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
Engagement in therapy is an investment in the rest of your life. If you are struggling with family problems, depression, anxiety, issues with motivation, or difficulty managing stress, it's worth a free, no-obligation phone call to discuss how I can help. I look forward to collaborating with you to determine how we can best reach your goals....
I am dedicated to providing you with an opportunity to overcome the obstacles that have been preventing you from reaching your goals or from being your best self. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, with flexibility and an understanding that one treatment approach doesn't work for everyone. I meet you where you are, and my goal is to work with you get to where you want to be in...
I have been a therapist for over 25 years and I have significant experience gained from a variety of treatment milieus. I am a certified addictions counselor as well as a certified employee assistance professional. My treatment approach is cognitive in nature, however, I utilize other treatment modalities and as dictated by client needs at the time. I am experienced in individual, couples,...
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Therapy can provide the resources, skills, and support to make positive transformations in your life. I'm sensitive to each individual's needs, goals, and comfort with the therapeutic process. My philosophy around change includes looking at past relational and emotional experiences, developing skills to manage difficult emotions in the present, and gaining insight into what might be creating...
Do you want to develop your authentic emotional and creative voice? Are you facing inner forces you don't understand or know how to relate to? Do you feel stuck in patterns you can see but don't know how to change? What keeps you from being who you are--shame, past traumas, identity struggles? Is it time to look inside for what's been missing outside? I am passionate about the process of...
