Men's Therapy, for information about stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and dissatisfaction with his relationships and other men's issue, and for men looking for a counselor, psychologist or psychotherapist, and counseling and psychotherapy services in Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Alameda, Albany, Orinda, Lafayette, East Bay & The Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Helping Men Overcome Barriers
to Living Fulfilling Lives

Dr. Will Courtenay, The Men's Doc, of Men's Therapy offers psychotherapy and counseling to treat tress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationship concerns and other men's issue in Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Alameda, Albany, Orinda, Lafayette, East Bay & The Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Should I Use Medication?

Medications can be effective in treating men's issues, but some men prefer self-help strategies for reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, postpartum depression in dads, anger management, divorce, erectile dysfunction, concern about moods, career, relationships, parenting, stage of life concerns, or “nice guy syndrome”Many men are reluctant to use medication. The good news is that there are effective alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs for addressing men’s issues – which really should be the first step to improve mental health.

For more information about effective strategies for improving mental health, click here.

Are you looking for alternatives to medications for reducing stress, anxiety, depression and other men’s issues? There are other options. Click here to read my top 10 list – what I consider the first line of defense – for improving mental health.

Prevention Magazine asked me about questions people should ask themselves before they start taking antidepressants. Click here to read their interview with me.

“Talk therapy” – or psychotherapy or counseling – is a proven effective way to reduce anxiety and depression, and to address stress, low self-esteem, substance abuse, and dissatisfaction with relationships, including "nice guy syndrome." It's also an effective way to feel better about yourself and your life – and ultimately, feel better in your own skin.

Are you looking for a counselor, psychologist or psychotherapist,
or counseling and psychotherapy services for stress, anxiety,
depression, low self-esteem, anger management or other men's issues?
Click here for the contact page.

For a free phone consultation or to contact Dr. Courtenay directly,
phone – or text – 415-346-6719 or email him at

5835 College Avenue, Suite D, Oakland, California 94618
In the Rockridge District, serving Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Alameda, Albany, Orinda,
Lafayette, The East Bay & The Greater San Francisco Bay Area. For directions, click here.