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
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed & lacking hope in your life? Are you just making it through the day....staying in your marriage, tolerating your teens or hiding in your work and wondering "How did I get here?" Therapy2Thrive® Ruby Hill Counseling Center, Inc. is here to help. We provide clients with a therapeutic relationship that provides thoughtful, caring counseling building trust and hop...
I am honored to work with individuals, and couples in an emotionally safe, caring, and confidential environment where trust and authentic communication are experienced. I am privileged to walk with clients on their journey if they are seeking to explore solutions to a specific concern of life, or of if they have a desire to move past the "state of survival" or complacency to "living fully" and...
The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center (G&STC) is a psychotherapy group focusing on providing LGBTQ+, kink, and poly competent therapy. We offer therapy to individuals, couples, multi-partner relationships and families. Our goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering therapeutic space to the individuals and communities who often lack access to services, and are met with stigma,...
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I'm motivated to help people get past their pain and become who they were meant to be. Doing this requires trust, curiosity, careful listening, thoughtful feedback, and a commitment to what is most alive in you. The reward for me is that I get to be present when the next, better, freer and more flexible version of you comes into the world. It's exciting, meaningful work. Unprocessed trauma show...
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Sarah Soto is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and a certified EMDR trained clinician. She is an emotional guardian and a professional secret keeper. As a therapist, she has worked with individuals, adolescents, and couples. She is an advocate for the LGBTQIA community and is a multi-culturally sensitive therapist. Sarah’s specialities and professional interest...
I have several approaches to addressing the needs of individuals, couples, and families. These approaches address a wide range of mental, emotional, and health issues. Common issues include depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship issues. After assessment I suggest which approaches would be most beneficial to long term resolution. Therapy may involve traditional therapy, Emotional Freedom...
I believe each encounter possesses a unique and sacred exchange between individuals. For me, it is a privileged opportunity to encounter the other person, realizing his or her dignity and appreciating the grand life narrative which has been created thus far. I hope to assist you in highlighting your own personal gifts and contributions, creating together a new experience that will offer you an...
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After working as a Chemical Engineer for 36 years, Steve decided to follow his passion and focus on counseling as his second career. He earned an MA in Counseling from LSU and is now a Licensed Professional Counselor with Crossroads. He has worked with couples on a ministry basis for over 25 years and has a counseling focus with couples, families, career coaching, and addiction counseling with...
