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
Coaching is a growth promoting process for assisitng clients to achieve a higher level of well-being. Coaching will help clients build a better future. Whether you are on your own or together with your partner, you will recieve kind and caring support. I understand that you are not one dimensional and may be at certain points in your life and relationship experience. I will help you to create a...
I believe in a holistic approach to therapy that focuses on four essential areas of well-being: Biological, Relational, Emotional, and Spiritual. I believe therapy must address all four to affect positive change and growth. Together you and I will assess each of these critical areas of life and develop a treatment plan tailored specifically for you. I employ an eclectic approach to therapy in...
My approach is collaborative—to support you in cultivating health, peace, connection, and joy—honoring what this means to you and your individual experience. With over 15 years in the field, I have found that when one seeks support for the things that aren't working in their life, these things tend to get better. You can improve your world—I am here to walk with you on your path. Those who seem...
NOVEMBER 2020: CURRENTLY FULL My intention is for you to feel safe bringing all parts of yourself into our sessions. All of you - all feelings, all identities - are welcome. Only in a relationship of relative safety & non-judgement can growth happen. I maintain that YOU are the expert on you and as such I take a client-centered, collaborative, and relational approach to therapy. I will use our...
I hold an assumption that the contexts of people's lives are integral in understanding both the problems that they are up against, as well as the knowledge they have in spite of those challenges. I think about people as more than the obstacles that constrain their lives. Rather than focusing on getting to the bottom or the root of an issue, I am interested in asking questions that can help you...
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety or depression? You may be in the process coming out for yourself or to loved ones. Dealing with issues related to sexuality and relationship issues. Do you struggle with issues related to your sexuality and/or gender expression? Whether you are single, married, poly or straight, gay, queer, or bi-, having difficulty in work, intimate or lifestyle...
I work with children, teens, couples, families, and adults. I believe that psychotherapy offers unique possibilities for healing and growth. The first step in therapy is to understand your needs and develop an approach and plan that will help achieve your goals. I will listen carefully and thoughtfully to you. This opens up new ways of approaching problems. Working together lightens the load. M...
You're troubled and don't know the way out. The strategies you may have tried--addictions, ruminating, blaming others or yourself, and secrecy--don't hold the answers and increase your suffering. I would be happy to talk with you about your situation and explore how therapy could help you find the way out. I understand about addiction, trauma, and the difficulty of feeling safe and learning to...
I've been providing professional counseling and psychological services in Middle Tennessee since 1980. During my career I've counseled all ages, from school age children and teens to older adults. I'm experienced working with a clinical problems such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD as well as helping couples through relationship conflicts. I utilize a wide variety of approaches to help clients...
Does your life look completely different than the one you had imagined? Divorce and breakups can make a person feel like everything they have put their faith and belief into is a lie. You may wonder who am I, what do I want and how do I trust myself again? Amidst the chaos of the loss there is opportunity for real positive life changes. Wouldn't it feel good to wake up in the morning with clari...
PLEASE NOTE as of 10/20/20 Unable to accept new clients . I practice with the core belief that every client possesses answers within themselves to address and resolve their issues or difficulties. Many times those answers or truths are not clearly visible to the person due to factors such as unhealthy/familiar patterns, addictions/compulsions, mood/anxiety disorders just to name a few. It is...
Would you like to be living to your full potential but you feel stuck? Are you coping with a crisis or difficult situation? Whether it's to learn coping skills, improve relationships, change your work experience, or adjust to a new reality, I will walk with you in understanding yourself better, achieving your goals, reducing negative patterns, and achieving emotional well being. *** All adults ...
I acknowledge your courage and commitment in this moment as you search for a therapist. In my experience, it's easy to get stuck inside of our suffering and difficult to find room to function, much less to thrive. And yet, here you are. Take a moment to appreciate the room here--the space between the difficult stuff preceding this moment and the step you're about to take. Imagine if life had a...
Stories unfold, and so do our lives. Grappling with the normal questions and challenges of being human can, at times, become overwhelming. Storyline Counseling and Wellness is here to help you on your journey. I provide compassionate counseling to help you feel more alive, more aware, more engaged, and more at home in your own story. I believe counseling is a relational and collaborative proces...
As you know, the therapeutic alliance or relationship you have with your therapist, is one of the most important components of successful treatment outcomes, regardless of the specific form of therapy that is employed. In other words, you need to look for a “good fit” for your specific needs, values and challenges that are before you. With that in mind, I have the following for your review. Pas...
