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 Look at life as a journey. There are times when the journey becomes difficult and complicated. At those times reaching out to someone who can listen with compassion, kindness and acceptance may be all the help that is needed. At other times learning new skills or being able to change perspective can be helpful. Whether you need to talk it through or learn new skills I can be of help. The jour...
I love helping people to overcome barriers and find strategies to achieve success in their lives. I foster a client counselor relationship with an environment of total acceptance for the individual, and believe that the client counselor relationship is very important. I value the experience each individual takes with me in therapy. I assist clients to take action in their lives based on their o...
I have 15 years experience in working with adults, teens (13+), couples and families. Counseling is a means for an individual, couple or family to take charge of their lives. My role is to advocate for the changes that you decide on making. Counseling is a team effort! I am committed to helping you reach your goals and direct you to other resources if/as needed. Empowerment, growth and change c...
There are times in life where we all feel overwhelmed. Whether the day to day grind is wearing you down or overwhelming anxiety is making it difficult for you to leave the house, I am here to be on your side. I am a big believer that effective therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist and that healing is achieved by working together. I take an integrative approach t...
I believe that healing begins with a feeling of safety and comfort. In working with me, you will find a space that is open and welcoming, respecting the expansiveness and fluidity of gender and sexuality. I seek to provide a space for you to feel relief from the feelings of anxiety and restlessness, a space to feel grounded and connected. I am eclectic in how I practice, believing that elements...
Do you find yourself feeling less than satisfied with parts of your life, and uncertain of what to do next? It can be difficult to ask for help, so together, we strengthen coping skills, change perspectives, and work on finding reasonable solutions for the stressor in your life. At times, assessments tools will be utilized to clarify the plan of treatment. From the beginning and until our last...
Two locations: Near the state line on 933 and is easily accessible to Notre Dame, Granger, South Bend, Mishawaka and Niles. Our other location is in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan at the Box Factory. Midwest Recovery and Wellness is a safe place for you to find some peace from the anxiety and stress of your every day life. A place to heal from past loss, trauma, disappointments, or current...
Tarn was adopted and raised in Southern Vermont on a farm. She has always loved helping others so the decision to become a therapist came easy. She first attended Community College in Vermont before continuing on to earn a BA in Sociology from Smith College in Northampton, MA. Tarn then attended the Smith College School for Social Work where she earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She has si...
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Do you experience emotional issues that prevent you from having a fulfilling life? Within my practice, I use an eclectic and compassionate approach to empower you to create a more satisfying life. I have an MSW degree from Boston College and over twenty years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist, working with a wide variety of adult clients,...
I have experience with treating clients with a variety of diagnoses including Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Sexuality Issues, Transgender issues, Substance Abuse, Psychosis, Behavioral and Parenting Issues. I've worked in the Behavioral Health Unit of a local hospital for the past several years and have practiced...
Facing challenges is inevitable in life, but that doesn't mean those challenges have to be faced alone. As a therapist, I have a genuine interest in understanding your story in a deep & meaningful way. With time, we can work together to help you develop a stronger sense of self & agency as we learn about your patterns of emotions, thoughts & beliefs through treatment. I completed my Master's...
LIFE'S JOURNEY COUNSELING IS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families to address a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems such as depression, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I collaborate with my clients to help identify those self -defeating thoughts or events that have stifled...
"The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out." Proverbs 20:5. Together we will find your strengths, explore core beliefs, persevere and find change. I utilize an experiential approach that pushes clients to dig deep to explore core belief systems and then experience change as you start to apply your new understanding right away. This will all be...
I can heal PTSD in a single session. SAMHSA, the Federal mental health agency, has registered Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as an evidence-based protocol for treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety and depression. In two different scientific studies a significant decline in symptoms was found after less than four treatments. Many clinicians have found that we can usually hea...
