Therapy for Men
Practical, direct therapy for stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and the pressures men carry.
Work with a therapist whose experience and approach fit what you're dealing with.
Telehealth throughout New York and New Jersey.
Think Clearly. Show Up Better.
Men come to therapy for different reasons. You may be carrying too much responsibility, feeling constantly on edge, dealing with anxiety or trauma, struggling in a relationship, or noticing that stress is coming out as irritability, withdrawal, overthinking, drinking, or shutting down.
You do not need therapy that feels vague or disconnected from real life. Our work is practical, direct, and focused on helping you understand what is happening, change the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and function better at home, at work, and in your relationships.
What we help with:
Stress, burnout, and mental overload
Anxiety and chronic tension
Trauma and high-stress experiences
Relationship conflict and emotional shutdown
Irritability, avoidance, and difficulty opening up
Major life, career, and identity transitions
Different Men Need Different Kinds of Support
Our therapists share a practical, respectful, outcome-focused approach, but they bring different strengths to the work.
David Harris, LP-MHC
Best suited for men dealing with burnout, relationship stress, chronic pressure, irritability, and major life transitions. His work is structured and collaborative, with an emphasis on reducing mental overload and helping you function better under everyday pressure.
Chris Brown, LP-MHC
A former police sergeant whose work focuses on trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, emotional avoidance, and high-pressure environments. His background makes him particularly well suited for men who are accustomed to staying composed, handling problems themselves, or functioning under significant pressure.
Not sure who is the better fit?
Book a free 15-minute consultation and we'll help you decide.
Therapy for Men, Grounded in Evidence
Treatment Grounded in Research
At A.J.B. Counseling & Psychotherapy, our therapists work with men using evidence-based, goal-focused approaches adapted to the problems bringing you to therapy.
Structured, Practical Method
This work is collaborative and direct. Sessions are organized around patterns that repeat in real life, including stress cycles, relationship conflict loops, overthinking, shutdown, and irritability. We identify the triggers, track the costs, and build tools you can use between sessions. The aim is steadiness you can maintain, not a temporary motivational spike.
Progress Tracking and Accountability
We keep the work outcome-oriented. You and your therapist regularly check whether therapy is improving the areas you care about, such as sleep, patience, decision clarity, conflict tolerance, and follow-through. If something is not working, we adjust approach rather than staying stuck in the same conversation.
Lasting Change, Not Performative Vulnerability
For many men, progress looks like fewer “pressure leaks,” less reactivity, more presence in relationships, and a greater ability to stay steady when life demands more from you. The goal is durable capacity, not simply insight.
Testimonials
“The friendliest, most caring provider I've met with after having a few poor experiences with past therapist. Chris really cared about what I had to say and asked really good questions that always made sessions engaging.”
“Adam is above all a wonderful person, who truly cares about improving the life of his patients. I am so glad I found Adam: he is a rare gem, an incredibly smart and approachable person. If you are lucky enough to work with him, I am certain you'll see rapid improvements, whatever your goals may be. I highly recommend Adam's practice.”
“Nathaniel has a gift for crisis intervention. In one of my darkest moments, he provided immediate support and tools to stabilize my emotions. His approach is compassionate yet effective. I'm so grateful!”
Reviews can be verified on Google and ZocDoc pages.
Meet Our Therapists
David Harris, LP-MHC
Therapy for men dealing with stress, relationships, and the pressure to keep everything together.
David Harris is a therapist at A.J.B. Counseling & Psychotherapy who specializes in helping men navigate high responsibility, chronic stress, burnout, and relationship strain.
His style is structured, practical, and collaborative. Sessions focus on reducing internal pressure, improving relationships, and making changes that hold up in everyday life at home and at work.
Focus areas
Burnout, anxiety, and mental overload
Relationship stress and recurring conflict
Irritability, shutdown, and emotional pressure
Career and identity transitions
Marriage and relationship challenges
Chris Brown, LP-MHC
Trauma and anxiety therapy for men, including first responders and men working in high-stress environments.
Chris Brown is a therapist at A.J.B. Counseling & Psychotherapy and a former police sergeant. His background gives him firsthand experience with environments where staying composed and functioning under pressure are part of the job.
His work focuses on trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and emotional avoidance. Chris also works with Black men seeking therapy for these concerns. His style is practical, grounded, direct, and nonjudgmental.
Focus areas
Anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress
First responder and law enforcement stress
Therapy for Black men
Emotional avoidance and shutdown
Problematic drinking and alcohol misuse
If you want therapy that is direct, respectful, and outcome-oriented, a consultation is a good place to start.
Not Sure Which Therapist Is Right for You?
A free 15-minute consultation gives us a chance to understand what you're looking for and help determine whether David or Chris is the better fit.
Quick details
Free consultation: 15 minutes
Therapy sessions: 50–60 minutes
Telehealth throughout New York and New Jersey
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare; out-of-network PPO benefits also accepted.
Not in-network with Medicare or Medicaid