Men’s Issues therapists in Placentia, CA
Browse Men’s Issues therapists in Placentia, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Men's Issues
New Beginnings Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Men often face unique emotional, relational, and life challenges that can feel isolating or difficult to navigate alone. Struggles with anger, addictions, unmet needs, or communication challenges are common and can impact relationships, work, and overall well-being. In therapy, we provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore these experiences, understand their roots, and develop healthier ways to cope and connect. With Christ-centered guidance, men are supported in processing emotions, improving communication, addressing addictive patterns, and embracing their God-given identity and purpose with greater confidence, resilience, and emotional balance.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placentia, CA
Online in Placentia, CA
Men's Issues
Sean Brennan
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
In my opinion, the therapy space doesn't always honor masculinity in the way that it should. Therapy with me involves preserving your masculinity while directly addressing the things that aren't working for you. My goal is to ensure that you don't stay in therapy indefinitely - and leave feeling empowered and capable of handling whatever comes your way. Let's get to work.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placentia, CA
Online in Placentia, CA
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 Placentia, CA (Online Only)
Men's Issues
Scheyden Herold
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #137593, MS
Being a man myself, I understand a lot of what our gender struggles with. We are always told to be "tough", or "man up". We tend to bottle up our emotions because that is what means to be "manly". It is becoming increasingly difficult for a man to understand what his role is, with the world changing everyday. We can explore that together, and help you work through the stigmas associated with being a man.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placentia, CA
Online in Placentia, CA
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
In-Person Near Placentia, CA
Online in Placentia, CA
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
In-Person Near Placentia, CA
Online in Placentia, CA
Men's Issues
John Fry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have been a speaker on men's issues half a dozen times at men's retreats.
49 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placentia, CA
Online in Placentia, CA
Men's Issues
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
Traditionally, it is not easy for us men to open up and share, including asking for help. Needless to say, this may be a problem for our partners. Just because we can learn to share thoughts and feelings more appropriately, does not mean we have to do so with the entire world. But the important people in our lives may appreciate this growth
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placentia, CA
Online in Placentia, CA
Men's Issues
Nina Marikian
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Society often tells men to “tough it out,” leaving struggles buried and isolated. I provide a space to explore identity, emotions, and pressures, helping men live authentically, express themselves fully, and navigate life with strength and emotional insight.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placentia, CA
Online in Placentia, CA
Men's Issues
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Men often face pressure to manage emotions privately or maintain a sense of control, which can make it difficult to seek support. I work with men to better understand their emotional experiences, relationships, and internal expectations. Therapy offers a space to reflect, gain clarity, and develop more authentic and sustainable ways of relating.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placentia, CA
Online in Placentia, CA
Men’s Issues therapists in Placentia, CA Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Placentia, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $222 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (57%), Psychodynamic Therapy (46%), and Relational Psychotherapy (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$222
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Male |
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| 30% |
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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| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 57% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Christian |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |