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Some people prefer a therapist of a certain gender. While female or nonbinary therapists are well-equipped to provide high-quality therapy, you may prefer a male therapist. Some people benefit from having a male therapist, and your personal preferences are important when choosing a mental health professional.

There are many male therapists and counselors, and you can easily find a male therapist near you for in-person therapy or to meet with online. Whether you are located in downtown Chicago, Ashburn, Austin, Belmont Craigin, or even Bucktown, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Talk Therapy with a Male Counselor

You may not be able to pinpoint a specific reason why you prefer a male counselor, but here are some of the most common reasons why people choose them:

  • You may find it more comfortable to speak with a male due to your personal experiences, no matter your own gender identity. It is important that you feel comfortable with your therapist, as the relationship you have is one of the biggest predictors of outcomes in therapy.
  • You may connect more easily with a male counselor because that is historically who you’ve opened up to and have been vulnerable with.
  • People who have suffered abuse or harassment from women may not feel comfortable sharing their feelings with a female therapist. A male therapist may feel safer.
  • It may be important to your own healing to develop a safe, compassionate connection with a man, especially if you have not had such relationships in the past.

If you are curious how gender should play a role in choosing the right therapist, check out this article about finding the right therapist for you by licensed therapist Justine Soto.

Start Therapy with a Male Therapist Today!

Regardless of your reason behind choosing a male therapist, our team can help. At Mental Health Match, we specialize in matching you with therapists and counselors who best meet your needs. To find a male therapist in your area, browse the licensed mental health professionals below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Michael Bruner
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make sense of your experience and use your existing strength to build resilience and thrive in adversity.

Something to know about my approach is:

it's relationally-based. I believe therapy is not effective unless the client has a good relationship with his/her/their therapist, so I will really take the time to build trust and communication with you. I strive to be encouraging.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Men
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Examine how your past is connected to your present, identify problematic relationship patterns, and figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so that you can be kinder to yourself, enjoy deeper relationships, and live with meaning.


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Examine how your past is connected to your present, identify problematic relationship patterns, and figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so that you can be kinder to yourself, enjoy deeper relationships, and live with meaning.

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I will help you to slow down and lean INTO your emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones you’re so good at avoiding. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an intense process, but I will support and guide you as we explore the terrain of your inner life.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Dating and Romance
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  • Graduate Students
  • Grief
  • Introverts
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  • Spirituality
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Working Professionals
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Dennis Keppeler
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I am a telehealth psychotherapist specializing in online therapy. Just like in-person sessions, I take the time to understand your needs and reasons for seeking therapy. Our sessions are interactive, and I often assign homework to enhance your progress.


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I am a telehealth psychotherapist specializing in online therapy. Just like in-person sessions, I take the time to understand your needs and reasons for seeking therapy. Our sessions are interactive, and I often assign homework to enhance your progress.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use DBT and CBT techniques to help you understand your challenges and develop self-awareness. Through mindfulness and breathing exercises, we aim to cope better with distressing symptoms.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Ricky Spain Jr
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Work collaboratively to identify your specific goals and develop effective coping strategies to manage life’s challenges.


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Work collaboratively to identify your specific goals and develop effective coping strategies to manage life’s challenges.

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I provide support and compassion throughout the therapeutic experience, using a nonjudgmental and eclectic approach, pulling from various modalities.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Stress
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Suicidal Ideation
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W. Keith Jihan
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Hopefully talk, maybe practice some new skills, maybe meditate, hopefully dig deep (if that’s where we need to go, but generally not right away), generally we will problem solve and explore options you are willing and able to try out.


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Hopefully talk, maybe practice some new skills, maybe meditate, hopefully dig deep (if that’s where we need to go, but generally not right away), generally we will problem solve and explore options you are willing and able to try out.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in an integrative approach, that is, there are good parts to many therapy approaches, and everyone is different. So I try and cater my approach on a personal basis.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Existential Issues
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Health Anxiety
  • Polyamory
  • Seasonal Depression
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