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
If you're feeling stuck or are having difficulty focusing, I can help you. I've worked successfully with older adolescents, adults, and couples struggling with (among other things) anxiety, depression, issues around sexuality, and relationship difficulties. Therapy is an opportunity to share your innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe space. I offer a warm and supportive environment where yo...
It takes a lot of courage to come to counseling and taking that first step can help you to achieve your personal goals. I enjoy working with clients from all life stages and helping them with whatever they are struggling with. Anyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. I offer non-judgmental and confidential counseling services for children and adults. I utilize a strengths...
If you are struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, low self esteem, anxiety or depression and unable to cope with everyday life issues, I have the skills and experience to help you learn and grow exponentially. My clients are those who struggle in relationships, find themselves isolating, have trouble at work, legal issues, gambling, codependency, and even with life in general....
In my experience, the best way to address a problem is head-on. If we avoid the things, people, and places that are stressing us out we only prolong our feelings of anxiety and depression. I believe this policy sticks whether we are dealing with avoiding cleaning a messy house, walking on eggshells with a significant other, or feeling at a loss when your child just doesn't listen. My...
My practice focuses on three main areas. 1. Anxiety and Depression 2. Thearpy/Coaching for individuals looking to improve their well being through a healthier relationship with food. 3. Divorce coaching/counseling. My clinical training took place within a Humanistic/Existential framework. I believe it's vital to see clients as whole people, not just the sum of their parts. I approach my work wi...
I provide psychotherapy to clients ranging from young children to older adults with a wide range of issues. At some point, in most of our lives, we experience difficulty, turmoil, and/or pain in some aspect(s) of our lives; emotionally, psychologically, in relationships, or coping. I do my best to connect with and understand the people I work with on many levels. Together we identify and explor...
My therapeutic practice is centered on using the relationship that we develop as the vehicle for healing and growth. I work to help you heal from traumas, losses, or other life challenges, foster your self-understanding, provide insight to make connections you might not have seen, and empower you to move forward in ways that feel authentic to who you are and want to be. While I draw from variou...
My vision for Awake To Dream Again is to help you; 1. DISCOVER the jewels hidden within by coming into a place of knowledge in what you are destined to do in life. 2. IDENTIFY what tools are needed to up root seeds of stagnation. 3. FULFILL who you are destined to be now that you have discovered and identified the crowned inner you. Domestic Violence- victims and offenders, Anxiety, Depression,...
"We Are Currently Accepting New Clients". Our Post Masters Therapists provide a faith-based, holistic and systemic approach to those who are hurting. Each therapist is willing to come alongside individuals, couples and families in need. Practice standards are aligned with American Association of Christian Counselors. Our therapists each have a diverse and unique backgrounds and can accommodate ...
I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child, Adolescent, and Family treatment from Seattle Pacific University (2008) and my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University (2001). I have been a Licensed Psychologist in WA since 2010, and I am paneled with most insurance carriers. I have practiced in a variety of settings, including university counseling centers,...
Do you work in the healthcare field? Are you a first responder, nurse, doctor, or other healthcare provider? Is life out of balance lately? Do you feel stuck, fatigued, burned out, and can't figure out what to do next? My goal is to help you reach your goals, so I work with you in a way that feels right for you throughout your counseling journey to help you live a more balanced life, feel more...
"Be as you wish to seem" ~ Socrates. We all deserve to be true to one's self and live our best life, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to be on this journey with you. My passion and focus is to inspire trust and confidence, helping you reach your fullest potential. My philosophy to treatment is founded on integrity, balance, authenticity and inquisitiveness where your individual needs a...
Life will throw many twists and turns your way, and counseling provides the support to navigate through these challenges in a healthy manner. I believe that counseling is a great way to achieve the life you want and to heal from past and current pain. It is an effective way to foster healthy communication and relationships with yourself and others. My approach is based on communication & guidan...
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain." -Vivian Green If you intend to make it through life with a full heart and a peaceful mind, you must learn to dance in the rain. I believe counseling is a partnership between counselor and client and through our relationship, my client finds inner strength and awareness necessary for healing and personal growth....
