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
Welcome! Choosing a counselor is an extremely important decision. Trust and a good fit is essential to success. This process comes by way of warmth, respect, empathy, attunement, challenge and truthfulness, all intricate factors in the journey to one's true self. I've happily worked in Mental /Behavioral health for more than 12 years. While working in a variety of settings from Outpatient menta...
Welcome to my practice. I received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology in 1985 from Illinois State University, and pursuing my doctorate in Counseling Education at the University of New Mexico. In 1985, I started my professional psychology career in Illinois on one of the first crisis hotline linked mobile psychiatric crisis intervention teams in the nation. It was awarded the National...
Jordan Peterson said, “you cannot be protected from the things that frighten you and hurt you, but if you identify with the part of your being that is responsible for transformation, then you are always the equal, or more than the equal of the things that frighten you.” Carl Jung described "the part that is responsible for transformation" as the Self, the organizing capacity of the psyche that...
Are you STRESSED OUT, DEPRESSED, ANXIOUS, or ANGRY? Sometimes you just need someone to listen, but it can be hard to get others to understand what you are going through. My role is to reflect to you how you feel and get you to the other side of life's messes. Do you ask yourself why you no longer enjoy things, why you doubt yourself, why you can't sleep, or why you have mood swings? Getting you...
An essential component of therapeutic success is forming a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I engage with my clients through active listening, conversations, and with a sense of humor, providing a comfortable and collaborative space for them to work towards implementing change. In order to assist my clients in meeting their goals, I am both compassionate and straightforward in order ...
I received my undergraduate degree from Carroll College, then attended graduate school at Arizona State University where I received my Masters of Social Work in 2011 and Doctor of Behavioral Health in 2014. I have worked extensively in the substance abuse field, but do not exclusively treat those with substance abuse issues. Along with addiction issues, my specialties include cognitive behavior...
My approach to psychological healing is integrative, mixing psychodynamic, mind/body, transpersonal, mindfulness, and CBT approaches to psychotherapy. My philosophy of therapy stresses respect for the client and the client’s experience. Therapy often involves the exploration of family of origin issues and the impact of old conditioning on current functioning. I also emphasize the importance of...
You can't put your finger on the exact moment that it happened. All you know that the life you are living just doesn't feel like "you" anymore. You work SO. DAMN. HARD. And you've built a beautiful life, but find yourself wondering, "why don't I feel happy?" when you see the sullen face looking back at you from the mirror. You spend hours gazing at the ceiling late at night, and person sleeping...
( English | español ) Life is like a book - some chapters are more emotional than others while others are more challenging to get through. Different life events or situations can cause shorter or longer chapters. And for working professionals, it seems like the everyday routine is one long overwhelming book. The need to manage so much responsibility, family, relationships, finances, professiona...
Many challenges my clients face, whether young or old, lead them to believe they cannot make changes in their lives. As a therapist, I help empower you to break out of these unhealthy patterns. I love helping people move from a place of depression and anxiety toward a foundation of hopefulness. From adolescents to adults of any age, couples, and families, you are welcome to come for counseling....
I have 25 years as a Licensed Certified Social Worker with a Clinical specialization providing mental health and behavioral health interventions to individuals, couples, families, and groups....
My clinical practice is integrative in nature. As a social worker, my theoretical orientation is always informed by a social justice and a systems lens. I use a brain-based approach when developing treatment plans with my clients. I primarily use cognitive behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to target and help strengthen the prefrontal cortex. During sessions, I gently challenge...
When stress and anxiety become overwhelming, they damage emotional and physical wellbeing and threaten relationships, self-esteem, and your ability to focus and perform your best. Overthinking, self-doubt and frequent worry can be distracting and make it harder to enjoy daily life. I'm an experienced therapist with a passion in guiding the healing process for individuals with stress, anxiety, l...
It's more important now than ever to get support. I'm highly skilled at helping clients address trauma, adjust to change, overcome intimate and family relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and anxiety. I work collaboratively—a strong connection between therapist and client is the foundation of good therapy. Listening deeply to clients, I draw on 30 years as a somatic practitioner and us...
I view therapy as a place to safely tell your story. Each story is unique and is comprised of its own set of characters and settings. It is my privilege to explore your narrative and to bare witness to the obstacles of the past, the trials of today, and the triumphs of tomorrow. I also hope to join you in your attempt to write each new exciting chapter of your life. Together we can work to crea...
