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
Are you or a loved one suffering from emotional pain, grief, trauma, depression, or anxiety? Are you struggling with life issues or spirituality questions? Do you need guidance on how to navigate the dating scene, reassurance that you are marrying the right person or has your marriage grown cold? If any of this applies to you it would be my privilege to accompany you on your journey toward heal...
In life there are many awesome and beautiful things to see and do, but there are also many challenges and pain in life. As I have worked with youth and families for over 15 years, I have come to understand that deep down everyone wants to thrive through being loved and to love others, but that often hurt and pain from our younger days place us in a position of just surviving. My hope is to help...
Life presents each of us with challenges that sometimes seem overwhelming. Relationship conflicts, family and work stress, parental concerns, separation and divorce, health worries, the grief of loss, spiritual crises--all these hardships can bring anxiety, depression, anger and sadness in their wake. One can feel out of control using old coping mechanisms and strategies that don't work anymore...
You know the feelings…overwhelmed, frustrated and afraid that things may not change or you don’t know how to take that first step. You’re feeling stuck and not sure what to do about it. Change can be scary but you can face that fear with courage and self-compassion. You want to feel satisfied in your relationships, have meaningful connections with family and friends, value your workplace or...
I enjoy working with adults in individual and/or couples psychotherapy and/or spiritual direction. I assist clients in walking through struggles and seeing things from a new perspective. I believe the answers exist within my clients. My practice focus includes: Addictions, Co-Dependence, Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependence, Sexual Trauma Survivors, Men and Women Infected with HIV, Spiritual...
Welcome to our Counseling Services website! Our mental-health professionals, situated in offices throughout the State of New Hampshire, offer a comprehensive, integrated continuum of quality care for people struggling with a range of life issues. Our clients come from all faith traditions and from every walk of life, and our practice is exercised with the highest ethical standards and up-to-dat...
I have been in this field for the past 13 years as a counselor, clinical supervisor, and coordinator of crisis services. I started private practice because I want to help others. I enjoy working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I have a lot of experience in treating anger management, depression, anxiety, mood fluctuation, interpersonal conflicts, and grief and loss. Everyone struggles in...
Many clients I meet with have said to me, "I don't know what's wrong with me" and my response is, "there's absolutely nothing wrong with you and you're perfect just as you are". No one needs to be fixed but perhaps there is need for some support and guidance to figure out what's working and what's not working within one's life. I provide a more holistic mental health approach. I practice very...
It takes time to choose the best therapist for you. When you're ready, let's talk and see if we might be a good fit. I appreciate the importance of this process, which is why I offer a free phone consultation to address any questions or concerns you may have prior to scheduling an appointment. Consider me a resource- even if we don't end up working together. Remember, life can be much more than...
My ideal client is transitioning between employment and is experiencing anxiety or depression due to changes in work, in family, or in personal values and goals. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, memory concerns, adult-child relationships, caring for a cognitively or physically impaired partner. I treat psychopathology in adults including obsessive-compulsive disorder and bipolar...
Sports is 90% Mental. How's your Confidence? Is Anxiety creeping in? Are you Over Thinking? Are you working harder but not getting better? I'm Coach J & I Understand how Successful Athletes Think & why they get Frustrated. And Talent will only carry you so far. Many Athletes have Talent, work hard to develop Skills but can't pull it all together. It's time to figure it all out and Create a Winn...
People seek counseling for many reasons but one desire is common: to stop suffering. We will meet in a setting of mutual respect, human regard, and committed willingness to examine this discomfort; and whether or not it can be eliminated, alleviated, or ultimately accepted, the focus will always remain on finding ways for you to live a meaningful life. Sometimes we are locked into painful,...
While healing is a process that unfolds over time, relief from distress is often more within reach than people first realize. I want to offer my support as you refine your experience of yourself, and of being in the world. There are as many models to explain how people change as there are therapists, and I see my role as helping you to craft a model that leverages your existing strengths and...
One of the fundamental components to successful and quality therapy is the relationship between therapist and client and the space to develop insight and emotional awareness. This means creating an environment that feels safe, having room for curiosity and openness, and having a therapist that is attuned to your goals and needs. I strive to give clients this experience and tailor my integrative...
"Happiness comes from accepting that we cannot control everything that occurs, but we have power to create balance, beauty and peace in every area of our lives." Tasha Ganthier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master's degree from New York University. Her experience in therapy began in 1999. She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, parents and those struggling...
