Male Therapists in West Virginia
Insanity is repeatedly doing the same thing, yet expecting different results. Ironically, someone living with chronic stress uses the same strategy. Hoping their "I'll get through this somehow" attitude will make the stress go away. Symptoms such as anxiety and depression, trouble sleeping, growing impatience and anger with others, trouble concentrating and making decisions, secretly feeling bad about oneself, guilty and resentful are all indicators one is out of balance. Let me help you remove this distress before it results in health issues. I have years of successful experience teaching clients powerful interventions to transform stress into personal empowerment.
Insanity is repeatedly doing the same thing, yet expecting different results. Ironically, someone living with chronic stress uses the same strategy. Hoping their "I'll get through this somehow" attitude will make the stress go away. Symptoms such as anxiety and depression, trouble sleeping, growing impatience and anger with others, trouble concentrating and making decisions, secretly feeling bad about oneself, guilty and resentful are all indicators one is out of balance. Let me help you remove this distress before it results in health issues. I have years of successful experience teaching clients powerful interventions to transform stress into personal empowerment.
Working in community healthcare settings for several years, I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with people that have chronic medical challenges and medical trauma. Trained in EMDR, I also have had the privilege of working with people who have experienced trauma across multiple settings and relationships. Working largely from a strengths-based perspective, I look forward to helping people feel their most effective and capable in addressing the challenges they face.
Working in community healthcare settings for several years, I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with people that have chronic medical challenges and medical trauma. Trained in EMDR, I also have had the privilege of working with people who have experienced trauma across multiple settings and relationships. Working largely from a strengths-based perspective, I look forward to helping people feel their most effective and capable in addressing the challenges they face.
Randy S Glasscock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pleasant Valley, WV 26554 (Online Only)
I've been working with people now for many years with a wide range of issues. From the person with time management and stress issues up through those that suffer from life changing illnesses such as Bipolar or severe Substance Use Disorder. I meet people where they are with empathy and a non-judgmental approach. I work with people on the goals that they set and what they see as important to them. When someone reaches out for help I will be there reaching back.
I've been working with people now for many years with a wide range of issues. From the person with time management and stress issues up through those that suffer from life changing illnesses such as Bipolar or severe Substance Use Disorder. I meet people where they are with empathy and a non-judgmental approach. I work with people on the goals that they set and what they see as important to them. When someone reaches out for help I will be there reaching back.
Tommy Minkler
Counselor, PhD, PLPC, EMDR-T, CMPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With background and advanced training in both mental health counseling and sport, exercise, and performance psychology, I enjoy collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds who are motivated to find a deeper sense of purpose, meaning, and peace, gain insight, and more adaptively respond to life experiences. Clinically, I specialize in the treatment of chronic and acute stress and trauma, particularly as it relates to adverse childhood experiences. From a sport psychology perspective, I work with performers to cultivate resilience, respond more adaptively to sport-based stressors, and find enjoyment in sport and exercise.
With background and advanced training in both mental health counseling and sport, exercise, and performance psychology, I enjoy collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds who are motivated to find a deeper sense of purpose, meaning, and peace, gain insight, and more adaptively respond to life experiences. Clinically, I specialize in the treatment of chronic and acute stress and trauma, particularly as it relates to adverse childhood experiences. From a sport psychology perspective, I work with performers to cultivate resilience, respond more adaptively to sport-based stressors, and find enjoyment in sport and exercise.
I am a licensed independent social worker who specializes in working with adults facing a range of life stressors including relationship concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am a highly experienced practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a treatment approach that emphasizes facing negative experiences in safe and sensitive ways rather than fighting or trying to resist them.
I am a licensed independent social worker who specializes in working with adults facing a range of life stressors including relationship concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am a highly experienced practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a treatment approach that emphasizes facing negative experiences in safe and sensitive ways rather than fighting or trying to resist them.
I am dedicated to helping people navigate struggles and challenges in daily living. Areas that I am most skilled in providing services are: grief and loss, overcoming fear and anxiety, depression, managing work/school stressors, gender identity issues, substance abuse, and relationship struggles. If you are experiencing any symptoms or features or psychological discomfort, help is only one click or call away.
I am dedicated to helping people navigate struggles and challenges in daily living. Areas that I am most skilled in providing services are: grief and loss, overcoming fear and anxiety, depression, managing work/school stressors, gender identity issues, substance abuse, and relationship struggles. If you are experiencing any symptoms or features or psychological discomfort, help is only one click or call away.
New Horizons Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Waitlist for new clients
"Maturity is not the absence of struggle, but struggling well" said author and psychologist Larry Crabb. As a counselor I desire to safely engage with clients' stories-which include both joy and struggle-and work together towards hopeful and lasting change. With over 25 years' experience helping people improve relationships and marriages, confront depression and anxiety, or face emotional and mental health issues, I strive to help clients pursue personal growth and relational integrity as they face life's challenges.
"Maturity is not the absence of struggle, but struggling well" said author and psychologist Larry Crabb. As a counselor I desire to safely engage with clients' stories-which include both joy and struggle-and work together towards hopeful and lasting change. With over 25 years' experience helping people improve relationships and marriages, confront depression and anxiety, or face emotional and mental health issues, I strive to help clients pursue personal growth and relational integrity as they face life's challenges.
Everyone feels anxiety. It is a normal human emotion, but sometimes anxiety becomes too big and no longer helpful. When anxiety feels burdensome, help and hope are available. I enjoy helping clients handle concerns with anxiety, such as generalized anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and a range of fears/phobias (needle, blood, heights, animals, etc.). I also have expertise working with clients who are experiencing depression, grief/loss, the unique challenges faced by the queer community, as well as distinct issues encountered by men in general.
Everyone feels anxiety. It is a normal human emotion, but sometimes anxiety becomes too big and no longer helpful. When anxiety feels burdensome, help and hope are available. I enjoy helping clients handle concerns with anxiety, such as generalized anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and a range of fears/phobias (needle, blood, heights, animals, etc.). I also have expertise working with clients who are experiencing depression, grief/loss, the unique challenges faced by the queer community, as well as distinct issues encountered by men in general.
Rob Freedlander At Life Is But A Dream Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26505
Congratulations on taking this step to work on improving your life/situation. That is a huge step and one that will be honored if you choose to work with me. I see therapy as helping people to change, not changing people. I am a client-centered therapist with over 25 years working in mental health. I have seen such a wide brush-stroke of peoples' experiences, nothing is any longer unbelievable, nor open to my judgment. These experiences include: inpatient care, high school and university educational counseling, and community-based care. My clients experiences define the concept of diversity.
Congratulations on taking this step to work on improving your life/situation. That is a huge step and one that will be honored if you choose to work with me. I see therapy as helping people to change, not changing people. I am a client-centered therapist with over 25 years working in mental health. I have seen such a wide brush-stroke of peoples' experiences, nothing is any longer unbelievable, nor open to my judgment. These experiences include: inpatient care, high school and university educational counseling, and community-based care. My clients experiences define the concept of diversity.
Jack C Childers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Searching for a place to look into things that are scary or painful? For my clients, my office is a place of safety, acceptance and understanding. In my office you will be valued and respected. This is how I will treat you, and how I will encourage you to treat yourself. Make no mistake: you will do hard work here. We will look at you and your situation unflinchingly. Change starts with understanding what needs changing, and there is not time to waste. Contact me now: let's look into it together.
Searching for a place to look into things that are scary or painful? For my clients, my office is a place of safety, acceptance and understanding. In my office you will be valued and respected. This is how I will treat you, and how I will encourage you to treat yourself. Make no mistake: you will do hard work here. We will look at you and your situation unflinchingly. Change starts with understanding what needs changing, and there is not time to waste. Contact me now: let's look into it together.
My ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to engage in the therapeutic process with openness and commitment. They may be struggling with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. They may also be seeking support for personal growth, self-discovery, and improving their overall well-being. Their needs include a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions, validation of their experiences, coping strategies for managing distress, and support in developing healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.
My ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to engage in the therapeutic process with openness and commitment. They may be struggling with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. They may also be seeking support for personal growth, self-discovery, and improving their overall well-being. Their needs include a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions, validation of their experiences, coping strategies for managing distress, and support in developing healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.
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Joseph works with a wide variety of clients with many different issues, needs, and goals. He uses a framework that encourages and empowers the client to take control of their life while fostering a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. Clients who want to be empowered to reach their unique wellness goals by increasing self-awareness, embracing personal responsibility, developing effective coping strategies, building self-efficacy, and engaging in self-exploration are always a good fit!
Joseph works with a wide variety of clients with many different issues, needs, and goals. He uses a framework that encourages and empowers the client to take control of their life while fostering a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. Clients who want to be empowered to reach their unique wellness goals by increasing self-awareness, embracing personal responsibility, developing effective coping strategies, building self-efficacy, and engaging in self-exploration are always a good fit!
For over 40 years, I have provided these counseling services to children, youth and adults in individual therapy, schools, hospitals, community programs and outpatient services in PA and MD. I have relocated to the panhandle of WV to offer my counseling and training skills.
For over 40 years, I have provided these counseling services to children, youth and adults in individual therapy, schools, hospitals, community programs and outpatient services in PA and MD. I have relocated to the panhandle of WV to offer my counseling and training skills.
Michael Monsma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Time for a new approach? An integrated approach of LENS Neurotherapy, EMDR and "talk" therapy has resulted in rapid improvements for client mood & overall health. LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) "reboots" suppressed areas of the brain impacted by emotional trauma, concussion, illness, toxins/meds... with applications typically lasting seconds to a few minutes. Michael has offered EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy since 2001, effective for resolving emotional trauma & targeting "stuck" thinking patterns. Changes occur through the "safe space" of the therapeutic relationship & brain-based interventions.
Time for a new approach? An integrated approach of LENS Neurotherapy, EMDR and "talk" therapy has resulted in rapid improvements for client mood & overall health. LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) "reboots" suppressed areas of the brain impacted by emotional trauma, concussion, illness, toxins/meds... with applications typically lasting seconds to a few minutes. Michael has offered EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy since 2001, effective for resolving emotional trauma & targeting "stuck" thinking patterns. Changes occur through the "safe space" of the therapeutic relationship & brain-based interventions.
Anthony Arthur
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CGP, CGCS-CA
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25302
My ideal client is looking for something more. They are lost in what feels like nothing more than a bunch of rules and rigidity that has never really served them well. Their goals are to feel fulfilled, but they are lost as to how to achieve that. They have tried the rules and only come up empty handed. They were taught that happiness is the only acceptable emotion to feel and that if they feel anything else that something is wrong with them. That makes life so limiting, and I want to show them another way that allows them too actually live fulfilled. My ideal client is looking for meaning, purpose, and peace beyond the rules.
My ideal client is looking for something more. They are lost in what feels like nothing more than a bunch of rules and rigidity that has never really served them well. Their goals are to feel fulfilled, but they are lost as to how to achieve that. They have tried the rules and only come up empty handed. They were taught that happiness is the only acceptable emotion to feel and that if they feel anything else that something is wrong with them. That makes life so limiting, and I want to show them another way that allows them too actually live fulfilled. My ideal client is looking for meaning, purpose, and peace beyond the rules.
Men's mental health issues, whether it's relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, or parenting are complex and deeply personal.
Do you feel stuck in your life, your past, your anxiety, depression, anger, apathy, overwhelm, grief, or PTSD? As a man, it's hard to seek help. You don't have to carry the weight of your struggles alone. All men feel sad, afraid, anxious, doubtful, amongst other feelings. You're still a man. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can find the support and guidance to fix the problem. If you fully invest in this process, expect to feel lighter, more effective, efficient, powerful, and clear about where you want to go and what you want to do with your life. While I specialize in men, I love serving people of all kinds.
Men's mental health issues, whether it's relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, or parenting are complex and deeply personal.
Do you feel stuck in your life, your past, your anxiety, depression, anger, apathy, overwhelm, grief, or PTSD? As a man, it's hard to seek help. You don't have to carry the weight of your struggles alone. All men feel sad, afraid, anxious, doubtful, amongst other feelings. You're still a man. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can find the support and guidance to fix the problem. If you fully invest in this process, expect to feel lighter, more effective, efficient, powerful, and clear about where you want to go and what you want to do with your life. While I specialize in men, I love serving people of all kinds.
Are you living the life you want? It is so easy to be caught up in stress of day-to-day living and lose sight of the life you want to live. It doesn't have to be that way. You can make changes to get your life back on track or even decide to chart a new course. Talking to someone who has the knowledge and experience to help you find your way can make a huge difference. I have spent the last thirteen years I helping people live happier, more fulfilling lives. Give me a call today.
Are you living the life you want? It is so easy to be caught up in stress of day-to-day living and lose sight of the life you want to live. It doesn't have to be that way. You can make changes to get your life back on track or even decide to chart a new course. Talking to someone who has the knowledge and experience to help you find your way can make a huge difference. I have spent the last thirteen years I helping people live happier, more fulfilling lives. Give me a call today.
Callahan Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ADC-S, CCFC
Verified Verified
Martinsburg, WV 25401
We look at the individual as an individual. It is with that apporach that we work to truly incorporate body and mind through behavioral and bio-chemical interventions. We bring traditional counseling techniques with a blend of supplements and amino acids to increase the individual's chances of a long-term change.
We look at the individual as an individual. It is with that apporach that we work to truly incorporate body and mind through behavioral and bio-chemical interventions. We bring traditional counseling techniques with a blend of supplements and amino acids to increase the individual's chances of a long-term change.
Point of Freedom Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26505 (Online Only)
My ideal client is motivated for personal growth in an effort to provide freedom from self. Someone who is eager to explore what it is they want to address. Not even necessarily someone with tremendous insight but just the desire to want to become a better human. Whatever that means for them. I want to provide a collaborative process where we aim to work towards finding your goals and the best way to reach them.
My ideal client is motivated for personal growth in an effort to provide freedom from self. Someone who is eager to explore what it is they want to address. Not even necessarily someone with tremendous insight but just the desire to want to become a better human. Whatever that means for them. I want to provide a collaborative process where we aim to work towards finding your goals and the best way to reach them.
Blue Cardinal Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
The process of asking for help can be truly challenging. Sometimes it’s difficult asking a simple request, and even more difficult to ask someone to listen to you when you’re stressed, scared, angry, or sad. Therapy can be a step in improving relationships with yourself, and to help you know your feelings and experiences are valid. A lot of life is adapting to our environments, often to keep ourselves safe, but sometimes those learned behaviors have long-term effects on our ability to understand our needs and others.
The process of asking for help can be truly challenging. Sometimes it’s difficult asking a simple request, and even more difficult to ask someone to listen to you when you’re stressed, scared, angry, or sad. Therapy can be a step in improving relationships with yourself, and to help you know your feelings and experiences are valid. A lot of life is adapting to our environments, often to keep ourselves safe, but sometimes those learned behaviors have long-term effects on our ability to understand our needs and others.
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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.