Male Therapists in Ridgefield, WA
Dr. Greg Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ridgefield, WA 98642 (Online Only)
I am a proud professional counselor. In the last ten years of my career I have worked with university students and individuals with severe persistent mental illness. I was drawn to working in higher education because university students are often times ready to change and dive into working on growing as people and developing new patterns of behavior. I enjoy helping anyone willing to take a few moments to try an experiment with their thoughts, or try something new. It may be a bit anxiety provoking at times but it helps us all to grow and change. I aspire to be an expert in helping clients find relief from their issues.
I am a proud professional counselor. In the last ten years of my career I have worked with university students and individuals with severe persistent mental illness. I was drawn to working in higher education because university students are often times ready to change and dive into working on growing as people and developing new patterns of behavior. I enjoy helping anyone willing to take a few moments to try an experiment with their thoughts, or try something new. It may be a bit anxiety provoking at times but it helps us all to grow and change. I aspire to be an expert in helping clients find relief from their issues.
NW Trauma Therapy, PLLC
Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Waitlist for new clients
I have helped many who were victimized from sexual assault and other crimes, experienced childhood trauma, or been injured in accidents.
I have over thirty years of clinical experience helping clients find lasting change in their lives. My clinical focus is treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have specialized training in treating complex trauma including dissociative disorders. When working with trauma, the healing process can often be frightening and painful to address. Talk alone is not enough and can be retraumatizing in some cases. I use EMDR. My goal is to provide a professional, yet personal atmosphere where you can experience comfort and safety in exploring what is troubling you and find effective tools and skills that you can use in your life.
I have helped many who were victimized from sexual assault and other crimes, experienced childhood trauma, or been injured in accidents.
I have over thirty years of clinical experience helping clients find lasting change in their lives. My clinical focus is treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have specialized training in treating complex trauma including dissociative disorders. When working with trauma, the healing process can often be frightening and painful to address. Talk alone is not enough and can be retraumatizing in some cases. I use EMDR. My goal is to provide a professional, yet personal atmosphere where you can experience comfort and safety in exploring what is troubling you and find effective tools and skills that you can use in your life.
Is your world imploding? Betrayal shatters our worlds. Whether the betrayer or the betrayed, it destroys us! Betrayers face a sense of powerlessness, loneliness, and hopelessness: realizing they can never be really known or completely love another. And, the betrayed dazedly look at a million shattered pieces of the life they thought they knew and wonder if they can trust themselves or another again. Betrayal, fear, and grief traumatize us and become our constant companions. Shock often sets in. We feel isolated & alone. But real, lasting help is available. You don’t have to stay stuck in this frightening & paralyzing space.
Is your world imploding? Betrayal shatters our worlds. Whether the betrayer or the betrayed, it destroys us! Betrayers face a sense of powerlessness, loneliness, and hopelessness: realizing they can never be really known or completely love another. And, the betrayed dazedly look at a million shattered pieces of the life they thought they knew and wonder if they can trust themselves or another again. Betrayal, fear, and grief traumatize us and become our constant companions. Shock often sets in. We feel isolated & alone. But real, lasting help is available. You don’t have to stay stuck in this frightening & paralyzing space.
Many of us come from cultures and backgrounds which discouraged us from seeking help.
Many of us feel like we could be doing better, but are not sure how to start. The busy, fast-paced, and isolating lifestyle that has captured so many of us often leads to chronic stress, anxiety, disconnection from relationships and community, and a lack of meaning. On top of this, many of us also carry past traumas, large and small. Therapy is one mode of addressing these challenges. When it goes well, we have a chance to process, find healthier habits and perspectives, resolve problems, and find new ways of living which increase our well being.
Many of us come from cultures and backgrounds which discouraged us from seeking help.
Many of us feel like we could be doing better, but are not sure how to start. The busy, fast-paced, and isolating lifestyle that has captured so many of us often leads to chronic stress, anxiety, disconnection from relationships and community, and a lack of meaning. On top of this, many of us also carry past traumas, large and small. Therapy is one mode of addressing these challenges. When it goes well, we have a chance to process, find healthier habits and perspectives, resolve problems, and find new ways of living which increase our well being.
It's normal to feel skeptical at this stage in the process, especially when so many efforts have proved fruitless before.
You’ve seen enough videos, listened to enough podcasts, and read enough articles to know what you should do to fix your problems. Yet, you always seem to find yourself back in the same patterns you wanted out of. Whether it’s porn, substance use, procrastination, stress, or anger, you can’t shake the feeling that you're stuck with them. You may have even started to wonder if change is possible. Often, we feel this way because we are so focused on the symptoms, that we cannot address the deeper pain that is causing them.
It's normal to feel skeptical at this stage in the process, especially when so many efforts have proved fruitless before.
You’ve seen enough videos, listened to enough podcasts, and read enough articles to know what you should do to fix your problems. Yet, you always seem to find yourself back in the same patterns you wanted out of. Whether it’s porn, substance use, procrastination, stress, or anger, you can’t shake the feeling that you're stuck with them. You may have even started to wonder if change is possible. Often, we feel this way because we are so focused on the symptoms, that we cannot address the deeper pain that is causing them.
I have always been fascinated with hu man behavior and love being able to incorporate what I've learned about hu man development, trauma, and interpersonal relationships into my sessions.
My passion for working with first responders started during the summer of 2020 during the riots in downtown Portland as I watched day after day of officers on the front lines and kept thinking to myself, "who's keeping an eye out for them?" I have enjoyed learning more about first responder culture and ways I can combine that with my counseling background to help provide first responders with the ability to navigate life outside of the uniform as well as they do while wearing one. This also involves helping them manage the day to day stressors of what they are seeing and doing in response to increasing call volumes.
I have always been fascinated with hu man behavior and love being able to incorporate what I've learned about hu man development, trauma, and interpersonal relationships into my sessions.
My passion for working with first responders started during the summer of 2020 during the riots in downtown Portland as I watched day after day of officers on the front lines and kept thinking to myself, "who's keeping an eye out for them?" I have enjoyed learning more about first responder culture and ways I can combine that with my counseling background to help provide first responders with the ability to navigate life outside of the uniform as well as they do while wearing one. This also involves helping them manage the day to day stressors of what they are seeing and doing in response to increasing call volumes.
Counseling has a well-earned reputation for being a messy, frightening process. But you already knew that, and you came here anyway. I've treated a wide variety of struggles and time and time again the one trait I've seen lead to success is the willingness to, as Ms. Frizzle used to say, "take chances, make mistakes and get messy." So, if that's what you're here to do, then let's get to work.
Counseling has a well-earned reputation for being a messy, frightening process. But you already knew that, and you came here anyway. I've treated a wide variety of struggles and time and time again the one trait I've seen lead to success is the willingness to, as Ms. Frizzle used to say, "take chances, make mistakes and get messy." So, if that's what you're here to do, then let's get to work.
Adventure Psychological Services - ASD Testing
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Therapy and counseling play a vital role in promoting mental health and overall well-being. It provides a unique opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth. By working with a trained therapist or counselor, individuals can develop healthier perspectives, and improve self-esteem. Therapy and counseling offer the guidance and tools necessary to navigate life’s challenges, improve mental health, and foster personal development. It is important that a therapist feels right to you and has the skills, education, and experience to best help you.
Therapy and counseling play a vital role in promoting mental health and overall well-being. It provides a unique opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth. By working with a trained therapist or counselor, individuals can develop healthier perspectives, and improve self-esteem. Therapy and counseling offer the guidance and tools necessary to navigate life’s challenges, improve mental health, and foster personal development. It is important that a therapist feels right to you and has the skills, education, and experience to best help you.
Restoration does not mean that one is free from difficulties but rather they are in the learning process of how to manage their difficulties and live a fulfilling life.
I have been working in mental health for 15 years I enjoy working with kids starting from the age of 7 years of age up to 18 yrs of age who are struggling with fitting in, school difficulties, ADHD, Depression, Autism spectrum disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder and adjustment disorders. I also enjoy working with adults who struggle with life changing events, PTSD, depression and anxiety. It has been my experience that many of the difficulties listed above involve more than just the individual. Many times, they encompass a partner and or family system. I am qualified and trained to work with couples and families.
Restoration does not mean that one is free from difficulties but rather they are in the learning process of how to manage their difficulties and live a fulfilling life.
I have been working in mental health for 15 years I enjoy working with kids starting from the age of 7 years of age up to 18 yrs of age who are struggling with fitting in, school difficulties, ADHD, Depression, Autism spectrum disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder and adjustment disorders. I also enjoy working with adults who struggle with life changing events, PTSD, depression and anxiety. It has been my experience that many of the difficulties listed above involve more than just the individual. Many times, they encompass a partner and or family system. I am qualified and trained to work with couples and families.
Are you (or is your child) struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma? Do you ever feel like you're mourning the childhood you never got? Are you on the cusp of adulthood but don't feel like you're ready to grow up? Are you the parent of a teen that struggles to "just be a kid"? I'm here to help. I specialize in supporting students and young adults who are seeking understanding and guidance. I have a passion for helping young people thrive and find their voice. Together, we'll navigate the challenges of adolescence, tackle life's big questions, and develop strategies to enhance confidence and resilience.
Are you (or is your child) struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma? Do you ever feel like you're mourning the childhood you never got? Are you on the cusp of adulthood but don't feel like you're ready to grow up? Are you the parent of a teen that struggles to "just be a kid"? I'm here to help. I specialize in supporting students and young adults who are seeking understanding and guidance. I have a passion for helping young people thrive and find their voice. Together, we'll navigate the challenges of adolescence, tackle life's big questions, and develop strategies to enhance confidence and resilience.
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Bryan graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Multnomah University in 2012. Bryan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington. Bryan has experience working with various diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar. Bryan also has experience working with dual diagnosis (substance abuse/addictions and mental health).
Bryan graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Multnomah University in 2012. Bryan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington. Bryan has experience working with various diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar. Bryan also has experience working with dual diagnosis (substance abuse/addictions and mental health).
David Carlile
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSWA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I specialize in certain areas such as child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, addiction therapy, eating disorder therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and many more.
My ideal client is a person looking to improve their communication and mental health. They may have issues with accurately understanding and responding to other people, engaging with other people, or effectively analyzing and utilizing language commuinicaton skills. Their needs include efficient and accurate mental health, as well as the ability to integrate their coping skills capabilities into their existing systems and workflows. Their goals include improved satisfaction, increased productivity and efficiency, and the ability to make decisions. They want a reliable therapist to help empower them to grow.
As a therapist, I specialize in certain areas such as child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, addiction therapy, eating disorder therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and many more.
My ideal client is a person looking to improve their communication and mental health. They may have issues with accurately understanding and responding to other people, engaging with other people, or effectively analyzing and utilizing language commuinicaton skills. Their needs include efficient and accurate mental health, as well as the ability to integrate their coping skills capabilities into their existing systems and workflows. Their goals include improved satisfaction, increased productivity and efficiency, and the ability to make decisions. They want a reliable therapist to help empower them to grow.
Empathy and a desire to help others has long defined my life and guided the choices that I have made. I have always been someone that my family and friends have been able to turn to when they needed respite or encouragement in the face of emotional turmoil. I became a counselor because I believe that everyone has a right to be heard.
Empathy and a desire to help others has long defined my life and guided the choices that I have made. I have always been someone that my family and friends have been able to turn to when they needed respite or encouragement in the face of emotional turmoil. I became a counselor because I believe that everyone has a right to be heard.
In my counseling practice, I take an eclectic approach, drawing from Person-Centered, Existential-Hu manistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic models. My goal is to empower clients by building a strong therapeutic relationship, where respect, acceptance, authenticity, and a focus on personal growth create a safe space for healing. I hold a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Washington State University. Additionally, I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) by the WA State Department of Health.
In my counseling practice, I take an eclectic approach, drawing from Person-Centered, Existential-Hu manistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic models. My goal is to empower clients by building a strong therapeutic relationship, where respect, acceptance, authenticity, and a focus on personal growth create a safe space for healing. I hold a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Washington State University. Additionally, I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) by the WA State Department of Health.
Sometimes we need help managing life. Sometimes emotions become so intense that they're difficult to manage, sometimes difficult things come our way and we need extra support, and sometimes our brains are wired differently than most people's and it can be tricky to navigate living in a neurotypical world. Skills training and coaching can help navigate the process of figuring out what your goals are in life - whether that's big feelings or better friendships - and implementing specific strategies for getting to where you want to be.
Sometimes we need help managing life. Sometimes emotions become so intense that they're difficult to manage, sometimes difficult things come our way and we need extra support, and sometimes our brains are wired differently than most people's and it can be tricky to navigate living in a neurotypical world. Skills training and coaching can help navigate the process of figuring out what your goals are in life - whether that's big feelings or better friendships - and implementing specific strategies for getting to where you want to be.
Counseling experience working with trauma, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, depression, & social anxiety, plus many years working with vulnerable children, adults, and young adults experiencing trauma, failure to thrive, PTSD, and other diagnoses.
I desire to guide clients as they find meaning in their life stories and help them release burdens that have weighed on them for years or weeks. Collaboration means that I am responsible for listening to your story and reflecting it to you from different angles until we uncover the obstacle getting in the way of your desired change. Then, we can work together to pursue the embodiment of that change so that it becomes an integrated part of you.
Counseling experience working with trauma, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, depression, & social anxiety, plus many years working with vulnerable children, adults, and young adults experiencing trauma, failure to thrive, PTSD, and other diagnoses.
I desire to guide clients as they find meaning in their life stories and help them release burdens that have weighed on them for years or weeks. Collaboration means that I am responsible for listening to your story and reflecting it to you from different angles until we uncover the obstacle getting in the way of your desired change. Then, we can work together to pursue the embodiment of that change so that it becomes an integrated part of you.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, and have done so since I began practicing in 1994. Psychotherapy can be an uncomfortable experience, and I see myself as a fellow traveler in that journey. I have worked extensively with sexual abuse victims, anxiety, and depression. I am also a sex offender treatment provider.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, and have done so since I began practicing in 1994. Psychotherapy can be an uncomfortable experience, and I see myself as a fellow traveler in that journey. I have worked extensively with sexual abuse victims, anxiety, and depression. I am also a sex offender treatment provider.
Boehm Counseling & Consulting Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MAC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Specialty services include:Intervention, Family Crisis Therapy, Military Focused Family Life ,Traditional Therapy, Trauma(PTSD), Suicide Prevention/Intervention, EMDR, Sports Perfor mance Psychology, Life Coaching.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The hu man spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
Specialty services include:Intervention, Family Crisis Therapy, Military Focused Family Life ,Traditional Therapy, Trauma(PTSD), Suicide Prevention/Intervention, EMDR, Sports Perfor mance Psychology, Life Coaching.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The hu man spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
Donald works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. He seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Donald believes that establishing a strong alliance with his clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, he partners with his clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Donald works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. He seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Donald believes that establishing a strong alliance with his clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, he partners with his clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Mike Shults Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, CRC, MAC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98665
You can overcome your emotional difficulties and become your best self. Change the things about yourself that you want to change and move toward becoming the person that you want to be. The secret of making lasting change is to acknowledge and accept that real change takes time and patience. There is no magic wand, change takes work, and commitment. It doesn’t matter where you are, what matters is where you can grow. Begin your journey toward wellness and strength by taking the first step.
You can overcome your emotional difficulties and become your best self. Change the things about yourself that you want to change and move toward becoming the person that you want to be. The secret of making lasting change is to acknowledge and accept that real change takes time and patience. There is no magic wand, change takes work, and commitment. It doesn’t matter where you are, what matters is where you can grow. Begin your journey toward wellness and strength by taking the first step.
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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.