Male Therapists in Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA
Noah Starer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
I am an openly queer cisgendered male.
Issues such a stress, anxiety and depression can be debilitating. You may feel exhausted, irritable, confused, hurt and angry. You may act out your feelings by isolating and distancing yourself from people who care about you. You may find that your work, relationships and friendships suffer as you are suffering. Struggling is difficult and it can feel hard to know where to turn.
I am an openly queer cisgendered male.
Issues such a stress, anxiety and depression can be debilitating. You may feel exhausted, irritable, confused, hurt and angry. You may act out your feelings by isolating and distancing yourself from people who care about you. You may find that your work, relationships and friendships suffer as you are suffering. Struggling is difficult and it can feel hard to know where to turn.
Daniel Enoch Tobin
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98144 (Online Only)
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity for actualization and fulfillment in our lives as engaged human beings who are full participants in the world. Helping others through this journey is the main focus of what I do in my practice. Often psychotherapy and counseling are used to simply address issues and problems. If we were to use a number score to describe our lives, they get us from being in the negative to zero. The problem goes away. But we can employ these same skills and methods to get us beyond that. Why not hit a two, or a five, or even a ten? For me, this is the big picture of what therapy can offer.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity for actualization and fulfillment in our lives as engaged human beings who are full participants in the world. Helping others through this journey is the main focus of what I do in my practice. Often psychotherapy and counseling are used to simply address issues and problems. If we were to use a number score to describe our lives, they get us from being in the negative to zero. The problem goes away. But we can employ these same skills and methods to get us beyond that. Why not hit a two, or a five, or even a ten? For me, this is the big picture of what therapy can offer.
My name is Jim Porter and I'm a Psychotherapist based in the Seattle area. My approach to therapy is relational with an emphasis on the creation of a safe setting where you will be heard well enough that you begin to hear your own voice in a new way. Therapy can be a partnership where we examine the issues and distress that brought you here in the present as well as possible contributing events and ideas from the past, all with an eye on what you want your future to look and feel like. My goal is to help you identify what is most important to you, organize and tolerate any feelings that arise in order to be your most authentic self.
My name is Jim Porter and I'm a Psychotherapist based in the Seattle area. My approach to therapy is relational with an emphasis on the creation of a safe setting where you will be heard well enough that you begin to hear your own voice in a new way. Therapy can be a partnership where we examine the issues and distress that brought you here in the present as well as possible contributing events and ideas from the past, all with an eye on what you want your future to look and feel like. My goal is to help you identify what is most important to you, organize and tolerate any feelings that arise in order to be your most authentic self.
Joseph S Weiss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
Do you have repetitive thoughts, worry or overthink things and can't perform as well as you could? Do you want to enhance your success socially or at work, on tests, public speaking or at sports? You can achieve your goals by learning the skills that Olympic athletes use to be calmer and more focused. You can be coached to be more consistently relaxed, and to more effectively handle stress. Call me to identify how you can be helped effectively and more rapidly. I have integrated Western & Eastern methods that complement and enhance the speed and quality of your results.
Do you have repetitive thoughts, worry or overthink things and can't perform as well as you could? Do you want to enhance your success socially or at work, on tests, public speaking or at sports? You can achieve your goals by learning the skills that Olympic athletes use to be calmer and more focused. You can be coached to be more consistently relaxed, and to more effectively handle stress. Call me to identify how you can be helped effectively and more rapidly. I have integrated Western & Eastern methods that complement and enhance the speed and quality of your results.
William Vesneski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who are experiencing challenges around anxiety, depression, sex, intimacy, and trauma. I am particularly drawn to clients who are committed to personal growth and want to deepen their experience of life. I truly believe that we all have the capacity to lead fuller lives with more ease and a greater sense of safety. I have been a social worker for more than 20 years and live in Seattle with my family. I identify as gay, white and cis- male and enjoy working with couples, including those in open and poly relationships.
I work with people who are experiencing challenges around anxiety, depression, sex, intimacy, and trauma. I am particularly drawn to clients who are committed to personal growth and want to deepen their experience of life. I truly believe that we all have the capacity to lead fuller lives with more ease and a greater sense of safety. I have been a social worker for more than 20 years and live in Seattle with my family. I identify as gay, white and cis- male and enjoy working with couples, including those in open and poly relationships.
Alford Counseling and Recovery, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, SUDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118
My approach is tailored to meet your goals and may include helping you solve your problems, develop your strengths, and provide skills to increase your daily life effectiveness. Often, this process involves giving attention to the thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences that hinder living a balanced and meaningful life. My deliverance when working with clients is client-centered, collaborative, and non-judgmental.
My approach is tailored to meet your goals and may include helping you solve your problems, develop your strengths, and provide skills to increase your daily life effectiveness. Often, this process involves giving attention to the thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences that hinder living a balanced and meaningful life. My deliverance when working with clients is client-centered, collaborative, and non-judgmental.
Changing Stories Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118
I have room for 2-3 new clients, preferably OOP or Premera.However, I am also diversifying my career and am open to many clients as a trauma writing mentor/editor and more. Writing through healing is at least of equal value to psychotherapy. If you are interested in these services, visit me at www.elihastings.com) - I would be so delighted to work in tandem with other therapists, so please do consider if your clients might benefit!
I have room for 2-3 new clients, preferably OOP or Premera.However, I am also diversifying my career and am open to many clients as a trauma writing mentor/editor and more. Writing through healing is at least of equal value to psychotherapy. If you are interested in these services, visit me at www.elihastings.com) - I would be so delighted to work in tandem with other therapists, so please do consider if your clients might benefit!
Brandon Tripp, MS, LMHC, SUDP, MAC, SAP
Counselor, MS, LMHC, SUDP, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118
My Clients: I regularly work with clients on common issues such as: major life transitions, depression, anxiety, struggles with work-life balance, racial identity, family of origin issues, grief, trauma, and addiction recovery. I am passionate about working with: People of color, Students, people who identify as possessing multiple minority identities, LGBTQIA+, relationship problems, bicultural stress, cultural adjustment, sexual trauma, and issues related to sexual identity and gender. I am also comfortable working with non-heteronormative relationship lifestyles; particularly navigating issues related to open/poly relationships.
My Clients: I regularly work with clients on common issues such as: major life transitions, depression, anxiety, struggles with work-life balance, racial identity, family of origin issues, grief, trauma, and addiction recovery. I am passionate about working with: People of color, Students, people who identify as possessing multiple minority identities, LGBTQIA+, relationship problems, bicultural stress, cultural adjustment, sexual trauma, and issues related to sexual identity and gender. I am also comfortable working with non-heteronormative relationship lifestyles; particularly navigating issues related to open/poly relationships.
I work with individuals 18 years and older going through many different struggles and experiences. I provide therapy that is guided by the uniqueness and individuality of each person trying to live in a messy and complicated world. I like to focus on the totality of who you are as a person, including thoughts, feelings, past experiences, identity (i.e. race, sexuality, gender), family and cultural background, and our relationship to our bodies and our environment. I believe the complexity of our whole selves influences how we live in the world, and that gaining a better understanding of ourselves can bring growth and healing.
I work with individuals 18 years and older going through many different struggles and experiences. I provide therapy that is guided by the uniqueness and individuality of each person trying to live in a messy and complicated world. I like to focus on the totality of who you are as a person, including thoughts, feelings, past experiences, identity (i.e. race, sexuality, gender), family and cultural background, and our relationship to our bodies and our environment. I believe the complexity of our whole selves influences how we live in the world, and that gaining a better understanding of ourselves can bring growth and healing.
James R Kinskey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118
I work with teens, couples, and adults. I believe that psychotherapy offers unique possibilities for healing and growth. The first step in therapy is to understand your needs and develop an approach and plan that will help achieve your goals. I will listen carefully and thoughtfully to you. This opens up new ways of approaching problems. Working together lightens the load.
I work with teens, couples, and adults. I believe that psychotherapy offers unique possibilities for healing and growth. The first step in therapy is to understand your needs and develop an approach and plan that will help achieve your goals. I will listen carefully and thoughtfully to you. This opens up new ways of approaching problems. Working together lightens the load.
Eric Lichter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118
I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Washington. I work with adults, couples and teens who are at a place in their life where they are wanting or needing to make a change, but sometimes not sure how to go about it. My approach encourages clients to take responsibility for their lives but also helps to uncover what obstacles have gotten in the way of them feeling powerful, happy, and in charge of their direction in life.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Washington. I work with adults, couples and teens who are at a place in their life where they are wanting or needing to make a change, but sometimes not sure how to go about it. My approach encourages clients to take responsibility for their lives but also helps to uncover what obstacles have gotten in the way of them feeling powerful, happy, and in charge of their direction in life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
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David Fleit - South Seattle Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118
I support individuals, couples, and families in topic areas such as: communication support, conflict resolution/repair, dating and relationship concerns, sex & intimacy, desire discrepancy, erectile variance, infidelity, gender and sexual identity, and concerns related to pornography use. I work with clients to better manage stress, anxiety, depression, and anger, as well as build emotional expression skills and emotional regulation strategies. My goal is to support clients in improving their relationships with the people that surround them and to develop a healthier relationship with themselves.
I support individuals, couples, and families in topic areas such as: communication support, conflict resolution/repair, dating and relationship concerns, sex & intimacy, desire discrepancy, erectile variance, infidelity, gender and sexual identity, and concerns related to pornography use. I work with clients to better manage stress, anxiety, depression, and anger, as well as build emotional expression skills and emotional regulation strategies. My goal is to support clients in improving their relationships with the people that surround them and to develop a healthier relationship with themselves.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy. These approaches are grounded in scientific evidence and use methods that have been shown to improve symptoms and outcomes through rigorous, controlled studies. And that being said, all good psychotherapy is tailored to you, your needs, and who you are as a human being. Getting to know you and your unique needs and strengths, we will collaborate to develop a treatment plan that best matches your values and goals for your life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy. These approaches are grounded in scientific evidence and use methods that have been shown to improve symptoms and outcomes through rigorous, controlled studies. And that being said, all good psychotherapy is tailored to you, your needs, and who you are as a human being. Getting to know you and your unique needs and strengths, we will collaborate to develop a treatment plan that best matches your values and goals for your life.
Ron Anders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
Awareness is everything. How often do we ask ourselves: "How did I get back here again?" - repeating patterns of self-defeating behavior. Raising our awareness of these patterns can help free us from re-engaging in them. The rewards of this exploration are bountiful - as we watch new, healthier behaviors emerge. We get a glimpse of the gifts that life can offer us by simply getting out of our own way. In my practice, I have had the privilege of witnessing the emotional freedom that change can bring and its powerful healing of depression, anxiety and trauma.
Awareness is everything. How often do we ask ourselves: "How did I get back here again?" - repeating patterns of self-defeating behavior. Raising our awareness of these patterns can help free us from re-engaging in them. The rewards of this exploration are bountiful - as we watch new, healthier behaviors emerge. We get a glimpse of the gifts that life can offer us by simply getting out of our own way. In my practice, I have had the privilege of witnessing the emotional freedom that change can bring and its powerful healing of depression, anxiety and trauma.
Christopher Skaggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98144 (Online Only)
I work with people individually, and in relationships that struggle to effectively communicate their needs. Because of how they were brought up, or conditioned through experience, they might have vastly different ways of showing up in relationships, especially through conflict. We all want to work on what drives our behavior so that we can better understand ourselves and each other. This allows us to be vulnerable with one another and experience our real selves, so we can connect and love on a much deeper and more meaningful and satisfying level.
I work with people individually, and in relationships that struggle to effectively communicate their needs. Because of how they were brought up, or conditioned through experience, they might have vastly different ways of showing up in relationships, especially through conflict. We all want to work on what drives our behavior so that we can better understand ourselves and each other. This allows us to be vulnerable with one another and experience our real selves, so we can connect and love on a much deeper and more meaningful and satisfying level.
Shaquille Sinclair
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is about learning how to tell our stories. It is deepening our courage to look ourselves in the face and tell the truth of what we find. It is taking in the bountiful love in the world though it sometimes seems impossible to find. It is learning to savor the taste of a good meal and laughter with others. It is knowing the name of our sadness whether or not we can find our tears. It is being. Just as we are with hope for more to come.
Therapy is about learning how to tell our stories. It is deepening our courage to look ourselves in the face and tell the truth of what we find. It is taking in the bountiful love in the world though it sometimes seems impossible to find. It is learning to savor the taste of a good meal and laughter with others. It is knowing the name of our sadness whether or not we can find our tears. It is being. Just as we are with hope for more to come.
I work with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, family changes, challenging peer relationships and the behaviors that can result from these issues. I have training and experience using Play Therapy and Sandplay, which employ children's natural way of communicating and learning, as well as other therapeutic modalities as appropriate to each individual. My approach is client centered and often non-directive, believing that when children experience emotional safety in a non-judgmental relationship, their inner wisdom naturally emerges to guide their learning, healing and growth.
I work with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, family changes, challenging peer relationships and the behaviors that can result from these issues. I have training and experience using Play Therapy and Sandplay, which employ children's natural way of communicating and learning, as well as other therapeutic modalities as appropriate to each individual. My approach is client centered and often non-directive, believing that when children experience emotional safety in a non-judgmental relationship, their inner wisdom naturally emerges to guide their learning, healing and growth.
Coburn Kirby Childs
Mental Health Counselor Associate , LMHCA
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA 98118
When we create, we heal. When we heal, we create. In therapy, the goal of our collaborative relationship is not to tell merely a good story, but a true story: to help you discover more of your fullest and most authentic self, and to start living it out. Oftentimes hurt, trauma, and harm destroys our imagination for a flourishing future. Creativity is a way to get a foot in the door to healing and integration. I am committed to helping you experience restoration in your life so you may live out your most flourishing story.
When we create, we heal. When we heal, we create. In therapy, the goal of our collaborative relationship is not to tell merely a good story, but a true story: to help you discover more of your fullest and most authentic self, and to start living it out. Oftentimes hurt, trauma, and harm destroys our imagination for a flourishing future. Creativity is a way to get a foot in the door to healing and integration. I am committed to helping you experience restoration in your life so you may live out your most flourishing story.
I am a sport psychology coach dedicated to improving athletes' mental performance and well-being. With a PhD in Sport Psychology and Sociology, and as an AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant, I combine academic expertise with practical experience in my work.
I am a sport psychology coach dedicated to improving athletes' mental performance and well-being. With a PhD in Sport Psychology and Sociology, and as an AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant, I combine academic expertise with practical experience in my work.
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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.