Men’s Issues therapists in Oceanside, CA
Browse Men’s Issues therapists in Oceanside, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have years of experience with assisting men identify, acknowledge things about themself, obtain education and obtain support regarding issues that impact men so that one can develop maturity, develop and maintain healthy relationships with self and others.
27 Years Experience
In-Person in Oceanside, CA 92058
Online in Oceanside, CA
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We offer supportive care for men navigating emotional expression, relationships, identity, stress, and life transitions. We challenge stigma around vulnerability while building tools for emotional awareness, communication, and resilience. Our approach is affirming, practical, and non-judgmental.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA
Reid Kessler
Psychologist, PsyD
Men’s issues often involve carrying a lot internally—stress, pressure, anger, loneliness, or pain that doesn’t always have an easy place to go. Getting to know your emotions takes strength, and learning to bring them into your relationships and values-driven life takes even more. Therapy offers a safe, grounded relationship where you can better understand what you feel, what you’ve learned to do with those feelings, and how emotions may be shaping your life in ways that are subtle but powerful. Over time, this work can help you feel more steady and connected, and make choices that reflect who you want to be—rather than feeling driven by overwhelm, disconnection, or patterns that keep repeating.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Men's mental health often goes undertreated — not because the struggles aren't real, but because traditional talk therapy can feel misaligned with how many men process and express difficulty.
Neurofeedback offers a different entry point entirely: objective, data-driven, and focused on performance rather than vulnerability. Training the brain directly appeals to men who resist conventional therapy — delivering measurable improvements in stress regulation, emotional control, focus, and resilience without requiring them to lead with words.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Men often come to therapy having spent years trying to handle things alone. We create a space where men can speak honestly about what's hard; relationships, identity, stress, purpose without judgment or pressure. Whether you're navigating a relationship crisis, personal growth, or simply feeling stuck, we meet you where you are with directness, respect, and genuine care.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA
Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
Men often face societal expectations related to sexuality, competence, vulnerability, success, and emotional expression. Those expectations can contribute to anxiety, shame, relationship difficulties, sexual concerns, or a sense of disconnection from what feels authentic. I work with men using an approach grounded in existential psychotherapy, positive psychology, sex therapy, and body awareness to support greater self-understanding, more honest relationships, and a life more authentically aligned with personal values.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA
Jesse R Cardin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LCSW
Many men grow up believing they must carry life's burdens alone or hide parts of themselves that feel vulnerable. Therapy offers a place to develop greater emotional freedom, deeper relationships, and a more authentic sense of strength.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA
Oceanside is a coastal city in northern San Diego County situated directly adjacent to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, one of the largest Marine Corps installations in the country, and the city's mental health landscape is heavily shaped by the needs of active duty service members, veterans, and military families. Trauma, PTSD, military sexual trauma, deployment stress, and the challenges of military-to-civilian transition are among the most common concerns for therapists working in the area. San Diego County behavioral health services extend to Oceanside, and several private practices specialize specifically in military-affiliated populations. The city also has a growing civilian population of families and retirees attracted by its beaches and lower housing costs than central San Diego, and general therapy needs are well served by a broad network of local practitioners.
Men’s Issues therapists in Oceanside, CA Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Oceanside, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Male |
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| 32% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
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| 26% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Men |
| 57% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Christian |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |