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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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Kennedy Sabelko

Austin, Texas

Kennedy Sabelko

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Southern New Hampshire University
Years in practice: 23
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.

 

 

Austin, Texas
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Julia Berg

Austin, Texas

Julia Berg

MA in Professional Counseling, Texas State University
Years in practice: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Hi, I’m passionate about creating spaces where men feel heard and seen. In a society that looks down on mental health care, especially for men, my job is to break down those barriers.

I am especially passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health for men by challenging the idea that vulnerability is weakness. Instead, I view emotional honesty and embodied awareness as sources of resilience and strength.

My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and humorous. I teach skills for emotional regulation. I also use body techniques to release stored trauma, as well as help you befriend your inner critic.

If any of this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out for a free, 15 min consultation!

Austin, Texas
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Brandi Hotop

St.Louis, Missouri

Brandi Hotop

LCSW/ Aurora University
Years in practice: 13
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I work with a broad spectrum of clients, including non-traditional relationships (such as poly/open), premarital couples, and those exploring alternative sexuality (kink/fetish). My expertise extends to addressing communication challenges, family dynamics, sex and sexuality issues, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. As an LGBTQ+ affirming and Kink affirming therapist, I offer a supportive and practical approach, integrating various methods to provide personalized solutions. To name a few approaches I utilize: IFS, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors approach, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with couples, the Gottman theory, psychodynamic, somatic work, and a positive sex therapy approach.

St.Louis, Missouri
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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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Josh Berger

Houston, Texas

Josh Berger

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Denver Seminary
Years in practice: 12
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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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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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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James Semiene

Katy, Texas

James Semiene

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Colorado Christian University
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and practical skill-building. I use evidence-based techniques, particularly from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing healthier ways to cope with stress, anxiety, and life challenges.

I strive to create a supportive space where clients – especially minority men – can openly explore their experiences, build emotional awareness, and work toward meaningful change.

Katy, 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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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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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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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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Rollie Elizondo

Houston, Texas

Rollie Elizondo

MSW, University of Houston
Years in practice: 22
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with adults and teens.  In my outpatient practice, I focus on transitions we experience at all life stages, grief/loss, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression and related problems. My approach is client-centered and forefronts your unique experience, making our work very collaborative. My role is to be an objective, accepting and reflective person that welcomes you to really examine all aspects of yourself and your existence in the world. I provide a safe space to increase your openness to life experiences, and confront barriers to develop insight-driven movement.

 

Houston, 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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