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
The ideal client is one that is receptive to change and rehabilitation. Therapy is designed to assist the troubled with identifying ways to either cope with what has caused them to be troubled, or to discover a way to change one's situation so that what is causing the stress to be eliminated. When one is receptive to change and rehabilitation it allows one's therapy to be successful. I help...
Life is hard. If the difficulties you face are overwhelming, having another person walk with you may make all the difference. Therapy can be a means to identify and overcome challenges in your life, and those of your loved ones, and provide you the healing and courage you need to live and love to the fullest. My experience treating issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, spirituali...
I understand how difficult it is to ask for help for any Alcohol or Substance Use issue! How?...because it took me most of 20 years to do so myself. I also know how Anxiety, Depression and substance use interact, which causes paralyzing results, Why?...because I didn't realize I was self medicating my Anxiety and ultimately making it worse! That's why I have dedication the last 14 years to...
"I feel a personal strength of mine is relating to people in a straight-forward, honest and authentic manner. I feel that my therapy approach is just an extension of my personality. If you are looking for someone who offers a relaxed environment, who is easy to relate and talk to, and will offer specific feedback to what you are facing, call me and set an appointment today. "I have a passion fo...
We believe that tending to your mental health is just as important as your physical health. We have three Mental Health professionals at Vancouver Wellness Studio (Kendall Hagensen, LMHC, Lemecia Lindsey, LICSW, Greg Robillard, LMFTA) who have different types of expertise to meet your needs. Our therapists use a holistic, collaborative, and client-centered approach, and are able to provide clie...
Expect More From Dr. Tennie’s Personalized Care. You're not a commodity, so why accept assembly-line mental-healthcare? Dr. Tennie’s practice is personalized to fit your unique needs and busy schedule. From crafting a personalized healthcare plan with you to accommodating last-minute appointments, your well being is our priority. Additionally, as one of a few, rather than one of a few hundred...
I've been offering TeleHealth sessions since last year. I have evening & weekend appointments available. Balancing the joys and responsibilities of life can be demanding. Understanding that your journey is unique to you, full of hopes and struggles, is key to good counseling. Everyone experiences events that can challenge us in our lives, and there are no guarantees we will get what we desire....
As a native New Yorker, born and raised on Long Island, living in the city for the last 10 years, I have been connected to the people who choose to live here. A bustling city where, as Frank Sinatra said so well, "if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere". I believe this to be true and I believe it to be easier with the work of psychology. My style is relational and empathic, at the sa...
Therapy with me begins by reflecting on your experiences while trying not to judge them. Better understanding your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships could enable you to make more informed life decisions. I am flexible and collaborative in my approach, looking for ways to work well together. I provide brief consultations when people need a little help thinking through specific...
I utilize a wide range of clinical skills to help clients reduce their distress and increase their overall well being. I aspire to create a unique therapeutic approach for each client, based on their needs, personal struggles and goals. Core tenets of my practice are empathy, validation, support and interpersonal feedback. Additionally, I strive to provide culturally competent care. I regularly...
I have experience working with many different client concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use problems and interpersonal/family conflict. I also have particular expertise working with people who have survived some form of trauma, including childhood abuse, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, military trauma and accidents/injury. The effects of trauma are...
My name is Robert Schaer. I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed psychoanalyst with over 40 years in clinical practice. My treatment approach is collaborative and insight oriented. Together we identify dysfunctional behavior and create emotionally healthy and sustainable alternatives. The therapeutic process is interactive and outcome driven as it is my belief that psychotherapy...
Kenneth England is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked at high-quality substance abuse programs such as Cri-Help, The Canyon at Peace Park, historic Promises Malibu and now at Valley Recovery Center - Agua Dulce. He applies this strong experience for his Private Practice clients, as well. Kenneth finds that it is very important for patients to receive quality service, empath...
I'm a seasoned family therapist who enjoys working with someone who seeks engagement and liveliness in their personal work. I like clients who have a degree of skepticism about the value of therapy,and are willing to give it a try. I view life occurring in a series of developmental steps or phases from birth to death.I enjoy working with the thorny issues confronting us throughout those...
We all find ourselves at times where we feel lost and confused. Things in our lives may not be going the way we want or we may find ourselves coming up against repeated stumbling blocks in certain areas of our lives. I believe that therapy can help us reconnect to parts of ourselves that we have forgotten about or lost track of. Having these parts back on board helps us to find deeper connectio...
