Male Therapists in Tennessee
Sam David Bernard Phd
SPE-HSP, NCC, EAP-C, FAAETS, DAAETS
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Online Only)
Originally licensed in 1988, I've been in private practice since 1997 in Chattanooga, TN. I focus on crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy to get clients stabilized and back out enjoying life ASAP. I do a thorough assessment of life to know past and current events may be impacting your current situation. I see life situations as developmental - not always pathological, thus I use education and learning to address life's challenges. While it's not all about your parents, one's history does play a major role in how we learn to cope with life. Be ready to learn some new ways to cope with people and various life events.
Originally licensed in 1988, I've been in private practice since 1997 in Chattanooga, TN. I focus on crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy to get clients stabilized and back out enjoying life ASAP. I do a thorough assessment of life to know past and current events may be impacting your current situation. I see life situations as developmental - not always pathological, thus I use education and learning to address life's challenges. While it's not all about your parents, one's history does play a major role in how we learn to cope with life. Be ready to learn some new ways to cope with people and various life events.
Looking for the right therapist but feeling lost? Rest assured, you're not alone. I love helping both people and couples who are new to therapy or have tried it before. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is key, and I'm dedicated to creating a supportive environment where you can tackle any challenges affecting you or your relationship. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and navigating couples through various relationship challenges With training from Level 1 Gottman, alongside specialized instruction in addressing affairs and trauma. Collaborative problem-solving techniques form the backbone of my approach.
Looking for the right therapist but feeling lost? Rest assured, you're not alone. I love helping both people and couples who are new to therapy or have tried it before. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is key, and I'm dedicated to creating a supportive environment where you can tackle any challenges affecting you or your relationship. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and navigating couples through various relationship challenges With training from Level 1 Gottman, alongside specialized instruction in addressing affairs and trauma. Collaborative problem-solving techniques form the backbone of my approach.
I also have a specialty working with men, women and adolescents who struggle with eating disorders.
My goal is to create a safe environment for people to heal - emotionally, behaviorally and spiritually - so that they can integrate real change in their lives. I enjoy counseling families, couples and individuals of all ages - children, adolescents and adults. My main focus areas are family and marital conflict, rebuilding emotional and spiritual intimacy in relationships, divorce recovery, all kinds of addiction recovery, codependency in relationships,depression, anxiety, grief and loss, premarital counseling, emotional healing from family of origin, communication skills and parenting skills.
I also have a specialty working with men, women and adolescents who struggle with eating disorders.
My goal is to create a safe environment for people to heal - emotionally, behaviorally and spiritually - so that they can integrate real change in their lives. I enjoy counseling families, couples and individuals of all ages - children, adolescents and adults. My main focus areas are family and marital conflict, rebuilding emotional and spiritual intimacy in relationships, divorce recovery, all kinds of addiction recovery, codependency in relationships,depression, anxiety, grief and loss, premarital counseling, emotional healing from family of origin, communication skills and parenting skills.
Mark Jameson PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37207 (Online Only)
Who is this guy? Hello and welcome ! Here's my story: My name is Mark. I'm gonna go ahead and tear down some walls. I have ADHD. I am gay and also a survivor of gay reparative therapy and religious trauma. I'm an LCSW with 13 years experience working with adults and children in acute psychiatric care settings including psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and intensive residential programs for adults. The latter half of my career, I have honed in on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults in individual settings. I enjoy accompanying my clients on their unique journey to empowerment.
Who is this guy? Hello and welcome ! Here's my story: My name is Mark. I'm gonna go ahead and tear down some walls. I have ADHD. I am gay and also a survivor of gay reparative therapy and religious trauma. I'm an LCSW with 13 years experience working with adults and children in acute psychiatric care settings including psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and intensive residential programs for adults. The latter half of my career, I have honed in on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults in individual settings. I enjoy accompanying my clients on their unique journey to empowerment.
Life can be a rewarding yet challenging journey. It would be my privilege to establish a warm and welcoming environment where we can work together and navigate through life's challenges. As a therapist, I am an empathetic and attuned listener. I take a holistic, client-centered and trauma-informed approach to foster healing. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, sport performance, self-confidence, self-worth and relationship difficulties. I have a passion for working with couples and families. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and eating disorders.
Life can be a rewarding yet challenging journey. It would be my privilege to establish a warm and welcoming environment where we can work together and navigate through life's challenges. As a therapist, I am an empathetic and attuned listener. I take a holistic, client-centered and trauma-informed approach to foster healing. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, sport performance, self-confidence, self-worth and relationship difficulties. I have a passion for working with couples and families. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and eating disorders.
My name is Dr. Richard Laurent, and I am a clinical psychologist. I specialize in neuropsychology, which is the study of the relationship between brain health, cognitive functioning, and psychological well-being. Each of these elements can be affected by various life stressors, health conditions, and situational demands. In my clinical work, I help people sort through these complicated parts of life to find a healthy, productive path through these challenges.
My name is Dr. Richard Laurent, and I am a clinical psychologist. I specialize in neuropsychology, which is the study of the relationship between brain health, cognitive functioning, and psychological well-being. Each of these elements can be affected by various life stressors, health conditions, and situational demands. In my clinical work, I help people sort through these complicated parts of life to find a healthy, productive path through these challenges.
Al Stacy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Road map to where? Their are many twists and turns in our lives that may take unexpected routes, come with difficult choices and sometimes negatives results. I'd like to work alongside you to help navigate a more stable and peaceful destination.
Road map to where? Their are many twists and turns in our lives that may take unexpected routes, come with difficult choices and sometimes negatives results. I'd like to work alongside you to help navigate a more stable and peaceful destination.
Life can take turns that present difficult challenges. We experience those challenges in a number of different ways: difficulties adjusting to new circumstances, confusion in deciding on a career path, struggles in relationships, or coping with loss. Often we feel anxious, depressed, confused, or overwhelmed and need help dealing with feelings and problems that seem beyond our control. Help may come from friends, family members, or significant others, but in some cases help is needed from a trained professional. Therapy is a process that can help people identify more effective strategies both to cope with difficult situations and to achieve their goals.
Life can take turns that present difficult challenges. We experience those challenges in a number of different ways: difficulties adjusting to new circumstances, confusion in deciding on a career path, struggles in relationships, or coping with loss. Often we feel anxious, depressed, confused, or overwhelmed and need help dealing with feelings and problems that seem beyond our control. Help may come from friends, family members, or significant others, but in some cases help is needed from a trained professional. Therapy is a process that can help people identify more effective strategies both to cope with difficult situations and to achieve their goals.
Lighthouse Counseling and Mental Health, LLC
Counselor, MC, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128 (Online Only)
Percy Ford, MC, LPC-MHSP, NCC established Lighthouse Correctional Counseling and Mental Health Services in 2012 to provide Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Group Therapy and Couples Counseling to offenders and their families. Mr. Ford earned a BS in Social Work from Tuskegee University in 1997 and graduated from Argosy University School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in 2007 with a MA in Professional Counseling.
Percy Ford, MC, LPC-MHSP, NCC established Lighthouse Correctional Counseling and Mental Health Services in 2012 to provide Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Group Therapy and Couples Counseling to offenders and their families. Mr. Ford earned a BS in Social Work from Tuskegee University in 1997 and graduated from Argosy University School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in 2007 with a MA in Professional Counseling.
My practice is exclusively dedicated to serving adults with OCD. I offer an intensive and highly customized approach based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combined with Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP). Although ERP is the gold standard treatment for OCD, misconceptions about ERP often result in unnecessary fears. The pain of ERP treatment is no greater, and often less, than the pain you are already in. You will find my approach respectful, affirming, and gentle.
My practice is exclusively dedicated to serving adults with OCD. I offer an intensive and highly customized approach based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combined with Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP). Although ERP is the gold standard treatment for OCD, misconceptions about ERP often result in unnecessary fears. The pain of ERP treatment is no greater, and often less, than the pain you are already in. You will find my approach respectful, affirming, and gentle.
Christian Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, T-LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
As a counselor, my mission is to create a space for clients to feel seen, heard, and valued. Often, in processing our feelings we are not met with the reaction or response that we need or deserve. I have a passion for working with adults, college-students, clients of colors, and individuals who desire a safe space to process their feelings and emotions. If you are an individual struggling with their mental health, needing an outlet to express their issues/concerns, and wanting to grow as a person, then I would love to work with you.
As a counselor, my mission is to create a space for clients to feel seen, heard, and valued. Often, in processing our feelings we are not met with the reaction or response that we need or deserve. I have a passion for working with adults, college-students, clients of colors, and individuals who desire a safe space to process their feelings and emotions. If you are an individual struggling with their mental health, needing an outlet to express their issues/concerns, and wanting to grow as a person, then I would love to work with you.
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Verified Verified
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Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Do you feel like you spend all your energy managing your anxiety, sadness, panic attacks or hiding how you feel from those around you? Or do you feel like you're burdened by past trauma that causes you to make unwanted decisions or to feel unwanted things? You're here because you're unsure if you can overcome what's holding you back and it feels like nothing helps. From our first session together you will have a clearer direction on the path toward healing and have concrete tools to start working on improvement from day one. Life can be better, even if it doesn’t seem like it right now.
Do you feel like you spend all your energy managing your anxiety, sadness, panic attacks or hiding how you feel from those around you? Or do you feel like you're burdened by past trauma that causes you to make unwanted decisions or to feel unwanted things? You're here because you're unsure if you can overcome what's holding you back and it feels like nothing helps. From our first session together you will have a clearer direction on the path toward healing and have concrete tools to start working on improvement from day one. Life can be better, even if it doesn’t seem like it right now.
I have over 20 years of ministry/worship experience and I've been a part of leading youth groups and young professionals groups. Sitting with students and people in ministry has led me to a passion for counseling/therapy. I graduated with my Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy at Trevecca Nazarene University. I enjoy working with clients 14 and older, and young professionals. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, athletes, creatives, those in ministry, and those who have had trauma from ministry. I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
I have over 20 years of ministry/worship experience and I've been a part of leading youth groups and young professionals groups. Sitting with students and people in ministry has led me to a passion for counseling/therapy. I graduated with my Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy at Trevecca Nazarene University. I enjoy working with clients 14 and older, and young professionals. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, athletes, creatives, those in ministry, and those who have had trauma from ministry. I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
Brandon Santan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421
When you need help for emotional/mental health, financial and relationship challenges, it can feel like your world is closing in on you. Let Dr. Santan help you find the relief that you've been looking for. Dr. Santan works to get to the root of the issue and will help you explore the root causes while also helping with symptom management.
When you need help for emotional/mental health, financial and relationship challenges, it can feel like your world is closing in on you. Let Dr. Santan help you find the relief that you've been looking for. Dr. Santan works to get to the root of the issue and will help you explore the root causes while also helping with symptom management.
The joy of therapy lies in tailoring my approach to fully leverage the unique strengths and skills of each individual client. I thoroughly enjoy cultivating an atmosphere of safety, encouragement, and hope for those whom I have the opportunity to serve. I endeavor to invite clients into a therapeutic relationship that enhances their ability to develop insight that leads to action.
The joy of therapy lies in tailoring my approach to fully leverage the unique strengths and skills of each individual client. I thoroughly enjoy cultivating an atmosphere of safety, encouragement, and hope for those whom I have the opportunity to serve. I endeavor to invite clients into a therapeutic relationship that enhances their ability to develop insight that leads to action.
David Montgomery Harb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Hi, I’m David. As the founder and clinical director of Nashville Therapy Group, I can match you with a gifted therapist who is the best fit for your unique needs, or if you think we’re the right fit, we can work together as you make your way towards lasting positive change. As your therapist, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings, and I’ll offer a fresh perspective using the latest evidence-based interventions. We will identify your potential for growth and challenge the beliefs and behaviors that keep you and your loved ones from experiencing happiness, harmony, and health.
Hi, I’m David. As the founder and clinical director of Nashville Therapy Group, I can match you with a gifted therapist who is the best fit for your unique needs, or if you think we’re the right fit, we can work together as you make your way towards lasting positive change. As your therapist, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings, and I’ll offer a fresh perspective using the latest evidence-based interventions. We will identify your potential for growth and challenge the beliefs and behaviors that keep you and your loved ones from experiencing happiness, harmony, and health.
Welcome. Whether you are struggling in your relationship or are tired of feeling anxious and depressed, I can help you connect with yourself, and in turn with others, in a new way toward feeling better soon. I honor and respect everything within you, in the midst of your search and struggle, which has brought you here. I really get how lonely, desperate, hopeless feeling or even numbing, that struggle can be. I have an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco — the first program in the world to blend Western schools of psychology with Eastern spiritual traditions.
Welcome. Whether you are struggling in your relationship or are tired of feeling anxious and depressed, I can help you connect with yourself, and in turn with others, in a new way toward feeling better soon. I honor and respect everything within you, in the midst of your search and struggle, which has brought you here. I really get how lonely, desperate, hopeless feeling or even numbing, that struggle can be. I have an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco — the first program in the world to blend Western schools of psychology with Eastern spiritual traditions.
Within each of us is an innate desire to be deeply known; to share our story; to be fully seen by another. It is in this vulnerable space where we experience acceptance; belonging; intimate connection. When our lived experiences hold unaddressed narratives of neglect, abuse, abandonment, rigid intolerance or profound loss, the natural longing for connection can become distorted or overridden. What emerges from our understandable aversion to risk and rejection is the imperative to channel all our energy towards managing or keeping hidden the unacceptable parts of ourselves and our story. If this resonates, you are not alone.
Within each of us is an innate desire to be deeply known; to share our story; to be fully seen by another. It is in this vulnerable space where we experience acceptance; belonging; intimate connection. When our lived experiences hold unaddressed narratives of neglect, abuse, abandonment, rigid intolerance or profound loss, the natural longing for connection can become distorted or overridden. What emerges from our understandable aversion to risk and rejection is the imperative to channel all our energy towards managing or keeping hidden the unacceptable parts of ourselves and our story. If this resonates, you are not alone.
Justin Tyler Thompson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
When working with clients, my primary goal is to utilize my education, training, and experience(s) while in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Whether you are struggling with your relationship(s), working through trauma, or maneuvering life's various transitional periods, it is my belief that you have the power to overcome these challenges. Just because a situation is different does not necessarily mean that it is worse.
When working with clients, my primary goal is to utilize my education, training, and experience(s) while in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Whether you are struggling with your relationship(s), working through trauma, or maneuvering life's various transitional periods, it is my belief that you have the power to overcome these challenges. Just because a situation is different does not necessarily mean that it is worse.
Courtney D Collier
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC 2, CADC I, SAP, NCC, CPRS
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305 (Online Only)
I look forward to helping underserved youth/adolescent, adult, and LQBTQIA+ populations with an emphasis on Substance Use Disorders (SUD). I utilize a prescriptive and relational-cultural approach to treatment. I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor II (LADAC 2), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, (CADC I); in addition, I am on track to become a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP), and a National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II).
I look forward to helping underserved youth/adolescent, adult, and LQBTQIA+ populations with an emphasis on Substance Use Disorders (SUD). I utilize a prescriptive and relational-cultural approach to treatment. I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor II (LADAC 2), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, (CADC I); in addition, I am on track to become a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP), and a National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II).
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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.