Male therapists in Hickory, NC
Browse Male therapists in Hickory, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Groves Counseling Center
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC-S, LCMHC, LCAS, MDIV
We are a non-profit Christian Counseling Center that specializes in marriage, family, individual and children's counseling.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hickory, NC
Online in Hickory, NC
Male
Join the Rebellion (JTR23 Inc)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
My name is Damon Neely. I have been a therapist since 2012. I didn't come to this work through a straightforward path. Before I was a therapist, I was a U.S. Marine — trained to project strength, suppress what's underneath, and keep moving regardless of what I was carrying. That orientation served me in a lot of contexts. It also cost me things I didn't fully understand until later.
When I transitioned out and eventually found my way into healthcare and then into clinical mental health work, I brought that background with me — not as a credential to display, but as a lived reference point. I know what it's like to operate in high-pressure environments where vulnerability is a liability. I know what it costs to perform competence while something quieter is going on underneath. And I know how unfamiliar it feels to sit across from someone and actually say what's true.
That's the man I built my practice around. Not because it's a profitable niche — though it is — but because I understand him from the inside. The high-performer who has optimized everything in his life except his relationship with himself. The man who can hold a room but can't quiet the voice in his head. The man who takes meticulous care of everyone except himself. These aren't abstract client profiles to me. They're men I recognize.
Over two decades in healthcare and eleven years in clinical practice have sharpened how I work, but the core of it hasn't changed: I believe most men are carrying more than they've ever said out loud, and that saying it — to the right person, in the right space — changes something fundamental. Not just symptom relief. Something deeper. A shift in how a man understands himself and what he believes he deserves.
That's what I show up to do.
11 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Male
Edmund LaBarbara
Psychologist, PsyD
As a clinical psychologist extensively trained in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder at Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital’s Institute (OCDI), I specialize in helping adults break free from overwhelming cycles of anxiety, avoidance, and compulsions.
From our very first sessions, we will thoroughly map out your specific challenges and build a individualized, actionable roadmap using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), CBT, and ACT. By utilizing secure teletherapy, we can do live, real-world exposures directly where your triggers occur—leading to a significant reduction in symptoms and lasting improvements in your daily well-being.
I am deeply passionate about providing culturally responsive, affirmative care. I strive to build a collaborative, secure space that honors individuals from all diverse sociocultural identities and backgrounds.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Male
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
My therapy is informed by my education, training, personal therapy, and life experiences. My experience doing psychotherapy and being in therapy myself has tauht me that it is important for us to understand how our past history affects our current lives. I am also a cancer-survivor and I have empathy, understanding, and guidance for people going through difficult life circumstances.
48 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Male
Dr. Justin D'Arienzo
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP
Do you want life changing results? When you make the decision for change, finding a professional with the right amount of expertise matters. As a Board Certified Clinical and Licensed Psychologist, and former U.S. Navy Operational Psychologist, I am uniquely qualified to help guide you. Check me out on TikTok and Instagram at dr.justindarienzo if you would like to know more about me and my approach.
Online in Hickory, NC
Male therapists in Hickory, NC Statistics
Male therapists in Hickory, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (70%), and Trauma and PTSD (52%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 84% |
Male |
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| 11% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 52% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 50% | Stress |
| 48% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 46% | Social Anxiety |
| 45% | Men’s Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Men |
| 34% | Women |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Black / African American |