Male Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
Many high-performers know they are capable of achieving more but feel stuck at times. Do you feel that despite having a lot of things together, something is missing that is holding you back? The clients I work with have typically achieved success in many aspects of life, but they struggle in others. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, we all can benefit from expert guidance and counseling. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of education and experience, I empower high-achieving professionals, athletes, and couples to reach their goals and create the changes in life they most desire.
Many high-performers know they are capable of achieving more but feel stuck at times. Do you feel that despite having a lot of things together, something is missing that is holding you back? The clients I work with have typically achieved success in many aspects of life, but they struggle in others. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, we all can benefit from expert guidance and counseling. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of education and experience, I empower high-achieving professionals, athletes, and couples to reach their goals and create the changes in life they most desire.
Dr. Clarence Massie Jr
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MS, ICADC, CADC-II, MAC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903 (Online Only)
Although my therapeutic approach is an eclectic style to counseling, I also care about my clients, and utilize in-depth listening skills to first identity the problem, and then help you understand how that problem personally affects you and the ones you love. Then together we can find solutions that work. In this region, I use video therapy, which has become a viable alternative to face-to-face therapy. It provides a secure and convenient method of processing your life in the privacy of your own home. This is a proven and successful option for many of my national clients.
Although my therapeutic approach is an eclectic style to counseling, I also care about my clients, and utilize in-depth listening skills to first identity the problem, and then help you understand how that problem personally affects you and the ones you love. Then together we can find solutions that work. In this region, I use video therapy, which has become a viable alternative to face-to-face therapy. It provides a secure and convenient method of processing your life in the privacy of your own home. This is a proven and successful option for many of my national clients.
Ryan D. Senator
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a genuine connection to my patients, which I believe to be the heart of psychotherapy. Each individual is unique, and so is their purpose in seeking therapy. I prioritize the relationship with individuals above any tool, or technique. As a result, I have seen my patients change and have witnessed their transformation.
I offer a genuine connection to my patients, which I believe to be the heart of psychotherapy. Each individual is unique, and so is their purpose in seeking therapy. I prioritize the relationship with individuals above any tool, or technique. As a result, I have seen my patients change and have witnessed their transformation.
James Edmund Czywczynski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Hey there! I'm Jimmy, a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about connecting with teens and young adults. Whether you're dealing with ADHD, school stress, depression, anxiety, big changes, or bending the rules, I'm here to help. I have a special place in my heart for neurodivergent kids and those with developmental disorders, offering tailored support for them and their families. I proudly work with trans clients, providing a safe, affirming space to navigate their journey. I also help adults tackle issues like addiction, life transitions, and relationship conflicts.
Hey there! I'm Jimmy, a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about connecting with teens and young adults. Whether you're dealing with ADHD, school stress, depression, anxiety, big changes, or bending the rules, I'm here to help. I have a special place in my heart for neurodivergent kids and those with developmental disorders, offering tailored support for them and their families. I proudly work with trans clients, providing a safe, affirming space to navigate their journey. I also help adults tackle issues like addiction, life transitions, and relationship conflicts.
Ivy Road Center for Psychotherapy and Mediation
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
I am a firm believer in evidence based treatments and have extensive training and practice in such. That being said, I recognize that "evidence" is usually based on outcomes of clinical trials with very controlled environments where very specific populations with very specific diagnoses are treated. Thus, I find that I am most effective when adapting, integrating and tailoring treatments to my clients' individual needs.
I am a firm believer in evidence based treatments and have extensive training and practice in such. That being said, I recognize that "evidence" is usually based on outcomes of clinical trials with very controlled environments where very specific populations with very specific diagnoses are treated. Thus, I find that I am most effective when adapting, integrating and tailoring treatments to my clients' individual needs.
Ken Horne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome - I am a licensed psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. I specialize in client-centered, insight-oriented talk therapy that incorporates mindfulness, somatic awareness, energy psychology, and practical tools for well-being and stress reduction. My integrative approach draws from multiple healing perspectives including Psychodynamic, Narrative, Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance & Commitment, and Emotionally-Focused Therapies. I often support clients experiencing anxiety, anger, depression, grief, stuckness, avoidance, self-judgment, poor sleep, relational stress, separation/divorce, and life transitions.
Welcome - I am a licensed psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. I specialize in client-centered, insight-oriented talk therapy that incorporates mindfulness, somatic awareness, energy psychology, and practical tools for well-being and stress reduction. My integrative approach draws from multiple healing perspectives including Psychodynamic, Narrative, Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance & Commitment, and Emotionally-Focused Therapies. I often support clients experiencing anxiety, anger, depression, grief, stuckness, avoidance, self-judgment, poor sleep, relational stress, separation/divorce, and life transitions.
My style is interactive, behavioral, and usually short-term. I'm curious about where and how clients get stuck in running their lives, solving their own problems. I focus on helping clients break dysfunctional patterns, take acceptable risks, and approach problems in a more flexible way. There's homework and new behaviors to try during the week. I have written 13 books on couple & family therapy, anxiety, depression & anger, brief therapy, clinical supervision, as well as over 300 articles. I write an online column for Psychology Today entitled Fixing Families and have provided trainings nationally.
My style is interactive, behavioral, and usually short-term. I'm curious about where and how clients get stuck in running their lives, solving their own problems. I focus on helping clients break dysfunctional patterns, take acceptable risks, and approach problems in a more flexible way. There's homework and new behaviors to try during the week. I have written 13 books on couple & family therapy, anxiety, depression & anger, brief therapy, clinical supervision, as well as over 300 articles. I write an online column for Psychology Today entitled Fixing Families and have provided trainings nationally.
I enjoy working with clients ages 16+ who are struggling with relationship distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of other issues. My areas of special interest are couple therapy, acceptance-based therapy (ACT), and assessment. I provide psychological testing/assessment for clients ages 6 and up. This includes psychoeducational assessment for accommodations at school.
I enjoy working with clients ages 16+ who are struggling with relationship distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of other issues. My areas of special interest are couple therapy, acceptance-based therapy (ACT), and assessment. I provide psychological testing/assessment for clients ages 6 and up. This includes psychoeducational assessment for accommodations at school.
Hope, confidence, and increased understanding are some of the general benefits most people can expect from therapy. Therapy can be even more helpful when you find the right person to work with. I am a psychologist in Charlottesville, Virginia, and I work with adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and difficulties in relationships. My approach is collaborative and multifaceted. We work together to become more aware and effective. In this way people feel more able to overcome challenging situations, manage difficult emotions, and reduce future problems.
Hope, confidence, and increased understanding are some of the general benefits most people can expect from therapy. Therapy can be even more helpful when you find the right person to work with. I am a psychologist in Charlottesville, Virginia, and I work with adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and difficulties in relationships. My approach is collaborative and multifaceted. We work together to become more aware and effective. In this way people feel more able to overcome challenging situations, manage difficult emotions, and reduce future problems.
Christopher Moutenot-Small
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
In all of my work, I use an integrated mind-body-relationship approach to address challenges related to trauma, attachment, transitions and disruptions, stage of life issues, depression, anxiety, and issues involving sexuality, identity, purpose, and meaning.
In all of my work, I use an integrated mind-body-relationship approach to address challenges related to trauma, attachment, transitions and disruptions, stage of life issues, depression, anxiety, and issues involving sexuality, identity, purpose, and meaning.
I am different from most therapists in that I offer solutions early in the therapy process and I give advice. I tend to work well with people who want to get better, but are not necessarily excited about seeing a therapist - or who have not benefited from therapy in the past. It is very valid to seek out a therapist simply for support. It is what a lot of people need. But it is difficult to find a therapist who will help you understand what is perpetuating your problems in a clear and actionable way - and who will offer evidence-based interventions to make your life better as soon as possible so that you can live a happier life.
I am different from most therapists in that I offer solutions early in the therapy process and I give advice. I tend to work well with people who want to get better, but are not necessarily excited about seeing a therapist - or who have not benefited from therapy in the past. It is very valid to seek out a therapist simply for support. It is what a lot of people need. But it is difficult to find a therapist who will help you understand what is perpetuating your problems in a clear and actionable way - and who will offer evidence-based interventions to make your life better as soon as possible so that you can live a happier life.
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Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Waitlist for new clients
My primary area of specialty involves psychotherapy for individuals with bipolar disorder. With regard to broader practice areas, my work includes issues such as depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment and transition issues (employment change, empty nesting, death of a loved one, divorce, geographic relocation, retirement, etc.), GLBT issues, and individuals dealing with adjustment to physical disability. I have been licensed as a psychologist and practicing for over 40+ years.
My primary area of specialty involves psychotherapy for individuals with bipolar disorder. With regard to broader practice areas, my work includes issues such as depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment and transition issues (employment change, empty nesting, death of a loved one, divorce, geographic relocation, retirement, etc.), GLBT issues, and individuals dealing with adjustment to physical disability. I have been licensed as a psychologist and practicing for over 40+ years.
I am a board certified, licensed psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and professional challenges on the path toward positive mental health well-being. With specialized training in trauma, depression, anxiety, sleep, gender and sexual identity, and adjustment to chronic medical illness, I bring years of clinical experience to assist in managing life’s challenges. I also provide a host of assessment services including readiness for surgery evaluations including bariatric and gender-affirming surgery. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practice to ensure a positive experience.
I am a board certified, licensed psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and professional challenges on the path toward positive mental health well-being. With specialized training in trauma, depression, anxiety, sleep, gender and sexual identity, and adjustment to chronic medical illness, I bring years of clinical experience to assist in managing life’s challenges. I also provide a host of assessment services including readiness for surgery evaluations including bariatric and gender-affirming surgery. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practice to ensure a positive experience.
Alex Bleiweis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22906 (Online Only)
At this time I am only accepting college students and young adults in Virginia through Headway (see website link in profile). What you should know about me is that I truly love what I do and the type of people I work with. I am passionate about working with college students and young adults, so much so that it's all I do at Headway. As a therapist (and as a human!), I understand the unique pressures that exist during this phase of life and I bring with me a diverse range of work experience that helps me understand the current challenges of perfectionism and stress that exists for young adults.
At this time I am only accepting college students and young adults in Virginia through Headway (see website link in profile). What you should know about me is that I truly love what I do and the type of people I work with. I am passionate about working with college students and young adults, so much so that it's all I do at Headway. As a therapist (and as a human!), I understand the unique pressures that exist during this phase of life and I bring with me a diverse range of work experience that helps me understand the current challenges of perfectionism and stress that exists for young adults.
I offer individual therapy for teens, college students, and adults with a focus on attachment, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma.
I offer individual therapy for teens, college students, and adults with a focus on attachment, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma.
Leon Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I specialize in working with children and families going through difficult times and challenging situations. I have worked as a Program Coordinator at the Boys and Girls Club as well as in residential treatment for children with behavioral challenges in western Massachusetts. The majority of my career was spent at the Department of Children and Families, CPS for the State of Mass. During my 13 years of employment at DCF, I worked in many capacities including management. These experience have helped me to understand Complex Family Dynamics, Governmental Systems, and how they related to Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Community.
I specialize in working with children and families going through difficult times and challenging situations. I have worked as a Program Coordinator at the Boys and Girls Club as well as in residential treatment for children with behavioral challenges in western Massachusetts. The majority of my career was spent at the Department of Children and Families, CPS for the State of Mass. During my 13 years of employment at DCF, I worked in many capacities including management. These experience have helped me to understand Complex Family Dynamics, Governmental Systems, and how they related to Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Community.
Jesse Luckett, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I work with individuals and couples to help them actualize their innate qualities of goodness and wholeness. I support people who are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression, in order to help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals and couples will learn to recognize behaviors that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions and connect and communicate more effectively and lovingly. Through establishing a caring therapeutic relationship clients can become more confident and secure within themselves.
I work with individuals and couples to help them actualize their innate qualities of goodness and wholeness. I support people who are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression, in order to help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals and couples will learn to recognize behaviors that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions and connect and communicate more effectively and lovingly. Through establishing a caring therapeutic relationship clients can become more confident and secure within themselves.
Ryan McCoull - Mindful Innovations
Counselor, LPC, LSATP, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903 (Online Only)
I love to work with a broad range of clients who may be at different points in their mental health journey. I specialize in working with individuals impacted by major life events or traumatic experiences. I also enjoy working with clients struggling with addictions issues. Through EMDR and CBT techniques, we can improve the individual's core beliefs and cognition, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve general control and functioning in their lives. These issues may manifest in anxiety, depression, or other disruptive ways. Regardless of your needs, I am ready to join you on your path toward mental health.
I love to work with a broad range of clients who may be at different points in their mental health journey. I specialize in working with individuals impacted by major life events or traumatic experiences. I also enjoy working with clients struggling with addictions issues. Through EMDR and CBT techniques, we can improve the individual's core beliefs and cognition, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve general control and functioning in their lives. These issues may manifest in anxiety, depression, or other disruptive ways. Regardless of your needs, I am ready to join you on your path toward mental health.
I provide couple counseling both in person and online. The majority of my clients are ready to continue to grow, both as individuals and in their relationships, but are finding that old patterns might be getting in the way. My goal as a clinician is to balance emotional validation and safety with action-oriented approaches.
I provide couple counseling both in person and online. The majority of my clients are ready to continue to grow, both as individuals and in their relationships, but are finding that old patterns might be getting in the way. My goal as a clinician is to balance emotional validation and safety with action-oriented approaches.
Therapy has as its fulcrum a secure, connected, trustworthy relationship. Within this safe zone there is opportunity for discovery, healing, questioning, empowerment, questioning, and goal-setting. I see therapy as an open-ended, yet purposeful opportunity for all of these, and more. I strive to help clients explore and expand their sense of themselves, and to live and relate authentically, both in relationships and in vocation. I have a gentle, affirmative clinical presence, at points serene and curious, at others interactive, with humor as an adjunct.
Therapy has as its fulcrum a secure, connected, trustworthy relationship. Within this safe zone there is opportunity for discovery, healing, questioning, empowerment, questioning, and goal-setting. I see therapy as an open-ended, yet purposeful opportunity for all of these, and more. I strive to help clients explore and expand their sense of themselves, and to live and relate authentically, both in relationships and in vocation. I have a gentle, affirmative clinical presence, at points serene and curious, at others interactive, with humor as an adjunct.
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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.