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
We specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which has been scientifically proven to be highly effective for anxiety, depression, and other problems we treat (please see our website for the full list). CBT is the best available drug-free approach for most psychological problems; it is active, solution-focused, and relatively short-term. We work collaboratively with our clients to make r...
Specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress syndrome, academic issues, couples counseling. Domestic violence, sexual and physical abuse. Grief, gender issues, work related stress. EAP counseling. Marriage and family therapy. Behavioral and parenting issues. Practicing for over 20 years. Centrally located to provide services for...
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Sonoma Family Therapy is a group of licensed and pre licensed counselors passionate about helping your family thrive. We offer therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We are specifically trained in play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive arts and brief/strategic models. We offer a sliding scale and a complimentary consultation to see if we are the right fit for you. We lov...
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