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
If you or your child are living with strong emotions, suicide attempts, self-harming, hospitalizations, chronic relationship/behavioral issues, or roller coaster emotions; life is very tough. You may feel like you are held hostage by these emotions and have a difficult time imagining that a 'normal' or healthy life is even possible. As a therapist trained in the specialty of DBT therapy, I beli...
Welcome! My style is warm, creative and interactive. Therapy can be fun. We laugh a lot. You will be seen, heard and not judged. I use Insight, Rogerian and Cognitive Behavioral therapies amongst others. Like others have, you too can learn to find acceptance and thrive. I support people in finding their voices both literally and figuratively. I work well with people from 5 up including those wh...
Trying to figure out who you are? What your purpose is? Looking to improve relationships? Wholehearted Counseling is designed to help people improve their overall health and wellness by tailoring treatment specific to the needs of the individual/couple or family. Wholehearted living is a concept that I have adopted not only in the name of my practice but in the way I interact with each client. ...
I offer Virtual Counseling and Phone Sessions. Both of these methods have been shown to be as effective as face to face therapy. Counseling for: Individuals, Couples, LGBTQIA. Monday - Friday from 9am to 8:30pm. Individual Sessions $50 and Couples Sessions $85. If you are struggling to get through the day, or going through a difficult time in your life, my goal is to help you through this, so y...
I work with adolescents and adults on a wide range of challenges from general counseling and adjustment issues (feeling "stuck") to more clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and sexual issues. I focus on LGBT clients, particularly in the area of transgender identity, but have a diverse client base overall. I have experience working with clients that have issues related to polyamo...
I believe that making the decision to enter into counseling is admirable. Each individual has unique experiences and unique struggles, but it is important that the individual knows that although he/she is unique, he/she is not alone. A strong therapeutic relationship between a counselor and client helps clients realize they are not alone as they explore their hurt as well as their strengths, an...
I have cultivated a practice over the past 30 years as a mental health practitioner based on the three elements of rapport, trust and chemistry. Working together, we identify and change distortions in thinking and maladaptive behaviors with the goal of achieving greater peace of mind. I have a solution based approach to help you feel better and make progress in your personal journey. By creatin...
Hello, and a very warm welcome to you! Thank you for considering me for your mental health counseling needs. I look forward to meeting you and in collaboratively developing a positive therapeutic experience to assist you on your journey toward healing, self-discovery, self-actualization, and mental health wellness. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I have experience in...
Some of the reasons individuals seek counseling are relationship concerns, coping with life changes, stress, grief, and dealing with symptoms of depression and anxiety. I have been providing mental health services in Aberdeen for over 20 years and have experience with a variety of issues and concerns. I offer a welcoming environment where professional counseling services are provided. I have be...
If you are an individual that is motivated, desiring change and healing, or just seeking a good mental health checkup knowing you are on the path you embrace, you will find a good fit with me. My style is compassionate but direct. Do you appreciate openness, straightforward communication, thoughtful questions, humor, and building a strong working relationship? I will be supportive and challenge...
I love a few things: motorcycles, basketball, coffee, great books..... and water. I'm alive on the water, fishing rod in hand, my prize unseen beneath me, prowling the deep. I love counseling for the same reason. Searching the depths of the self in order to find, catch, and admire what lies beneath the surface of awareness. My world came crashing down when I was 19. Pain, fear, confusion, and...
Are you in your 20's and wanting to feel happier, less stressed, or more fulfilled? Perhaps you are stuck in feelings of sadness, anxiety, resentment, anger, or shame. Maybe you have noticed that your thoughts and emotions have become so overwhelming that they are impacting your functioning in relationships, at school or at work. If this sounds like you, I would love to help. I am most passiona...
I have had the privilege to serve as a clinical social worker for over 15 years to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am incredibly respectful in assisting each client achieve their personal and emotional goals. It is my personal commitment as a therapist to assist individuals with becoming comfortable with their true self, enhancing their relationship skills, and developin...
I am a licensed psychotherapist with 30+ years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adolescents (ages 14 and above), adults, couples, and families. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment, welcoming diversity and working with clients who experience a wide variety of concerns. My style is active and engaged. I believe that trust in the relationship between therap...
The fundamental skill that I share with psychotherapy clients is to listen deeply to their life experiences. From there, I use questions carefully to clarify my understanding of where they are in life. I work to help people understand that they are not broken or defective. As Carl Rogers said "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." I accompany clients...
