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
Lafe enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents with a wide range of life challenges and goals. He follows a relaxed, flexible, and non-judgmental approach that creates room for clients to share their stories, gain insights, and explore new ideas. He believes this is best done in a collaborative, respectful way that builds a safe, comfortable environment for moving forw...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I work with all ages. I work with men, women, children and adolescents. My work is based on Gestalt Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing and Play Therapy. My interest includes helping others achieve their dreams through learning to develop their Social and Emotional...
I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in individual, couples, family, and group settings. I have extensive experience working with children and teens on the autism spectrum, as well as adults 65 years and up with chronic conditions. I have treated many couples dealing with conflict, infidelity, and intimacy issues. I can also provide grief and loss support for bereavement o...
**IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE** Weekend and Evenings. I am passionate about living an authentic, wholehearted, and meaningful life and helping others find their own path to do the same. First and foremost, I believe that within each of us, we already have everything we need to heal. Experiences and challenges in our life may have made it challenging to access our feeling of wholeness and...
( English | español ) I have a passion for helping others discover their best selves. Fears, anxieties, and difficult circumstances can leave us feeling stuck and hold us back from living the life we truly want. I join with my clients to explore barriers and overcome them to create a sense of peace and wholeness. In my experience, therapy is the most beneficial when we engage in meaningful...
GREAT WITH TEENS & COLLEGE STUDENTS! Despite your current life circumstances, you can cultivate a life that is meaningful to you. I work from a genuine, solution-focused approach that incorporates Mindfulness and pattern-changing techniques to help you cope with your life stressors and work through negative patterns and beliefs that are restricting you from achieving your true potential. In a c...
Are you looking for a supportive space to explore thoughts, process feelings, create a plan for lasting change and live the kind of life you want? No matter what you've been through or what your current circumstances are, you have deep strength, resiliency and the capacity to change. Whether you're dealing with trauma or anxiety, struggling with relationships, sex and intimacy or trying to cope...
We offer a wide range of counselling services to all communities in Hawaii (including outer islands). We have therapists who specialize in transgender, gender non-conforming and LGBQI+ issues using a variety of therapeutic modalities. Check out our website or give us a call or email if you have any questions. We are here to help and will grow and add new services as the community needs. We have...
The hardest part of instigating change in our lives is taking that first step. Whatever has led you to this first step, I am confident that I can be of service and support as we work together towards the changes and goals that you are looking for in your life or the lives of your family. In a friendly, supportive, and professional atmosphere, and through the use of research-based interventions,...
I am a Substance Abuse Professional that blends therapeutic approaches to help each individual recover. I work with each person to help them find solutions to life's problems and reach their fullest potential. I offer tele-health options.I have 30 years experience as an addictions co-occurring therapist and Christian counselor. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitmen...
I assist people going through difficult life changes that need to talk through any difficult emotions or feelings that may be causing them distress. I help people realize their power in various environments they may be having a difficult time in (Work, Home, Relationships, etc). My typical client is an adult or adolescent male or female (LGBTQ friendly) that wants to work on understanding and...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes in internal power and strength. It may feel like internal power and strength is non-existent because there are times when situations and circumstances seem to get the best of life. A way of escape may be to indulge in unhealthy habits (such as substances) that make things worse. This is where I can be of assistance because I work with individu...
I work with parents and caregivers who are motivated to improve relationships and restore harmony to their lives. Do you wish your kid(s) would just cooperate? Are you tired of yelling, using bribery and/or punishment? Perhaps you've tried one or more of the popular parenting approaches, but without lasting success. Parenting children and adolescents is hard work, but it can also be fun and...
I niche in providing care to clients who are disenfranchised, marginalized and under-served. I believe in helping people own their stories and discover their strengths. I firmly believe that our stories, diverse and specific to our cultural experiences, need to be unpacked and rewritten with sensitivity to those intricate details. I aim to help clients identify and overcome the unique barriers ...
Dr. Church is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides holistic individualized treatment to facilitate personal growth and wellness. Patient care is of primary concern for Dr. Church. She is highly relational and helps patients to feel safe and accepted within their first session. Dr. Church is known for her warmth, compassion and relatable interpersonal style. Due to her depth oriented...
