Male Therapists in Ashland, WI
Mike A Turgeon
Licensed Professional Counselor, SW, LPC, Family, Mediati
Verified Verified
Ashland, WI 54806
While focusing on relationship-building as a primary theraputic tool, I have an eclectic approach with a high emphasis on Reality and Choice Therapy. I have experience treating a variety of client populations. My personal style is suited to treating clients who may have difficulty trusting others in that I'm told I'm very genuine and approachable. When necessary I take a firm but gentle approach to motivating people to change.
While focusing on relationship-building as a primary theraputic tool, I have an eclectic approach with a high emphasis on Reality and Choice Therapy. I have experience treating a variety of client populations. My personal style is suited to treating clients who may have difficulty trusting others in that I'm told I'm very genuine and approachable. When necessary I take a firm but gentle approach to motivating people to change.
Scott K Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, WI 54806
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working as a clinical therapist for more than 12 years, and previously worked in community social services with individuals experiencing homelessness and severe persistent mental illness. Over 15 years of work in the mental health field has taught me that a successful therapeutic relationship relies on building trust while seeking to understand my patients' points of view. In my previous therapy and social work roles, this belief has remained at the center of my work. As a therapist, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of presenting concerns.
I have been working as a clinical therapist for more than 12 years, and previously worked in community social services with individuals experiencing homelessness and severe persistent mental illness. Over 15 years of work in the mental health field has taught me that a successful therapeutic relationship relies on building trust while seeking to understand my patients' points of view. In my previous therapy and social work roles, this belief has remained at the center of my work. As a therapist, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of presenting concerns.
Online Therapists
Anchor Bay Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Spooner, WI 54801
Anchor Bay Counseling Center's motto is "Where Hope Has A Home" The goal of therapy is to help people regain their footing and find hope again in their day to day lives. We specialize in individual, marriage and family therapy offering a values driven approach.
Anchor Bay Counseling Center's motto is "Where Hope Has A Home" The goal of therapy is to help people regain their footing and find hope again in their day to day lives. We specialize in individual, marriage and family therapy offering a values driven approach.
My focus might be short term counseling or longer term in-depth psychotherapy, depending on the needs of the client. In all cases, the client-therapist or counselor relationship quality is critical to real sustainable change. This relationship quality is created through empathy, genuiness and respect for the client and a genuine desire on my part to understand. When people feel known accurately and respected, that intangible magic begins to happen which leads to healing. Truth and love are definitely a part of that which leads us directly into the spiritual realm. Individual and couples therapy are my specialties.
My focus might be short term counseling or longer term in-depth psychotherapy, depending on the needs of the client. In all cases, the client-therapist or counselor relationship quality is critical to real sustainable change. This relationship quality is created through empathy, genuiness and respect for the client and a genuine desire on my part to understand. When people feel known accurately and respected, that intangible magic begins to happen which leads to healing. Truth and love are definitely a part of that which leads us directly into the spiritual realm. Individual and couples therapy are my specialties.
As a LCPC (Illinois) and LPC (Wisconsin), Addictions Counselor and Rehabilitation Counselor with 18 years of clinical experience, I have a desire to learn an individual’s strengths, needs, abilities & preferences by providing counseling to clients from age 14 and up, veterans and couples. I utilize proven methods addressing issues with Substance Use Disorders, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. As a veteran, my personal journey achieving wellness facilitates an added level of empathy and optimism, while concurrently allows for exploring and addressing incongruencies in behaviors in a manner which enhances the client’s desired outcome.
As a LCPC (Illinois) and LPC (Wisconsin), Addictions Counselor and Rehabilitation Counselor with 18 years of clinical experience, I have a desire to learn an individual’s strengths, needs, abilities & preferences by providing counseling to clients from age 14 and up, veterans and couples. I utilize proven methods addressing issues with Substance Use Disorders, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. As a veteran, my personal journey achieving wellness facilitates an added level of empathy and optimism, while concurrently allows for exploring and addressing incongruencies in behaviors in a manner which enhances the client’s desired outcome.
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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.