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Kyle Bender

Austin, Texas

Kyle Bender

MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Liberty University
Years in practice: 4
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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Janet Varela Colletto

Houston, Texas

Janet Varela Colletto

MS, Capella University
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am an eclectic therapist that uses techniques that are best suited to each individual client. My style is to let the client lead the treatment; however, I do help my clients stay accountable for the goals they are wanting to achieve. I enjoy working with individuals wanting to be their best selves while still protecting themselves. I have experience working with men’s issues, depression, anxiety, sexual issues and other concerns.

Houston, Texas
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Dr. Andrew Bingman

REMOTE ACROSS TEXAS

Dr. Andrew Bingman

PsyD, Pacific University
Years in practice: 15
Offers:  Remote Therapy

The most common phrase I hear from clients is “not good enough.” Many of us come to believe that we are unworthy of acceptance, so we conceal aspects of our identities that others might view as unacceptable and present a fragmented version of ourselves to others. My task as a therapist is to create a safe environment in which you can be your whole self, without fear of judgment. I am committed not only to understanding and validating you, but also to helping you learn how to understand and validate yourself. I am a licensed psychologist providing virtual therapy to adult clients, and my specialties include men’s issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, early childhood trauma, shame, anger, depression, anxiety, and occupational concerns.

REMOTE ACROSS TEXAS
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John Watkins

Houston, Texas

John Watkins

MA, Northwestern University
Years in practice: 2
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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Daniel Saroni

Dallas, Texas

Daniel Saroni

MA in Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary
Years in practice: 8
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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Kristal DeSantis

Austin, Texas

Kristal DeSantis

Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy - Liberty University, VA, USA
Years in practice: 12
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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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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Jesse Hernandez

San Antonio, Texas

Jesse Hernandez

MS in Counseling, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

You’re used to being in control, but when it comes to your emotions, it feels like they control you. Maybe the anxiety or hurt from past experiences keeps you on edge, or your relationship is strained because of anger, withdrawal, or difficulty expressing yourself.
I help men navigate relationship challenges, emotional barriers, and past trauma. Through the use of various trauma-informed techniques I help you gain control over your emotions and reactions. My approach is direct but supportive, helping you address the root causes of your mental health struggles and equip you with tools to manage stress and triggers.

San Antonio, Texas
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Alfred Crixell Jr

Mission, Texas

Alfred Crixell Jr

MEd, The University of Texas, Pan American
Years in practice: 22
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Are you struggling with life and want to gain back some control? Have life’s challenges gotten overwhelming for you? Are you ready for change, but don’t yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality? Many men often feel overwhelmed and anxious about what they’re feeling and how to make the changes necessary to live a rich, full, and meaningful life.

Utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I believe that change can happen and that the past doesn’t equal the future. You can begin to change your life by focusing on what’s in front of you. Let’s start making that change today!

Mission, Texas
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Dr. Michael Johnson

Austin, Texas

Dr. Michael Johnson

PhD in Counseling Psychology, Florida State University
Years in practice: 18
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My professional experience includes being an embedded psychologist in a U.S. Special Ops squadron on Europe and Power 5 Conference NCAA university athletic departments. I have learned that most men benefit from cognitive processing and cognitive-behavioural approaches, with a touch of humanism. I have experience working with men who are confronting relationship issues, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression.

Austin, Texas
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Micheal Franklin

Austin, Texas

Micheal Franklin

MSW, University of West Florida
Years in practice: 13
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: 8
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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Sabrina Smith

Austin, Texas

Sabrina Smith

MSSW, The University of Texas at Austin
Years in practice: 13
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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Felix Vara

The Woodlands, Texas

Felix Vara

MSc in Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University-Houston
Years in practice: 3
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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Aaron Maleare

Austin, Texas

Aaron Maleare

MMFT, Abilene Christian University
Years in practice: 10
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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