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
- 20 years of experience in all areas of counseling. - Clinical Director Substance Abuse - Directed County Mental Health Teams , including Crisis and Children's Mental Health - Adjunct faculty at two Universities totaling 14 years - Juvenile Justice experience I enjoy working with adolescents and adults as they sort through the challenges of life. I make every attempt to help develop change for...
Believe it or not...this is a FUN process. The most important aspect of counseling is to attain the goals you identify. You are the expert in your own life. I am comfortable working with clients who have identified almost any problem area but specifically I am well trained in treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and problems in the social and family environment. I work on the goals...
I take joy in helping people discover that they are not alone, they do not have to be afraid of their pasts or feelings, and they can heal. I work with a variety of issues including trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, boundaries, women's and men's issues, and life transitions. I take a collaborative and systemic approach to working through areas of concern and adapt treatment to the individual's...
Welcome. I provide counseling for people who are interested in growing in new ways, healing the wounds of the past, and taking their best version of themselves into the future. I include the spiritual dimension in my work for clients who are interested and willing. My own faith tradition is Christian, and I am open to whatever your tradition might be. Sometimes life is hard, but it can be made...
Can you take the first step to stop hurting? If you're looking for a way to feel better, to address your problems, and to figure out solutions, help is just a phone call (or an email) away! Whether you suffer from sadness, anxiousness, fearfulness, stress, relationship problems, work problems, or difficult life passages, I welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can feel better. As a license...
I became a therapist because of my own struggles with anxiety and depression. I know first hand what it is like to feel trapped and alone, and I want to help others to overcome these issues. I love getting to be a part of a person's healing journey. I connect with people very strongly and quickly. This helps me to not only develop quality relationships with my clients, but also to understand wh...
I am a licensed and credentialed therapist in New York and New Jersey providing coaching and consulting to individuals, couples, parents and families. People seek me out to assist them in working through relationship issues, life changes, or other difficulties which they recognize need resolution. I am a staunch motivator and cheerleader who believes in each individual's capacity to change and...
I am extremely passionate about my work and am curious about the people I works with. I strive to understand people within the larger context of their lives instead of seeing them simply as a diagnosis or label. This stance allows me to practice psychotherapy in a genuine, relational, and compassionate way while remaining firmly rooted in theory and providing treatments that have been shown to...
Edward implements a dynamic, existential paradigm into the therapeutic experience while helping clients deal with the sometime crushing realities the modern soul must endure. His focus on creating a sheltered and rewarding environment for emotional healing and expression has been reported by clients to be one of the more enriching experiences of their lives. Edward received his graduate degree...
I specialize working with queer, gay, bisexual, & transgender individuals & couples in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am most passionate about providing advocacy for cultural and economic diversity in our community and serving LGBTQ people experiencing depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Engaging in therapy is more important than ever especially in response to our current political climate and recent...
I use a personalized approach to help individuals and couples address their struggles and find the strength to heal. Working from over 15 years experience in the field has allowed me to develop an effective counseling style that my clients find welcoming, supportive and empowering. Let's work together to figure out what brought you to seek help, what barriers have been standing between you and...
Do you feel disconnected? Do you feel a wall between you and a loved one? Do you feel like you are going around and around in circles but never moving forward? When clients come to see me they often feel hurt, numb, confused, frustrated, lost, or alone. I help clients identify the negative patterns they get caught in, connect with themselves and those they care about most, and support them in...
** Now Full Time and Taking New Clients** Don't let my last name deceive you. I am a passionate, person centered therapist, who believes that building rapport and finding solutions together is the most powerful way an individual can transform their life. I use solution focused, motivational interviewing, and person centered therapy techniques that is individualized for each person in therapy. I...
I am a highly skilled psychotherapist with 40 years experience working with families, marriages and individuals. One of my specialties is relationships in crisis, and I have helped couples successfully work through intense conflicts, issues of infidelity and sexual problems. My therapy with families includes individual work with children around managing anger and anxiety. I also coach parents o...
I am currently seeing clients via Telehealth during this difficult time. I work with artists and creative individuals of all types in a therapeutic setting to help uncover deep-rooted issues that prevent sustained happiness. Psychotherapy grants us a neutral space where we can release outdated patterns, explore current parts of ourselves, and integrate new ways of adapting without fear. I offer...
