Men’s Issues therapists in Palm Desert, California CA
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Men's Issues
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
As a Certified Clinical Sexologist, I am familiar with the origins of the Men's Movement and its growth from Iron John to the present. I hope clients will find me empathic in relation to their unique struggles with identity, concerns about their masculinity, and possible deficits in their upbringing.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm Desert, CA
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
Men's Issues
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Many men grow up believing they should be strong, self-reliant, and able to handle life's challenges on their own. While these messages may encourage resilience, they can also make it difficult to ask for help, express emotions, or seek support during times of stress. Over time, unaddressed emotional struggles can contribute to anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma symptoms, anger, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the people who matter most. At Holding Space Therapy, we provide a supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment where men can openly explore the challenges they're facing. Whether you're navigating work-related stress, relationship concerns, fatherhood, divorce, grief, trauma, major life transitions, or questions about identity and purpose, therapy offers a space to understand yourself better and develop healthier ways of coping.
Our approach is collaborative and evidence-based, integrating EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, challenge unhelpful beliefs, improve emotional regulation, strengthen communication skills, establish healthy boundaries, and build resilience in both your personal and professional life.
We also have extensive experience supporting men in high-stress careers, including first responders, healthcare professionals, and other helping professions where chronic stress, trauma exposure, and emotional demands can take a significant toll. Therapy can help you process these experiences, reduce the impact of stress, and reconnect with the values that matter most. Seeking therapy isn't a sign of weakness—it's an investment in your health, relationships, and future. With the right support, you can develop greater self-awareness, emotional strength, and confidence while creating a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling.
6 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California (Online Only)
Men's Issues
Emma Esper
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
This is an area of mine I am particularly passionate about. I have worked with men on issues with anger regulation (both internalized and externalized anger), stress, avoidance, perfectionism, covert incest/emotional enmeshment, relationship issues, gender stereotypes, body image, codependency, sex, and emotional expression.
7 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
Men's Issues
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
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
Men's Issues
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
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
Men’s Issues therapists in Palm Desert, California Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Palm Desert, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (38%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
27%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Male |
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| 32% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Christian |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |