Cultivate courage.
Conquer anxiety.
Cultivate Wellness Therapy, P.C.
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for men — and especially fathers — navigating anxiety and worry, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, life transitions, and the quiet pressure to hold it all together. A space to courageously begin to understand where you came from, where you are now, and intentionally map out where you'd like to go.
Does this sound familiar?
If any of these resonate with you, you're not broken — and you're not alone. These are the exact struggles I help men work through every day.
15-20 minute call. No pressure. No commitment.
How I Help
Real problems deserve
real solutions
Men's Mental Health
“You've been conditioned to push through. But you're tired of suffering in silence.”
A space built for men to courageously speak their truth, to process, and to grow — no toxic positivity, no clichés, just steady, honest work alongside a man who gets it.
Fatherhood & Identity
“Becoming a dad — expecting, new, step, or single — and feeling like you've lost yourself somewhere in the role. Carrying a weight you can't quite name, sure you should have it figured out by now.”
Whatever kind of father you are, we'll make room for the fear, the love, and the exhaustion — and help you find your footing in the biggest role shift of your life, with warmth, steady guidance, and no judgment.
Relationship Issues
“You feel disconnected from your partner. Arguments go nowhere. Emotional walls keep going up.”
Learn to communicate what you actually feel, repair trust, and build the kind of partnership you both deserve.
Anxiety
“Racing thoughts. Restless nights. Nervousness. Anger, irritability, and resentment bubbling under the surface. That constant knot in your stomach that never fully goes away.”
We'll get to the root of your anxiety — not just manage the symptoms — using evidence-based approaches like TEAM-CBT and exposure therapy that create lasting change.
Depression
“You're drained and life is void of the color it once had. You feel lost and unsure of what to do, and hopeless that things can get better. No one knows you feel this way, and you feel so alone.”
We'll restore inspiration and hope, and start bringing the color back into a life that's felt dull for far too long. Using evidence-based strategies, we'll build a treatment approach that meets the needs of your unique story and the goals you have for your future.
Life Transitions
“Career shifts. Moves. Divorce. Something changed and now nothing feels right.”
Make sense of where you are, grieve what you've lost, and build a path forward that actually fits who you're becoming.
Out-of-Control Sexual Behaviors
“Habits you can't seem to stop. Pornography, masturbation, sex workers, or other compulsive sexual behaviors. Shame you carry in silence. A cycle that feels impossible to break.”
Confidential, non-judgmental support using the out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB) framework — focused on sexual health — to help you regain control and build a healthier relationship with yourself and your sexuality.
Dr. Ori Lidor, PsyD
About Dr. Ori
A therapist who gets it —
because he's lived it too.
I'm a husband and a father to a young son and daughter, and most days I'm working through the same stuff a lot of men bring into my office. Humans struggle, I struggle, and struggle is inevitable — but the wisdom is in knowing the difference between struggle that's meant to be navigated alone and the kind that's worthy of support from others. Then comes the courage part, the part that says “I'm scared to ask for help and I'm going to do it anyway — because I deserve it, my family deserves it, my future deserves it.” That wisdom and courage is likely what's brought you here, as a gift to yourself and your loved ones.
That's where I come in — to create an environment for you that my first therapist created for me. One where I could feel supported in a way I never had before, where I could be uncensored yet still fully accepted and loved, where I could begin to do the work to transform all of that old conditioning that was no longer serving me into new ways of thinking, feeling, and being. It was quite a relief.
With you, I'll use evidence-based methods backed by science, but I'll lead with humanity first. I want to understand you and connect with you, not just throw tools and skills at you. I aim to use the trust and safety built into our therapeutic relationship as the foundation from which to support you in exploring yourself and your relationships before you decide what you want to do about it all. At the core of it, in working with me you'll feel courageous, inspired, hopeful, understood, and supported. I hope you'll reach out.
Getting Started
Three steps to feeling
like yourself again
Book a Free Consultation
Send a text and we'll set up a relaxed 15-20 minute call to talk about what you're going through and whether we're a good fit. No pressure. No commitment.
Start Therapy on Your Terms
We'll build a plan tailored specifically to you — your goals, your pace, your life. 50-minute sessions, fully virtual, with no session caps or outside interference.
Build the Life You Want
With evidence-based tools and real accountability, you'll move from surviving to actually thriving — in your relationships, your career, and yourself.
Peer Endorsements
What other professionals say
Endorsements from licensed clinicians who know Dr. Ori's work firsthand.
“Dr. Lidor is one of a kind! He is a compassionate and welcoming clinician. Highly recommend and trust his expertise.”
Micaela Magazzu-Alaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
“Dr. Ori is a thoughtful and dedicated therapist with a strong commitment to men's mental health. He brings warmth, integrity, and intention to his work as a therapist. He offers a trustworthy, nonjudgmental environment for teens and adults alike.”
Dr. Panicha McGuire
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT, PsyD
“Dr. Lidor is a skilled, focused, and attuned psychologist. Through collaboration on the same consultation team, I have seen his work first hand, and can attest to his dedication and knowledge of Men's Mental Health. As a therapist, I highly recommend him.”
Tamara Sharifov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
“I've had the pleasure of knowing and collaborating with Dr. Ori Lidor, and I can confidently say he brings warmth, professionalism, and deep clinical insight into his work. I would highly recommend him.”
Navid Messian
MA, LMFT
Source: Psychology Today
FAQ
Questions you might have
The first step is a free 15-20 minute consultation call where we just talk. No intake forms, no jargon — just a real conversation about what you're dealing with and whether I'm the right fit. If we decide to work together, sessions are 50 minutes, fully virtual, and completely confidential.
Individual sessions are $250 for 50 minutes. Private-pay clients get the most flexible, personalized experience — no session limits, no required diagnoses, and complete privacy. Your therapy stays between us, period. I also keep a few sliding-scale spots open based on need and availability — if cost is a barrier, just ask about them when you reach out and we'll see what's possible.
Insurance companies require a diagnosis on your permanent medical record, may cap the number of sessions, and can dictate what kind of treatment you receive. With private pay, you get full control — we work on your terms, at your pace, with zero outside interference. It's a cleaner, more confidential experience that lets us focus entirely on the process and results.
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Most of the men I work with are high-functioning — they're holding it together on the outside but know something needs to shift. If that resonates, you're exactly who I help.
I'm paneled with United Healthcare and Aetna, so if that's your plan you may be eligible for coverage. If you have a different insurer, you may still be able to use out-of-network benefits — many plans reimburse a portion of out-of-network therapy. And many clients choose private pay for the added flexibility and privacy of paying out of pocket. We'll find the option that fits you best during your free consultation.
TEAM-CBT is an evidence-based therapy approach developed by Dr. David Burns (author of Feeling Good). It's structured, collaborative, and results-oriented. We don't just talk about your problems — we use specific tools and techniques to create real, lasting change.
Experiential therapy moves beyond just talking about a problem — it has you work through it in the moment. That might mean role-playing a conversation you've been avoiding, or practicing a different way of responding to a situation that usually sends you into old patterns. Instead of just understanding a pattern intellectually, you actually feel and practice a different way of showing up — which tends to create change that sticks better than insight alone.
Polyvagal-informed therapy draws on the science of how your nervous system responds to stress and safety. It helps you understand why your body reacts the way it does — fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown — and gives you tools to regulate and feel more grounded in everyday life.
Attachment-focused therapy explores how your earliest relationships shaped the way you connect with others today. It helps you understand patterns in your relationships — why you pull away, people-please, or struggle to feel seen — and build healthier, more secure connections.
Unlike the addiction model, the OCSB framework doesn't treat compulsive sexual behavior as a disease to be cured — it treats it as a regulation problem, usually tied to stress, shame, or unmet needs. The goal isn't just to stop a behavior; it's to help you build a healthier, more values-aligned relationship with your own sexuality. That means understanding what's actually driving the behavior, reducing the shame that tends to keep it hidden and repeating, and working toward sexual health — not just the absence of a problem, but a sense of control, integrity, and genuine well-being in that part of your life.
My specialty is men's mental health, and the majority of my clients are men. However, I also work with teens and women who feel that a male therapist would be the right fit for what they're working through. All sessions are individual — I do not offer couples or family therapy.
I'm licensed in both California and Texas and offer telehealth sessions across both states. All sessions are fully virtual, so you can connect from wherever you're most comfortable and have privacy.
It depends entirely on you and your goals. Some clients see meaningful shifts in a few sessions. Others choose to do deeper, longer-term work. There's no minimum commitment — we go at your pace.
The hardest part is
reaching out.
You've already done the hard work of recognizing something needs to change. A 15-minute conversation is all it takes to find out if we're the right fit. You'll be glad you did.
Free consultation · No commitment · Completely confidential