CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Men's mental health
Many men were taught to push through, stay quiet, or handle it alone. Depression and anxiety in men often show up as anger, working nonstop, or shutting down rather than sadness.
Our virtual intensive outpatient program gives men in California a practical, structured place to deal with it, with an evening track that fits around work.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Men's mental health concerns we help with
Depression that looks like anger
Irritability, a short fuse, feeling flat, or losing interest, more often than obvious sadness.
Anxiety and work stress
Constant pressure, trouble switching off, and physical symptoms like headaches, stomach problems, or tension.
Burnout
Exhaustion and cynicism after years of carrying too much.
New fatherhood
Stress, low mood, and anxiety after a baby arrives. Fathers can experience postpartum depression too.
Relationships and family
Conflict, distance, divorce, or co-parenting stress.
Grief and loss
Loss that has been set aside rather than dealt with.
Trauma
Experiences that still show up in sleep, temper, or relationships. See also Trauma and PTSD.
SIGNS
Signs it may be time for more support
These are signs the National Institute of Mental Health lists as more common in men:
Anger, irritability, or aggressiveness
Engaging in high risk activities
Aches, headaches, or digestive problems without a clear cause
Feeling flat or having trouble feeling positive emotions
Drinking or using more to cope
Source: National Institute of Mental Health, Men and Mental Health.
What we are
Virtual, across California. Groups and individual sessions by video, from wherever you can close a door.
An office in Fountain Valley. 8780 Warner Ave, Ste 11, for in person EMDR and for anyone who would rather be in the room.
One team, not a referral chain. Your therapist and your psychiatric provider work together on the same plan.
HOW WE TREAT IT
How we support men's mental health
PRACTICAL, SKILLS BASED GROUPS
Stress, communication, emotion regulation, and relationships, with tools you can use that week. How the program works
EVENING CARE FOR WORKING MEN
Sessions from 5 PM to 8 PM Pacific, Monday through Friday, from home or anywhere private.
ONE TO ONE WORK
Individual therapy for what does not come up in a group, and medication management if it is part of your care. Meet the team
QUESTIONS
Common questions
I do not feel sad. Could it still be depression?
Yes. In men, depression often shows up as irritability, exhaustion, or losing interest rather than sadness.
Will I have to talk in a group?
You participate at the pace that feels right. Many men find the groups useful because they hear others describe what they have been carrying alone.
Can I do this without my employer knowing?
Your care is confidential. The evening track means many people take part without changing their work schedule.
Is treatment covered by insurance?
Most major PPO and HMO plans are accepted, including Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United. Call 949.706.8610 or send us a message and we will verify your benefits before you commit to anything.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. Our program is not an emergency service.
Clinically reviewed by Angelina DeSanto, LCSW, Clinical Director. Last updated October 2026.
Other conditions we treat: Depression and mood disorders · Anxiety and panic · Trauma and PTSD · ADHD and OCD · Personality disorders · Burnout, grief, and life stress · Women's mental health · Relationships and codependency
WHO YOU WOULD WORK WITH
A small team you will actually get to know
Kin Wellness is run by its clinicians. The people below are the people in your groups, and the full team is on the Team page.
Cofounder and Clinical Director, LCSW #80761, Ph.D Candidate
Paola Mercado Demeza, AMFT
Cofounder and Lead Clinical Therapist, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #15190. Supervised by Angelina Desanto, LCSW, Ph.D Candidate
Dr. Joe DeSanto, MD
Angelina DeSanto, LCSW
Medical DirectorLET US HELP
Tell us how to reach you
Tell us how to reach you and someone from our team will call you back. The first conversation is short and confidential: what has been going on, what your questions are, whether this is the right level of care for you, and what it would cost with your insurance. There is no obligation to enroll, and if it is a fit you can start right away.
Prefer to call?
949.706.8610
Office hours Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 8 PM Pacific. In person care at 8780 Warner Ave, Ste 11, Fountain Valley CA 92708.