Male Therapists in Scranton, PA
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It takes a great deal of courage to seek out psychological services. I admire anyone who seeks out services with me. I wholeheartedly believe that if I had the same biology and the same life experiences, I would be in the exact same position. While I offer general psychotherapy in my office on the grounds of Marywood University where I am an Assistant Professor, I specialize in treatment of intimate partner violence; a pervasive and destructive force in our culture. It is my passion to treat both offenders and those who have been impacted by violence.
It takes a great deal of courage to seek out psychological services. I admire anyone who seeks out services with me. I wholeheartedly believe that if I had the same biology and the same life experiences, I would be in the exact same position. While I offer general psychotherapy in my office on the grounds of Marywood University where I am an Assistant Professor, I specialize in treatment of intimate partner violence; a pervasive and destructive force in our culture. It is my passion to treat both offenders and those who have been impacted by violence.
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Dealing with the demands of life can be very stressful. We may have painful, past experiences or overwhelming circumstances that can affect our mental health and well-being. Therapy can be an useful component of a productive and peaceful life. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment to facilitate an atmosphere of trust and understanding.
Dealing with the demands of life can be very stressful. We may have painful, past experiences or overwhelming circumstances that can affect our mental health and well-being. Therapy can be an useful component of a productive and peaceful life. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment to facilitate an atmosphere of trust and understanding.
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Tony Kearney LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18505 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate, person-centered therapist specializing in Emotion Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT), a highly effective approach helping couples achieve more trust, safety, security and closeness in their relationship. It is a very affirming model, with an active therapist guiding you and your partner as you learn new ways of relating to one another. I also use it for my clients in individual therapy. I am certified in alcohol and drug addiction.
I am a compassionate, person-centered therapist specializing in Emotion Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT), a highly effective approach helping couples achieve more trust, safety, security and closeness in their relationship. It is a very affirming model, with an active therapist guiding you and your partner as you learn new ways of relating to one another. I also use it for my clients in individual therapy. I am certified in alcohol and drug addiction.
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If you've found me here, then you must be gearing up to make some changes in your life. Maybe you're worrying too much and happy too little. Maybe you're feeling lost, hopeless, or in a rut. Wherever you are, you've decided you want to feel better and be better, and now you've shown the courage to seek help. My work with you will be collaborative, caring, and non-judgmental. I will help you reconnect to your inner-resources and strengths, to build new coping skills and problem-solving strategies, and to then apply them to live a life that feels more thriving than merely existing.
If you've found me here, then you must be gearing up to make some changes in your life. Maybe you're worrying too much and happy too little. Maybe you're feeling lost, hopeless, or in a rut. Wherever you are, you've decided you want to feel better and be better, and now you've shown the courage to seek help. My work with you will be collaborative, caring, and non-judgmental. I will help you reconnect to your inner-resources and strengths, to build new coping skills and problem-solving strategies, and to then apply them to live a life that feels more thriving than merely existing.
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Brandon Puglisi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18503
Has the world become more difficult to manage and you're feeling as if something is off? We are living in a day and age where there are too many uncertainties and it is increasing our anxiety and making us more depressed. For some, intense emotions have increased and has been causing significant problems in relationships, both professional and personal. It can seem like it is impossible to navigate, but the great news is there is hope! Can you imagine what it would feel like to hit a life stressor and be able to pause, think, reframe then react? Change is possible and you deserve support
Has the world become more difficult to manage and you're feeling as if something is off? We are living in a day and age where there are too many uncertainties and it is increasing our anxiety and making us more depressed. For some, intense emotions have increased and has been causing significant problems in relationships, both professional and personal. It can seem like it is impossible to navigate, but the great news is there is hope! Can you imagine what it would feel like to hit a life stressor and be able to pause, think, reframe then react? Change is possible and you deserve support
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Darren Scott Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Scranton, PA 18503
Waitlist for new clients
I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), and licensed professional counselor in PA with 5 years of clinical experience primarily working with children and adolescents in individual, group, and family therapy. I provide a professional therapeutic relationship to individuals experiencing but not limited to anxiety, panic, depression, grief/loss, and relationship issues. I have experience in working with clients who experience self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Treatment is tailored to the client and their presenting concerns with a goal of achieving overall wellness.
I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), and licensed professional counselor in PA with 5 years of clinical experience primarily working with children and adolescents in individual, group, and family therapy. I provide a professional therapeutic relationship to individuals experiencing but not limited to anxiety, panic, depression, grief/loss, and relationship issues. I have experience in working with clients who experience self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Treatment is tailored to the client and their presenting concerns with a goal of achieving overall wellness.
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John G Knowles - Intervention And Assessment
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CADC
Verified Verified
Scranton, PA 18505
I am a seasoned clinician and administrator in the addiction and mental health field for over 35 years. I provide interventions and assessments for individuals and families effected by addictions. Initial consultation is free of charge and can usually be accommodated within 24 hours. Online services available. I assure prompt, confidential and professional service.
I am a seasoned clinician and administrator in the addiction and mental health field for over 35 years. I provide interventions and assessments for individuals and families effected by addictions. Initial consultation is free of charge and can usually be accommodated within 24 hours. Online services available. I assure prompt, confidential and professional service.
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If you are a warrior (Veteran, Active Service Member, Police, FF, EMT) or the direct dependent of a warrior, Valhalla Veterans Services provides free one-on-one counseling.
If you are a warrior (Veteran, Active Service Member, Police, FF, EMT) or the direct dependent of a warrior, Valhalla Veterans Services provides free one-on-one counseling.
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Ziv Ben-Dov
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18503
Ziv Ben-Dov, MFA, MS, NCC, LPC. - a bilingual therapist.
You and I will identify your life's meaning. We will create a unique formula that will help you realize your personal needs and aspirations. In partnership with me you will gain confidence and a capacity to achieve your goals.
We will focus on gaining the freedom to love and be loved without fears and finding your life's purpose by developing goal oriented plans for success.
Ziv Ben-Dov, MFA, MS, NCC, LPC. - a bilingual therapist.
You and I will identify your life's meaning. We will create a unique formula that will help you realize your personal needs and aspirations. In partnership with me you will gain confidence and a capacity to achieve your goals.
We will focus on gaining the freedom to love and be loved without fears and finding your life's purpose by developing goal oriented plans for success.
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Life can be hard to figure out sometimes, it can be even harder if you don't have people to support you. Should I go left? Should I go right? Should I stay or should I go? It never ceases to amaze me how far having a confidential and sympathetic ear can be supportive. I have found the greatest gift anyone can ever give to anyone is to simply be present. That is one of the greatest gifts Christ gave- Himself!
Life can be hard to figure out sometimes, it can be even harder if you don't have people to support you. Should I go left? Should I go right? Should I stay or should I go? It never ceases to amaze me how far having a confidential and sympathetic ear can be supportive. I have found the greatest gift anyone can ever give to anyone is to simply be present. That is one of the greatest gifts Christ gave- Himself!
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Dr. Bill Dougherty is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has passed the National Certified Psychologist Professional Practice Examination. Providing quality compassionate counseling services to children, teens, and adults for over twenty-nine years.
Dr. Bill Dougherty is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has passed the National Certified Psychologist Professional Practice Examination. Providing quality compassionate counseling services to children, teens, and adults for over twenty-nine years.
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This is a difficult and overwhelming time for most. Now, more than ever, we can all use support. I am committed to providing compassionate, supportive, and effective care to those that I work with. I have sought out and received specialized education, training, and experience in providing psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to enhance the behavioral and emotional adjustment and well-being of those that I work with using the most effective and efficient research-based treatment approaches.
This is a difficult and overwhelming time for most. Now, more than ever, we can all use support. I am committed to providing compassionate, supportive, and effective care to those that I work with. I have sought out and received specialized education, training, and experience in providing psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to enhance the behavioral and emotional adjustment and well-being of those that I work with using the most effective and efficient research-based treatment approaches.
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Your goal is for you or your loved one to feel better ASAP right? Well, I have 25+ years experience doing exactly that. I'm also am an author, professor, past prez. of the PA Psych. Assoc., Fellow of three psych. organizations, a frequent media source (e.g., CNN, Washington Post, NYT) and a creator of social media content. I specializes in kid, teen and couple issues. I treat adults and youth in individual, marital and family therapy. I have three primary goals (1) To create a confidential, caring and warming atmosphere for my clients. (2) To offer services that are informed by science. And, (3) to offer life altering results ASAP.
Your goal is for you or your loved one to feel better ASAP right? Well, I have 25+ years experience doing exactly that. I'm also am an author, professor, past prez. of the PA Psych. Assoc., Fellow of three psych. organizations, a frequent media source (e.g., CNN, Washington Post, NYT) and a creator of social media content. I specializes in kid, teen and couple issues. I treat adults and youth in individual, marital and family therapy. I have three primary goals (1) To create a confidential, caring and warming atmosphere for my clients. (2) To offer services that are informed by science. And, (3) to offer life altering results ASAP.
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Paul Janeski Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18505 (Online Only)
The voice in the head has a life of its own. Most people are at the mercy of that voice; they are possessed by thought & by the mind. Since the mind is conditioned by the past, you are then forced to reenact the past again and again. This quote by Eckart Tolle is at the core of my belief in what troubles most of us. We live in our minds, incessantly thinking about our fears, failings, troubled relationships, losses, & shortcomings. We spend too much time inside the mind. The trouble is that when we treat our thoughts and feelings as facts, we allow anxiety, doubt, sadness, hopelessness & self-loathing to take hold and thrive.
The voice in the head has a life of its own. Most people are at the mercy of that voice; they are possessed by thought & by the mind. Since the mind is conditioned by the past, you are then forced to reenact the past again and again. This quote by Eckart Tolle is at the core of my belief in what troubles most of us. We live in our minds, incessantly thinking about our fears, failings, troubled relationships, losses, & shortcomings. We spend too much time inside the mind. The trouble is that when we treat our thoughts and feelings as facts, we allow anxiety, doubt, sadness, hopelessness & self-loathing to take hold and thrive.
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Joseph Monczewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Scranton, PA 18503
Joseph Monczewski, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCS is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience. Areas of practice include the following: depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, drug & alcohol treatment-recovery, co-dependency, adult children issues, adjustment issues, bi-polar disorder, couples, marital. Counseling can occur in-person or through tele-therapy.
Joseph Monczewski, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCS is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience. Areas of practice include the following: depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, drug & alcohol treatment-recovery, co-dependency, adult children issues, adjustment issues, bi-polar disorder, couples, marital. Counseling can occur in-person or through tele-therapy.
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I provide my services via TeleTherapy. My area of expertise is assisting people who are struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle and constrained by one or more issues. I can assist you if you're having trouble transitioning through life, whether you're a middle-aged person whose life is changing or a teenager who feels overwhelmed.
I provide my services via TeleTherapy. My area of expertise is assisting people who are struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle and constrained by one or more issues. I can assist you if you're having trouble transitioning through life, whether you're a middle-aged person whose life is changing or a teenager who feels overwhelmed.
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I am a 'think outside of the box' generalist psychologist that strives to aid individuals in achieving their goals and an overall sense of mental wellness. I am devoted to delivering evidence-based treatments, which are well-researched treatments, demonstrated to be effective in treating specific conditions. I primarily practice cognitive-behavior therapy, which focuses on making active changes to the thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that contribute to individual struggles. It is my goal as a professional to 'meet you where you are at' and tailor treatment to best address your needs.
I am a 'think outside of the box' generalist psychologist that strives to aid individuals in achieving their goals and an overall sense of mental wellness. I am devoted to delivering evidence-based treatments, which are well-researched treatments, demonstrated to be effective in treating specific conditions. I primarily practice cognitive-behavior therapy, which focuses on making active changes to the thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that contribute to individual struggles. It is my goal as a professional to 'meet you where you are at' and tailor treatment to best address your needs.
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Michael W Grier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CAADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Scranton, PA 18503
The foundation of my counseling philosophy is the dignity and value of each human person. I understand that you may be anxious or apprehensive speaking with a therapist about things that are difficult to discuss. I will strive to earn your trust by creating a therapeutic environment based on confidentiality that is conducive to healing.
The foundation of my counseling philosophy is the dignity and value of each human person. I understand that you may be anxious or apprehensive speaking with a therapist about things that are difficult to discuss. I will strive to earn your trust by creating a therapeutic environment based on confidentiality that is conducive to healing.
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Four Winds Acupuncture & Integrative Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Scranton, PA 18503
Are you looking for a holistic counselor? Are you looking for a safe accepting place? I have 20+ years of experience as a Mental Health Therapist. In my practice, I treat children, adults, and families - specializing in trauma, anxiety, autism, and substance abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA, NY, and MD). I completed my Doctor of Social Work in October 2019. If you feel that it is time for you to heal and find your life path, please call me at 570-836-7777. My office is at Four Winds Acupuncture Clinic and Integrative Therapies, 6 Sunnyside Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Are you looking for a holistic counselor? Are you looking for a safe accepting place? I have 20+ years of experience as a Mental Health Therapist. In my practice, I treat children, adults, and families - specializing in trauma, anxiety, autism, and substance abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA, NY, and MD). I completed my Doctor of Social Work in October 2019. If you feel that it is time for you to heal and find your life path, please call me at 570-836-7777. My office is at Four Winds Acupuncture Clinic and Integrative Therapies, 6 Sunnyside Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
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Peter Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18501 (Online Only)
I have been working with children and families for over 15 years. My belief is an individual needs to make the decision for the changes in their life. I hope to assist those in need to build the appropriate skills necessary to achieve their goals. I have experience in the following areas: relationship counseling, consistent parenting, couples therapy, impulse control, appropriate coping skills, positive peer and sibling interaction, anger management, anxiety, trauma, etc.
I have been working with children and families for over 15 years. My belief is an individual needs to make the decision for the changes in their life. I hope to assist those in need to build the appropriate skills necessary to achieve their goals. I have experience in the following areas: relationship counseling, consistent parenting, couples therapy, impulse control, appropriate coping skills, positive peer and sibling interaction, anger management, anxiety, trauma, etc.
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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.