Male Therapists in Los Altos, CA

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Jimmy Leng Yang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
If you have been feeling misunderstood and having challenges not fitting in, I see you. I sense your frustration about your current situation and the thought of being trapped and having constant feelings of guilt, sadness, and questioning his own self-worth. What I want to convey is that it doesn't always have to be this way and that there is hope to finding meaning despite the pressure you may be feeling. Understand that in order to truly thrive, the outlook should be within your own strengths, goals, and aspirations, rather than the other way around. Let's find that together.
If you have been feeling misunderstood and having challenges not fitting in, I see you. I sense your frustration about your current situation and the thought of being trapped and having constant feelings of guilt, sadness, and questioning his own self-worth. What I want to convey is that it doesn't always have to be this way and that there is hope to finding meaning despite the pressure you may be feeling. Understand that in order to truly thrive, the outlook should be within your own strengths, goals, and aspirations, rather than the other way around. Let's find that together.
(650) 628-8377 View (650) 628-8377
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Brendan Pratt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
As a father of two children, I know how important it is to seek the best education for our children. Being a compassionate psychologist with over ten years experience in supporting children who struggle with learning, inattention, anxiety and depression, I understand that learning, socializing and adapting to new environments can be difficult. Psychological testing can highlight a child's strengths, clarify areas of need and provide parents and teachers with practical steps they can take. I work with children with all levels of skill and areas of concern.
As a father of two children, I know how important it is to seek the best education for our children. Being a compassionate psychologist with over ten years experience in supporting children who struggle with learning, inattention, anxiety and depression, I understand that learning, socializing and adapting to new environments can be difficult. Psychological testing can highlight a child's strengths, clarify areas of need and provide parents and teachers with practical steps they can take. I work with children with all levels of skill and areas of concern.
(650) 209-7935 View (650) 209-7935
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Howard Scott Warshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, ME, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024  (Online Only)
Let's have the conversation that changes your life. I help gifted problem solvers overcome the challenges (and clean up the messes) they tend to create. I'm The Silicon Valley Therapist, a former engineer with genuine people skills. I'm fluent in both English and Nerd, and can bridge the abyss between them. Would insight, compassion and inspiration help? My esoteric blend of experience, skill and humor enables individuals to thrive and couples to reconnect. I work with HiTech professionals and the Super-Intelligent (and those trying to love them). What does "doing better" mean to you right now?
Let's have the conversation that changes your life. I help gifted problem solvers overcome the challenges (and clean up the messes) they tend to create. I'm The Silicon Valley Therapist, a former engineer with genuine people skills. I'm fluent in both English and Nerd, and can bridge the abyss between them. Would insight, compassion and inspiration help? My esoteric blend of experience, skill and humor enables individuals to thrive and couples to reconnect. I work with HiTech professionals and the Super-Intelligent (and those trying to love them). What does "doing better" mean to you right now?
(408) 400-7732 View (408) 400-7732
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Jeff Kisling, Ph.D., MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With more than 25 years experience with many of the painful issues that you may be dealing with right now, I want to help.
Welcome! I specialize in helping men and wo men in the most intimate aspect of life: at the intersection of our hu manity, our sexuality, and our health. Relationships, sex and health are rarely about what they seem, but always about the full spectrum of challenges that life throws at us. I'm here to help you meet those challenges.
With more than 25 years experience with many of the painful issues that you may be dealing with right now, I want to help.
Welcome! I specialize in helping men and wo men in the most intimate aspect of life: at the intersection of our hu manity, our sexuality, and our health. Relationships, sex and health are rarely about what they seem, but always about the full spectrum of challenges that life throws at us. I'm here to help you meet those challenges.
(855) 847-6653 View (855) 847-6653
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Dudley Luke
Psychologist, EdM, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Waitlist for new clients
With training from top national universities and experience at well known agencies, I have effectively treated individuals with anxiety, mood disorder, and ADHD. As well, having worked at the Regional Center for the past 8 years, I have gained extensive knowledge and experience in my work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, including Aspergers Syndrome. I work therapeutically with children (10 year old and older), adolescents, and young adults. I conduct psycho-educational and psycho-diagnostic assessments as well as comprehensive Autism Spectrum assessments with children ( 6 years old and older), adolescents, and adults.
With training from top national universities and experience at well known agencies, I have effectively treated individuals with anxiety, mood disorder, and ADHD. As well, having worked at the Regional Center for the past 8 years, I have gained extensive knowledge and experience in my work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, including Aspergers Syndrome. I work therapeutically with children (10 year old and older), adolescents, and young adults. I conduct psycho-educational and psycho-diagnostic assessments as well as comprehensive Autism Spectrum assessments with children ( 6 years old and older), adolescents, and adults.
(650) 656-2769 View (650) 656-2769
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Teen Adhd Specialist Carlo Catabijan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
To the bright and intelligent people with ADHD who have a tough time fitting in everyone else’s boxes, I see you! I don’t think you’re lazy or unmotivated, you happen to have untapped strength that you are perhaps having a hard time unlocking. I hope to tell you that there is hope towards thriving through ADHD and becoming better at school, work, and even relationships.
To the bright and intelligent people with ADHD who have a tough time fitting in everyone else’s boxes, I see you! I don’t think you’re lazy or unmotivated, you happen to have untapped strength that you are perhaps having a hard time unlocking. I hope to tell you that there is hope towards thriving through ADHD and becoming better at school, work, and even relationships.
(650) 585-0286 View (650) 585-0286
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Quyen Tiet
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022
Some of the common issues I work with are relationship issues, stress management, self-development, school and work perfor mance, cultural issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions.
I was trained at Yale and Columbia University. I was a professor at Columbia University and Stanford University (15 years). Currently, I am a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA and NY and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and on extremely challenging issues. In addition to my clinical experiences, my knowledge from many years of teaching also enables me to work with your unique preferences and personality. I focus on your strengths to maximize your gains in therapy.
Some of the common issues I work with are relationship issues, stress management, self-development, school and work perfor mance, cultural issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions.
I was trained at Yale and Columbia University. I was a professor at Columbia University and Stanford University (15 years). Currently, I am a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA and NY and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and on extremely challenging issues. In addition to my clinical experiences, my knowledge from many years of teaching also enables me to work with your unique preferences and personality. I focus on your strengths to maximize your gains in therapy.
(650) 822-0885 View (650) 822-0885
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Richard Knowles
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
I provide a safe space for processing difficult emotions and private feelings/thoughts that can be otherwise too challenging to manage alone.
Are you feeling stuck in life, suffering from a traumatic event that is difficult to recover from, finding your relationships filled with more conflict than you can manage, or just feeling overwhelmed with the stress and anxiety of an overly busy life? Whether you're looking for a deep, transformative understanding of ongoing life struggles, or wish for short-term work on specific issues, I am here to provide professional, customized care for you. I focus not just on what is going wrong, but how to awaken and tap into your inner strengths and wisdom.
I provide a safe space for processing difficult emotions and private feelings/thoughts that can be otherwise too challenging to manage alone.
Are you feeling stuck in life, suffering from a traumatic event that is difficult to recover from, finding your relationships filled with more conflict than you can manage, or just feeling overwhelmed with the stress and anxiety of an overly busy life? Whether you're looking for a deep, transformative understanding of ongoing life struggles, or wish for short-term work on specific issues, I am here to provide professional, customized care for you. I focus not just on what is going wrong, but how to awaken and tap into your inner strengths and wisdom.
(650) 482-8844 View (650) 482-8844
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Vedant Agrawal
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022
I am deeply committed to empowering my clients to define and achieve their individual goals. As your therapist, my role is to accompany you on your unique journey, providing support and guidance as you navigate through life's complexities. My approach is rooted in understanding, respect, and collaboration as I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. I am looking forward to working together to explore your potential and facilitate personal growth.
I am deeply committed to empowering my clients to define and achieve their individual goals. As your therapist, my role is to accompany you on your unique journey, providing support and guidance as you navigate through life's complexities. My approach is rooted in understanding, respect, and collaboration as I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. I am looking forward to working together to explore your potential and facilitate personal growth.
(669) 202-9322 View (669) 202-9322
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Andrew Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94023
I continue to be thrilled by the capacity of hu mans to thrive in the face of even impossible challenges, and by feeling the spirit they draw upon to do so. Just as humbling is recognizing how much that ability can wither or grow from subtle but profound shifts of thought and emotion.
I continue to be thrilled by the capacity of hu mans to thrive in the face of even impossible challenges, and by feeling the spirit they draw upon to do so. Just as humbling is recognizing how much that ability can wither or grow from subtle but profound shifts of thought and emotion.
(650) 900-9899 View (650) 900-9899
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John McKellar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Los Altos, CA. I have over 20 years of experience providing psychological services to individuals and couples. My specializations include treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, insomnia, stress management, trauma, and couples therapy. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Los Altos, CA. I have over 20 years of experience providing psychological services to individuals and couples. My specializations include treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, insomnia, stress management, trauma, and couples therapy. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples.
(650) 265-4745 View (650) 265-4745
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Clark Hsu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022  (Online Only)
I provide a warm and understanding atmosphere without judgment and pressure. Our work together is going to be about you and for you. I am not here to tell you what to do but allow you to become the owner of your life and regain the power of choice. You will be invited to explore through using traditional means of therapy(talk therapy) or more creative ways such as drama and expressive arts therapy. The choice will be yours and completely based on your level of comfort. I will be here to set up the creative stage for you to shine, cry, laugh, change and grow.
I provide a warm and understanding atmosphere without judgment and pressure. Our work together is going to be about you and for you. I am not here to tell you what to do but allow you to become the owner of your life and regain the power of choice. You will be invited to explore through using traditional means of therapy(talk therapy) or more creative ways such as drama and expressive arts therapy. The choice will be yours and completely based on your level of comfort. I will be here to set up the creative stage for you to shine, cry, laugh, change and grow.
(408) 512-1315 View (408) 512-1315
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Farhad Mofidi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
Do you struggle with managing your anxiety around others? Do you always worry about doing something that you think is embarrassing or saying the wrong thing in front of others? Maybe you feel like you don’t belong or aren’t good enough. You might feel frustrated, down on yourself, or hopeless about why things aren’t getting better. Everyone is out enjoying their lives, but you’re stuck in the same place. You’re trying your best to connect with others, but something always just gets in the way. Is social anxiety or even past trauma keeping you isolated, disconnected, and stuck? Therapy can change things for you!
Do you struggle with managing your anxiety around others? Do you always worry about doing something that you think is embarrassing or saying the wrong thing in front of others? Maybe you feel like you don’t belong or aren’t good enough. You might feel frustrated, down on yourself, or hopeless about why things aren’t getting better. Everyone is out enjoying their lives, but you’re stuck in the same place. You’re trying your best to connect with others, but something always just gets in the way. Is social anxiety or even past trauma keeping you isolated, disconnected, and stuck? Therapy can change things for you!
(650) 600-1692 View (650) 600-1692
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Henry Mellen
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
Mellen works exclusively with men.
Direct, conversational and pragmatic, Dr. Mellen helps men to effectively meet the challenges of living and working in Silicon Valley's fast-paced environment. Workplace friction, stress, family conflict, anxiety and addictions are some of the issues he addresses.
Mellen works exclusively with men.
Direct, conversational and pragmatic, Dr. Mellen helps men to effectively meet the challenges of living and working in Silicon Valley's fast-paced environment. Workplace friction, stress, family conflict, anxiety and addictions are some of the issues he addresses.
(650) 209-7715 View (650) 209-7715
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Dr. Kevin Brock
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
With over 15-years of experience, Dr Brock offers a comprehensive and adaptable approach to psychotherapy, drawing from a range of theoretical orientations and techniques to best meet your needs. Dr Brock emphasizes tailoring interventions to individual goals and employing diverse strategies for a client-centered and flexible approach, which can be very effective in promoting growth and healing and relief of your symptoms.
With over 15-years of experience, Dr Brock offers a comprehensive and adaptable approach to psychotherapy, drawing from a range of theoretical orientations and techniques to best meet your needs. Dr Brock emphasizes tailoring interventions to individual goals and employing diverse strategies for a client-centered and flexible approach, which can be very effective in promoting growth and healing and relief of your symptoms.
(650) 276-4673 View (650) 276-4673
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Anthony Lopez
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022  (Online Only)
I specialize solely in male and men's issues.
I focus solely on males' and men's issues. I take an integrative approach and am trained in various forms of therapy. My niches include Christian Counseling, College Counseling, EMDR, multicultural struggles, depression, and anxiety. I am most sought for Christian Counseling, but I love working with non-Christians! My therapy style is Down to earth, Compassionate, Simple Language, Practical Examples, laid back, comical, and modern at times. I use plain language and simple examples. I maintain a relaxed and safe environment. I encourage people to be themselves and not put on a “front.”
I specialize solely in male and men's issues.
I focus solely on males' and men's issues. I take an integrative approach and am trained in various forms of therapy. My niches include Christian Counseling, College Counseling, EMDR, multicultural struggles, depression, and anxiety. I am most sought for Christian Counseling, but I love working with non-Christians! My therapy style is Down to earth, Compassionate, Simple Language, Practical Examples, laid back, comical, and modern at times. I use plain language and simple examples. I maintain a relaxed and safe environment. I encourage people to be themselves and not put on a “front.”
(650) 910-6757 View (650) 910-6757
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Richard Wayne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024  (Online Only)
Most of us want to solve our own problems, but at times getting help is the wisest move, speeding progress and often bringing desired changes we didn't realize were possible. I help you connect with your inner wisdom and resolve problems while adding skills that bring resilience and strength. My approach is compassionate, non-judging, supportive, and tailored to your uniqueness. Therapy helps with most life challenges because it's really about personal growth: getting better at handling what life brings, and helping the wise, powerful, authentic you come to the forefront, take charge, find meaning, and engage fully.
Most of us want to solve our own problems, but at times getting help is the wisest move, speeding progress and often bringing desired changes we didn't realize were possible. I help you connect with your inner wisdom and resolve problems while adding skills that bring resilience and strength. My approach is compassionate, non-judging, supportive, and tailored to your uniqueness. Therapy helps with most life challenges because it's really about personal growth: getting better at handling what life brings, and helping the wise, powerful, authentic you come to the forefront, take charge, find meaning, and engage fully.
(650) 667-7226 View (650) 667-7226
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Steven S. Steele
Pastoral Counselor, DMin, MDiv, CPE
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Together you will explore thinking patterns, feelings, beliefs, behaviors, manage gridlock, and identify goals to inspire and strengthen growth opportunities and designing workable personal and relational goals in seeking the positive change you desire.
Dr. Steele has over twenty-five years of experience in the South Bay and Orange County Area, CA, specializing in professional couples counseling, family and individual therapy. Dr. Steele uses an integrative approach to psychological disciplines by designing sessions according to the individual or couple's learning styles and personal, relational, and vocational growth goals. Dr. Steele provides a safe, confidential, humorous, and caring environment designed around your personal goals.
Together you will explore thinking patterns, feelings, beliefs, behaviors, manage gridlock, and identify goals to inspire and strengthen growth opportunities and designing workable personal and relational goals in seeking the positive change you desire.
Dr. Steele has over twenty-five years of experience in the South Bay and Orange County Area, CA, specializing in professional couples counseling, family and individual therapy. Dr. Steele uses an integrative approach to psychological disciplines by designing sessions according to the individual or couple's learning styles and personal, relational, and vocational growth goals. Dr. Steele provides a safe, confidential, humorous, and caring environment designed around your personal goals.
(408) 916-4131 View (408) 916-4131
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David J. Reilly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
As hu man beings, we are wired to be resilient; we find ways to adapt to our surroundings, solve problems, and navigate the challenges of daily life. And yet, we all face times when we struggle to access our inner strengths and start to feel unsettled, depleted, or overwhelmed. We may feel as though we are no longer thriving, but merely surviving.
As hu man beings, we are wired to be resilient; we find ways to adapt to our surroundings, solve problems, and navigate the challenges of daily life. And yet, we all face times when we struggle to access our inner strengths and start to feel unsettled, depleted, or overwhelmed. We may feel as though we are no longer thriving, but merely surviving.
(650) 297-0792 View (650) 297-0792
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Eric FitzMedrud
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022  (Online Only)
You want to reignite connection and passion with your partner. The distance between you seems vast and has been there for so long that you don't know how to bridge it anymore. The love between the two of you used to be strong but you don't know how to bring it back. You know you both played a role in creating the distance. You want to fix it but you aren't sure about your partner. You'd like to try therapy but you need someone sharp enough to keep up with you.
You want to reignite connection and passion with your partner. The distance between you seems vast and has been there for so long that you don't know how to bridge it anymore. The love between the two of you used to be strong but you don't know how to bring it back. You know you both played a role in creating the distance. You want to fix it but you aren't sure about your partner. You'd like to try therapy but you need someone sharp enough to keep up with you.
(650) 385-8817 View (650) 385-8817
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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.