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 am a licensed psychologist in a telehealth-only private practice, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. In addition to my practice, I also develop mental health treatment programs, consult, teach, and supervise students learning psychotherapy. "Truth is what works": I use scientifically supported psychotherapies including Cognitive-Behavioral...
I have over 20 years experience in the mental health field, having worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of school systems and counseling centers. My expertise is in counseling and crisis-intervention, employing a strengths-based, client-centered approach to address the individualized needs of clients. I bring empathy to the clinical relationship with an emphasis...
As a certified Brainspotting practitioner, I enjoy working with people to help them to release themselves from emotions and behaviors that they no longer want interfering with their life. I have spent years exploring the latest therapies and helping people to let go of anger, shame, guilt, anxiety, flashbacks, and depression as well as grief and problematic compulsions. The therapy is supportiv...
People come to therapy with issues. We believe they also bring the solutions to those issues. Our role is to assist in the process of discovering and implementing those solutions. We have learned by doing our own individual and group work how important it is to "walk the talk". We are prepared to take that walk with you and grow and learn together. You are the expert in your life and our expert...
At times, dealing with emotional and relational challenges and other life stressors can feel frustrating and overwhelming. I will listen to you carefully and work with you to identify those issues clearly, then develop healthier approaches and coping skills to improve your sense of integration and wholeness. I will collaborate with you to create a life with a greater sense of authenticity and...
Hearing from the heart and seeking help with paralyzing personal challenges can be a daunting experience. Finding someone to connect with in the process of personal healing is half the battle to a solution. Keeping the person at the center of the therapeutic process is a goal for me. I have employed this approach for over 16 years of practice in Western NC. While this majestic mountain setting ...
Are you tired of fights with yourself and your close one? Are you anxious, drained and don't feel like yourself? It is possible to change your struggles, and create your perfectly balanced, happy life! I would love to help you! You deserve to be happy with your personal life, your productivity, your relationship, your sleep and play time. Your heart feels heavy lately and you want to feel solid...
We can all use help dealing with life's challenges. I have more than thirty years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples and families through tough times. My goal is to help you deal with problems, become more aware of your feelings, face sensitive issues and achieve personal growth. Our work together will enable you to develop the strengths and skills that allow you to deal...
Alone. It's how so many of us feel inside. You may be unseen by others for who you really are, be unmotivated or anxious about the future, be suffering through loss or illness, or be stuck in relationships or situations that aren't working. We struggle through, surviving but not thriving, caught up in a limiting narrative about our lives, coping in ways that help us feel safe but often leave us...
Are you or someone you love experiencing the effects of addiction? Its confusing to know what to do, which then leads to indecision or feeling entirely stuck. Often, addictions stem from dysfunctional experiences in childhood. If you’re experiencing an addiction- or have a family member who is- then you can probably relate to feelings of extreme loneliness, struggles with perfectionism, avoidan...
Welcome to Astute Counseling Services, a private practice on the north side of Chicago. We specialize in the management and treatment of mental health issues using the latest theories, practices and clinical data. The head therapist, Becca Tenzer MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from DePauw University, a Masters Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in...
I want to help you deal with the effects of your emotional pain, often invisible to others. If you are looking to be able to trust yourself and others and to understand the negative repetitive patterns in your life, then therapy can be a possible solution. I believe competency, honesty and compassion are necessary qualities in a therapist; ultimately you need to be able to trust the therapist y...
I am a passionate and dedicated helping professional. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey. I am experienced at assisting with many conditions, especially depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. I am also a qualified and experienced clinical supervisor for new counselors. My client care is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational...
At Full Heart Family Therapy, we work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues. Your therapist will strive to understand your story and your vision for your future, so we can help you overcome obstacles and create the life that you hope for. Our goal is to help you create a full life and a full heart! Our staff offer a number of different...
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio providing counseling services to equip individuals, couples, groups to fully embrace their uniqueness, restore lost hope, and live life in healthy and purposeful ways. I work extensively with individuals suffering from abuse, trauma, grief and loss, depression, codependency, other mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, substance and proces...
