Male Therapists in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY
I have the privilege of accompanying clients as they go through some of the most painful and some of the most joyous times of their lives. I see therapy as a journey that the client and therapist take together with the therapist playing the role of a traveling companion, guide, and interpreter. I have extensive experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults, and families in various clinical settings. The focus of treatment includes improving self-image, changing negative self-talk, and working through trauma. My approach is collaborative, working together to define and achieve therapy goals.
I have the privilege of accompanying clients as they go through some of the most painful and some of the most joyous times of their lives. I see therapy as a journey that the client and therapist take together with the therapist playing the role of a traveling companion, guide, and interpreter. I have extensive experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults, and families in various clinical settings. The focus of treatment includes improving self-image, changing negative self-talk, and working through trauma. My approach is collaborative, working together to define and achieve therapy goals.
Matthew Singer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
My approach to therapy is guided by the firm belief that the strength of the therapist-client relationship is the most important element of successful treatment. I see productive and rewarding work as emanating from a dynamic collaboration between myself and my clients. My goal is to help every client live a life that is more fulfilling. I am warm and direct and I provide a safe and supportive environment, helping clients to access their strengths, express a wide range of thoughts and feelings, and continually move toward greater self-discovery.
My approach to therapy is guided by the firm belief that the strength of the therapist-client relationship is the most important element of successful treatment. I see productive and rewarding work as emanating from a dynamic collaboration between myself and my clients. My goal is to help every client live a life that is more fulfilling. I am warm and direct and I provide a safe and supportive environment, helping clients to access their strengths, express a wide range of thoughts and feelings, and continually move toward greater self-discovery.
My clinical approach is rooted in the therapeutic relationship. Empathy, validation, and the provision of a safe environment are essential aspects of a positive healing alliance. It will become easier to make more satisfying choices by gaining a fuller understanding of yourself. Together, we can develop an approach that feels comfortable and help you find greater fulfillment in your life.
My clinical approach is rooted in the therapeutic relationship. Empathy, validation, and the provision of a safe environment are essential aspects of a positive healing alliance. It will become easier to make more satisfying choices by gaining a fuller understanding of yourself. Together, we can develop an approach that feels comfortable and help you find greater fulfillment in your life.
Rene Gonzalez
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
Originally from Texas, Rene was drawn to the city by his affection for people-watching, music, architecture, and multiculturalism. He cites some of literature and film’s most complex characters as inspiration for becoming a psychotherapist, and enjoys interacting and helping his clients get to deeper places of self-awareness and health.
Originally from Texas, Rene was drawn to the city by his affection for people-watching, music, architecture, and multiculturalism. He cites some of literature and film’s most complex characters as inspiration for becoming a psychotherapist, and enjoys interacting and helping his clients get to deeper places of self-awareness and health.
Adam Hallers
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
We cannot change what has happened to us, but we can change what we do with it. I aim to empower clients to overcome triggers from past traumas that are creating obstacles in present. My experience of navigating the sometimes rough waters of understanding my own asexual, biracial identity, has created a drive in me to be a helping hand and an empathetic ally for all those who are trying to figure out who they are. With empathy, compassion, and acceptance, I serve as a guide to my clients' as they embark on a journey of self-exploration, as a witness to their stories, and as a partner in achieving their goals and desires.
We cannot change what has happened to us, but we can change what we do with it. I aim to empower clients to overcome triggers from past traumas that are creating obstacles in present. My experience of navigating the sometimes rough waters of understanding my own asexual, biracial identity, has created a drive in me to be a helping hand and an empathetic ally for all those who are trying to figure out who they are. With empathy, compassion, and acceptance, I serve as a guide to my clients' as they embark on a journey of self-exploration, as a witness to their stories, and as a partner in achieving their goals and desires.
James Frederick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Licensed Master Social Worker operating in Brooklyn, New York, with a history of working with various populations such as children, youth and families, homeless men, MICA individuals, substance abusers and senior citizens. My focus is self-empowerment and my desire is to help others help themselves.
Licensed Master Social Worker operating in Brooklyn, New York, with a history of working with various populations such as children, youth and families, homeless men, MICA individuals, substance abusers and senior citizens. My focus is self-empowerment and my desire is to help others help themselves.
Mike Rosen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS Ed, RYT, WFR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Why were we taught calculus but never taught how to handle grief, deal with anxiety, create healthy relationships, or have fantastic sex? Why do we fall into the same traps we fell into yesterday, and go back to the same behaviors and substances that harm us? My sessions are interactive and direct, so you can develop the tools you need to get out of painful cycles and put yourself in the driver's seat of your life. My primary expertise areas are rebuilding trust and eroticism in relationships and men's mental health. I also have years of experience working with queer issues, kink, trauma, veterans, anxiety, grief and addiction.
Why were we taught calculus but never taught how to handle grief, deal with anxiety, create healthy relationships, or have fantastic sex? Why do we fall into the same traps we fell into yesterday, and go back to the same behaviors and substances that harm us? My sessions are interactive and direct, so you can develop the tools you need to get out of painful cycles and put yourself in the driver's seat of your life. My primary expertise areas are rebuilding trust and eroticism in relationships and men's mental health. I also have years of experience working with queer issues, kink, trauma, veterans, anxiety, grief and addiction.
Matthew P Siegel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
People often come to see me when they've tried to improve their situation on their own through resources that are readily available such as talking with friends or family. Sometimes friends and family can only help so much. Psychotherapy aims at addressing the situation at its core. As your therapist, we would work together to explore and understand your underlying emotional experience, thinking patterns, and outward behaviors for the purposes of preventing future trouble, alleviating current distress, and improving resilience.
People often come to see me when they've tried to improve their situation on their own through resources that are readily available such as talking with friends or family. Sometimes friends and family can only help so much. Psychotherapy aims at addressing the situation at its core. As your therapist, we would work together to explore and understand your underlying emotional experience, thinking patterns, and outward behaviors for the purposes of preventing future trouble, alleviating current distress, and improving resilience.
I specializes in working with people looking to live more connected and meaningful lives or dealing with symptoms of anxiety and depression. I'm interested in understanding how we create barriers to intimacy with others and with parts of ourselves.
I specializes in working with people looking to live more connected and meaningful lives or dealing with symptoms of anxiety and depression. I'm interested in understanding how we create barriers to intimacy with others and with parts of ourselves.
Taylor Mefford
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
Deciding to seek professional help for problems in your life is a big step, and it is my goal to make that choice as rewarding as possible. I believe in cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore the challenges you face. It is my hope that clients will be able to use the safety of our therapeutic relationship to learn how to approach these challenges with curiosity instead of fear. Together, we can find ways to face those challenges head-on with courage and authenticity, and embark on a journey toward self-discovery, healing, and peace of mind.
Deciding to seek professional help for problems in your life is a big step, and it is my goal to make that choice as rewarding as possible. I believe in cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore the challenges you face. It is my hope that clients will be able to use the safety of our therapeutic relationship to learn how to approach these challenges with curiosity instead of fear. Together, we can find ways to face those challenges head-on with courage and authenticity, and embark on a journey toward self-discovery, healing, and peace of mind.
A good therapist helps clarify what we already do well and separates out what's useful from what's not. Therapy is about expanding your repertoire, spotting better choices, and enhancing communication skills. When insecurities worm their way into everyday life, and you're more or less "stuck" at an unsatisfying plateau, that's exactly when therapy makes a meaningful difference. On the road from confusion to clarity: a good place to be.
A good therapist helps clarify what we already do well and separates out what's useful from what's not. Therapy is about expanding your repertoire, spotting better choices, and enhancing communication skills. When insecurities worm their way into everyday life, and you're more or less "stuck" at an unsatisfying plateau, that's exactly when therapy makes a meaningful difference. On the road from confusion to clarity: a good place to be.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, CST
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
I have extensive experience doing therapy with individuals, couples and families. My practical and positive approach has helped hundreds of people just like you! I have over 15 years of experience and love helping people in a comfortable, professional and private office environment that will put you at ease. I have a compassionate, caring, and nonjudgmental style that begins with carefully listening to the issues and deciding together with you on your goals for therapy. I am skilled in many different therapy techniques and frameworks that we can use to help you reach your goals.
I have extensive experience doing therapy with individuals, couples and families. My practical and positive approach has helped hundreds of people just like you! I have over 15 years of experience and love helping people in a comfortable, professional and private office environment that will put you at ease. I have a compassionate, caring, and nonjudgmental style that begins with carefully listening to the issues and deciding together with you on your goals for therapy. I am skilled in many different therapy techniques and frameworks that we can use to help you reach your goals.
Dr. Jemour Maddux Psychologist, Accepting Patients
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Professional - Doctoral Level - Theologically Sensitive - TeleHealth Friendly - Diagnostician & Therapist: Dr. Maddux offers tools for escaping bothersome thoughts, behaviors & reactions so you can reclaim self-control, fresh perspectives, stable relationships, energy & hope. I also understand that faith is important. I completed postdoctoral Theology & Ministry education at Princeton Theological Seminary to ethically combine faith-based tools & evidence-based psychotherapies, such as CBT & ERP. My style is time-limited & practical. Get a "Game Plan" for reaching your social, emotional & relationship goals.
Professional - Doctoral Level - Theologically Sensitive - TeleHealth Friendly - Diagnostician & Therapist: Dr. Maddux offers tools for escaping bothersome thoughts, behaviors & reactions so you can reclaim self-control, fresh perspectives, stable relationships, energy & hope. I also understand that faith is important. I completed postdoctoral Theology & Ministry education at Princeton Theological Seminary to ethically combine faith-based tools & evidence-based psychotherapies, such as CBT & ERP. My style is time-limited & practical. Get a "Game Plan" for reaching your social, emotional & relationship goals.
Brittan S. Dunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Therapy has the power to help you unlock your full potential. Many of the patterns, beliefs and behaviors that cause us to feel stuck in the present were once necessary tools for survival. Working interactively and collaboratively, I will help you understand your personal psychological barriers to living more effectively. My job is to understand you in order to help you empathically understand yourself, and make better choices suited to your needs. I'll work with you to efficiently achieve self-awareness, balance, and fortitude in all areas of your life, including work, relationships, spirituality, and community.
Therapy has the power to help you unlock your full potential. Many of the patterns, beliefs and behaviors that cause us to feel stuck in the present were once necessary tools for survival. Working interactively and collaboratively, I will help you understand your personal psychological barriers to living more effectively. My job is to understand you in order to help you empathically understand yourself, and make better choices suited to your needs. I'll work with you to efficiently achieve self-awareness, balance, and fortitude in all areas of your life, including work, relationships, spirituality, and community.
Dr. Andrew Seidman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (Online Only)
I am a psychologist with expertise in working with anxiety, life transitions, grief, family-of-origin, people living with a chronic illness (cancer, pain), ADHD, identity formation, relationships, depression, men's issues, and existentialism (values, meaning-making). Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College, with extensive teaching experience at the university-level and research program (over 20 peer-reviewed publications), including funding from the National Institute of Mental Health.
I am a psychologist with expertise in working with anxiety, life transitions, grief, family-of-origin, people living with a chronic illness (cancer, pain), ADHD, identity formation, relationships, depression, men's issues, and existentialism (values, meaning-making). Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College, with extensive teaching experience at the university-level and research program (over 20 peer-reviewed publications), including funding from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Are you living the life you want? Is your relationship a source of pain for you? Are you arguing more, trusting less, or finding yourself not looking forward to spending time together? Maybe your relationship feels stuck, like you're just replaying the same disagreement over and over again. Do you not like the person you are when you're in a relationship or wonder why you keep repeating patterns in the type of person you date? Human beings are wired for connection, yet somehow the people we are closest with also seem to cause us the most pain.
Are you living the life you want? Is your relationship a source of pain for you? Are you arguing more, trusting less, or finding yourself not looking forward to spending time together? Maybe your relationship feels stuck, like you're just replaying the same disagreement over and over again. Do you not like the person you are when you're in a relationship or wonder why you keep repeating patterns in the type of person you date? Human beings are wired for connection, yet somehow the people we are closest with also seem to cause us the most pain.
Matt Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Many people turn to therapy because they have carried an enduring sense of lack for years, even after having achieved conventional success. Others encounter a similar sense after a sudden loss or change in circumstances. Often what is lacking is the language needed to render inner life legible. When distress arises, our natural inclination is to speak, but shame, fear, and guilt frequently compel us to keep things inside. A deep listener facilitates putting words to inner confusion and fosters realizations that would not have been achievable otherwise. This is what makes “talk therapy” therapeutic.
Many people turn to therapy because they have carried an enduring sense of lack for years, even after having achieved conventional success. Others encounter a similar sense after a sudden loss or change in circumstances. Often what is lacking is the language needed to render inner life legible. When distress arises, our natural inclination is to speak, but shame, fear, and guilt frequently compel us to keep things inside. A deep listener facilitates putting words to inner confusion and fosters realizations that would not have been achievable otherwise. This is what makes “talk therapy” therapeutic.
David Charme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Many of us turn to therapy because we feel lost, frustrated, or exhausted. Maybe we’re tired of swimming against the currents of anxiety or depression, but can’t find our way out. We may put on a happy face, while pushing aside painful emotions. Or we yearn for more meaningful connections, but past wounds or the residue of trauma make that feel out of reach. Even when we understand our negative patterns, undoing them can feel intimidating. I believe we all have the capacity to heal and grow. That’s why I’ve dedicated myself to helping individuals and couples who are ready to do the deep, transformative work towards change.
Many of us turn to therapy because we feel lost, frustrated, or exhausted. Maybe we’re tired of swimming against the currents of anxiety or depression, but can’t find our way out. We may put on a happy face, while pushing aside painful emotions. Or we yearn for more meaningful connections, but past wounds or the residue of trauma make that feel out of reach. Even when we understand our negative patterns, undoing them can feel intimidating. I believe we all have the capacity to heal and grow. That’s why I’ve dedicated myself to helping individuals and couples who are ready to do the deep, transformative work towards change.
Justin Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship - as a site for activation, reflection, examination, change, and corrective emotional experiences. So often the very things that have helped protect us throughout our lives also create barriers and challenges. Therapy offers us a space to slow down and explore these defenses and patterns, and to develop healthier alternatives. We will work collaboratively to reach mutual understanding, honest emotional expression, and to acknowledge and nourish your true self, in all of its complexity - which will hopefully lead to a more authentic, vibrant, fulfilling life.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship - as a site for activation, reflection, examination, change, and corrective emotional experiences. So often the very things that have helped protect us throughout our lives also create barriers and challenges. Therapy offers us a space to slow down and explore these defenses and patterns, and to develop healthier alternatives. We will work collaboratively to reach mutual understanding, honest emotional expression, and to acknowledge and nourish your true self, in all of its complexity - which will hopefully lead to a more authentic, vibrant, fulfilling life.
Mark Thomas Rinzel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Not accepting new clients
I love to work with perfectionists, those who suffer from "imposter syndrome." My patients live with a sense of not being or doing enough. They are spouses, parents and adolescents with histories of trauma and abandonment. They are tired of trying to please others, without a sense of how to soothe themselves. Many have developed addictions, chemical or "process" ones, in search of an inner solace that eludes them. Others simply live with a sense of feeling separate and alone, alienated from their work, family or community. They are coming to therapy, because some part of themselves hopes that it can be otherwise.
I love to work with perfectionists, those who suffer from "imposter syndrome." My patients live with a sense of not being or doing enough. They are spouses, parents and adolescents with histories of trauma and abandonment. They are tired of trying to please others, without a sense of how to soothe themselves. Many have developed addictions, chemical or "process" ones, in search of an inner solace that eludes them. Others simply live with a sense of feeling separate and alone, alienated from their work, family or community. They are coming to therapy, because some part of themselves hopes that it can be otherwise.
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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.