Male Therapists in Blythewood, SC
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A Better Tomorrow Health & Wellness Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Blythewood, SC 29016
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
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MMB Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, CBT, VSP, CPT
Verified Verified
Blythewood, SC 29016
After the death of my 21-year old son due to a homicide, my life as I once knew it, changed forever. This horrific experience has taught me that you do not get over your grief, you strive to get through and beyond it. This is not like the five stages of grief one experiences during an expected loss of a loved one, you do not progress step by step, but you can get through it. Our loss may be the same but our path will be different. If you are feeling hopeless and/or overwhelmed in your grief, contact me for a consultation.
After the death of my 21-year old son due to a homicide, my life as I once knew it, changed forever. This horrific experience has taught me that you do not get over your grief, you strive to get through and beyond it. This is not like the five stages of grief one experiences during an expected loss of a loved one, you do not progress step by step, but you can get through it. Our loss may be the same but our path will be different. If you are feeling hopeless and/or overwhelmed in your grief, contact me for a consultation.
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Fredric Mau
Licensed Professional Counselor, Mau, LPCS, DMin, BC-NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Blythewood, SC 29016
Named Outstanding Counselor by the SC Counseling Association. My approach to counseling is different in three major ways: (1) I focus on solutions in order to help you - this is a positive, future rather than past oriented approach. (2) I work on a brief therapy model which is designed to help you address specific issues in short periods of time, typically 3 to 9 weeks. (3) I believe emotion drives behavior; most therapy focuses on cognitive change, but you can know what you need to do, and still not have it happen. The goal here is to help healthier behaviors and beliefs to become emotionally comfortable habits.
Named Outstanding Counselor by the SC Counseling Association. My approach to counseling is different in three major ways: (1) I focus on solutions in order to help you - this is a positive, future rather than past oriented approach. (2) I work on a brief therapy model which is designed to help you address specific issues in short periods of time, typically 3 to 9 weeks. (3) I believe emotion drives behavior; most therapy focuses on cognitive change, but you can know what you need to do, and still not have it happen. The goal here is to help healthier behaviors and beliefs to become emotionally comfortable habits.
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Palmer Counseling and Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Blythewood, SC 29016
You probably can't remember how long ago you started going through the motions. Just surviving each day, not thriving and living the life God intended for you. You can't quite remember when things started to get off track. But, you can probably remember a time when you were really happy, loving life and had dreams you couldn't wait to see come true. But life happens; children, careers and just about everything takes priority over what's most important.
You probably can't remember how long ago you started going through the motions. Just surviving each day, not thriving and living the life God intended for you. You can't quite remember when things started to get off track. But, you can probably remember a time when you were really happy, loving life and had dreams you couldn't wait to see come true. But life happens; children, careers and just about everything takes priority over what's most important.
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People like yourself most often work with me when they are having difficulty moving past a tragedy, find themselves feeling stuck due to personal choices and/or unforeseen life events, or experiencing relationship difficulties and are unsure how to move forward. We all experience these things. You are not alone. Whatever you are experiencing, I am here to help you on this journey.
People like yourself most often work with me when they are having difficulty moving past a tragedy, find themselves feeling stuck due to personal choices and/or unforeseen life events, or experiencing relationship difficulties and are unsure how to move forward. We all experience these things. You are not alone. Whatever you are experiencing, I am here to help you on this journey.
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Dr. Bryan D Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, PhD, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Blythewood, SC 29016
Imagine a teenager, bright and capable, but weighed down by the pressures of school and the nagging voice of self-doubt. Perhaps a parent or a spouse finding it difficult to engage and feel fulfilled with their life. Or an athlete, full of potential but struggling to perform at their best consistently. These are the kinds of stories I’ve encountered over my 25+ years as a therapist, educator, and consultant. Every client I meet has their own unique story, and my role is to help them navigate their path to improve their mental well-being and reach peak performance. My approach is all about understanding the person behind the story.
Imagine a teenager, bright and capable, but weighed down by the pressures of school and the nagging voice of self-doubt. Perhaps a parent or a spouse finding it difficult to engage and feel fulfilled with their life. Or an athlete, full of potential but struggling to perform at their best consistently. These are the kinds of stories I’ve encountered over my 25+ years as a therapist, educator, and consultant. Every client I meet has their own unique story, and my role is to help them navigate their path to improve their mental well-being and reach peak performance. My approach is all about understanding the person behind the story.
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Columbia Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC, MASC
Verified Verified
Blythewood, SC 29016
I have over 12 years of successful experience helping individuals and couples understand and change the thoughts, patterns, behaviors and situations causing distress, frustration, and emotional pain. I work to help you understand, define, and make a reality of what it means to live your happy life. I am committed to giving you the tools that empower you to become whatever you aspire to be – now and in the long-term future. I strive to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe talking about the things that are most difficult to discuss. I’m available for clients of all ages, genders, and orientations.
I have over 12 years of successful experience helping individuals and couples understand and change the thoughts, patterns, behaviors and situations causing distress, frustration, and emotional pain. I work to help you understand, define, and make a reality of what it means to live your happy life. I am committed to giving you the tools that empower you to become whatever you aspire to be – now and in the long-term future. I strive to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe talking about the things that are most difficult to discuss. I’m available for clients of all ages, genders, and orientations.
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Justin Gasdia
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
Blythewood, SC 29016
Life is often hard, no matter who you are. The story of our lives are filled with moments and seasons of challenge, change, and confusion. Life is filled with many deeply transformative experiences, for both good and bad. Thus, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Especially if we feel like there are few people who can offer meaningful help. Fortunately, life also offers significant positive growth and healing opportunities. These opportunities can create a pathway, orienting us toward the direction we want to go. That's when we begin to better position ourselves to experience the outcomes in life we hope to achieve.
Life is often hard, no matter who you are. The story of our lives are filled with moments and seasons of challenge, change, and confusion. Life is filled with many deeply transformative experiences, for both good and bad. Thus, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Especially if we feel like there are few people who can offer meaningful help. Fortunately, life also offers significant positive growth and healing opportunities. These opportunities can create a pathway, orienting us toward the direction we want to go. That's when we begin to better position ourselves to experience the outcomes in life we hope to achieve.
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My counseling style is to connect a client’s goals and hopeful outcomes with the realities of what brought them to counseling and to partner with them to see current breakthroughs as well and a healthy and productive future. I'm excited to work with multi-cultural clients in individual counseling sessions on social-emotional issues, grief and loss, sudden life changes, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, career counseling, and marriage/family counseling. My hope is that with my support a client will hopefully change their current reality in a space where it’s okay to not be okay.
My counseling style is to connect a client’s goals and hopeful outcomes with the realities of what brought them to counseling and to partner with them to see current breakthroughs as well and a healthy and productive future. I'm excited to work with multi-cultural clients in individual counseling sessions on social-emotional issues, grief and loss, sudden life changes, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, career counseling, and marriage/family counseling. My hope is that with my support a client will hopefully change their current reality in a space where it’s okay to not be okay.
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Dr. Paul Wade
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223
Accepting new patients. If you call or email I will personally respond in 24 hours! Depression? Anxiety? Anger Management? Narcissistic partner? I offer my expertise to those looking to change their life circumstances, improve relationships, or confront difficult decisions. I can help you tap into your great potential and discover your true talents. I have proven skills, training, and education to help you discover what holds you back. I offer a therapeutic approach of engaging clients to help face those limiting factors that inhibit your personal growth and pleasure in everyday activities. Find the courage to ask me to help you!
Accepting new patients. If you call or email I will personally respond in 24 hours! Depression? Anxiety? Anger Management? Narcissistic partner? I offer my expertise to those looking to change their life circumstances, improve relationships, or confront difficult decisions. I can help you tap into your great potential and discover your true talents. I have proven skills, training, and education to help you discover what holds you back. I offer a therapeutic approach of engaging clients to help face those limiting factors that inhibit your personal growth and pleasure in everyday activities. Find the courage to ask me to help you!
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Christopher B Briggman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MRC, LCMHC, LPC, CRC, CVE
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29203 (Online Only)
My ideal client is anyone who needs therapy or is looking for a new counselor to provide a fresh perspective on life. Based on my 11 years of experience, I am confident that counseling can provide any client with support and resources to handle their personal issues based on any aspect of mental health and/or their past problems, current issues, or future goals. My ideal client seeks to achieve balance in their professional and personal life. The ability to empathize is an innate trait that works best when serving my clients.
My ideal client is anyone who needs therapy or is looking for a new counselor to provide a fresh perspective on life. Based on my 11 years of experience, I am confident that counseling can provide any client with support and resources to handle their personal issues based on any aspect of mental health and/or their past problems, current issues, or future goals. My ideal client seeks to achieve balance in their professional and personal life. The ability to empathize is an innate trait that works best when serving my clients.
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Present Path Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS-C, CAMSII, MBA
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
My road to becoming a mental health provider has been quite the journey. I served over 27 years as an active duty Soldier in the Army with multiple combat deployments. Durning my military service, I discovered that I loved helping people get through tough places in their lives. Today, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Columbia, SC. Since earning a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from South University in 2014, I have counseled for the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program Counseling, Anderson Counseling and Education, the South Carolina Department of Corrections and Better Help.
My road to becoming a mental health provider has been quite the journey. I served over 27 years as an active duty Soldier in the Army with multiple combat deployments. Durning my military service, I discovered that I loved helping people get through tough places in their lives. Today, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Columbia, SC. Since earning a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from South University in 2014, I have counseled for the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program Counseling, Anderson Counseling and Education, the South Carolina Department of Corrections and Better Help.
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I have been practicing as a licensed clinical psychologist in the Columbia area for over 35 years. I use a caring, and direct, solution-focused approach to help individuals and couples to better understand themselves and to help them find solutions to their difficulties. I treat individuals who experience anxiety, depression, and addictions. I treat couples who are trying to understand how their relationship deteriorated, how to resolve conflicts, how to re-establish emotional intimacy, and how to prevent future difficulties. I also conduct psychological and custody evaluations for individuals and for the court system.
I have been practicing as a licensed clinical psychologist in the Columbia area for over 35 years. I use a caring, and direct, solution-focused approach to help individuals and couples to better understand themselves and to help them find solutions to their difficulties. I treat individuals who experience anxiety, depression, and addictions. I treat couples who are trying to understand how their relationship deteriorated, how to resolve conflicts, how to re-establish emotional intimacy, and how to prevent future difficulties. I also conduct psychological and custody evaluations for individuals and for the court system.
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Dr. Bos is a board certified pediatric neuropsychologist with 26 years of experience. He is actively involved in clinical practice, scholarship, and professional organizations, and is committed to excellence in these professional activities. Dr. Bos authored 4 entries for the Sage Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology (2017) and 2 entries to the Sage Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2018). He currently has two chapter in preparation for a forth coming volume on Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
Dr. Bos is a board certified pediatric neuropsychologist with 26 years of experience. He is actively involved in clinical practice, scholarship, and professional organizations, and is committed to excellence in these professional activities. Dr. Bos authored 4 entries for the Sage Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology (2017) and 2 entries to the Sage Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2018). He currently has two chapter in preparation for a forth coming volume on Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
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Dr. Jones graduated cum laude from St. Leo College with a B.A. in psychology. He earned his master's degree in clinical/community psychology at Francis Marion University. After working at the master's level to gain clinical experience , Dr. Jones returned to school to earn his doctorate. He graduated with distinction from Carlos Albizu University in Miami, Florida in 2003 where he focused on neuropsychology and neuropsychological assessment. While in Miami, Dr. Jones completed a two-year practicum in neuropsychological assessment at Mt. Sinai Medical Center through the University of Miami's School of Medicine.
Dr. Jones graduated cum laude from St. Leo College with a B.A. in psychology. He earned his master's degree in clinical/community psychology at Francis Marion University. After working at the master's level to gain clinical experience , Dr. Jones returned to school to earn his doctorate. He graduated with distinction from Carlos Albizu University in Miami, Florida in 2003 where he focused on neuropsychology and neuropsychological assessment. While in Miami, Dr. Jones completed a two-year practicum in neuropsychological assessment at Mt. Sinai Medical Center through the University of Miami's School of Medicine.
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Traveante' J. Ruffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29203 (Online Only)
Have you been wanting to explore behaviors you display but didn't know where to begin? Seeking therapy can be a difficult task but results have shown it can be rewarding. I, Traveante' am here to assist on your journey to mental wellness and bring forth those positive outcomes you are deserving of! Since joining the field I've worked with individuals and their families work through Mens Issues, Child and Adolescent Behaviors, Self Esteem, Trauma, Life Transitions, and Substance misuse.
Have you been wanting to explore behaviors you display but didn't know where to begin? Seeking therapy can be a difficult task but results have shown it can be rewarding. I, Traveante' am here to assist on your journey to mental wellness and bring forth those positive outcomes you are deserving of! Since joining the field I've worked with individuals and their families work through Mens Issues, Child and Adolescent Behaviors, Self Esteem, Trauma, Life Transitions, and Substance misuse.
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Need help finding the road back to yourself? Do you feel empty or lost and you don't know what to do? Maybe you're looking for someone to set you on the right path or a caring ear to listen. Well, I'm glad you found me! I would love to help!
Need help finding the road back to yourself? Do you feel empty or lost and you don't know what to do? Maybe you're looking for someone to set you on the right path or a caring ear to listen. Well, I'm glad you found me! I would love to help!
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Dr. Boland has a general psychotherapy practice treating children, adolescents and adults . He has been in private practice since 1988 and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Behavioral Family Psychotherapy. Dr. Boland graduated Summa Cum Laude (top 2%) from the University of Northern Colorado in 1981 and received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 1987. He completed his psychology internship at the Medical College of Georgia and his postdoctoral supervision at G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital in Columbia, SC. He is licensed in South Carolina as a clinical psychologist.
Dr. Boland has a general psychotherapy practice treating children, adolescents and adults . He has been in private practice since 1988 and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Behavioral Family Psychotherapy. Dr. Boland graduated Summa Cum Laude (top 2%) from the University of Northern Colorado in 1981 and received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 1987. He completed his psychology internship at the Medical College of Georgia and his postdoctoral supervision at G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital in Columbia, SC. He is licensed in South Carolina as a clinical psychologist.
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Dr. Myers earned his AB in Sociology from Princeton University and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Carolina. He completed his internship at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and a post-doctoral residency in pediatric oncology at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Myers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He has worked with hospitalized children and adolescents at the W. S.
Dr. Myers earned his AB in Sociology from Princeton University and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Carolina. He completed his internship at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and a post-doctoral residency in pediatric oncology at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Myers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He has worked with hospitalized children and adolescents at the W. S.
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Welcome! At Comprehensive Psychological Services, we specialize in conducting a broad range of diagnostic evaluations for clinical, educational, disability, civil and criminal forensic purposes and for treatment planning. In order to be objective, thorough, and expedient, we use a battery of psychological tests, customized for the client's needs. We serve individuals and organizations in the private and public sectors. Additionally, we provide expert witness testimony. Additional services include presentation at seminars for psychological services pertaining to Family Court and Law Enforcement professionals.
Welcome! At Comprehensive Psychological Services, we specialize in conducting a broad range of diagnostic evaluations for clinical, educational, disability, civil and criminal forensic purposes and for treatment planning. In order to be objective, thorough, and expedient, we use a battery of psychological tests, customized for the client's needs. We serve individuals and organizations in the private and public sectors. Additionally, we provide expert witness testimony. Additional services include presentation at seminars for psychological services pertaining to Family Court and Law Enforcement professionals.
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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.