Men’s Issues therapists in Smyrna, DE
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Daniel Kessler
Psychologist, PsyD., LP. DBSM
Common topics men come to therapy for include navigating relationship dynamics, handling stress, fatherhood and family responsibilities, sexual issues, career pressures, overcoming issues related to emotional repression and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Dr. Kessler helps with communication skills, self-esteem and developing healthier coping mechanisms. A good men’s issues therapist recognizes the importance of a supportive and understanding environment where men can explore and address these issues without judgment, leading to improved mental health and well-being.
When addressing men's issues, Dr. Kessler often addresses concerns like managing societal expectations and stereotypes, dealing with traditional notions of masculinity, and addressing emotional expression and mental health in a way that aligns with their personal identity.
30 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE (Online Only)
Paul T. Haefner, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Many men are taught to handle everything alone and to treat their inner life as off-limits until the cost catches up: anger, numbness, strained relationships, a nagging sense of falling short. This isn't about being fixed or judged. It's a straightforward, respectful space to say what's really going on, understand the pressures you're carrying, and build a kind of strength that doesn't require shutting down.
35 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE
Dr. Jacob Lebar
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Similar to my specializing in relationship counseling, men's issues is also a secondary specialization. There are fewer men than women in my field and similar to relationship stress that follows mental health issues, so do men's issues similarly follow, particularly in young adult men. I didn't intentional specialize here, but I've found it helpful and rewarding.
My work in this area tends to be "socratic." This means I ask you about your relationship with men's issues and to what extent you're satisfied with how things are. If you're not satisfied, I continue asking what you think about it, whether you would prefer change, and if so, how you might achieve that and what might interfere with that goal.
11 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE
Dr. Michael J. Lee
Psychologist
Expectations around strength, competence, responsibility, and self-reliance can shape how men experience themselves and what they feel able to express. Therapy provides room to explore these influences alongside your particular concerns about relationships, work, identity, or purpose. We attend to what has become difficult to carry and to the capacities for connection and expression that may need more room.
9 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE
Psychworks Clinic
Psychologist, PHD
At PsychWorks Clinic, we recognize that many men are taught to be strong, self-reliant, and in control, often at the expense of their emotional well-being. We create space for men to talk openly about the pressures they face, the emotions they’ve been told to suppress, and the relationships they want to strengthen.
Our work helps men navigate anger, stress, identity, and vulnerability through approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing — always with compassion and cultural understanding. Whether it’s learning to manage emotions, improve communication, or redefine strength, we help men build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
6 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE
Men’s Issues therapists in Smyrna, DE Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Smyrna, DE average 16 years of experience and charge around $221 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$221
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Male |
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| 35% |
Female |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Integrative Therapy |
| 28% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Men |
| 51% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |