Growing up as a man in society brings unique gender, gender norms, and gender expression problems. Western culture brings with it sometimes unhelpful messages about masculinity: that men must be tough, not show emotions, enact violence, and gain power and status. Men are less likely to seek out mental health therapists than other genders. Men must recognize seeking treatment for mental health concerns doesn’t make them less masculine or manly. It implies that they acknowledge that their health is vital.
Available Treatment Options
Counselors can help men work through the hesitancy to talk about mental health within therapy sessions. Some men may benefit from seeing a therapist who also identifies as a man, as the shared knowledge of the impact of their gender can facilitate the healing process.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Men's Issues
I work with Adults, Teens, Couples, and Families. I am trained in EMDR and Air Network for PTSD and Trauma Therapy and help individuals heal and remove obstacles from past painful experiences which may be hindering their life and relationships. In addition, I help couples regain intimacy, resolve conflict, and find renewed friendship and enjoyment. I have training and experience and care for th...
Are you feeling lost,out of control,ashamed or overwhelmed with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions?Perhaps you feel that obstacles get in your way preventing you from becoming wholesome and happy despite your potential.Therapy can help you believe in yourself again while creating more room for fulfilling relationships.Together,we can look into sources of your concerns,and find effective ways t...
I believe it is an honor and privilege to work with individuals who are faced with life's challenges and transitions, including health, work, family, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, mood swings or traumatic memories from past experiences I welcome the opportunity to work with you. Having over 20 years of experience I try...
If you are caught in a rut or unsure how to get through a crisis in your life, working with me can be a spur to your personal growth. If your relationships are not where you want them to be, I can help you and your partner create the connection, understanding, and respect you want. If you've tried unsuccessfully to change a behavior, I can make a difference as someone with experience treating...
As a Certified Public Accountant and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with business owners, executives, and professionals. My goal is simple .... to provide my clients with insight and personalized strategies, which translate into superior levels of brain functioning and situational awareness. By learning how to "protect your brain" you place yourself in a better positio...
Sometimes we wait longer than we should- but when the mind is ready the help you need is available despite daunting beginnings. Is it the relationship with yourself or others, your career, some loss, a transition, or some still less clear discomfort? I will offer a safe place, free of external judgement so that you can feel your internal confusion lift and in the clearing of the rubble imagine ...
It is my belief that as many paths to wholeness exist as were, are, or will be, people on this planet. Walking our individual paths in pursuit of meaning and purpose is a universal goal. Sometimes life presents us with vexing challenges just when we are determined to accomplish personally and collectively valuable goals. Or our growth is impeded by painful events that happen to us during the...
I recognize the significant role the family system plays in the development of the individual and emphasize understanding clients through the lens of their family interactions. I help clients obtain greater awareness and develop skills to live life better. It is my belief that people can choose to rise above life events that have impacted them, and that healing is the key to experiencing a...
I work to provide a supportive and client-centered space for individuals to share their experiences. Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult experience and it is important to me that my clients feel comfortable and safe. I am genuinely passionate about building a healthy, nurturing, and interactive relationship with clients, which will help foster growth and change. I earned my BA from t...
Nicole M. Drake PhD is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both North Carolina and Pennsylvania and National Certified Counselor (NCC) who has been practicing since 1998. She has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, elementary, middle, and high schools, college/university, private practice, therapeutic day treatment, drug and alcohol rehabilitation...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker the past 16 years, I have worked with a variety of clients including Adolescents, Adults and Emerging Adults. I enjoy working with adults most. Having worked at a CMHC the majority of my career, I gained skills in working with adults presenting with a range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, addictions, grief, anxiety and depression as well as lif...
I provide therapy and short-term crisis counseling to adolescents, adults, couples, and families as well as crisis therapy for schools, businesses, and corporations. I offer tailored, comprehensive therapy for patients through in-office sessions as well as via phone calls and on-site interventions. I do my best to see people as quickly as possible, even same day if available....
If we don't have meaning and purpose in life we feel anxious, depressed, and unsatisfied. We can lose our way when we have a job we're not passionate about, a relationship that causes more pain than fulfillment, or when we suffer the death of a loved one. Sometimes a traumatic event, abuse, or a loss of faith can leave us feeling directionless and without hope. Depression, Anxiety, Complex Grie...
I have considerable experience and success working with individuals who struggle with pornography addiction issues, anxiety, depression, self esteem and other distorted and irrational beliefs of themselves and their experiences in life that results in struggles with daily functioning and coping strategies. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of the therapeutic process while watching individuals mak...
