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
I work primarily with couples and individuals toward creating better communication and developing coping strategies to help with stress. I offer a safe and compassionate place for people to discuss their needs and find ways to make helpful change in their lives. I see my therapeutic role as a facilitator and support toward people utilizing their strengths, as well as developing new ones. I beli...
“Perhaps everyone has a story that could break your heart...” In your life, you’re the expert. You know yourself and your story better than anyone else, but the stories we tell ourselves play an extraordinary role in how we journey through life. Think about what you brought you here. How often have you replayed that story in your head? How often has it changed? How many times have you wished it...
You know there's more to life than the loneliness, frustration, and fatigue you somehow keep coming back to. Despite the many times you've mustered the strength to push through and keep trying, sometimes you feel like true lasting change is hopeless. But something in you keeps calling, drawing you forward in search of the ease, passion, inspiration, and freedom you're longing for. I believe it'...
**To book an appointment or check availability, please go to: encircletherapy.org/book ** Encircle Therapists believe in helping their clients work towards mindful self-acceptance and living authentic, healthy lives. We actively affirm our clients’ sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression while acknowledging the socio-cultural context in which they live. Encircle therapists do not...
My goal as a counselor is to support individuals as they discover their purpose, learn how to solve their own problems, and build lasting relationships. Through our counseling relationship, we will identify avenues to overcome obstacles in your life or your child's life. We will learn how to communicate your needs, feelings, and thoughts to those around you in a healthy way. I provide a safe an...
Do you often find yourself angry, overwhelmed or sad, but you're not really sure why? Maybe you know why you're angry, overwhelmed or sad, but you're not sure how to address the pertinent issues. You may feel as though your life is falling apart, but you don't know where to turn to get back on track. This is where I can help; whether it's understand and empathy, or someone to motivate you to ma...
NOT ACCPETING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME 11/12/20. Feeling confused? Lonely? Wondering what your life trajection is supposed to be? In the past several years, I have worked with adults who are seeking to create and act out a life worth living. This may come in the form of supporting how to develop the vision, as well as learning to validate oneself and personal needs, to create concrete action plans ...
**Telehealth therapy offered for COVID-19** All my life, I have felt called to help others, whether it was with a best friend or someone I had just met. My path has pushed me in many different directions, but ultimately, it has lead me here, which is where I’m meant to be. I have a deep passion for helping people, and my goal is to help you become the best version of yourself and embrace who yo...
My work is influenced by the thought of existentialist philosophers and psychologists who speak with compassion to a profound and uniquely human dilemma: we are both burdened with and ennobled by a quest for meaning in the face of suffering. Psychotherapy provides a safe and intimate space in which we might expand our capacity to bear suffering and to find meaning within and through it. Depth...
I specialize in individual therapy with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction, as well as long term struggles in relationships, identity, and personality. I enjoy working with patients of diverse religious, cultural, and social backgrounds, as well as patients with different experiences of sexuality and gender identity. I am regularly asking myself “What’s really goi...
Theo has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. He has worked with both incidental and ongoing complex traumas, utilizing tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress. He has also worked in-depth with clients to address substance use disorders and other compulsive behaviors. Theo is equipped to help clients through a range o...
*My caseload is currently full, please contact me if you are interested in being added to the waitlist. For the past two decades I've been studying and practicing various healing traditions from around the world. In my practice as a therapist, I am drawn to the “common factors” that are the essence of various healing modalities and psychotherapies. Of most importance in any context is the quali...
Life can be challenging at times, providing clients with the understanding that change is part of life and together we will work together to get through their struggles. Aiding clients with the understanding of living by Faith, to be Known by Love, and to be a Voice of Hope! My counseling practice began as a ministry to fulfill a great need of Christian counseling. Providing clients with the...
Feeling stuck or not quite like you’re usual self? Life can be hard and you don’t have to go through this on your own. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy and taking that first step to investing back into your life and relationships is a major sign of strength. Whether you’re struggling with depression or feeling anxious, I’m here to support you and guide you on your journey to...
As humans, we are hard-wired with a need for deeply felt connections. Feeling valued and finding a sense of belonging are both essential human needs. Even with the best of intentions, authentic feelings of love and attachment can be elusive, sometimes leaving us feeling disconnected and quite possibly anxious or depressed. That deficit can be profound. I provide a warm, empathic and collaborati...
