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 have extensive experience working and training in University Counseling Centers (i.e., Penn State University Graduate Assistant, Pre-doctoral internship at Suffolk University, Post-doctoral Fellow at Tufts University followed by three years as a Staff Psychologist at Tufts). My clinical interests include college student mental health, in general; stress, anxiety, depression, trauma,...
We all have a story to tell. I'm interested in yours. I won't judge or criticize. Therapy is supposed to reduce your distress and eliminate the feelings of stigma, brokenness and inadequacy. We all have our struggles, and we all need help at times. Together we will find the solution. My goals include helping you heal and become increasingly empowered to be a stronger, happier and more content...
**Now accepting new clients. Evening and Saturday appointments available** Creating meaningful relationships with clients allows proper therapy to offer the best possible results for my clients. By offering a comfortable and safe environment, clients can feel at ease while dealing with their most sensitive issues and working collaboratively to accomplish their personal goals. Having worked with...
I have had a long career working with families and individuals who are struggling with stressors in their life. Many times these are due to an adolescent or teenager who is having difficulty in the home or in school due ADHD, autism, anxiety, or anger management or a significant life event such as divorce, loss of job or death in the family. I provide individual and family therapy with specialt...
As adults in a complex world, we all go through difficult times. Maybe you are looking for more balance. More peace. More connection. Maybe you seek healing following a traumatic experience. You might want support adjusting in times of questioning, transition, or in the face of loss. In therapy we will work together to pull you away from the intensity of your immediate experience and help you...
I consider mental health counseling a profession in which my clients come to me because they feel stuck and want to change. Further, I believe that many people believe that change is too difficult, too painful, or simply not possible. In other words, stuck! My role as a counselor is to clarify the issues that create the muck that holds my clients back from healing, growth, and thriving. I help...
I have been a licensed bilingual therapist for the last 10 years, offering a mindful approach with experience in a wide range of settings and different populations. I find it incredibly rewarding to sit with people and witness their transformation. I create a space of emotional safety where the totality of yourself is welcome. Through mindfulness and other ways of dropping in, we will explore w...
Carrie received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Maine and is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a conditional clinical license (LMSW-CC). She has been working with individuals and groups in a therapeutic setting for over six years, most recently at The Island Institute for Trauma Recovery in downtown Biddeford. In addition to her clinical experience she is...
::: ::: Our stories are written by the things we experience: our past, our present, and what we hope will be our future. At times we come to a point when the storyline has not turned out like we expected. This may be the catalyst to begin a search to find insight and meaning for the past, hope for change in the present, and movement toward what lies ahead. Tim and Karen are no strangers to thes...
***Video/phone sessions are available to anyone in California*** Initiating the process of therapy can understandably feel overwhelming. I strive to provide a supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential space for clients to explore difficult parts of their lives. At one point or another many people find that their familiar patterns and habits of relating to others, coping with stress, and bein...
The Safety Net Youth Services, is a Nonprofit organization, our goal is to provide enrichment services for communities, families, children, in crisis, in the state of Georgia. Our agency is a was established in 11/2015. Our agency offers the following services; Intervention/Prevention, Child Development, Social Awareness, Outreach, Assessments (Substance abuse, Anger Management, and Trauma),...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I believe in working with solutions and not just on the problems that we all have. I believe that if we focus on what works in our life, and keep doing what works, then our problems won’t be such a problem anymore. My philosophy of life is to grow towards a vision of who we want to be instead of waking up each day and living in the memories of our past. My vision as a...
I began working as a therapist in a Community Health Center seeing individuals, couples and families with severe to minor mental health issues. In my experience, many seeking therapy are dealing with recurring challenges in functioning. I have experience helping clients with simple trauma, complex trauma, DID (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder), and other trauma and dissociative disorders....
Currently not accepting new patients for the next 3-4 weeks. If you struggle with persistent fears and worries that impact your life, or if it’s difficult to get motivated or stay focused on your goals, we can often feel stuck, frustrated or confused. Struggling with persistent thoughts and feelings can often sap our energy, but when we learn ways to work with our emotions, we can channel them ...
My therapeutic viewpoint is that all clients can change if they have a supportive therapist in a therapeutic environment that is conducive to change. Additionally, they must have the desire to change, set goals, and work on the skills needed outside of the counseling session to create lasting change. My speciality is working with clients who are "sick and tired or being sick and tired," and the...
