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
My main focus in therapy is to provide a safe environment for each client, in order that they may feel completely understood. I believe that ALL behaviors make sense, you are not crazy. We have all been through experiences that have shaped and molded us into the people we are today. We all have used maladaptive coping strategies in efforts to meet real and legitimate needs. A part of the...
I have been a professional counselor for 10 years and have developed an eclectic style with emphasis on cognitive behavioral, relational and narrative approaches to therapy. I have engaged individuals, groups, and couples in therapy. I have experience with addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship/ marital dissatisfaction, including infidelity recovery. I have a solid background in...
I have a warm and relational style with my patients. This means I won't sit in silence staring at you the whole session. While I believe in allowing enough space for you to explore your own thoughts, I tend to be more of an active therapist. For me, psychotherapy is a unique type of relationship that facilitates emotional growth and integration of past patterns. I believe that when we feel...
Grand Rapids Therapy Group offers experienced and innovative counseling and therapy services for any situation. By creating the best possible setting to practice, GR Therapy Group ensures our therapists can provide West Michigan with the best family, individual, and couples counseling services possible. Our staff of highly skilled professionals are ready to serve you in any situation. Now offer...
It can be daunting to find a therapist who speaks your language and is the right match for you. My professional experience and therapeutic approach has developed over more than 35 years of private practice. You will find my approach warm, straightforward, conversational, and focused. I offer a blend of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, which means I respect the value of understand...
I enjoy working with young people and adults as they move along their paths of self-discovery and become the best version of themselves. Throughout the life journey, challenges are presented which offer each us to opportunity to grow. In the process of growth, we contend with uncertainty and often experience discomfort. A variety of therapeutic tools such as eye movement desensitization...
Greetings! Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Patrick Andretta. Most refer to me as Dr. "A". I am an easygoing and friendly Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years experience treating those with anxiety, depression, PTSD and adjustment issues. My patients benefit from learning productive ways of thinking that help them deal more effectively with their stressors and other life changes...
We are a group practice providing psychotherapy, counseling, training, mediation, coaching, consultation, and other services. While we provide psychotherapy in general, we also specialize in working with those involved in legal issues. For example, we not only provide individual and couples counseling to deal with such issues as anger management, domestic violence, drug or alcohol abuse, but al...
I find that one of the keys to successful therapy is the ability to be heard and understood. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice with over 18 years of experience, providing support and skill development to couples, families, individuals, and children. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort and should occur in a safe, trusting environment to help explore...
"If you can't fly then run. If you can't run then walk. If you can't walk then crawl-but whatever you do, keep moving forward."-MLK. This is my belief with the clients I serve. I know that everyone has the opportunity to make changes in his or her own life. Where you are now is not where you will be at the end of your journey. My goal is to help individuals (couples, adolescents, elderly, and...
I am moving to Rehoboth Beach, DE and not taking new individuals at this time. My apologies. I am moving to Rehoboth Beach, DE and not taking new individuals at this time. My apologies. I am moving to Rehoboth Beach, DE and not taking new individuals at this time. My apologies....
I am a practical, interactive therapist. My treatment approach incorporates insight, humor, and compassion for clients as they work to uncover and utilize their own unique resources, strengths, and abilities. Using a strengths-based perspective, I employ Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methodologies uniquely tailored to each client's goals and needs. I encourage clients to thin...
I work with people using the model of codependency/immaturity described by Pia Mellody of The Meadows. Looking at the five core issues of self-esteem, boundaries, reality, dependency, and moderation informs me as my clients "get their histories straight." In other words, I help people understand just how they have gotten to their current circumstances. Codependency, 12-step recovery, sex and...
Often, life can present us with challenges that appear overwhelming or leave us feeling stuck. In my practice, I work to help my patients resolve these challenges so that they can find the best versions of themselves. For the past 11 years, I have worked with soldiers and their families to address the specific stresses of military life. I have been trained in, and use, the three evidence based...
“Dr. Shenell specializes in creating a sacred, evidence-based space for high-performing adults who want to excel in more than their careers." ADULTING is difficult and often sucks! Master it by IMPROVING your RESILIENCE SKILLS (the art and science of bouncing back). Career success does not automatically equate to Whole Life success, because Life is more than doing. Your Being also matters! Ente...
