Male Therapists in Hood River, OR
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John Sell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hood River, OR 97031
I work with people across the lifespan. I specialize in working with trauma, parents and children, and couples. My approach to therapy is centered on you, the client. I rely on you to teach me about your life and tell me what it is you hope to change. We can then work together on understanding how symptoms have developed with particular attention on emotions, relationships, and your experiences. Understanding can then lead to clarity which in turn can lead to change and growth. In addition to therapy, I provide consultation to therapists with particular emphasis on Family Systems and Psychodynamic Theories.
I work with people across the lifespan. I specialize in working with trauma, parents and children, and couples. My approach to therapy is centered on you, the client. I rely on you to teach me about your life and tell me what it is you hope to change. We can then work together on understanding how symptoms have developed with particular attention on emotions, relationships, and your experiences. Understanding can then lead to clarity which in turn can lead to change and growth. In addition to therapy, I provide consultation to therapists with particular emphasis on Family Systems and Psychodynamic Theories.
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Those that I work with describe me as receptive, kind, extremely engaged and at times even challenging. I am not a passive listener; my therapy work takes the form of an active, two-way dialogue. While my style is compassionate, informal, and truly nonjudgmental, I believe it is often essential for our default positions to be explored within a safe context. Good therapy provides the help of someone trained to see and artfully communicate what we sometimes cannot see ourselves. The therapeutic relationship must be compassionate, open-hearted, and enjoyable, yet honest.
Those that I work with describe me as receptive, kind, extremely engaged and at times even challenging. I am not a passive listener; my therapy work takes the form of an active, two-way dialogue. While my style is compassionate, informal, and truly nonjudgmental, I believe it is often essential for our default positions to be explored within a safe context. Good therapy provides the help of someone trained to see and artfully communicate what we sometimes cannot see ourselves. The therapeutic relationship must be compassionate, open-hearted, and enjoyable, yet honest.
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Henri M. Shields-Lucero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCIII
Verified Verified
Hood River, OR 97031
Sometimes we can be unkind to ourselves, feel disconnected in our relationships or overwhelmed by life's problems. I believe counseling is a learning process. I will work with you to develop a compassionate understanding of who you are and new insight about areas in your life where you want support to change. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to support mental health and healing from addiction. I believe our well-being is informed by a healthy connection to family and community. In the therapy process I incorporate perspectives including relationship attachment, developing insight through mindfulness and understanding the effects of trauma.
Sometimes we can be unkind to ourselves, feel disconnected in our relationships or overwhelmed by life's problems. I believe counseling is a learning process. I will work with you to develop a compassionate understanding of who you are and new insight about areas in your life where you want support to change. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to support mental health and healing from addiction. I believe our well-being is informed by a healthy connection to family and community. In the therapy process I incorporate perspectives including relationship attachment, developing insight through mindfulness and understanding the effects of trauma.
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John Christopher Burton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hood River, OR 97031
Waitlist for new clients
My primary focus is couple therapy. I am a trained Certified EFT Therapist. EFT stands for Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and is far and away the best treatment for couples. I have successfully treated couples who struggled with communication issues, infidelity, childhood trauma, attachment concerns, and emotional disconnect. As an EFT therapist I have worked with many couples in which one of the partners has ADHD. I also treat trauma using EMDR therapy with individuals and in the couple setting.
My primary focus is couple therapy. I am a trained Certified EFT Therapist. EFT stands for Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and is far and away the best treatment for couples. I have successfully treated couples who struggled with communication issues, infidelity, childhood trauma, attachment concerns, and emotional disconnect. As an EFT therapist I have worked with many couples in which one of the partners has ADHD. I also treat trauma using EMDR therapy with individuals and in the couple setting.
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I believe that the experiences we go through in life shape us, the people around us impact us, and I believe that the process of growing is a life long journey. I practice psychodynamic therapy informed by person centered ways of relating. That’s just a fancy way to say that I think your life impacts who you are, how you behave and feel, and that an empathetic, supportive relationship is the best place to work on the change you want to see.
I believe that the experiences we go through in life shape us, the people around us impact us, and I believe that the process of growing is a life long journey. I practice psychodynamic therapy informed by person centered ways of relating. That’s just a fancy way to say that I think your life impacts who you are, how you behave and feel, and that an empathetic, supportive relationship is the best place to work on the change you want to see.
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Tony Grace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hood River, OR 97031 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Need some tools for your personal/relational toolbox? Every man, like every home, can benefit from a little attention and care. Sometimes we start to build a life that no longer fits our needs. Sometimes life crashes into the world we created. Other times, it is time that takes its toll. We might need a little tweaking and some elbow grease to do the trick. We might need to build a different life entirely. Whatever condition you find your life is in, you don't have to settle, give in, or give up. You can do this!!! I can help.
Need some tools for your personal/relational toolbox? Every man, like every home, can benefit from a little attention and care. Sometimes we start to build a life that no longer fits our needs. Sometimes life crashes into the world we created. Other times, it is time that takes its toll. We might need a little tweaking and some elbow grease to do the trick. We might need to build a different life entirely. Whatever condition you find your life is in, you don't have to settle, give in, or give up. You can do this!!! I can help.
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Jonathan Chiaravalle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hood River, OR 97031 (Online Only)
Working in the field of human services since 1988, I bring an understanding and experience around the issues of relationships, sexuality, depression, anxiety, teen life issues and transitions. I work with these issues because our culture does not address them in helpful ways. I help and encourage you to develop tools and skills for success in your life.
Using tools from a mindful, humanistic & cognitive/behavioral orientation, we work together to help you focus on your situation and what will work to create change/healing in your life. I work with individuals and couples.
Working in the field of human services since 1988, I bring an understanding and experience around the issues of relationships, sexuality, depression, anxiety, teen life issues and transitions. I work with these issues because our culture does not address them in helpful ways. I help and encourage you to develop tools and skills for success in your life.
Using tools from a mindful, humanistic & cognitive/behavioral orientation, we work together to help you focus on your situation and what will work to create change/healing in your life. I work with individuals and couples.
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Scott Urban, Urban Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, MCoun
Verified Verified
Hood River, OR 97031
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients in-person or video telehealth. Life poses challenges to us all, and I collaborate with my clients to help them to understand and to process difficult life situations, and to build on their strengths and develop new coping strategies. My focus is helping teens and adults address symptoms of anxiety and depression caused by various difficult life experiences, and to develop skills supporting your desire for improved communication, relationships, personal growth, resilience and self-esteem.
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients in-person or video telehealth. Life poses challenges to us all, and I collaborate with my clients to help them to understand and to process difficult life situations, and to build on their strengths and develop new coping strategies. My focus is helping teens and adults address symptoms of anxiety and depression caused by various difficult life experiences, and to develop skills supporting your desire for improved communication, relationships, personal growth, resilience and self-esteem.
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When pain lingers long enough or becomes greater than our ability to keep pushing forward, we finally become willing to do whatever it takes to get relief. Psychological and emotional distress affects our sleep, our eating behaviors, use of alcohol and other drugs, our well-being, and our ability to function at home, work, and in our relationships. We're often plagued by fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, confusion, depression, self-doubt, failure, hopelessness, and even total despair.
When pain lingers long enough or becomes greater than our ability to keep pushing forward, we finally become willing to do whatever it takes to get relief. Psychological and emotional distress affects our sleep, our eating behaviors, use of alcohol and other drugs, our well-being, and our ability to function at home, work, and in our relationships. We're often plagued by fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, confusion, depression, self-doubt, failure, hopelessness, and even total despair.
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Dan Gilner
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MSS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hood River, OR 97031 (Online Only)
Therapy can be a compassionate space for insight, personal development, and healing. Each one of us has our own unique history and growth process. My goal is to support your overall mental, emotional, and relational health. I work with a range of experiences including anxiety, trauma, shame, and grief. I also specialize in: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); trauma including dissociation, disembodiment, panic, and fear; an intrusive inner critical voice / part of ourselves; and helping couples identity and repair unhealthy relationship patterns and coping mechanisms related to these experience.
Therapy can be a compassionate space for insight, personal development, and healing. Each one of us has our own unique history and growth process. My goal is to support your overall mental, emotional, and relational health. I work with a range of experiences including anxiety, trauma, shame, and grief. I also specialize in: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); trauma including dissociation, disembodiment, panic, and fear; an intrusive inner critical voice / part of ourselves; and helping couples identity and repair unhealthy relationship patterns and coping mechanisms related to these experience.
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Paul Grim
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hood River, OR 97031
Not accepting new clients
Please visit my website www.whitesalmoncounseling.com in order to request a session and to learn more about me. My approach is called "integrative" counseling which is a blend of several different counseling methods and theories. I can do brief solution-oriented counseling or longer term insight-oriented counseling which emphasizes personal growth and transformation. Each client is unique, therefore the therapy should be customized and flexible. With most clients, I focus on their entire lifestyle including physical activity, diet, sleep, work, purpose, and relationships. I'm a big fan of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Please visit my website www.whitesalmoncounseling.com in order to request a session and to learn more about me. My approach is called "integrative" counseling which is a blend of several different counseling methods and theories. I can do brief solution-oriented counseling or longer term insight-oriented counseling which emphasizes personal growth and transformation. Each client is unique, therefore the therapy should be customized and flexible. With most clients, I focus on their entire lifestyle including physical activity, diet, sleep, work, purpose, and relationships. I'm a big fan of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Online Therapists
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I utilize a wide range of clinical skills to help clients reduce their distress and increase their overall well being. I aspire to create a unique therapeutic approach for each client, based on their needs, personal struggles and goals. Core tenets of my practice are empathy, validation, support and interpersonal feedback. Additionally, I strive to provide culturally competent care. I regularly attend professional seminars to increase my awareness regarding issues related to systems of oppression and privilege.
I utilize a wide range of clinical skills to help clients reduce their distress and increase their overall well being. I aspire to create a unique therapeutic approach for each client, based on their needs, personal struggles and goals. Core tenets of my practice are empathy, validation, support and interpersonal feedback. Additionally, I strive to provide culturally competent care. I regularly attend professional seminars to increase my awareness regarding issues related to systems of oppression and privilege.
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Akiva Benjamin O'Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005 (Online Only)
You are always on the lookout for the “real” you. No matter where you go, you just feel like something is missing from the picture. You are a teen, and you feel lost going forward, clash with friends, or just feel lonely. Or you are an adult, and you struggle to give it your all. As a person in a relationship, you can’t figure out how things got the way they are. It feels like you are living someone else’s life. You hear about people being “present”, but you can’t figure out what they mean.
You are always on the lookout for the “real” you. No matter where you go, you just feel like something is missing from the picture. You are a teen, and you feel lost going forward, clash with friends, or just feel lonely. Or you are an adult, and you struggle to give it your all. As a person in a relationship, you can’t figure out how things got the way they are. It feels like you are living someone else’s life. You hear about people being “present”, but you can’t figure out what they mean.
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Brian L Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LHMC
Verified Verified
Sherwood, OR 97140
Waitlist for new clients
Primarily, I see individual adults or teens (16+). LGBTQ+ friendly and experienced in working through unique challenges. I enjoy working with all genders, all sexual orientations, and mono- and polyamorous individuals. Over the past several years, I have gained an interest in working with Highly-Sensitive Persons (HSPs). Challenges with mood (depression, bi-polar, dysthymia), anxiety (panic attacks, general anxiety, PTSD, phobias, OCD), psychosis-related disorders (schizophrenia), grief and loss, relationship concerns, adjusting to life transitions, career, and personal development.
Primarily, I see individual adults or teens (16+). LGBTQ+ friendly and experienced in working through unique challenges. I enjoy working with all genders, all sexual orientations, and mono- and polyamorous individuals. Over the past several years, I have gained an interest in working with Highly-Sensitive Persons (HSPs). Challenges with mood (depression, bi-polar, dysthymia), anxiety (panic attacks, general anxiety, PTSD, phobias, OCD), psychosis-related disorders (schizophrenia), grief and loss, relationship concerns, adjusting to life transitions, career, and personal development.
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In my practice I provide relationship focused therapy for adult couples and individuals. It is my passion to support clients as they unfold, progress and discover new insights.
I believe the therapeutic process can help increase awareness and lead to healthier choices creating a greater sense of freedom and stability in our lives.
I create a non- threatening atmosphere of trust and safety for all people. This environment provides a solid foundation for our therapeutic relationship to develop and prosper.
In my practice I provide relationship focused therapy for adult couples and individuals. It is my passion to support clients as they unfold, progress and discover new insights.
I believe the therapeutic process can help increase awareness and lead to healthier choices creating a greater sense of freedom and stability in our lives.
I create a non- threatening atmosphere of trust and safety for all people. This environment provides a solid foundation for our therapeutic relationship to develop and prosper.
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David Ramsay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, QMHP-R
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is grounded in the belief that each client is the resident expert on themselves and their experience. Because of this, I respect and honor that each person is truly unique, with their own story, cultural identities, social locations, and perspectives. YOU are so much more than a simple label or diagnosis; you are complicated, with various strengths and challenges, resources and obstacles. I am committed to truly hearing and understanding you client and the issues of your life. I maintain an eclectic theoretical orientation with clients, often utilizing cognitive-behavioral approaches informed by mindfulness.
My approach is grounded in the belief that each client is the resident expert on themselves and their experience. Because of this, I respect and honor that each person is truly unique, with their own story, cultural identities, social locations, and perspectives. YOU are so much more than a simple label or diagnosis; you are complicated, with various strengths and challenges, resources and obstacles. I am committed to truly hearing and understanding you client and the issues of your life. I maintain an eclectic theoretical orientation with clients, often utilizing cognitive-behavioral approaches informed by mindfulness.
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Are you struggling to balance the changing expectations placed on yourself? Finding that your behavior doesn’t match your intentions? Do demands for emotional intimacy leave you feeling confused and misunderstood? Has work become a place of negativity and resentment? We’re good at pretending that there’s nothing wrong until we just can’t take it anymore. What if you could step into being more confident and successful at work and in relationships?
Are you struggling to balance the changing expectations placed on yourself? Finding that your behavior doesn’t match your intentions? Do demands for emotional intimacy leave you feeling confused and misunderstood? Has work become a place of negativity and resentment? We’re good at pretending that there’s nothing wrong until we just can’t take it anymore. What if you could step into being more confident and successful at work and in relationships?
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I practice from several approaches, but something that makes me different is my training and ability to practice Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Care when appropriate and indicated for consenting clients. Unequal access to resources and social prejudice and discrimination creates difference of opportunity that shape people and family’s ability to create sustainable predictability, which often leaders to intergenerational trauma and stress. This area of focus is often disregarded or uncomfortable to discuss, with therapy being little exception to that rule.
I practice from several approaches, but something that makes me different is my training and ability to practice Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Care when appropriate and indicated for consenting clients. Unequal access to resources and social prejudice and discrimination creates difference of opportunity that shape people and family’s ability to create sustainable predictability, which often leaders to intergenerational trauma and stress. This area of focus is often disregarded or uncomfortable to discuss, with therapy being little exception to that rule.
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I have been counseling individuals and couples for over 25 years, providing therapy for: rebuilding trust and intimacy, anger management, conflict resolution and recovery work around sex or porn addiction.
I have been counseling individuals and couples for over 25 years, providing therapy for: rebuilding trust and intimacy, anger management, conflict resolution and recovery work around sex or porn addiction.
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Kade Rucker
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97204 (Online Only)
Changes in life can cause feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, insecurity, and lack of direction. They may create a struggle within your personal identity as you move through life and have new experiences. Despite these challenges, you are trying your best to keep your head above water. But there's a feeling in you that wants more from life. You want to connect with others, develop deep and lasting relationships, form a stronger sense of self, and be confident in who you are. You want to feel empowered - to feel strong, self-reliant, and in control of your life!
Changes in life can cause feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, insecurity, and lack of direction. They may create a struggle within your personal identity as you move through life and have new experiences. Despite these challenges, you are trying your best to keep your head above water. But there's a feeling in you that wants more from life. You want to connect with others, develop deep and lasting relationships, form a stronger sense of self, and be confident in who you are. You want to feel empowered - to feel strong, self-reliant, and in control of your life!
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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.