Male therapists in San Luis Obispo, California CA
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Brian Penrod
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Are you experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, or feeling overwhelmed? I'm here to help you retrain your brain to become a source of comfort and strength. By reducing stress, you'll be able to channel your energy toward what truly matters to you.
Using evidence-based techniques, I provide my clients with practical tools and strategies to make meaningful progress. I offer comprehensive anxiety support, techniques for improving couples communication, and brief, targeted treatment approaches for trauma. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment. Clients describe me as a compassionate and attentive listener who creates a comfortable space for growth. My approach incorporates mindfulness practices, an area where I have extensive experience.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
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Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in a comprehensive range of support services that create clarity, resilience, and personal growth. My expertise includes:
Trauma Recovery: Utilizing cutting-edge practices for comprehensive healing from complex trauma, including sexual assault and PTSD. This includes Grief mitigation and support.
Behavioral and Cognitive Coaching: Offering Behavioral Intelligence Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Mastery, and Logic-Based Therapy (LBT) to address issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
Addiction and Recovery: Providing tailored support for overcoming addictions, with a focus on Alcohol, Drug Awareness, and Addiction Relief Coaching.
Personal and Professional Development: Guiding individuals through Career Counseling, Personal Financial Management, and Personal Leadership and Ethics Coaching.
Health and Wellness: Supporting clients in achieving their health and wellness goals, managing panic disorders, work-life balance issues, anger management, Post Election Anxiety, and family dynamic challenges.
I am committed to delivering tangible results, breakthroughs, and transformations through highly effective tools and conscious real-time awareness techniques. My services are available online, offering flexibility and accessibility to clients worldwide.
17 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)
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Dr. Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
As a kink-identified Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, I work with kinky & non-monogamous people of all sexual orientations to address sexual performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, porn and/or substance use, and communication difficulties. I also help straight-identified men understand and appreciate their attraction to trans women. My inclusive practice enthusiastically welcomes those of any sexual orientation, gender identity, kink, relationship dynamic, and behaviors between consenting adults.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)
Male
Bruce L. Whitney
Psychologist, Ph.D., QME
Personal wellbeing is the key to life. That can be compromised in many ways by our past and present life experiences. Every day we struggle in our relationships, our jobs, within our family interactions, and even at school. I can help you unravel, understand, and heal these issues. Free consultation
37 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Male
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Male therapists in San Luis Obispo, California Statistics
Male therapists in San Luis Obispo, California average 17 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (73%), Depression (64%), and Relationship and Marriage Counseling (59%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 81% |
Male |
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| 12% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 73% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Depression |
| 59% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 53% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 49% | Men’s Issues |
| 42% | Loss or Grief |
| 42% | Stress |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 54% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Women |
| 30% | Christian |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |