Male Therapists in Tucson, AZ
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Adam Lovallo Counseling
Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85742 (Online Only)
I am Telehealth Therapist, licensed to serve Arizona residents. As a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor for over 25 years, my job is to help you to address the challenges in your life by providing you with a safe space to discover and embrace your true authentic self first and foremost. I can help you achieve this by providing you with constructive feedback coupled with unconditional positive regard and encouragement. In therapy I will also help you to understand how your thoughts and behavior affect your feelings. So let's move you from a place of simply existing and enduring life to actually living life to its fullest!
I am Telehealth Therapist, licensed to serve Arizona residents. As a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor for over 25 years, my job is to help you to address the challenges in your life by providing you with a safe space to discover and embrace your true authentic self first and foremost. I can help you achieve this by providing you with constructive feedback coupled with unconditional positive regard and encouragement. In therapy I will also help you to understand how your thoughts and behavior affect your feelings. So let's move you from a place of simply existing and enduring life to actually living life to its fullest!
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If you or a loved one is suffering, please call or email me as soon as possible. You may feel hopeless, ashamed, afraid, or alone. It's time for a change. I will work with you in a sensitive, warm, and open manner to assist you in getting what you want from life on your terms. My work with you will be based on trust, care, and hope. My office is a safe space for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
If you or a loved one is suffering, please call or email me as soon as possible. You may feel hopeless, ashamed, afraid, or alone. It's time for a change. I will work with you in a sensitive, warm, and open manner to assist you in getting what you want from life on your terms. My work with you will be based on trust, care, and hope. My office is a safe space for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
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You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, a personality disorder, another mental health challenge, chronic pain, trouble with relationships, or difficulties at your place of employment. You may feel stuck in your life or need to clarify personal values and goals. I am skilled and experienced at working with people facing a variety of mental health and related challenges. I specialize in working with people 18 years old and older. My approach to therapy starts with the idea that people are usually the best experts on their own lives.
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, a personality disorder, another mental health challenge, chronic pain, trouble with relationships, or difficulties at your place of employment. You may feel stuck in your life or need to clarify personal values and goals. I am skilled and experienced at working with people facing a variety of mental health and related challenges. I specialize in working with people 18 years old and older. My approach to therapy starts with the idea that people are usually the best experts on their own lives.
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Carl Rogers, said all that's needed for effective therapy is a good relationship between the psychologist and the patient. A good psychologist needs to be empathetic and genuinely interested in helping, even sharing their own personal experiences when it would be helpful. A good psychologist accepts their patient for who they are and helps their patients accept themselves for who they are at this moment while they work towards achieving more meaning and happiness in their lives.
Carl Rogers, said all that's needed for effective therapy is a good relationship between the psychologist and the patient. A good psychologist needs to be empathetic and genuinely interested in helping, even sharing their own personal experiences when it would be helpful. A good psychologist accepts their patient for who they are and helps their patients accept themselves for who they are at this moment while they work towards achieving more meaning and happiness in their lives.
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My ideal client may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, seeking guidance through life's challenges. They desire a safe space to explore their feelings and experiences, needing support to navigate relational difficulties or grief. They aspire to find inner strength, resilience, and a sense of purpose amidst adversity. Their goal is to achieve emotional well-being, heal from past wounds, and cultivate meaningful connections. They seek a therapist who understands their unique identity and empowers them to thrive authentically.
My ideal client may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, seeking guidance through life's challenges. They desire a safe space to explore their feelings and experiences, needing support to navigate relational difficulties or grief. They aspire to find inner strength, resilience, and a sense of purpose amidst adversity. Their goal is to achieve emotional well-being, heal from past wounds, and cultivate meaningful connections. They seek a therapist who understands their unique identity and empowers them to thrive authentically.
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Russell Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LISAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85719 (Online Only)
I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. I provide compassionate care and I am an efficient and effective counselor who uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.
I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. I provide compassionate care and I am an efficient and effective counselor who uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.
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Together let’s set some goals around how you can live creatively. Discover more of your potential and open yourself to the artist’s way of determining success. Individual 50 minute sessions focus on connecting you to your creative spirit. I have over 15 years experience working in hospitals, private practice and community settings bringing about everyday creativity when you need it most. I promise to be there for you in your creative journey. My goal is to help you grow from your challenges, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Together let’s set some goals around how you can live creatively. Discover more of your potential and open yourself to the artist’s way of determining success. Individual 50 minute sessions focus on connecting you to your creative spirit. I have over 15 years experience working in hospitals, private practice and community settings bringing about everyday creativity when you need it most. I promise to be there for you in your creative journey. My goal is to help you grow from your challenges, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
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My approach is a results oriented, active, direct, and homework driven style. Addictions often originate from deeper underlying issues such as trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, psychosis, anxiety, and depression. I want to help you accomplish -whatever- goals/values that are uniquely important to you. I genuinely want to help you put the hard work of therapy into achieving real growth. I am part of the neurodivergent/high functioning autistic community. Please scroll down to read my blubs about the evidenced based treatments I use for these struggles. Self compassion is powerful! Book in person (Tucson area) or zoom at my website.
My approach is a results oriented, active, direct, and homework driven style. Addictions often originate from deeper underlying issues such as trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, psychosis, anxiety, and depression. I want to help you accomplish -whatever- goals/values that are uniquely important to you. I genuinely want to help you put the hard work of therapy into achieving real growth. I am part of the neurodivergent/high functioning autistic community. Please scroll down to read my blubs about the evidenced based treatments I use for these struggles. Self compassion is powerful! Book in person (Tucson area) or zoom at my website.
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With over 35 years of experience working with individuals and couples, I draw upon a number of therapeutic modalities to help you in your personal growth. Puzzled by some of the things that you do that don't make logical sense? We will explore why they make emotional sense. Though many times you may not feel connected to your resiliency or trust that it is even present, our work is meant to promote accessing more of your own inner resources. A person needs to address issues not just mentally, but also emotionally. Emotional wounds need to be healed emotionally.
With over 35 years of experience working with individuals and couples, I draw upon a number of therapeutic modalities to help you in your personal growth. Puzzled by some of the things that you do that don't make logical sense? We will explore why they make emotional sense. Though many times you may not feel connected to your resiliency or trust that it is even present, our work is meant to promote accessing more of your own inner resources. A person needs to address issues not just mentally, but also emotionally. Emotional wounds need to be healed emotionally.
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Do you need a place to sort out your inner life? As a visual artist, meditator, and counselor I bring creativity, mindfulness, and compassion to each relationship. We will explore your multiplicity, I will use a combination of evidence-based practices to attend to the whole person for a holistic approach to help you move towards self-actualization. We will work in the here-and-now in order to develop skills or insights that will support and translate into your daily life. Together we will safely attend to challenging emotions, learn to self-regulate mood, and manage thoughts and behaviors to improve wellbeing and meaning.
Do you need a place to sort out your inner life? As a visual artist, meditator, and counselor I bring creativity, mindfulness, and compassion to each relationship. We will explore your multiplicity, I will use a combination of evidence-based practices to attend to the whole person for a holistic approach to help you move towards self-actualization. We will work in the here-and-now in order to develop skills or insights that will support and translate into your daily life. Together we will safely attend to challenging emotions, learn to self-regulate mood, and manage thoughts and behaviors to improve wellbeing and meaning.
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I help adult individuals and couples -- as well as youth and their parents -- with issues such as anxiety, self-esteem difficulties, depression, relationship problems, and a host of other issues. I do not only focus on helping you to feel better in the moment (which is important), but I also focus on helping you resolve the root causes of your difficulties.
I help adult individuals and couples -- as well as youth and their parents -- with issues such as anxiety, self-esteem difficulties, depression, relationship problems, and a host of other issues. I do not only focus on helping you to feel better in the moment (which is important), but I also focus on helping you resolve the root causes of your difficulties.
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Derek James Reece
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85713
Looking to change habits that affect yourself and loved ones? We will work together to uncover the root problems you experience and develop the courage to overcome them. You will find my therapeutic methods build resilience, reduce avoidance, lessen conflict behaviors, and build powerful connections with yourself to find true belonging with others. If you're open to a flexible treatment approach to create a new environment that you can thrive in and experience your joys and pains without shame then I look forward to meeting you!
Looking to change habits that affect yourself and loved ones? We will work together to uncover the root problems you experience and develop the courage to overcome them. You will find my therapeutic methods build resilience, reduce avoidance, lessen conflict behaviors, and build powerful connections with yourself to find true belonging with others. If you're open to a flexible treatment approach to create a new environment that you can thrive in and experience your joys and pains without shame then I look forward to meeting you!
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I am beginning this independent practice after some 16 years in therapy delivery and instruction at The University of Arizona. Having passed about 80,000 hours of therapy delivery, you will see that my enthusiasm and compassion are poised to help you. I can be directive and offer homework and information sheets so our conversations can go with you.
I am beginning this independent practice after some 16 years in therapy delivery and instruction at The University of Arizona. Having passed about 80,000 hours of therapy delivery, you will see that my enthusiasm and compassion are poised to help you. I can be directive and offer homework and information sheets so our conversations can go with you.
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Peacemakers Christian Family Counseling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
The mission of Peacemakers Christian Family Counseling is to provide individual counseling, family counseling and organizational consultation services from a Christian perspective.
Peacemakers' services are available to everyone. You don't have to be a Christian to receive services and you don't have to become a Christian to benefit from services offered.
My approach to counseling and therapy is to operationalize the power of love in the process of healing. My theoretical orientation is grounded in person-centered theory which recognizes that we as people naturally strive to be all that God has blessed us to be.
The mission of Peacemakers Christian Family Counseling is to provide individual counseling, family counseling and organizational consultation services from a Christian perspective.
Peacemakers' services are available to everyone. You don't have to be a Christian to receive services and you don't have to become a Christian to benefit from services offered.
My approach to counseling and therapy is to operationalize the power of love in the process of healing. My theoretical orientation is grounded in person-centered theory which recognizes that we as people naturally strive to be all that God has blessed us to be.
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Chet Weld
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85741
Searching for marriage counseling with an experienced Christian-based therapist? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, family issues, or other specific needs? I have 40 years of experience as a therapist. I've been the director of counseling in two large churches and worship leader in another one. With clients who value faith in Christ, I integrate biblical principles and techniques, including prayer and the use of scriptures. I also counsel people of all faiths and will meet you where you're at. I think of myself as "warm and human first; professional always." I'm accepting new clients, including Saturday appointments.
Searching for marriage counseling with an experienced Christian-based therapist? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, family issues, or other specific needs? I have 40 years of experience as a therapist. I've been the director of counseling in two large churches and worship leader in another one. With clients who value faith in Christ, I integrate biblical principles and techniques, including prayer and the use of scriptures. I also counsel people of all faiths and will meet you where you're at. I think of myself as "warm and human first; professional always." I'm accepting new clients, including Saturday appointments.
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Miguel C. Federico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPsy, LPC, CCATP, CCTP-II, ACEP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85715
Are you stressed out or feeling down? I I use Emotional Freedom Techniques and other energy psychotherapy to deactivate the obsessions, the worries, and the urge to do the compulsion in those with OCD; to deactivate negative thoughts, even suicidal ideation; deactivate the mindreading of a person with social anxiety, along with negative body image; process trauma and whichever mental health issues it causes, PTSD, Depression, anxiety disorders, etc; and relieve pain (not cure the condition) pain management only. Otherwise, I use Cognitive challenging, Cognitive restructuring, EMDR, and/or Mindfulness for some clients/patients.
Are you stressed out or feeling down? I I use Emotional Freedom Techniques and other energy psychotherapy to deactivate the obsessions, the worries, and the urge to do the compulsion in those with OCD; to deactivate negative thoughts, even suicidal ideation; deactivate the mindreading of a person with social anxiety, along with negative body image; process trauma and whichever mental health issues it causes, PTSD, Depression, anxiety disorders, etc; and relieve pain (not cure the condition) pain management only. Otherwise, I use Cognitive challenging, Cognitive restructuring, EMDR, and/or Mindfulness for some clients/patients.
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Dr. Jesus Magana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85710
Does it seem like living the life you desire is out of reach but somehow easy for others? Does it feel like you take a step forward just to run into a wall of anxiety, depression and/or anger blocking your path? Know now you come by these feelings honestly. Past losses/traumas can easily set up this reoccurring pattern. I truly understand how this happens and yet wholeheartedly believe that you can live a connected & vibrant life. I also know that working through the past in a safe space is crucial to breaking free. You may not remember the last time you truly felt safe, so my goal is to create an environment where healing can begin
Does it seem like living the life you desire is out of reach but somehow easy for others? Does it feel like you take a step forward just to run into a wall of anxiety, depression and/or anger blocking your path? Know now you come by these feelings honestly. Past losses/traumas can easily set up this reoccurring pattern. I truly understand how this happens and yet wholeheartedly believe that you can live a connected & vibrant life. I also know that working through the past in a safe space is crucial to breaking free. You may not remember the last time you truly felt safe, so my goal is to create an environment where healing can begin
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I have thirty-five years of professional experience with in-patient and outpatient settings. I served as clinical director for a behavioral health program in a state-wide agency for 19 years, was adjunct faculty/family therapy supervisor at the University of Arizona in the psychology department for 11 years, and a family therapy seminar lecturer in the department of psychiatry for seven years. I have presented at local, state,and national conferences as well as consulted and trained for multiple private and state agencies. I specialize in child and family therapy as well as adult and marital/couples issues.
I have thirty-five years of professional experience with in-patient and outpatient settings. I served as clinical director for a behavioral health program in a state-wide agency for 19 years, was adjunct faculty/family therapy supervisor at the University of Arizona in the psychology department for 11 years, and a family therapy seminar lecturer in the department of psychiatry for seven years. I have presented at local, state,and national conferences as well as consulted and trained for multiple private and state agencies. I specialize in child and family therapy as well as adult and marital/couples issues.
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Welcome! I imagine you’re facing some challenges. Maybe you're struggling with relationship issues or dating. Maybe you're having upsetting memories of traumatic experiences you've been through. Or, maybe you’re feeling anxious or insecure. Everyone struggles sometimes, and sometimes we all need help. We need someone who will listen, understand, and accept us. Someone who cares, who can help us heal. Someone who can help us make sense of what’s happening so we can see things more clearly. I’m passionate about being there for my clients in these ways, and I’m glad you’re here. I work with both individuals and couples.
Welcome! I imagine you’re facing some challenges. Maybe you're struggling with relationship issues or dating. Maybe you're having upsetting memories of traumatic experiences you've been through. Or, maybe you’re feeling anxious or insecure. Everyone struggles sometimes, and sometimes we all need help. We need someone who will listen, understand, and accept us. Someone who cares, who can help us heal. Someone who can help us make sense of what’s happening so we can see things more clearly. I’m passionate about being there for my clients in these ways, and I’m glad you’re here. I work with both individuals and couples.
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Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
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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.