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
Unfortunately, life presents challenges that may appear overwhelming to us. Sometimes our pains and fears make it difficult to realize our strength. For many, unhealthy strategies are utilized to conceal or manage the struggle. For some, the inability to regulate emotions or maintain healthy relationships are examples of the high cost of not feeling good about ourselves. It is imperative that...
Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life...
I work with individuals, families and couples struggling with anxiety, affective disorders, anger issues, father - son relationships, oppositional behaviors, gender and sexual identity issues and developmental issues. I focus on the communication within relationships with emphasis on one's feelings, thoughts and behaviors. My approach to therapy involves assisting individuals to address their...
Feeling life isn't the way you thought it'd be? Not quite what you chose? Sometimes work, relationships, emotions, external demands, and our past makes it so hard to feel connected - even to ourselves - to what it means to be authentically you. This work is about far more than symptoms and labels; it's about where you're coming from, going, and what you're experiencing right now. It's here that...
I am a licensed adult and geriatric mental health counselor specializing in the treatment of mid- and late-life depression, anxiety and trauma. I performed my counseling residency at the Weill Cornell Institute for Geriatric Psychiatry and received certifications from EMDRIA, New York University and the Alzheimer's Association. The work I do is effective for those suffering from issues such as...
What is the impulse that gets you up in the morning? Do you struggle with knowing what it is? Do you feel that you are constantly working towards a goal only to see it move out of your grasp? In my practice I work a great deal with clients who work in the creative professions. I work with clients to uncover their internal dialogues and behaviors. I believe that every person is operating from a...
I am a depth oriented psychotherapist with experience working with clients suffering from symptoms and behaviors that require somewhat of an unconventional approach. At times, people experience symptoms and behaviors that have a root cause in the unconscious that cannot readily be accessed with conscious intervention. I work with clients that are suffering from symptoms which can be symbolic of...
If you are reading this, take heart, as you've already demonstrated your courage. Many people, if not most, never seek the help they need, professionally or personally. As a therapist, my philosophy is that every person is unique in their own way, and this requires a unique solution to the challenges you face. People are incredibly complex, and many times this is why cookie cutter interventions...
Mains'l clinicians collaborate and partner with each person to create a safe and authentic theraputic relationship. Our approach is eclectic, strength-based, solution focused, and client-centered. Our clinicians have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing a variety of challenges such as: anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, stress management, Autism Spectru...
I have been treating clients of all ages for over 20 years. I specialize in treating individuals who have suffered from traumatic experiences both past and present. As a certified EMDR clinician, I help reduce anxiety rates dramatically for the clients I serve. For people seeking insight into their difficult experiences, I offer hope and direction with kindness and compassion. I treat individua...
Life can be stressful. Some of us have healthy adaptive ways of coping with stress and life events while others do not. I will provide you assistance in dealing with stress, dysphoric moods and unhealthy coping in addition to coaching and treatment for substance abuse, eating disorders, and self-injury. I will provide you with support and help you to develop healthy coping skills to manage...
My goal is to help clients find solutions to their problems in a caring and safe environment. I follow a cognitive-behavioral therapy model that examines the client as a whole, focusing on the interaction of one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Within this model, I utilize evidence-based practices that have been researched to be effective for a number of different issues. I have clinical...
I welcome men struggling with issues such as anger, pornography addiction, leadership and husband/father roles. In addition, I specialize in any Marriage issue from roles, conflict, communication, affair recovery and transitions. I am a faith-based individual and willing to deal with "spiritual" issues when the opportunity arises, but will always do so in a "non-preachy" fashion. As I work with...
Are you going through a difficult time of loss or upheaval and change? Do you have strained or troubled relationships, painful or difficult thoughts or emotions? Are you looking to be more creative or maybe just seeking to live a more fulfilling life? I work with clients to help them live and love with increased creativity and insight. I offer targeted, evidence-based therapy to help those with...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, specializing in individual, couples, and sex therapy. My focus is on helping you to lead your most fulfilling life as an individual, or as a couple; and to achieve deeply satisfying relationships, both physically and emotionally. No single form of therapy is right for every individual or couple. Consequently, ...
