-up" a partnership gone cold.
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Scott Percelay
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Scott takes an integrative approach to therapy utilizing Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic techniques. Scott has experience helping clients with a range of topics including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, loss, self-esteem, identity development, healthy relationships, and navigating life transitions. Scott is currently an adjunct lecturer at Hunter College. He is also passionate about engaging in social justice work. Outside of work you can find him exploring new places, both in & outside of NYC, playing volleyball, or trying a new recipe
Scott takes an integrative approach to therapy utilizing Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic techniques. Scott has experience helping clients with a range of topics including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, loss, self-esteem, identity development, healthy relationships, and navigating life transitions. Scott is currently an adjunct lecturer at Hunter College. He is also passionate about engaging in social justice work. Outside of work you can find him exploring new places, both in & outside of NYC, playing volleyball, or trying a new recipe
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Be yourself - everyone else is taken! My practice focuses on people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and anxiety. These often manifest as difficulties in romantic, social, and work success. I help my clients feel better about themselves, less alone, and more capable of loving and being loved. My clients end up feeling more comfortable in their own skins and engage in life, work, and relationships with greater confidence.
Be yourself - everyone else is taken! My practice focuses on people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and anxiety. These often manifest as difficulties in romantic, social, and work success. I help my clients feel better about themselves, less alone, and more capable of loving and being loved. My clients end up feeling more comfortable in their own skins and engage in life, work, and relationships with greater confidence.
Online Therapists
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I know how hard it can be to find an active and mindful therapist who truly appreciates your troubles and your strengths, and can also help you make effective changes. My first priority is to listen deeply to my clients and become attuned to their story and themes. Then, I create a unique tailored plan to provide the necessary tools, as I believe in the importance of techniques and methods. I also strive to simplify our process using experiential forms of therapy including creative parts work, to explore and unearth rich parts of yourself, which can foster genuine expression and build independence toward your goals.
I know how hard it can be to find an active and mindful therapist who truly appreciates your troubles and your strengths, and can also help you make effective changes. My first priority is to listen deeply to my clients and become attuned to their story and themes. Then, I create a unique tailored plan to provide the necessary tools, as I believe in the importance of techniques and methods. I also strive to simplify our process using experiential forms of therapy including creative parts work, to explore and unearth rich parts of yourself, which can foster genuine expression and build independence toward your goals.
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My goal in working with you is to provide a safe/non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing the issues that bother you. Life has a way of bringing us challenges that we are not always prepared for. It might be related to a medical condition, issues with family, or the loss of a loved one. Sometimes it is related to trying to be comfortable in the life we have built for ourselves and the expectations of the community we live in. We will work together to identify your personal goals and strengths as you develop a plan to manage these life issues.
My goal in working with you is to provide a safe/non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing the issues that bother you. Life has a way of bringing us challenges that we are not always prepared for. It might be related to a medical condition, issues with family, or the loss of a loved one. Sometimes it is related to trying to be comfortable in the life we have built for ourselves and the expectations of the community we live in. We will work together to identify your personal goals and strengths as you develop a plan to manage these life issues.
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In therapy I like to focus on helping clients develop an understanding and connection of their behaviors and internal world. This can be for clients with trauma, addictions, emotional dysregulation or interpersonal problems. In neuropsychology I love to help children and adults that are struggling with their school or work responsibilities. There are often subtle cognitive or neuropsychological issues that help explain where their issues are coming from and it is very fulfilling to help clients identify those issues and either resolve or work around them.
In therapy I like to focus on helping clients develop an understanding and connection of their behaviors and internal world. This can be for clients with trauma, addictions, emotional dysregulation or interpersonal problems. In neuropsychology I love to help children and adults that are struggling with their school or work responsibilities. There are often subtle cognitive or neuropsychological issues that help explain where their issues are coming from and it is very fulfilling to help clients identify those issues and either resolve or work around them.
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Do you feel stressed and anxious at work or in a relationship? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and hurt by discrimination tied to your identity. These challenges can become the burdens of your route to achieving career success, happy relationships, or even inner peace. How can you find your way back to a happy and healthy mental state amidst these difficulties? The key lies in cultivating resilience and self-compassion while developing effective coping skills. That’s the place we work together to build a supportive environment where you can thrive. My goal is to help you regain peace and confidence as you move forward in life.
Do you feel stressed and anxious at work or in a relationship? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and hurt by discrimination tied to your identity. These challenges can become the burdens of your route to achieving career success, happy relationships, or even inner peace. How can you find your way back to a happy and healthy mental state amidst these difficulties? The key lies in cultivating resilience and self-compassion while developing effective coping skills. That’s the place we work together to build a supportive environment where you can thrive. My goal is to help you regain peace and confidence as you move forward in life.
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Robert Levin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is the journey in self-understanding and healing; one I wish to guide you on. Whether you’re seeking therapy because you feel sad, hopeless, or anxious, or because you wish to better understand yourself, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which we can embark on the therapeutic journey together. Every journey is unique, and I look forward to working with you towards self-understanding.
Therapy is the journey in self-understanding and healing; one I wish to guide you on. Whether you’re seeking therapy because you feel sad, hopeless, or anxious, or because you wish to better understand yourself, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which we can embark on the therapeutic journey together. Every journey is unique, and I look forward to working with you towards self-understanding.
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Jeff Sobel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults in schools and mental health centers. Jeff started out working with adults and his recent experience has been focused on a pediatric population, helping children and teens. His aim is to help guide one towards positive emotional and cognitive growth, while allowing for acceptance and understanding. He earned his bachelors degree from CUNY-Brooklyn College and master's degree from the clinical counseling program at Touro University, licensed since 2010.
Jeff Sobel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults in schools and mental health centers. Jeff started out working with adults and his recent experience has been focused on a pediatric population, helping children and teens. His aim is to help guide one towards positive emotional and cognitive growth, while allowing for acceptance and understanding. He earned his bachelors degree from CUNY-Brooklyn College and master's degree from the clinical counseling program at Touro University, licensed since 2010.
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Sam specializes in CBT and DBT – two of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities – to help clients of all ages change unhelpful thought processes, face their fears, learn better emotional regulation, and build interpersonal skills. Sam’s solution-focused, client-centric treatment helps clients define their goals and allows them to leverage their own strengths and support systems to achieve them. Clients praise his warm demeanor, which makes them feel heard and valued during sessions, and leave treatment with newfound confidence and the tools to navigate life's challenges successfully and lead more fulfilling lives.
Sam specializes in CBT and DBT – two of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities – to help clients of all ages change unhelpful thought processes, face their fears, learn better emotional regulation, and build interpersonal skills. Sam’s solution-focused, client-centric treatment helps clients define their goals and allows them to leverage their own strengths and support systems to achieve them. Clients praise his warm demeanor, which makes them feel heard and valued during sessions, and leave treatment with newfound confidence and the tools to navigate life's challenges successfully and lead more fulfilling lives.
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My passion is helping you make choices: the choice of how you want to view yourself and the type of life you want to lead. Working together as hardy co-explorers, we will probe where you are in life, where you want to go and how best to get you there. You are the captain of your fate and the master of your soul; my goal is to provide you with a space in which you are free to understand and embrace yourself as captain and master, empowering you to make healthier life choices.
My passion is helping you make choices: the choice of how you want to view yourself and the type of life you want to lead. Working together as hardy co-explorers, we will probe where you are in life, where you want to go and how best to get you there. You are the captain of your fate and the master of your soul; my goal is to provide you with a space in which you are free to understand and embrace yourself as captain and master, empowering you to make healthier life choices.
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Are you a queer person spending more time than you would like in your own head? As queer people, we are often seeking acceptance and validation for who we are. We can experience this search as shame, loneliness, confusion, and discomfort in our bodies. We have only just begun to build a society where we truly feel safe, seen, and heard. I aim to provide a comfortable and secure space for you to peek out from the isolation and release the pressures of your life at your own pace. We will work together to help you discover a new relationship with yourself and bring about sustainable, lasting change.
Are you a queer person spending more time than you would like in your own head? As queer people, we are often seeking acceptance and validation for who we are. We can experience this search as shame, loneliness, confusion, and discomfort in our bodies. We have only just begun to build a society where we truly feel safe, seen, and heard. I aim to provide a comfortable and secure space for you to peek out from the isolation and release the pressures of your life at your own pace. We will work together to help you discover a new relationship with yourself and bring about sustainable, lasting change.
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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.