Therapy for adults, couples, and college students seeking clarity, emotional regulation, and deeper connection.
Why Work With a Male Therapist?
First, let me be clear about what I am NOT saying. I am NOT saying that you or anyone else SHOULD work with a male therapist because therapists who are male are somehow better. Not at all! Any therapist who is good at what they do—no matter their gender, ethnicity, age, etc.—will be able to help you work through the areas of your life that you feel stuck.
I am simply highlighting the fact that male therapists are rare in the therapy field, and some clients—male or female—might CHOOSE to seek out a therapist who is male for their own, personal reasons. Here are the primary reasons I’ve seen that someone might seek out a male therapist, specifically:
A different perspective. Whether it’s related to what the client is wanting to specifically work on in therapy or not, they might want for some reason to get a perspective that might be different than they’re used to. Again, not “better”, just different.
Comfort level. For any number of reasons, someone—male or female—might feel more comfortable with a male rather than a female.
DIScomfort level. Also for any number of reasons, someone might feel LESS comfortable with a male, and they want to have a safe place to work some of that out.
If you've been searching for “male therapist near me” or “male therapist Columbia SC,” you’re in the right place.
Who Might Benefit from Working with a Male Therapist?
Men who are hesitant to come to therapy, but feel a little better about it if the therapist is a man
Women who want to understand the men in their lives
Couples where gender dynamics or masculinity are part of your conflict or growth
Anyone who feels more seen or understood by a male therapist
People exploring how being male (or relating to men) connects to anxiety, past hurts or trauma, shame, power, or the felt lack of power
Therapy for Men
Many men say they don’t want to “burden” anyone with what they’re dealing with, and even if they did come to a place where they were ready to share more openly, have trouble identifying anyone in their lives, including their wives sometimes, who they can share with. Therapy gives you a private space to be honest, slow down, and actually understand what’s happening internally, so that you can start to feel a little more in control of your life.
We work together on:
Navigating all the pressure you feel to be the perfect husband, perfect father, perfect provider, perfect employee or perfect employer
Naming difficult emotions (because if you name it, you can tame it)
Understanding anger or shutdown
Navigating work stress and pressure
Breaking patterns of avoidance
Building healthier communication
Processing past hurt or shame
Becoming more present with your partner or family
Building meaningful relationships
Therapy for Women
Many women seek out a male therapist when they want:
A different perspective from what they typically experience
Help understanding the internal world of the men in their lives
Help processing past hurt or shame
To figure out why it seems that everything they do to try to connect with the men in their lives ends up pushing them away instead
Couples Counseling
I help couples move from reactive cycles to emotional clarity. Together we focus on:
Understanding the patterns that keep you stuck
Rebuilding emotional safety and connection
Communicating without escalation
Healing past hurts
Restoring closeness and connection
Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, couples counseling can help you move toward deeper stability and connection.
Where I’m located
My office is located at 3014 Devine Street, Suite 201, in Columbia, SC, with easy parking in the Devine Street/Shandon area. I also offer online therapy for clients anywhere in South Carolina.
Areas I serve
Downtown Columbia
USC campus area
Forest Acres
Shandon
Rosewood
West Columbia
Cayce
Irmo
Lexington
Northeast Columbia
Sumter
Anywhere in South Carolina (via telehealth)
FAQ — Because People Ask
Q: Do people often ask for male therapists?
Yes, many do (just as many others ask for female therapists, and many give no preference at all), and for many different reasons: relational dynamics, personal comfort, identity work, and more.
Q: Do you only work with men?
No. I work with men, women, and couples — especially when gender dynamics or understanding “men in my life” are part of what you want to explore.
Q: Can you help with faith or Christian concerns?
Yes. I'm comfortable incorporating Christian perspectives with a clinical approach if desired.