Men’s Issues therapists in Portsmouth Heights, VA
Browse Men’s Issues therapists in Portsmouth Heights, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Summit Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
Although we are female, we support and offer counseling for men's issues.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth Heights, VA
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide support for men navigating challenges unique to their experiences, including emotional expression, relationships, stress management, and life transitions. Our recommended therapists offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore personal growth, develop coping strategies, and build confidence in all areas of life.
Recommended therapists: Willie Artis, Eamonn Carolan, Jasper Boomer
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth Heights, VA
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA
Alton Wampler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
From an Internal Family Systems perspective, men’s issues are often understood as protective parts shaped by cultural expectations around strength, emotional restraint, and self-reliance. These protectors may limit access to vulnerable parts that carry feelings such as sadness, fear, or shame. Therapy supports men in accessing Self to relate to these parts with compassion, increasing emotional flexibility and fostering more authentic connection with themselves and others.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth Heights, VA
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA
Richard Scott, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Men face many challenges in reaching out for help and seeking therapy. Men are more likely to tell others they are fine out of fear and concern of being judged or viewed as weak. Men may also want to avoid feeling like a burden to loved ones, friends, and family. Men can minimize or not recognize their own challenges or difficulties which can result in them bottling up or avoidance. Men are often more likely to externalize emotional pain or mental health issues by showing anger and engaging in high-risk behaviors. All of these factors can negatively impact the mental health and well-being of men. It doesn't have to be like this. Therapy can help you find better ways to cope with the difficulties in your life.
20 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA
Centers for Counseling and Wellness, Int'l
Psychologist, PhD
For a lot of men, asking for help is the hardest part. You were taught to push through, stay strong, figure it out on your own. Showing vulnerability was not exactly encouraged, and somewhere along the way the weight of that expectation became its own kind of burden.
We see you. And we want you to know that coming here took strength, not weakness.
At CCW International, we create a space where men can talk honestly about what they are carrying without judgment, without having to perform toughness, and without being rushed toward a solution before they have had a chance to actually be heard. Whether you are navigating stress, relationship struggles, identity questions, career pressure, anger, or the quiet depression that nobody around you seems to notice, we are here for all of it.
For our veteran and military clients, we understand the particular weight that comes with a culture that prizes resilience above all else. We know what it costs to carry that alone. And we know that real resilience is not about never struggling. It is about having the courage to get the support you deserve.
You have spent enough time holding it together by yourself. Let us help you carry some of this.
14 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA (Online Only)
Men’s Issues therapists in Portsmouth Heights, VA Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Portsmouth Heights, VA average 16 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Male |
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| 35% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Women |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 30% | Christian |