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John Watkins

Houston, Texas

John Watkins

MA, Northwestern University
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

You’ve likely done a lot of things “right”. From career to relationships, even past therapy – but does something feel off? Maybe you might feel disconnected, burned out, or like you’re performing a role rather than living your life. I specialize in working with men like you who are striving to reconcile their past, find meaning in their present, and create a more fulfilling future. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, perfectionism, life transitions, or substance issues, therapy can be a powerful space to get out of your head and reconnect with yourself.

Houston, Texas
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Kyle Bender

Austin, Texas

Kyle Bender

MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Liberty University
Years in practice: 3
Offers:  Remote Therapy

“The world is changing at a rate faster than our ability to adapt to that change.” – Astro Teller

If this is true, no wonder you’re frustrated, exhausted, getting stuck in numbing and escaping behaviors, and wondering if this is all there is to modern life. The demands of life (relationships, marriage, parenting, career, personal health, mental health) are more than you can handle and you often are just trying to make it to the end of the day.

I specialize in working with men and helping them get relief from everyday demands, so they can go deep in their most important relationships.

Austin, Texas
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Kristal DeSantis

Austin, Texas

Kristal DeSantis

Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy - Liberty University, VA, USA
Years in practice: 11
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Kristal DeSantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Austin, Texas, known for her expertise in relationships, trauma work, and sex therapy.

With a focus on supporting first responder couples and addressing men’s issues, Kristal offers a unique therapeutic approach rooted in understanding male psychology and the challenges faced by men in contemporary society.

Her development of The STRONG model of Relational Therapy, which blends trauma-informed and attachment-based methods, has earned her a reputation as a leading authority in the domain. Her recent book, “STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man,” offers practical guidance for navigating contemporary relationships.

Austin, Texas
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Robyn Flores

Austin, Texas

Robyn Flores

MA in Counseling, Texas A&M University
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

The majority of my experience so far in my career as a therapist has been in trauma, substance use recovery, eating disorder relapse prevention, body image and sex, partnerships and sexual concerns, as well as working with couples, families, and parenting issues. In this experience, especially working with eating disorders and substance use recovery, I have found that what seems to be missing with the recovery process is a sexual recovery component. I feel that who I am, my authenticity, my message, and showing my humanness sets me apart from many therapists trained to be a blank slate for their clients. The work we do in session does not end there and it is not confined to the hour that I actually see them each week.

Austin, Texas
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Sabrina Smith

Austin, Texas

Sabrina Smith

MSSW, The University of Texas at Austin
Years in practice: 12
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I work with clients who may be struggling with generalized anxiety, perfectionism, a loss of self, and low self-confidence. My “good fit” client may have experienced attachment trauma, struggle in relationships (familial, romantic, and platonic), and identify as highly sensitive.

Austin, Texas
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The Couch Psychology Center

McKinney, Texas

The Couch Psychology Center

Number of Therapists: 3
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy

The Couch Psychology Center is a Texas-based virtual therapy practice founded in 2020, specializing in men’s mental health. We provide practical, evidence-based support for men facing trauma, addiction, infidelity recovery, identity issues, and emotional well-being. Our compassionate, judgment-free approach meets the unique needs of men navigating the stigma around seeking help. Through telehealth, we offer proven therapies like EMDR and ETT. Our Zen for Men program equips men to build emotional intelligence and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Learn more at thecouchpsychology.com.

McKinney, Texas
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Lizz Hoover

REMOTE ACROSS TEXAS

Lizz Hoover

Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lamar University
Years in practice: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Hi, I’m Lizz, and I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges by offering counseling and guidance for body-based healing practices. My journey, shaped by personal experiences and witnessing others’ struggles, has led me to embrace a holistic, balanced approach to mental health. I specialize in trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and somatic healing. I work with individuals across a range of ages and mental health concerns, offering a compassionate space for healing and growth. I believe that encouraging men to take better care of their mental and emotional health is vital, as it helps create a society that is more balanced, equitable, and functional for everyone!

REMOTE ACROSS TEXAS
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Micheal Franklin

Austin, Texas

Micheal Franklin

MSW, University of West Florida
Years in practice: 12
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am Micheal Franklin with Franklin and Kiai Counseling Services, PLLC where we believe that nobody is left behind and we want our clients to become everything that are capable of becoming. I believe that since we were all children at once that we’re a product of the environment in which we were raised. Many times the things that we’re having difficulty facing is related to our childhood and I would like to have the opportunity to help you overcome those obstacles in your life so you can freely move forward and find happiness within yourself.

Austin, Texas
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Dr. Macy Wilson

Dallas, Texas

Dr. Macy Wilson

PsyD, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Years in practice: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy

The majority of my research and practice has centered around issues with masculinity, and I am especially passionate about providing services to men of color. I understand being in therapy can be difficult – it’s you being vulnerable, meeting a new person, breaking cultural and societal barriers, and getting to know parts of yourself that you’d maybe intentionally turned away from. My goal as a psychologist is to connect with, walk beside, and consistently challenge you in the goals you have set for yourself… and to help you identify a place to start when the goal may not be clear yet.

Dallas, Texas
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Austin Revive

Austin, Texas

Austin Revive

Number of Therapists: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy

Hello and welcome to Austin Revive. We are a small group practice based in Austin, TX. We specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, attachment and those going through separation and divorce. Our practice takes a collaborative and behavioral approach with our clients to help guide them though life’s stressors and transitions.

Austin, Texas
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Felix Vara

The Woodlands, Texas

Felix Vara

MSc in Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University-Houston
Years in practice: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I specialize in helping men manage anxiety, infidelity, couple’s issues, trauma, and PTSD. I mainly use Solution-Focused Therapy as an approach, a model that focuses on strengths, resilience, and achieving goals. I am also EMDR trained. EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an effective therapy for healing trauma, stress, and negative patterns. Using guided eye movements, it helps the brain reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact. I also sub-specialize in those in the first responder profession.

The Woodlands, Texas
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Josh Berger

Houston, Texas

Josh Berger

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Denver Seminary
Years in practice: 11
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Life is full of storms. The ebbs and flows they bring can leave anyone feeling shipwrecked. My role as a counselor is a grounding one: to equip and enable you to find light through the darkness. I work with men and women that have experienced depressions, anger, or past hurts that are causing their futures to look bleak.

Houston, Texas
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Aaron Maleare

Austin, Texas

Aaron Maleare

MMFT, Abilene Christian University
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My name is Aaron Maleare, and I’m here to help. I am focused on helping teens/adolescents and their families discover what’s going wrong in their relationships and simply working together with them to find a better way. I work to help families connect and help teens and adolescents work through complex feelings and emotions centered around growing up. I help men take a breath and find another person to talk to about what’s going on. I’m here to help.

Austin, Texas
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Daniel Saroni

Dallas, Texas

Daniel Saroni

MA in Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary
Years in practice: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Daniel facilitates learning and insight building around factors contributing to mood difficulty and unhealthy behaviors. Together with his clients, he hopes to explore with how their trauma, questions about identity or purpose, communication and boundaries, and negative or shameful beliefs are impacting their moods, relationships, and lives. He utilizes expressive interventions and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing to encourage the brain’s innate tendency towards improvement and health.

Dallas, Texas
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Kennedy Sabelko

Austin, Texas

Kennedy Sabelko

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Southern New Hampshire University
Years in practice: 22
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Kennedy Sabelko is a master’s-level Clinical Therapist and Doctoral Candidate in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine with 20+ years of experience in the field. Kennedy’s compassion for helping individuals improve their quality of life derives from his own personal and cultural experiences. Kennedy’s focus is allowing individuals to recognize irrational or negative thoughts/beliefs (Cognitive Distortions), and how they impact emotions such as anxiety or depression, which subsequently manifest into maladaptive behaviors. Kennedy provides coping strategies to decrease and manage negative thinking patterns through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-Cognitive Restructuring, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which teaches Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills.

 

 

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