Male Therapists in Bellevue, WA
Quickly fix communication problems. Create more intimacy. Feel heard, understood and fully supported. Rebuild trust. Become better parents. Create a "safe" space to discuss and resolve difficult challenges. Finally feel like a team. Sound too good to be true? Let's do this...
Quickly fix communication problems. Create more intimacy. Feel heard, understood and fully supported. Rebuild trust. Become better parents. Create a "safe" space to discuss and resolve difficult challenges. Finally feel like a team. Sound too good to be true? Let's do this...
I specialize in supporting couples and adult individuals in creating meaningful relationships and lives through lasting change. Whether you're experiencing a personal crisis or struggle, working through a conflict with a partner, wishing to feel more like a lover than a roommate, managing a rough patch with a co-parent, or seeking greater emotional connection with yourself, your children, or others, I can probably help.
I specialize in supporting couples and adult individuals in creating meaningful relationships and lives through lasting change. Whether you're experiencing a personal crisis or struggle, working through a conflict with a partner, wishing to feel more like a lover than a roommate, managing a rough patch with a co-parent, or seeking greater emotional connection with yourself, your children, or others, I can probably help.
As a relationship specialist, I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome communication issues, trauma, infidelity and sexual concerns. My clients are often trapped in unhelpful patterns. They feel stuck in their relationship dynamics, in difficult emotions, or in constant distress and overwhelm. It can be hard to see a way forward without help. Our work together will bring awareness and understanding to your situation and ultimately transform your pain and distress into healing and growth. I will help you work through difficult experiences and shift old patterns. Together we will create a new path towards your goals.
As a relationship specialist, I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome communication issues, trauma, infidelity and sexual concerns. My clients are often trapped in unhelpful patterns. They feel stuck in their relationship dynamics, in difficult emotions, or in constant distress and overwhelm. It can be hard to see a way forward without help. Our work together will bring awareness and understanding to your situation and ultimately transform your pain and distress into healing and growth. I will help you work through difficult experiences and shift old patterns. Together we will create a new path towards your goals.
I provide a supportive environment where you can begin to move towards healing. Together we create a space where your story is heard, respected, and valued. Therapy can help you find new tools, skills, and knowledge to deal with difficult circumstances in life. We will find ways to identify, understand, and work through these challenges in a supportive setting. My specialties are working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, trauma and PTSD. As your counselor, I will work with you as we identify the various areas of need and how to attain healing and fulfillment in your life.
I provide a supportive environment where you can begin to move towards healing. Together we create a space where your story is heard, respected, and valued. Therapy can help you find new tools, skills, and knowledge to deal with difficult circumstances in life. We will find ways to identify, understand, and work through these challenges in a supportive setting. My specialties are working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, trauma and PTSD. As your counselor, I will work with you as we identify the various areas of need and how to attain healing and fulfillment in your life.
I have over 10 years experience providing mental health services across outpatient, school, and residential settings. My work is guided by well researched approaches shown to be effective for the problems that I treat, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). As a former school psychologist, I welcome and emphasize collaboration with my client's school districts to create effective wrap-around support. I aim to incorporating real world experience into treatment where possible and meet clients outdoors or for activities on a case-by-case basis.
I have over 10 years experience providing mental health services across outpatient, school, and residential settings. My work is guided by well researched approaches shown to be effective for the problems that I treat, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). As a former school psychologist, I welcome and emphasize collaboration with my client's school districts to create effective wrap-around support. I aim to incorporating real world experience into treatment where possible and meet clients outdoors or for activities on a case-by-case basis.
The search for a counselor can be an overwhelming process in itself and taking the step schedule that first appointment isn’t easy. I believe that we are made to be in relationship with others and when there are difficulties in those relationships, we suffer. Whether you are struggling with family, friends or coworker issues, I’d like to help you and do my best to honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek out help.
The search for a counselor can be an overwhelming process in itself and taking the step schedule that first appointment isn’t easy. I believe that we are made to be in relationship with others and when there are difficulties in those relationships, we suffer. Whether you are struggling with family, friends or coworker issues, I’d like to help you and do my best to honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek out help.
Often change can be out of our control, yet I believe it can still lead to amazing opportunities for growth. I am myself very passionate about working with clients who need support around life changes and work through past trauma. I work with clients of all backgrounds to increase their sense of autonomy over their change whether that’s letting go of an addiction, getting back in the gym, or building better habits. Congratulations on taking the first step and I look forward to starting this journey with you.
Often change can be out of our control, yet I believe it can still lead to amazing opportunities for growth. I am myself very passionate about working with clients who need support around life changes and work through past trauma. I work with clients of all backgrounds to increase their sense of autonomy over their change whether that’s letting go of an addiction, getting back in the gym, or building better habits. Congratulations on taking the first step and I look forward to starting this journey with you.
D'Anthony Smith
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC, CMPC, ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Are you in a relationship and still feel alone? Do you find yourself feeling angry all the time? Have you started to lose hope in your relationship? It doesn't have to be that way. Most couples learn that it isn't their partner they are tired of, rather the problem is the negative cycle that takes over every time they try to talk or connect. Individually, we can focus on easing anxiety and depression, boosting your self-esteem and setting boundaries where necessary.
Are you in a relationship and still feel alone? Do you find yourself feeling angry all the time? Have you started to lose hope in your relationship? It doesn't have to be that way. Most couples learn that it isn't their partner they are tired of, rather the problem is the negative cycle that takes over every time they try to talk or connect. Individually, we can focus on easing anxiety and depression, boosting your self-esteem and setting boundaries where necessary.
Offering Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to treat PTSD in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington. SGB is successful in approximately 85% of patients who see an almost immediate 50% reduction in PTSD symptoms on average (mean reduction in the PCL-5 (PTSD) score of 30 points). The stellate ganglion is a control center for the sympathetic nervous system and a conduit for PTSD triggers. SGB is a low risk injection which stops the sympathetic nervous system overdrive in PTSD patients, so triggers can be reduced or even eliminated. Patients are then better able to engage in the psychological work related to trauma events and PTSD.
Offering Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to treat PTSD in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington. SGB is successful in approximately 85% of patients who see an almost immediate 50% reduction in PTSD symptoms on average (mean reduction in the PCL-5 (PTSD) score of 30 points). The stellate ganglion is a control center for the sympathetic nervous system and a conduit for PTSD triggers. SGB is a low risk injection which stops the sympathetic nervous system overdrive in PTSD patients, so triggers can be reduced or even eliminated. Patients are then better able to engage in the psychological work related to trauma events and PTSD.
Erik Ploof
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005
Tired of arguing and thinking about divorce? Do you want to be seen, heard & understood in your relationship? Has your marriage been hurt by infidelity or sexual addiction? If you're feeling discouraged about your relationship, it's time to get support. I help couples create a safe space together to explore conflict, deepen their connection, resolve communication problems and repair trust. Your relationship does not have to be this hard. I'll show you how to to break old patterns, approach challenges together, and respond in ways that foster connection & enhance intimacy. Together we'll create a plan for your relationship to thrive.
Tired of arguing and thinking about divorce? Do you want to be seen, heard & understood in your relationship? Has your marriage been hurt by infidelity or sexual addiction? If you're feeling discouraged about your relationship, it's time to get support. I help couples create a safe space together to explore conflict, deepen their connection, resolve communication problems and repair trust. Your relationship does not have to be this hard. I'll show you how to to break old patterns, approach challenges together, and respond in ways that foster connection & enhance intimacy. Together we'll create a plan for your relationship to thrive.
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Welcome. I apply my 37 plus years of experience to assist adults, adolescents, and children who are seeking happier, better balanced lives. My approach is accepting, hopeful, creative, and sometimes humorous. I use different techniques according to my client's needs, preferences and age. I am influenced by Positive Psychology and Adlerian Psychology. Within this framework, sessions may include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, play, art, and the exploration of existential themes. I use an Adlerian approach to child / family therapy. This approach is the basis of the popular "Positive Discipline" series.
Welcome. I apply my 37 plus years of experience to assist adults, adolescents, and children who are seeking happier, better balanced lives. My approach is accepting, hopeful, creative, and sometimes humorous. I use different techniques according to my client's needs, preferences and age. I am influenced by Positive Psychology and Adlerian Psychology. Within this framework, sessions may include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, play, art, and the exploration of existential themes. I use an Adlerian approach to child / family therapy. This approach is the basis of the popular "Positive Discipline" series.
Reaching out for help isn't easy. We're afraid people will judge us if they find out how messed up we really are. We judge ourselves for not being strong enough to fix our own problems in the first place. So we start pretending. We pretend to be happier than we are, more successful than we are, stronger than we are. We get pretty good at it too. So good in fact that the pretending parts begin to take over and the real parts start to fade away. That's where the trouble begins and where I can help.
Reaching out for help isn't easy. We're afraid people will judge us if they find out how messed up we really are. We judge ourselves for not being strong enough to fix our own problems in the first place. So we start pretending. We pretend to be happier than we are, more successful than we are, stronger than we are. We get pretty good at it too. So good in fact that the pretending parts begin to take over and the real parts start to fade away. That's where the trouble begins and where I can help.
Doesn't life feel too hard sometimes? Whether you're struggling with negative emotions, had something happen to you, or created a mess of your own, I want to help you find your way again and for you to know you're not alone. I've been helping adults, couples, parents, and families for over 15 years get their lives moving in the direction they want again, and hope you'll give me a chance too. I offer a client-centered approach for your unique situation and needs. For some people and in some stages of therapy I'll do a lot of listening. For other people and stages, I'll provide perspective and guidance as desired.
Doesn't life feel too hard sometimes? Whether you're struggling with negative emotions, had something happen to you, or created a mess of your own, I want to help you find your way again and for you to know you're not alone. I've been helping adults, couples, parents, and families for over 15 years get their lives moving in the direction they want again, and hope you'll give me a chance too. I offer a client-centered approach for your unique situation and needs. For some people and in some stages of therapy I'll do a lot of listening. For other people and stages, I'll provide perspective and guidance as desired.
At it's core, therapy is a process of healing and change. The decision to address an addiction, change your struggling marriage or address the other issues that hold you back is a difficult, but important step. I work with you to strengthen your relationships, create intimate connections, and sort through the baggage of life. My approach is positive, supportive and challenging when needed. In addition to addiction work, I also do "general practitioner" work like depression, anxiety, couple/marital therapy, and other mental health issues. My office is a safe and affirming space for all gender and sexual orientations.
At it's core, therapy is a process of healing and change. The decision to address an addiction, change your struggling marriage or address the other issues that hold you back is a difficult, but important step. I work with you to strengthen your relationships, create intimate connections, and sort through the baggage of life. My approach is positive, supportive and challenging when needed. In addition to addiction work, I also do "general practitioner" work like depression, anxiety, couple/marital therapy, and other mental health issues. My office is a safe and affirming space for all gender and sexual orientations.
Healing, growth, and change. Are you wondering if these common outcomes of therapy are actually possible for you, or if therapy works at all? Maybe you have a different set of questions. Can someone really help me overcome this dark depression or intense anxiety? Am I the only one feeling like this? Can our relationship rebound after this betrayal? What's wrong with me/him/her/us? Will I ever be free of this addiction? Why can't they just be happy for me? Questions like these are worthy to ask and it takes courage to seek the answers.
Healing, growth, and change. Are you wondering if these common outcomes of therapy are actually possible for you, or if therapy works at all? Maybe you have a different set of questions. Can someone really help me overcome this dark depression or intense anxiety? Am I the only one feeling like this? Can our relationship rebound after this betrayal? What's wrong with me/him/her/us? Will I ever be free of this addiction? Why can't they just be happy for me? Questions like these are worthy to ask and it takes courage to seek the answers.
Dr. Imber's approach to your mental health concerns is with the utmost of individualized care throughout the entire therapeutic relationship. Dr. Imber supports a person-centered holistic approach to behavioral healthcare. He applies an integrated model of psychotherapy that individualizes your mental healthcare to your specific needs. He specializes in a wide range of issues from ADHD, anxiety, mood, trauma, stress, life changes, obsessions and compulsions, attachment, partner, work/career, family, and aging. Dr. Imber applies evidence-based therapies and well validated psychological assessments.
Dr. Imber's approach to your mental health concerns is with the utmost of individualized care throughout the entire therapeutic relationship. Dr. Imber supports a person-centered holistic approach to behavioral healthcare. He applies an integrated model of psychotherapy that individualizes your mental healthcare to your specific needs. He specializes in a wide range of issues from ADHD, anxiety, mood, trauma, stress, life changes, obsessions and compulsions, attachment, partner, work/career, family, and aging. Dr. Imber applies evidence-based therapies and well validated psychological assessments.
We all find ourselves in stuck places in life. Whether it is an issue of grief, loss, addiction, anxiety, trauma, or other challenges I am here as a resource to help and care for individual adults looking for support. Individual therapy can help you understand your feelings and my role as a therapist is to support your goals in creating the life you want. Together we can determine the best tools for you in that journey.
We all find ourselves in stuck places in life. Whether it is an issue of grief, loss, addiction, anxiety, trauma, or other challenges I am here as a resource to help and care for individual adults looking for support. Individual therapy can help you understand your feelings and my role as a therapist is to support your goals in creating the life you want. Together we can determine the best tools for you in that journey.
Dr. Nuri Kahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, DBH, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
Dr. Kahn holds a doctoral degree in clinical behavioral health from Arizona State University. He also holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in psychology. He has received specialized training in individual, couples, and family systems therapy. He has also received additional training in health psychology, crisis intervention and trauma-based counseling.
Dr. Kahn holds a doctoral degree in clinical behavioral health from Arizona State University. He also holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in psychology. He has received specialized training in individual, couples, and family systems therapy. He has also received additional training in health psychology, crisis intervention and trauma-based counseling.
DBT Eastside is made up of a team of intensively trained, passionate, and committed therapists delivering gold standard Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) to clients aged 12+. This program combines weekly skills groups with individual therapy, as well as phone coaching, consultation, and parent counseling. Research has shown that this a highly effective method for reducing high-risk behaviors in both teens and adults and for improvements in depression, anxiety and emotional regulation. Other treatments offered dependent on intake assessment include EMDR (trauma) & Exposure & Response Prevention (OCD).
DBT Eastside is made up of a team of intensively trained, passionate, and committed therapists delivering gold standard Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) to clients aged 12+. This program combines weekly skills groups with individual therapy, as well as phone coaching, consultation, and parent counseling. Research has shown that this a highly effective method for reducing high-risk behaviors in both teens and adults and for improvements in depression, anxiety and emotional regulation. Other treatments offered dependent on intake assessment include EMDR (trauma) & Exposure & Response Prevention (OCD).
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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.