Male Therapists in Farmers Branch, TX
![Photo of Jonathan Todd, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0709af5c-7764-4143-a20e-1e60b8d841a6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jonathan Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
My primary goal as a counselor is to walk alongside people that are in the courageous pursuit of positive change through providing consistent encouragement, and ethical care. There is freedom to come as you are – your feelings and experiences are valid. Counseling will offer a safe environment for you to explore anything you want to bring into the therapy room.
My primary goal as a counselor is to walk alongside people that are in the courageous pursuit of positive change through providing consistent encouragement, and ethical care. There is freedom to come as you are – your feelings and experiences are valid. Counseling will offer a safe environment for you to explore anything you want to bring into the therapy room.
![Photo of James D. Coley, MDiv, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6e54e367-efc8-48f1-8013-61489eb4250a/2/320x400.jpeg)
James D. Coley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
My clients are adults of all ages working through a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual disconnection, relationship difficulties, and more. I have a particular interest and additional experience with the LGBTQ population, young adults working to establish their identities, those working through painful grief journeys, and those who are exploring their faith or spirituality. My goal is always to create a space free from judgment where you can explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you become that person!
My clients are adults of all ages working through a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual disconnection, relationship difficulties, and more. I have a particular interest and additional experience with the LGBTQ population, young adults working to establish their identities, those working through painful grief journeys, and those who are exploring their faith or spirituality. My goal is always to create a space free from judgment where you can explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you become that person!
![Photo of Doug Scott, MA, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1b432c1a-6b00-41e7-8dd5-49d855c87be7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Doug Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
It takes great courage to go to counseling because it requires us to be vulnerable. The paradox is that it is precisely through our vulnerability that we arrive at greater joy and belonging to ourselves and to others. Let me start off by saying that counseling can really make a difference in the quality of our lives. With my clinical experience and background, I help people find their true selves and engage life from that deeper place. Things that cause us anxiety and depression are seen with proper perspective and life becomes smoother and more joyful! Hablo espanol!
It takes great courage to go to counseling because it requires us to be vulnerable. The paradox is that it is precisely through our vulnerability that we arrive at greater joy and belonging to ourselves and to others. Let me start off by saying that counseling can really make a difference in the quality of our lives. With my clinical experience and background, I help people find their true selves and engage life from that deeper place. Things that cause us anxiety and depression are seen with proper perspective and life becomes smoother and more joyful! Hablo espanol!
![Photo of James Coley, MDiv, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f28a41d1-8c87-49ec-9670-c092439ed36b/1/320x400.jpeg)
James Coley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
My clients are adults of all ages working through a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual disconnection, relationship difficulties, and more. I have a particular interest and additional experience with the LGBTQ population, young adults working to establish their identities, those working through painful grief journeys, and those who are exploring their faith or spirituality. My aim is always to create a space free from judgment where you can explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you can achieve your personal goals!
My clients are adults of all ages working through a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual disconnection, relationship difficulties, and more. I have a particular interest and additional experience with the LGBTQ population, young adults working to establish their identities, those working through painful grief journeys, and those who are exploring their faith or spirituality. My aim is always to create a space free from judgment where you can explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you can achieve your personal goals!
![Photo of Alan Johnson, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7b129218-a877-45fe-aa98-d807d59eb7a6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Having participated in my own therapy, I can empathize with the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors you may experience when you decide to enter into therapy. My purpose is to create a safe and accepting environment that will help you achieve your goals. I will work collaboratively with you to help you achieve these goals and empower you throughout the duration treatment to help you cultivate authenticity, meaning, excellence, and growth.
Having participated in my own therapy, I can empathize with the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors you may experience when you decide to enter into therapy. My purpose is to create a safe and accepting environment that will help you achieve your goals. I will work collaboratively with you to help you achieve these goals and empower you throughout the duration treatment to help you cultivate authenticity, meaning, excellence, and growth.
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Paul S Silver
Psychologist, PhD, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmers Branch, TX 75234 (Online Only)
I am an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have been part of NIMH research studies in CBT for depression conducted at UT Southwestern Medical School, where I held the rank of Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology. I initiated and taught the graduate course in CBT in the Rehab Psychology graduate program as well as teaching cognitive and behavior therapy to third year psychiatry residents at UT Southwestern. I employ a CBT approach to helping people with mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, panic and OCD.
I am an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have been part of NIMH research studies in CBT for depression conducted at UT Southwestern Medical School, where I held the rank of Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology. I initiated and taught the graduate course in CBT in the Rehab Psychology graduate program as well as teaching cognitive and behavior therapy to third year psychiatry residents at UT Southwestern. I employ a CBT approach to helping people with mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, panic and OCD.
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Michael Salas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC-S, CSAT, CST, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Whether you're figuring out who you are, coming out to others, or looking for a place where you can explore other areas of your life, I can help. I can help if you're looking to explore sex, love, and relationships, if you're looking to heal old traumas, or you're managing an addiction. As an LGBTQ+ therapist who is a part of the community, I understand the need to have an affirming place to explore issues. I know everyone has their own journey figuring out their authentic sexual orientation and gender, but I also know that it can impact several areas of your life.
Whether you're figuring out who you are, coming out to others, or looking for a place where you can explore other areas of your life, I can help. I can help if you're looking to explore sex, love, and relationships, if you're looking to heal old traumas, or you're managing an addiction. As an LGBTQ+ therapist who is a part of the community, I understand the need to have an affirming place to explore issues. I know everyone has their own journey figuring out their authentic sexual orientation and gender, but I also know that it can impact several areas of your life.
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Jerald Wayne Heiderich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT
Verified Verified
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Challenging circumstances, stressful transitions, relationship difficulties, or overwhelming loss? please contact Jerry Heiderich( Bi-Lingual/Portuguese). At some point in our lives each of us feels overwhelmed with life and our circumstances. We offer supportive and compassionate care for couples, families and individuals. We want to walk with people during times of loss, healing or overcoming personal and interpersonal struggles in order to hear, help and bring about lasting change. We provide relational expertise to "Restore Hope & Renew Life". TELEHEALTH THERAPY Offered.
Challenging circumstances, stressful transitions, relationship difficulties, or overwhelming loss? please contact Jerry Heiderich( Bi-Lingual/Portuguese). At some point in our lives each of us feels overwhelmed with life and our circumstances. We offer supportive and compassionate care for couples, families and individuals. We want to walk with people during times of loss, healing or overcoming personal and interpersonal struggles in order to hear, help and bring about lasting change. We provide relational expertise to "Restore Hope & Renew Life". TELEHEALTH THERAPY Offered.
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James Watza
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Farmers Branch, TX 75234 (Online Only)
Life is hard. It's full of trials and tribulations, tragedies and miseries. Yet life can also be so much more if we learn to see the beauty in creation and in others. If you're feeling like your eyes are closed to this beauty, you are unable to see it, or that something in your past/present is keeping you 'stuck," then I may be able to help. Therapy is not magic, it does not provide a quick fix. Therapy is hard, but it is worthwhile and good. If you are looking for a guide, a sounding board, a clinician, someone to walk this journey with you, I may just be that person.
Life is hard. It's full of trials and tribulations, tragedies and miseries. Yet life can also be so much more if we learn to see the beauty in creation and in others. If you're feeling like your eyes are closed to this beauty, you are unable to see it, or that something in your past/present is keeping you 'stuck," then I may be able to help. Therapy is not magic, it does not provide a quick fix. Therapy is hard, but it is worthwhile and good. If you are looking for a guide, a sounding board, a clinician, someone to walk this journey with you, I may just be that person.
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![Photo of Jim Ming, MS](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7ae969da-15fc-44f0-b61d-f10020440b1a/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have deep experience helping people with difficult relationships and issues in business. Now, I help people like you find solutions for life changes, relationships, stress, trauma, aging, career issues, depression, grief, and anxiety. I specialize in working with corporate survivors, stressed-out HR professionals and attorneys, and other white collar professionals. I frequently work with men’s issues, first responders, seniors and elderly, LGBTQ affirming counseling, and career issues / work relationships. I am EMDR trained.
I have deep experience helping people with difficult relationships and issues in business. Now, I help people like you find solutions for life changes, relationships, stress, trauma, aging, career issues, depression, grief, and anxiety. I specialize in working with corporate survivors, stressed-out HR professionals and attorneys, and other white collar professionals. I frequently work with men’s issues, first responders, seniors and elderly, LGBTQ affirming counseling, and career issues / work relationships. I am EMDR trained.
![Photo of Nick Magera, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5078f0c5-b721-4a22-9d15-fa03f460f9ee/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you looking for support for challenges associated with relationships, life transitions, thoughts, emotions, lack of purpose, or loss? Although these challenges can feel overwhelming at times, I believe that having a safe, warm, and compassionate environment to process these challenges is essential. I work from a belief that every person is capable of growth, progress, and successful navigation of these challenges and my role in the process is to help you experience each of these. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, identity exploration, meaning-making, and performance-related stressors.
Are you looking for support for challenges associated with relationships, life transitions, thoughts, emotions, lack of purpose, or loss? Although these challenges can feel overwhelming at times, I believe that having a safe, warm, and compassionate environment to process these challenges is essential. I work from a belief that every person is capable of growth, progress, and successful navigation of these challenges and my role in the process is to help you experience each of these. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, identity exploration, meaning-making, and performance-related stressors.
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Resonant Changes Counseling With Michael Mae Rhys
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, CAIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244 (Online Only)
Are you dealing with anxiety, apathy, or depression? Seeking healing from the past or aiming for a purposeful future? As a couple, do you want better communication, deeper connection, or more trust? If you aspire to thrive—building emotional resilience, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of self—I’m here to support you on this transformative journey. Let’s walk together towards a future that honors your past and embraces hope.
Are you dealing with anxiety, apathy, or depression? Seeking healing from the past or aiming for a purposeful future? As a couple, do you want better communication, deeper connection, or more trust? If you aspire to thrive—building emotional resilience, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of self—I’m here to support you on this transformative journey. Let’s walk together towards a future that honors your past and embraces hope.
![Photo of Findley Harris, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/24461f1b-601d-498a-8d25-f5545cb0cb4f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Findley Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244
Is anxiety holding you back? Do you find yourself constantly battling your thoughts? Are worries and self-criticisms leaving you feeling exhausted and missing out on what once mattered most to you? I understand this struggle. My work focuses on helping people learn the skills to take back their life. I believe in going beyond just treating the symptoms on the surface - I want to help you get back in touch with what is truly meaningful and important in your life, and to be the best and most authentic version of you. Anxiety can be a barrier, let's work together and learn to overcome that barrier.
Is anxiety holding you back? Do you find yourself constantly battling your thoughts? Are worries and self-criticisms leaving you feeling exhausted and missing out on what once mattered most to you? I understand this struggle. My work focuses on helping people learn the skills to take back their life. I believe in going beyond just treating the symptoms on the surface - I want to help you get back in touch with what is truly meaningful and important in your life, and to be the best and most authentic version of you. Anxiety can be a barrier, let's work together and learn to overcome that barrier.
![Photo of Donn Edgington, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/15356b0f-4304-471f-836c-b6c0cf179cad/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Donn Edgington. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Texas. I work with individuals and families for a wide variety of reasons for seeking services. I work with teenagers up to senior adults. I do Telehealth and can work with many situations including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other issues. I am a cognitive therapist. I believe that the way we think, feel, and behave are all intertwined, and if we can change one of those three, the other two will change. I try to make my sessions comfortable for the client. I have been told I am easy to speak with and I listen well.
My name is Donn Edgington. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Texas. I work with individuals and families for a wide variety of reasons for seeking services. I work with teenagers up to senior adults. I do Telehealth and can work with many situations including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other issues. I am a cognitive therapist. I believe that the way we think, feel, and behave are all intertwined, and if we can change one of those three, the other two will change. I try to make my sessions comfortable for the client. I have been told I am easy to speak with and I listen well.
![Photo of Darrin Pfannenstiel, JD, MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3a6e9f1f-e2ab-4e84-9142-00f7906236e9/2/320x400.png)
Darrin Pfannenstiel
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75229
As an attorney-turned-therapist, I help clients struggling with the demanding world of high-stakes professions or owning a business. I help couples struggling with the conflict that can come from these demands as well. When you're striving for success, trying to keep everyone else happy, you can easily find that you've lost yourself in the process. I know what it's like to work in a job that you don't entirely hate, but where you aren't really happy either. And I know the toll it takes on your personal life and relationships. That's where I can help you. I specialize in individuals and couples struggling with these types of issues.
As an attorney-turned-therapist, I help clients struggling with the demanding world of high-stakes professions or owning a business. I help couples struggling with the conflict that can come from these demands as well. When you're striving for success, trying to keep everyone else happy, you can easily find that you've lost yourself in the process. I know what it's like to work in a job that you don't entirely hate, but where you aren't really happy either. And I know the toll it takes on your personal life and relationships. That's where I can help you. I specialize in individuals and couples struggling with these types of issues.
![Photo of James H Dolan, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c29df2a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Now, this very moment, as you look at my profile on your screen, might not seem like the point in time when things can change, but in fact, it is. But your mind is a whirl of questions-can he help? can he understand ME? will I be judged or labeled? How do I know if he really cares, or if its just a job? How will Dolan be different from the last therapist I saw who never seemed to really get me, but pretended to? There is only one way to find the answers- pick up the phone and call, or send an email. I will reply promptly and we'll get to know one another as I share my 40 years of experience doing therapy. I look forward to it.
Now, this very moment, as you look at my profile on your screen, might not seem like the point in time when things can change, but in fact, it is. But your mind is a whirl of questions-can he help? can he understand ME? will I be judged or labeled? How do I know if he really cares, or if its just a job? How will Dolan be different from the last therapist I saw who never seemed to really get me, but pretended to? There is only one way to find the answers- pick up the phone and call, or send an email. I will reply promptly and we'll get to know one another as I share my 40 years of experience doing therapy. I look forward to it.
![Photo of Silvestre Rubio, MA LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/267eb60d-bd74-41ec-8de1-eea745035a82/1/320x400.jpeg)
Silvestre Rubio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254 (Online Only)
If you are a person who has been struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, burnout, or overall has been trying different things on your own to fight for your mental health, then I may be the person for you. I love working with people who are ready to put in the work, willing to fight to take back control of our lives, relationships, mind, and overall mental health in a realistic and goal oriented manner. This person is a good candidate for therapy in general because of a strong mindset to change. In addition, we may be a good fit due to having similar mindsets as we both will treat each other with respect.
If you are a person who has been struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, burnout, or overall has been trying different things on your own to fight for your mental health, then I may be the person for you. I love working with people who are ready to put in the work, willing to fight to take back control of our lives, relationships, mind, and overall mental health in a realistic and goal oriented manner. This person is a good candidate for therapy in general because of a strong mindset to change. In addition, we may be a good fit due to having similar mindsets as we both will treat each other with respect.
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Gordon Niel Climer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in behavioral health. Niel specializes in working with individual adults and couples working through issues that create stuck places. Niel completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Southern California. He came to social work because three issues caused him to stay up at night: poverty, mental health, and substance abuse. He felt inadequate to address these issues in the community and moved to study social work.
Gordon Niel Climer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in behavioral health. Niel specializes in working with individual adults and couples working through issues that create stuck places. Niel completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Southern California. He came to social work because three issues caused him to stay up at night: poverty, mental health, and substance abuse. He felt inadequate to address these issues in the community and moved to study social work.
![Photo of Adrian Maldonado, LPC, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97685db9-5198-499c-87dc-9861b80a784a/3/320x400.jpeg)
Adrian Maldonado
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Adrian Maldonado, and I am a licensed professional counselor. My work stems from a strength-based perspective using solution-focused, CBT, and DBT techniques.
Hello, my name is Adrian Maldonado, and I am a licensed professional counselor. My work stems from a strength-based perspective using solution-focused, CBT, and DBT techniques.
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Thomas Allen Turnbough
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75254
In the “Wheel of Time” series by Robert Jordan he writes- “The wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was a beginning.” If either of the following situations seem familiar – I am ready when you are. I specialize in addiction recovery and those that have been falsely accused.
In the “Wheel of Time” series by Robert Jordan he writes- “The wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was a beginning.” If either of the following situations seem familiar – I am ready when you are. I specialize in addiction recovery and those that have been falsely accused.
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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.