Male Therapists in North Dakota
Darrin Doyle Tonsfeldt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LP, LPCC, NCC, CEAP
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58103
Adults, adolescents, and couples, reach out to me for assistance with psychological trauma and help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress, emotional crisis, grief, spiritual growth, and relationship issues. I specialize in helping people stuck in their trauma who do not feel like they can move on from the hurt and pain they have experienced in their life. Additionally work with couples on finding better ways of growing their relationships and assisting people who have been exposed to traumatic events or incidents.
Adults, adolescents, and couples, reach out to me for assistance with psychological trauma and help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress, emotional crisis, grief, spiritual growth, and relationship issues. I specialize in helping people stuck in their trauma who do not feel like they can move on from the hurt and pain they have experienced in their life. Additionally work with couples on finding better ways of growing their relationships and assisting people who have been exposed to traumatic events or incidents.
Y-Knot Psychotherapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58103
Rev. Dr. Steven R. Giddens is a Lacanian Psychoanalyst who holds an LPC in ND and is an Ordained Minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC). He is a Psychoanalyst Member of The School of Psychoanalysis of the Forums of the Lacanian Field (SPFLF), a member of the Colorado Analytic Forum of the Lacanian Field, and a member of the Clinical College of Colorado in Denver, CO. Dr. Giddens specializes in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and aviation professionals, offering tailored psychoanalytic support for their unique experiences and challenges.
Rev. Dr. Steven R. Giddens is a Lacanian Psychoanalyst who holds an LPC in ND and is an Ordained Minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC). He is a Psychoanalyst Member of The School of Psychoanalysis of the Forums of the Lacanian Field (SPFLF), a member of the Colorado Analytic Forum of the Lacanian Field, and a member of the Clinical College of Colorado in Denver, CO. Dr. Giddens specializes in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and aviation professionals, offering tailored psychoanalytic support for their unique experiences and challenges.
John G Altendorf
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58103
I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, college students, families, and couples to find ways to deal with the issues life throws at them. If you are reading this, you have taken the first step towards an improved lifestyle. Each person has her/his own perspective and is treated as an individually and unique person. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, behavior issues, PTSD, and problems related to adjusting to specific life issues. I will treat you with respect and dignity in a confidential setting. The relationship you have with your therapist is of utmost importance.
I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, college students, families, and couples to find ways to deal with the issues life throws at them. If you are reading this, you have taken the first step towards an improved lifestyle. Each person has her/his own perspective and is treated as an individually and unique person. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, behavior issues, PTSD, and problems related to adjusting to specific life issues. I will treat you with respect and dignity in a confidential setting. The relationship you have with your therapist is of utmost importance.
I assist individuals and couples in overcoming life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with significant changes or are generally unhappy with your current direction, my client-centered approach prioritizes your needs and empowers you to reach your goals.
I assist individuals and couples in overcoming life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with significant changes or are generally unhappy with your current direction, my client-centered approach prioritizes your needs and empowers you to reach your goals.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Marine Corps veteran experienced in using a variety of theories (including CBT & ACT) to help clients dealing with symptoms such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship issues. My background includes experience at North Central Human Services, The Domestic Crisis Center, and North Dakota State University Counseling Center.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Marine Corps veteran experienced in using a variety of theories (including CBT & ACT) to help clients dealing with symptoms such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship issues. My background includes experience at North Central Human Services, The Domestic Crisis Center, and North Dakota State University Counseling Center.
Dealing with overwhelming stress is terrible. How many times have you “not made the smart choice” to cope with anxiety, stress or sadness? How often do you say to yourself “I hate feelings”? Do you often think “what is wrong with me, I know that was a terrible idea. I don’t even know what I was thinking?”. Maybe you even wonder if you are beyond helping, or that you have no idea where to start. Well, you might not be able to change things happening in your life, but you can change how you adapt and view those stressors.
Dealing with overwhelming stress is terrible. How many times have you “not made the smart choice” to cope with anxiety, stress or sadness? How often do you say to yourself “I hate feelings”? Do you often think “what is wrong with me, I know that was a terrible idea. I don’t even know what I was thinking?”. Maybe you even wonder if you are beyond helping, or that you have no idea where to start. Well, you might not be able to change things happening in your life, but you can change how you adapt and view those stressors.
Renewed Minds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dickinson, ND 58601 (Online Only)
Life can be very challenging and overwhelming, and our natural tendency is to freeze or flee from our issues. However the best solution is to walk through them, and I can help you in that process. I like to listen intently to hurting or frustrated people who are stuck in addictions, toxic relationships, depression, anxiety, and confusing situations and help them come up with solutions that will work. It's important to feel supported when we're overwhelmed, and I make that my primary goal.
Life can be very challenging and overwhelming, and our natural tendency is to freeze or flee from our issues. However the best solution is to walk through them, and I can help you in that process. I like to listen intently to hurting or frustrated people who are stuck in addictions, toxic relationships, depression, anxiety, and confusing situations and help them come up with solutions that will work. It's important to feel supported when we're overwhelmed, and I make that my primary goal.
Casey Schaff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bismarck, ND 58504
I look forward to working with adults and teens who feel life is out of their control or who struggle with allowing themselves to be in the present moment. Anxiety and depression can draw our minds towards the past and the future. This makes it difficult for us to appreciate what surrounds us. Additionally, adult and teen athletes and musicians struggling with performance issues can feel overlooked by others. Common issues I have found include eating disorders, body image issues, struggles with personal identity, and more.
I look forward to working with adults and teens who feel life is out of their control or who struggle with allowing themselves to be in the present moment. Anxiety and depression can draw our minds towards the past and the future. This makes it difficult for us to appreciate what surrounds us. Additionally, adult and teen athletes and musicians struggling with performance issues can feel overlooked by others. Common issues I have found include eating disorders, body image issues, struggles with personal identity, and more.
Allen Irish-Zabolotny
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58104
My name is Allen and I want to thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or feeling connected to others I would like to help. Many of my clients come to me because they no longer want to feel the way they do and simply want to feel better, have less anxiety, and to be confident to live the life they want. Some seek me out to utilize EMDR as a way to overcome their struggles. No matter what you may be struggling with, A2Z is here to help you through those struggles. Give me a call and leaving a voicemail will ensure a return call, as I may be with another client.
My name is Allen and I want to thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or feeling connected to others I would like to help. Many of my clients come to me because they no longer want to feel the way they do and simply want to feel better, have less anxiety, and to be confident to live the life they want. Some seek me out to utilize EMDR as a way to overcome their struggles. No matter what you may be struggling with, A2Z is here to help you through those struggles. Give me a call and leaving a voicemail will ensure a return call, as I may be with another client.
I am a full-time Conventional and Christian Counselor in Bismarck working with individuals and couples. I help individuals from ages 21 and older who are going through Anxiety, Depression, overcoming Trauma and PTSD, or struggling with Life Changes and Challenges. I enjoy helping couples strengthen their relationships or restoring broken or struggling relationships.
I am a full-time Conventional and Christian Counselor in Bismarck working with individuals and couples. I help individuals from ages 21 and older who are going through Anxiety, Depression, overcoming Trauma and PTSD, or struggling with Life Changes and Challenges. I enjoy helping couples strengthen their relationships or restoring broken or struggling relationships.
My ideal clients vary in their issues and needs, ranging from seeking guidance and support to working through complex trauma. They want a compassionate professional who can provide a safe space to address their concerns and help them navigate life's challenges. Their goals include gaining clarity, developing coping strategies, healing from trauma, and enhancing their overall well-being. They desire to overcome obstacles, find empowerment, and create positive change in their lives. Ultimately, they seek to regain a sense of fulfillment, purpose, and resilience.
My ideal clients vary in their issues and needs, ranging from seeking guidance and support to working through complex trauma. They want a compassionate professional who can provide a safe space to address their concerns and help them navigate life's challenges. Their goals include gaining clarity, developing coping strategies, healing from trauma, and enhancing their overall well-being. They desire to overcome obstacles, find empowerment, and create positive change in their lives. Ultimately, they seek to regain a sense of fulfillment, purpose, and resilience.
Alliance Mediation & Therapy, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Bismarck, ND 58504
I am a North Dakota native, worked with children, youth, and adults in a variety of different settings and professional roles since January 1979, and in private practice since January 2010. I will always work with the client to determine the best treatment focus, and method, in an open and collaborative manner. I utilize an eclectic range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, Solution & Strengths Based Focused strategies.
I am a North Dakota native, worked with children, youth, and adults in a variety of different settings and professional roles since January 1979, and in private practice since January 2010. I will always work with the client to determine the best treatment focus, and method, in an open and collaborative manner. I utilize an eclectic range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, Solution & Strengths Based Focused strategies.
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Welcome!! I am Dr. David Brooks. My passion is assisting traumatized and distressed patients in their healing. If you feel undervalued, insufficient, unworthy, traumatized, anxious, have specific fears and/or anxiety-based unwanted cravings I would be delighted to help you. My current practice is limited to individual adults focused on reversing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reducing anxiety, boosting mood, counteracting specific fears, providing practice with simple strategies to enhance coping with stressors, desensitizing traumatic life experience, reducing unwanted cravings and increasing self-esteem.
Welcome!! I am Dr. David Brooks. My passion is assisting traumatized and distressed patients in their healing. If you feel undervalued, insufficient, unworthy, traumatized, anxious, have specific fears and/or anxiety-based unwanted cravings I would be delighted to help you. My current practice is limited to individual adults focused on reversing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reducing anxiety, boosting mood, counteracting specific fears, providing practice with simple strategies to enhance coping with stressors, desensitizing traumatic life experience, reducing unwanted cravings and increasing self-esteem.
Justin Boseck
Psychologist, PhD, LP, ABPdN, CBIS, CIC, NCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58103
Dr. Boseck specializes in the assessment of neurodevelopmental, acquired, and psychiatric disorders including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, brain injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disorders, and mood and behavioral dysregulation disorders, among others.
Dr. Boseck specializes in the assessment of neurodevelopmental, acquired, and psychiatric disorders including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, brain injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disorders, and mood and behavioral dysregulation disorders, among others.
Paul Afanasi Polanski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFRC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58103
I want you to imagine leaving your home in the morning, navigating the busy roads to work. You’re tired, barely focused and dreading the day ahead. You pull into the parking lot of your employer, taking a deep breath. You grab your work things and walk towards the office. You stop, frozen in the sea of mental waves, a thousand thoughts crashing into one another, unable to organize them. Everything stops for a moment, a beacon of clarity forms in the distance and you’re able to hear one calm thought. You ask yourself “am I on the right path?”
I want you to imagine leaving your home in the morning, navigating the busy roads to work. You’re tired, barely focused and dreading the day ahead. You pull into the parking lot of your employer, taking a deep breath. You grab your work things and walk towards the office. You stop, frozen in the sea of mental waves, a thousand thoughts crashing into one another, unable to organize them. Everything stops for a moment, a beacon of clarity forms in the distance and you’re able to hear one calm thought. You ask yourself “am I on the right path?”
The search for a therapist can be a daunting task. Dr. Wahl recognizes this and is intentional about creating a comfortable, compassionate, and confidential setting for therapy. “I get excited to meet with people who have the motivation to participate in the life enhancing path of therapy. I have seen many people grow, heal, improve their ability to love and be loved, find more purpose and meaning, improve their work, and, in general, improve their sense of how to do life well. The first move is to make an appointment so we can get this rolling for you.” – Dr. Wahl
The search for a therapist can be a daunting task. Dr. Wahl recognizes this and is intentional about creating a comfortable, compassionate, and confidential setting for therapy. “I get excited to meet with people who have the motivation to participate in the life enhancing path of therapy. I have seen many people grow, heal, improve their ability to love and be loved, find more purpose and meaning, improve their work, and, in general, improve their sense of how to do life well. The first move is to make an appointment so we can get this rolling for you.” – Dr. Wahl
Whether you were born with a genetic condition, or have had an injury in the last year, living with a disability that causes ongoing pain can seem hopeless. If your pain is impacting your relationships with family and friends, you're not alone. If your conditions interfere with your ability to do ever day tasks, you are worthy. If the quality of your life feels at the mercy of others, you can experience stability. If you are looking for someone who has experienced a similar path and has found a life worth living, start your therapy journey now.
Whether you were born with a genetic condition, or have had an injury in the last year, living with a disability that causes ongoing pain can seem hopeless. If your pain is impacting your relationships with family and friends, you're not alone. If your conditions interfere with your ability to do ever day tasks, you are worthy. If the quality of your life feels at the mercy of others, you can experience stability. If you are looking for someone who has experienced a similar path and has found a life worth living, start your therapy journey now.
It is important that my client wants to change and is motivated to do so. I use honesty and directness within session as strengths and celebrate clients for who they are. My ideal client is someone who is searching for more in life and wants someone to come alongside them to ask the hard questions, or to make the tough observations. I like to challenge clients to be the best they can be, for we all can do better, we can all be better; present company included. Growth and healing are a journey, not a destination. Faith is important and I welcome discussions of all faith/ideologies.
It is important that my client wants to change and is motivated to do so. I use honesty and directness within session as strengths and celebrate clients for who they are. My ideal client is someone who is searching for more in life and wants someone to come alongside them to ask the hard questions, or to make the tough observations. I like to challenge clients to be the best they can be, for we all can do better, we can all be better; present company included. Growth and healing are a journey, not a destination. Faith is important and I welcome discussions of all faith/ideologies.
My name is Ross, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in the state of North Dakota. I graduated with my master's in counseling from the University of Mary in 2019. I currently enrolled in a doctorate program, pursuing training to become a clinical psychologist. I have 4 years' experience working as a licensed counselor and 7 total years as a mental health provider. All of my prior experience has been working with individuals with depression, anxiety, self-harm behavior, suicidal ideation, and other mood and personality disorders.
My name is Ross, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in the state of North Dakota. I graduated with my master's in counseling from the University of Mary in 2019. I currently enrolled in a doctorate program, pursuing training to become a clinical psychologist. I have 4 years' experience working as a licensed counselor and 7 total years as a mental health provider. All of my prior experience has been working with individuals with depression, anxiety, self-harm behavior, suicidal ideation, and other mood and personality disorders.
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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.