Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Solutions
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Kurt Smith, Guy Stuff Counseling specializes in providing accessible, results-driven mental health therapy tailored to men and the women who love them. Developed through Dr. Smith's personal and professional experience, our approach addresses common hesitations men face in traditional counseling, emphasizing problem-solving, direct communication, and actionable strategies. Our services include individual counseling for men and women, marriage and couples therapy, anger management, Christian counseling, and divorce support.With over two decades of combined clinical expertise, we prioritize practical solutions for relationship challenges, addiction recovery, and emotional resilience. Clients from Northern California and nationwide benefit from in-person, phone, and video sessions, supported by verified success stories and a commitment to transparency. Our methodology, refined through thousands of client interactions, focuses on breaking negative patterns in communication, rebuilding trust, and fostering healthier interpersonal dynamics.
Services
Individual Counseling
Marriage Therapy
Anger Management Classes
Couples Counseling
Divorce Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We employ a proven, guy-friendly approach developed over 15+ years of clinical practice
- Our therapists specialize in translating complex psychological concepts into practical solutions
- We offer flexible session formats including in-person, phone, and video consultations
- Our methodology has helped thousands overcome relationship challenges and behavioral patterns
- We provide actionable tools for immediate application in daily life situations
What people say
Practical solutions
Measurable improvements
Experienced therapist
Results-oriented
Supportive environment
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored mental health therapy addressing personal and relational challenges. Our evidence-based approach helps clients develop practical solutions for communication issues, anger management, and behavioral patterns. We serve both men and women seeking personal growth through structured, goal-oriented sessions. With over 15 years of clinical experience, our therapists help clients achieve measurable improvements in emotional well-being and relationship dynamics.
Marriage Therapy
Specialized relationship counseling for married and committed couples. We address common challenges like communication breakdowns, trust issues, and intimacy problems through actionable solutions. Our therapists help couples develop effective communication tools and rebuild emotional connections. With proven success in resolving conflicts around pornography, financial stress, and infidelity, we provide a safe space for partners to work through challenges together using structured therapeutic frameworks.
Anger Management
Customized programs for individuals struggling with anger regulation. Our evidence-based approach addresses biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to anger issues. Through personalized sessions, clients learn proven techniques for emotional regulation and conflict de-escalation. Led by experts with personal experience overcoming similar challenges, our program helps participants develop healthier responses to stress while improving personal and professional relationships through structured behavioral modification techniques.
Divorce Counseling
Guided support through the emotional and practical aspects of divorce. Our specialized counseling addresses co-parenting strategies, asset division conflicts, and emotional adjustment challenges. We help clients navigate legal proceedings while developing post-divorce life plans. Our therapists provide mediation support and coping mechanisms for managing transitional stress, with a focus on protecting children's well-being throughout the process.
Christian Counseling
Integrative counseling combining psychological principles with Christian values. We address spiritual conflicts and ethical dilemmas through a faith-based perspective while maintaining clinical effectiveness. Our approach supports clients seeking to align therapeutic outcomes with biblical principles, offering guidance on forgiveness, purpose, and moral decision-making within marriage, family, and personal development contexts.
People
Dr. Kurt Smith
Founder & Lead Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 15+ years of experience. Specializing in men's mental health, he developed Guy Stuff's unique counseling approach after personal experiences with traditional therapy limitations. Holds Psy.D. in Psychology and certifications in financial counseling.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
We provide individual counseling for men and women, marriage therapy, couples counseling, anger management, Christian counseling, and divorce support services.
Do you offer virtual counseling sessions?
Yes, we conduct sessions via phone and video conferencing for clients outside Northern California and those preferring remote options.
How long does counseling typically last?
Most clients see significant progress in 12-16 sessions, with weekly 50-minute meetings showing the best results for lasting change.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not bill insurance directly to maintain client confidentiality.
What makes your approach different?
Our methodology combines clinical expertise with practical, goal-oriented strategies specifically adapted to how men typically process emotional challenges.
Can I start counseling without my partner?
Yes, we frequently begin with individual sessions and introduce joint sessions when both partners feel prepared to participate.
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