Male Therapists in Nashville, TN

Photo of Alex Van Fleet, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Alex Van Fleet
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37214
Let's be honest, relationships are hard work! Therapy takes intentional effort, vulnerability and persistence to bring about meaningful change in our lives. Before that change can occur, we must first learn what is going on. I want to help you identify the negative patterns in your life and provide tools to replace them with new life-giving actions and transforming truths to bring about healing and restoration in your relationships. Change is possible!
Let's be honest, relationships are hard work! Therapy takes intentional effort, vulnerability and persistence to bring about meaningful change in our lives. Before that change can occur, we must first learn what is going on. I want to help you identify the negative patterns in your life and provide tools to replace them with new life-giving actions and transforming truths to bring about healing and restoration in your relationships. Change is possible!
(615) 544-6068 View (615) 544-6068
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Elliott Dombrosky
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC 2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Hey there, great job at taking the time to focus on your self-care! I know this process can be scary but let’s see if we can walk through it together. I work with a wide variety of clients that have been affected by substance use & addiction(individual struggling themselves or their support systems & those affected by their use). Whether you’re not sure about this whole therapy thing or you know it’s time to make a change, you don’t have to figure out your next steps alone. I have experience in working with the LGBTQ+ community in providing gender & trauma informed care while working towards a happy and fulfilled life.
Hey there, great job at taking the time to focus on your self-care! I know this process can be scary but let’s see if we can walk through it together. I work with a wide variety of clients that have been affected by substance use & addiction(individual struggling themselves or their support systems & those affected by their use). Whether you’re not sure about this whole therapy thing or you know it’s time to make a change, you don’t have to figure out your next steps alone. I have experience in working with the LGBTQ+ community in providing gender & trauma informed care while working towards a happy and fulfilled life.
(629) 205-0610 View (629) 205-0610
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Brian S Poynter
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
Utilizing the basic tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I enjoy assisting those with a wide range of mental health issues. From acute illness such as Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder to change of life issues, this approach allows for permanent change to the the distorted thought process. My experience has been, and continues to be inpatient at a local psychiatric hospital as well as my private practice. I will work with your psychiatrist or medical provider as well as supportive members of your family/life to provide a more comprehensive approach to mental wellness.
Utilizing the basic tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I enjoy assisting those with a wide range of mental health issues. From acute illness such as Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder to change of life issues, this approach allows for permanent change to the the distorted thought process. My experience has been, and continues to be inpatient at a local psychiatric hospital as well as my private practice. I will work with your psychiatrist or medical provider as well as supportive members of your family/life to provide a more comprehensive approach to mental wellness.
(615) 442-7143 View (615) 442-7143
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Christopher Menard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37221
Dr. Menard provides individual, couples, and group therapy services. He is licensed in Illinois and Tennessee, and he can provide telehealth video sessions in 40 states. To learn more, see web site: DrMenard.org
Dr. Menard provides individual, couples, and group therapy services. He is licensed in Illinois and Tennessee, and he can provide telehealth video sessions in 40 states. To learn more, see web site: DrMenard.org
(629) 265-9613 View (629) 265-9613
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Chuck Hearn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37205
If you are looking for an experienced therapist, I have over 35 years working professionally in the Mental Health field. This includes working in hospital/treatment settings for family and personal addiction recovery and 6 years working in a family counseling agency doing individual, family and group therapy. For the last 25 years, I have been in private practice seeing individual adults. I am currently credentialed with BCBS in North Carolina and able to see you in person at my Brevard office. I can also do telehealth with North Carolina and Tennessee residents.
If you are looking for an experienced therapist, I have over 35 years working professionally in the Mental Health field. This includes working in hospital/treatment settings for family and personal addiction recovery and 6 years working in a family counseling agency doing individual, family and group therapy. For the last 25 years, I have been in private practice seeing individual adults. I am currently credentialed with BCBS in North Carolina and able to see you in person at my Brevard office. I can also do telehealth with North Carolina and Tennessee residents.
(615) 544-6620 View (615) 544-6620
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Jordan Sanders
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, LPC, MHSP, (Temp)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Are you struggling against an internal voice that says you aren’t good enough or worthy of love and acceptance for who you are? You may have heard this voice from others in your home, school, or on TV growing up, which turned this voice into beliefs that leave parts of you feeling unseen, unheard, and unloved. This is a common story for many people, however, it doesn't reflect the authentic nature of who you are. You are powerful, you are lovable, and you are worthy. In our time together, I will help you reconnect with your true Self by providing a safe, accepting, and judgment-free environment.
Are you struggling against an internal voice that says you aren’t good enough or worthy of love and acceptance for who you are? You may have heard this voice from others in your home, school, or on TV growing up, which turned this voice into beliefs that leave parts of you feeling unseen, unheard, and unloved. This is a common story for many people, however, it doesn't reflect the authentic nature of who you are. You are powerful, you are lovable, and you are worthy. In our time together, I will help you reconnect with your true Self by providing a safe, accepting, and judgment-free environment.
(615) 205-4171 View (615) 205-4171
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Doug Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I work with clients wanting to heal from all kinds of painful experiences and challenges in their lives. Often what brings someone into therapy, their current struggles, are symptoms of an underlying unresolved experience which has thrown life out of balance. Anxiety and depression, for example, frequently are a pattern of being stuck in a state of imbalance, following a significant loss, heartbreak or trauma. The goal of therapy is to restore the natural integrity and balance within clients, empowering them to lead creative and fulfilling lives.
I work with clients wanting to heal from all kinds of painful experiences and challenges in their lives. Often what brings someone into therapy, their current struggles, are symptoms of an underlying unresolved experience which has thrown life out of balance. Anxiety and depression, for example, frequently are a pattern of being stuck in a state of imbalance, following a significant loss, heartbreak or trauma. The goal of therapy is to restore the natural integrity and balance within clients, empowering them to lead creative and fulfilling lives.
(615) 560-7675 View (615) 560-7675
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Jonathan Ailsworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215  (Online Only)
Keep a little fire burning; however small, however, hidden. ―Cormac McCarthy. Hey there, yes, you reading this; thanks for keeping that flame burning; now, let's help that flame become a roaring fire. My name is Jonathan Ailsworth, and I want to help you navigate this path and help you achieve your dreams and goals.
Keep a little fire burning; however small, however, hidden. ―Cormac McCarthy. Hey there, yes, you reading this; thanks for keeping that flame burning; now, let's help that flame become a roaring fire. My name is Jonathan Ailsworth, and I want to help you navigate this path and help you achieve your dreams and goals.
(615) 437-4509 View (615) 437-4509
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Aaron M Petrie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients. Athletes and professionals often face unique mental challenges, including performance anxiety, focus fluctuations, self-doubt, and the stress of constant high expectations. Engaging in therapy is a brave step toward mastering these issues. With guidance and working with Aaron, you'll develop tailored strategies to bolster your mental agility and confidence. This personalized support aims to improve not only your performance but also your overall well-being, enabling you to thrive under pressure and succeed in high-stakes environments.
Accepting New Clients. Athletes and professionals often face unique mental challenges, including performance anxiety, focus fluctuations, self-doubt, and the stress of constant high expectations. Engaging in therapy is a brave step toward mastering these issues. With guidance and working with Aaron, you'll develop tailored strategies to bolster your mental agility and confidence. This personalized support aims to improve not only your performance but also your overall well-being, enabling you to thrive under pressure and succeed in high-stakes environments.
(615) 205-8291 View (615) 205-8291
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Westside Psych & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 12 years. I obtained my Master's Degree in counseling in 2009 and I am trained in mental health counseling and clinically trained in psychotherapy. I work primarily with individuals, helping them address diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, addiction, feeling overwhelmed/over-stressed, as well as other issues living in today's hectic world may cause.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 12 years. I obtained my Master's Degree in counseling in 2009 and I am trained in mental health counseling and clinically trained in psychotherapy. I work primarily with individuals, helping them address diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, addiction, feeling overwhelmed/over-stressed, as well as other issues living in today's hectic world may cause.
(615) 475-8461 View (615) 475-8461
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Alan Dewayne Watson
Pre-Licensed Professional, Alan, Watson, TLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37209
If you have ever experienced anxiety, depression, or trauma it can be extremely difficult to talk about. Therapy is hard at times and will give people anxiety for just simply showing up. However, you are not alone with these feelings. As humans we experience pain and mental health struggles almost daily. But there is always a way through it. If you find the root of the problem and are willing to overcome it. Let's find your goals together and give you the tools to succeed in whatever life may bring you.
If you have ever experienced anxiety, depression, or trauma it can be extremely difficult to talk about. Therapy is hard at times and will give people anxiety for just simply showing up. However, you are not alone with these feelings. As humans we experience pain and mental health struggles almost daily. But there is always a way through it. If you find the root of the problem and are willing to overcome it. Let's find your goals together and give you the tools to succeed in whatever life may bring you.
(629) 265-8035 View (629) 265-8035
Photo of Nick Barajas, LPC, MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor
Nick Barajas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206  (Online Only)
( ( ( Availability for neurodivergent coaching or mental health therapy. Looking for recently diagnosed/self-diagnosed Autistic/ADHD teens or adults ) ) ) I am a neurodivergent coach and therapist. This means that I am neurodivergent, but also that I work exclusively with neurodivergent people, from a neurodivergent perspective. Neurodivergent means "a brain that diverges from the norm," I use it to refer collectively to Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia – brains that are not ill or broken, but fundamentally wired differently than the average person. If this describes you, then you've come to the right place.
( ( ( Availability for neurodivergent coaching or mental health therapy. Looking for recently diagnosed/self-diagnosed Autistic/ADHD teens or adults ) ) ) I am a neurodivergent coach and therapist. This means that I am neurodivergent, but also that I work exclusively with neurodivergent people, from a neurodivergent perspective. Neurodivergent means "a brain that diverges from the norm," I use it to refer collectively to Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia – brains that are not ill or broken, but fundamentally wired differently than the average person. If this describes you, then you've come to the right place.
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Photo of Shawn David Wright, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Shawn David Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
What is your story? The question seems simple, but it isn’t. Your story is comprised of your life’s experiences from your perspective. Our stories contain themes of joy, excitement love, life and heartbreak, fear, anger and loss. With the demands of daily life such as career or relationships, it can be difficult to engage in being the author of your story. Who is narrating your story? Are negative thoughts dictating your self-image? Is your anxiety controlling your narrative? Or is your sadness causing you to stare at a blank page? Ultimately, everyone deserves a better story.
What is your story? The question seems simple, but it isn’t. Your story is comprised of your life’s experiences from your perspective. Our stories contain themes of joy, excitement love, life and heartbreak, fear, anger and loss. With the demands of daily life such as career or relationships, it can be difficult to engage in being the author of your story. Who is narrating your story? Are negative thoughts dictating your self-image? Is your anxiety controlling your narrative? Or is your sadness causing you to stare at a blank page? Ultimately, everyone deserves a better story.
(615) 551-7184 View (615) 551-7184
Photo of Richard Cowan, LPC, MEd, MTS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Richard Cowan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MTS, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
My work as a therapist is based on a conviction that our choices and relationship patterns are fueled by our need to experience wholeness and heal the brokenness of our past. This concept lies at the core of attachment theory and is a powerful tool for helping us understand why we struggle with others and with our own internal critic. In my therapeutic work, I leverage aspects of Imago, Solution-focused, and Internal Family theories to help clients progress towards deeper and more meaningful connections with themselves and others.
My work as a therapist is based on a conviction that our choices and relationship patterns are fueled by our need to experience wholeness and heal the brokenness of our past. This concept lies at the core of attachment theory and is a powerful tool for helping us understand why we struggle with others and with our own internal critic. In my therapeutic work, I leverage aspects of Imago, Solution-focused, and Internal Family theories to help clients progress towards deeper and more meaningful connections with themselves and others.
(615) 560-7743 View (615) 560-7743
Photo of Matt Mills, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Matt Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re wrestling with anger, sadness, or anxiety, you are not alone. Perhaps your personal or professional life suffers as a result. Lost in our minds, we struggle with how to manage tough emotions and how to find small joys. Together, we will work to recapture your control, passion for life, and take steps towards growth -- helping you to be fully present for self and others. Through in person or telehealth sessions, I’m here to offer reflection and support.
If you’re wrestling with anger, sadness, or anxiety, you are not alone. Perhaps your personal or professional life suffers as a result. Lost in our minds, we struggle with how to manage tough emotions and how to find small joys. Together, we will work to recapture your control, passion for life, and take steps towards growth -- helping you to be fully present for self and others. Through in person or telehealth sessions, I’m here to offer reflection and support.
(615) 285-5771 View (615) 285-5771
Photo of Steven Stewart, MS, NCC, Pre-Licensed Professional
Steven Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
Making that initial contact is by far the hardest part. I appreciate you reaching out to me. Making it easy to discuss difficult topics is my job, and that happens by making sure you know you are in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. People may seek out counseling due to a wide variety of feelings: fear, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, sadness, confusion, apathy, heartbreak, grief, or any other aspect of the incredibly complex human experience. I'm honored to help you on your journey towards emotional recovery and growth. I try to keep costs reasonable and affordable.
Making that initial contact is by far the hardest part. I appreciate you reaching out to me. Making it easy to discuss difficult topics is my job, and that happens by making sure you know you are in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. People may seek out counseling due to a wide variety of feelings: fear, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, sadness, confusion, apathy, heartbreak, grief, or any other aspect of the incredibly complex human experience. I'm honored to help you on your journey towards emotional recovery and growth. I try to keep costs reasonable and affordable.
(931) 538-1055 View (931) 538-1055
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Elument
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37204
Are you wanting to transform your life with psychedelic medicine? Elument is dedicated to providing knowledgeable, supportive, and inclusive psychedelic therapy to Nashville, TN and throughout the Southeast. Founded in 2019, we are the first psychedelic healing center in Tennessee. Our staff is highly trained and experienced and here to help you break through stuck patterns that are limiting growth, happiness, and life satisfaction.
Are you wanting to transform your life with psychedelic medicine? Elument is dedicated to providing knowledgeable, supportive, and inclusive psychedelic therapy to Nashville, TN and throughout the Southeast. Founded in 2019, we are the first psychedelic healing center in Tennessee. Our staff is highly trained and experienced and here to help you break through stuck patterns that are limiting growth, happiness, and life satisfaction.
(615) 437-7162 View (615) 437-7162
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Frank Bunner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37209
Our life and relationship experiences can take us to places where we feel stuck, hopeless and overwhelmed. My therapy practice exists to provide a safe place for you to explore, listen, reconnect, and experience change. I have experience working with couples, individuals, and families who are dealing with disconnection in relationship, infidelity, unhealthy conflict, failures in communication, trauma, grief, divorce, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. My aim is to provide you with a therapeutic space where you can experience yourself and others in a new, hopeful, transformative way.
Our life and relationship experiences can take us to places where we feel stuck, hopeless and overwhelmed. My therapy practice exists to provide a safe place for you to explore, listen, reconnect, and experience change. I have experience working with couples, individuals, and families who are dealing with disconnection in relationship, infidelity, unhealthy conflict, failures in communication, trauma, grief, divorce, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. My aim is to provide you with a therapeutic space where you can experience yourself and others in a new, hopeful, transformative way.
(615) 265-6044 View (615) 265-6044
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Reb Buxton
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37209
Are you hurting? Scared? Lonely? Unsure what to do? Whatever issues or problems brought you here, there is a path forward when you commit to living your life with more love, wisdom, and integrity. By doing your work, you are safeguarding what you have worked so hard to build and protecting those you love the most. It is helpful from time-to-time to seek out a professional to engage your life differently, find support, and learn new, better ways of living.
Are you hurting? Scared? Lonely? Unsure what to do? Whatever issues or problems brought you here, there is a path forward when you commit to living your life with more love, wisdom, and integrity. By doing your work, you are safeguarding what you have worked so hard to build and protecting those you love the most. It is helpful from time-to-time to seek out a professional to engage your life differently, find support, and learn new, better ways of living.
(629) 529-5629 View (629) 529-5629
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Kevin Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37214
I believe that you have the ability to achieve fulfilling life goals and to make healthy life choices for yourself. As a mental health therapist, my job is to be the tool to assist you in the decision-making process and to achieve those goals. I have worked across all levels of care - from outpatient therapy services all the way up to psychiatric hospitals - while treating a variety of issues for teens and adults.
I believe that you have the ability to achieve fulfilling life goals and to make healthy life choices for yourself. As a mental health therapist, my job is to be the tool to assist you in the decision-making process and to achieve those goals. I have worked across all levels of care - from outpatient therapy services all the way up to psychiatric hospitals - while treating a variety of issues for teens and adults.
(615) 802-5798 View (615) 802-5798
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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.