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 name is Stacy and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have advanced training in sex therapy from The University of Michigan's Sexual Health Certificate Program in Sex Therapy. My true passion is to assist couples and individuals in improving issues related to intimacy, sexuality, pleasure, and communication. I believe that a good sex life can occur within a loving and intimate...
I work with clients by helping them persevere through significant issues of trauma and adjustment in their lives. Trauma is typically defined by the individual client. I have worked with people adjusting to new job environments, new schools and trouble with friends to adjustments from facing a medical diagnoses, terminal illness, or loss of a loved one due to death, divorce, etc. I have spent t...
HI! I'm Kirsten and I am here to help you get your love life back on track. As a relationship specialist, I work with clients who are unsatisfied with their current relationship, recovering heartbreak, preparing for marriage, or looking to cultivate new love. I work closely with my clients to design a life where they feel happy, fulfilled, and self-expressed. I take my clients beyond recovering...
Are you looking to relieve stress and anxiety while strengthening relationships during this time of uncertainty with the corona virus? I am here to help individuals, couples, children and families tune into their own healing capacities, increase coping strategies, or just provide you with a space to talk about and release some of the buildup of worry. People often say reaching out for the 1st...
Many of us, at some point in our lives, experience stress, struggle with interpersonal relationships, and question our self-worth. I have extensive experience and work comfortably with individuals who identify as LGBTQ*, those living with HIV/AIDS, in addition to emerging adults struggling with life transitions through a relational psychodynamic orientation. I believe therapy can provide...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing attuned and compassionate therapy in a safe environment. I will help guide you in making mindful and healthy adjustments in order for you to gain a better understanding of yourself. Through a joint connection, we will carefully explore the layers of who you are and discover the crucial elements that will enable you to reach your full potential....
Whatever you may be going through, whether it's relational conflict, internalized distress, family issues, and or everyday struggles, I understand that everyone needs support and empathy. If you seek a collaborative, helpful guide to join you on your personal campaign to reach that which is your ideal self or that healthy relationship you seek, I will gladly accompany and thank you for the...
I am passionate about helping adults and adolescents overcome struggles with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational difficulties, trauma, and more. I believe everyone has the resources to heal, change, and grow, although internal and external conditions might seem to tell you otherwise. One goal I have will be gaining a good understanding of who you are, where you come...
What if you could be free of anxiety, depression and stress during this Covid19 time of extreme change? On line therapy sessions can assist you with your life. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), communication skills improvement and talk therapy. We will practice exercises to use in your daily life. I can assist you with issues of anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, loss, self dou...
Peter Fitts, LCSW-C is a seasoned clinician with over 20 years of experience providing therapy for individuals, families, and couples. He operates from a strengths-based, culturally intelligent and holistic perspective. He has an extensive history of working with emotionally challenged youth through the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. He has also managed therapeutic foster care...
I operate with the assumption that counseling should be safe, confidential, and helpful in practical ways. My bias is that it should be as brief as possible to meet a person's current need. I believe counseling should provide real-world help for navigating the challenging transitions of life that often interfere with progress toward our desired objectives and God designed potential. I believe i...
I am passionate about treating children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other difficulties together with their parents. In addition to teaching children strategies to manage their difficulties, I often teach parents how to reinforce these strategies at home between sessions. By doing this, children improve more quickly than they wou...
If you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, and find yourself thinking "A cloud of worry and criticism seems to follow me wherever I go. I have a decent job, most of my problems seem small compared to others, and yet that doesn't change the fact that most days I want to give up. My free time is a minefield of avoidance, distraction, and overwhelm. The things I really want to do with my l...
As a British and American citizen I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds. I am specifically trained to treat addictions and I work especially well with clients who have a history of abuse including incest. I also see a lot of clients who experience anxiety, personality disorders and dissociative disorders. Whether it is personal, familial or couples issues, I am here to help you realiz...
What happens when you call me? My receptionist answers the phone. When you leave a message, I personally return your call. In our first session, I will offer strategies for problem resolution. Work and personal relationships are not single strands of engagement but are intertwined. Let’s talk about how to move forward discovering what and who are significant to you. You have come to a place in...
