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
Located in Old Bridge, NJ, Thrive Counseling Center (formerly Old Bridge Marriage & Family) offers a compassionate, comfortable and safe environment to help you and/or your family move through your struggles. Whether you manage chronic depression, anxiety, PTSD, or are currently in the midst of an unexpected crisis, our clinicians are ready and equipped to help you understand how trauma is stor...
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Therapy can be such a transformative process when we are able to allow ourselves compassion and patience. As a therapist, I want to make sure that the space is allowed for each person or couple to truly maximize on the strengths that are already innately within. By working individually or through joint sessions, I believe that any perceived shortcomings or struggles can be reframed into strengt...
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