Developing Understanding Developing Empathy

Who We Are

The Practice

Males historically do not seek mental health services because of stigma, fear of not being understood, and limited numbers of male therapists who "get" them. This practice is run by men for males. This is the place where you WILL be understood, supported, and find help.

Serving males in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia via Telehealth

Our Treatment Focus

D.U.D.E. stands for developing understanding, developing empathy. To recover from any kind of mental health issue, the starting point is understanding what you call the issue, how it developed, and how you treat it. That's the "understanding" part. Then you have to "develop empathy" for yourself and for those like you who are struggling. Only when you realize it's not your fault, but it is your responsibility to get better, do you then do the hard work. Face the issues head on, be courageous, ask for help, and know you're not alone.

Our Patient Promise

We are a no B.S. program. At the same time, we are not drill sergeants. All we really promise to you is this: we will provide education, resources, honesty, skill development, and an opportunity to be fully heard and understood. The work of recovery does not happen in the therapy session. It happens when you apply the lessons, tools, and insights gained with your therapist in the real world. We will work as hard as you will. It all starts with you asking for help.

Welcome DUDE

Developing Understanding Developing Empathy

Who We Are

The Practice

Our Treatment Focus

Our Patient Promise

Hello, my name is

Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS-S

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Welcome DUDE

Developing Understanding Developing Empathy

Who We Are

The Practice

Our Treatment Focus

Our Patient Promise

Hello, my name is

Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS-S

As Seen

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