San Diego Psychologists Serving Men, Couples, Families, and Children

Serving all of California via Tele-Health, In-Person for San Diego | Click to Call: 858-609-1549

We welcome all ages and genders and offer
exceptional expertise on men and masculinity.

Therapists at the Center for Men's Excellence, founded by Dr. Dan Singley, work with men, couples and kids who seek to improve their quality of life with effective, evidence-based therapy modalities.

Our clinicians also include Dr. John Rettger, who sees individual clients and is also an expert in couples therapy, family therapy, and therapy with children aged 8 and up.

Dr. Hudson Jones provides therapy for men, couples, and teens aged 13 and up. He also offers group therapy with men & has special expertise working with men and couples before and after the birth of a baby, making him an excellent choice if you are looking for a perinatal therapist. He has extensive experience applying well-researched approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and interpersonal psychotherapy for the management of anxiety and relationship concerns with adult clients in individual and group therapy.

Dr. Maxwell Maris is a U.S. Navy veteran and is passionate about working with men, and couples on issues such as managing stress, trauma, and the relationship issues that often accompany these experiences, including communication and anger management. Dr. Maris also runs men's groups and provides support for ADHD, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Maris's experience in the military makes him a particularly good fit for military personell and their loved ones. His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed exposure-based techniques.

Our clients take part in scientifically-supported psychotherapy treatments to effectively manage a variety of issues including anxiety, stress, depression and other life challenges. By learning to apply well-researched psychological techniques, clients are better able to improve their quality of life and experience lasting relief from their concerns.

Find out more about APA’s Division 51: Eighth Conference on the Psychology of Boys & Men
San Diego, March 16th, 2024.

What Dr. Singley talks about here will give you a very good sense of what our clinic and our highly skilled clinicians have to offer, as well as insight into what we can all do to help destigmatize mental health for men.

Unique, Guy-Friendly, Dad-Focused Parenting Classes in San Diego! Basic Training for New Dads classes help men become confident, engaged fathers by giving them clear, hands-on instruction about common challenges in new fatherhood.

Therapy for Optimal Cognitive Health

Patients receive strategic, focused, science-based psychotherapy treatment which balances support and challenge. The Center for Men's Excellence applies research supported therapeutic approaches that provide patients with the tools they need to set clear goals and manage their own lives more successfully in an ongoing way rather than attending weekly therapy sessions year after year.

“Dr. Singley’s straight-forward approach helped me to learn skills to manage my stress and develop better ways to connect with my friends and family. I now have the tools I need to live the life I always wanted.”

– Joaquín, Engineer
San Diego, CA

What Attendees Say…

“In a world where so much emphasis is placed on mothering and maternal health, Dr. Singley’s training on involving… Read More

Miriam Erdosi, Associate Director of Program Services at March of Dimes - Orange County, CA

Project Concern International
“Dr. Singley has provided cutting-edge knowledge in training our home visiting staff and program participants to include fathers and… Read More

Maria Lourdes Reyes, Director of US & Border Programs, Project Concern International - San Diego, CA