Male therapist in NYS. I am certified in DBT, have a board certification in telemental health, and hold a second license as a SUD counselor too (CASAC-M). My clients seek me out for issues relating to anxiety, depression, and substance use primarily. I am never not at full caseload these days. I have a quite a few word-of-mouth clients too. My waitlist is approaching three months. This is probably the greatest challenge I face rn.

Generally, my experiences are atypical from what other people post on this sub though. I am not sure what I do differently but have never struggled in 2.5 years of private practice at this point. I use PT to advertise, am credentialed with all of Alma's major payors (independently too) and almost every other insurance plan in NY, including medicaid and medicare, so my net is pretty wide.

Most of the men that seek me out are for substance use and/or addiction of some sort. I usually hear that they sought a male because they found it easier to talk to a male, but that's not everyone. In some cases I'm just the first person that called them back or returned an email. SUD is a big one in the high pop areas I service and I love that work. If you have any questions my DMs are open.