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
Entering into psychotherapy is a very big step. I congratulate you for your bravery. Perhaps you have had therapy before and are returning because it was so helpful to you. Maybe you have never talked to a counselor before but you know that you need the help of a professional. No matter who you are, you have something in common with the over 7 billion people on our planet....you experience ange...
Barrington Addiction Recovery (BAR) is a group of addiction specialists within Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness offering services to individuals and families struggling with alcohol or drugs. From intervention services to long term recovery, we have been specializing in the field for the past 20 years. Our clinicians are non-judgemental, compassionate, and clinically excellent. We meet y...
In seventeen years of mental health work and eight years of professional coaching, I have developed expertise in relationship counseling, depression and anxiety, anger management, behavior disorders and recovery from abuse. I have coached clients in personal growth, self esteem, assertiveness and divorce/blended families.I enjoy coaching divorced families toward healthy bonding and blending. Af...
I believe that we all do our best - every day - as life brings frustration, stress, and even suffering. We work so hard to get rid of our pain, yet many of our "feel better" strategies have hidden expiration dates. Inevitably distress returns, or worsens. And- as an ACT therapist (and practitioner) - I believe that your ideal life is possible. We just have to (compassionately) give up the notio...
I believe there is a reason for all human behavior. Over time, unhealthy behavioral patterns and ineffective communication styles become "normal"; they were learned during childhood or used as defense mechanisms to help us cope during difficult times. While these behaviors are difficult to change, awareness is often the first step to seeing progress. I recognize that every person is unique;...
At Progress to Purpose Concierge Therapy, we understand that managing the difficulties of life often causes pain but accepting that pain as unavoidable can limit the joy of that life. Therefore, we focus on identifying the source of that pain so we can work together to develop individualized strategies that will lead to your betterment. In doing so, the opportunity to progress in your...
We are a not-for-profit private practice whose mission is to provide the highest quality of mental health services to you. Our specialties include couples and families with grief and bereavement, crisis intervention, cultural adjustment, addictions counseling, career and vocational testing, older adults and families. Our therapists are committed Christians and professionally licensed or in the...
Developing a strong therapeutic relationship continues to prove to be the most effective factor in creating change in therapy. Through the therapeutic relationship individuals and families create the opportunity to develop a greater level of understanding and acceptance of themselves and others. They then can develop new opportunities for more positive and fulfilling meaning in their lives....
One of the greatest challenges of life is finding peace within yourself, when one is challenged by depression, anxiety, abuse or trauma that peace can sometimes feel unattainable. This is why finding the "Right" therapist can be a task in itself. As for myself, I believe that "Normal" only exist on a washing machine & finding the "Right" therapist can be just as important as finding the perfect...
My ideal client (s) is anyone dealing with any life transition or a crisis such as a divorce, career change, family crisis, etc. My treatment orientations are solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and family/ marital therapy. My life purpose is to assist children, individuals, and families overcome any emotional issues unresolved as a result of a significant life transition, such as a separat...
We're all works in progress. I believe in your ability to progress toward a freer self. The clients who begin work with me aren't free--they are constrained in a number of ways: depression, anxiety, disordered eating, low self-esteem, fear of intimacy, or impulsive behaviors. I see my work with you as helping you find the way back to your true self, where feelings, thoughts, desires, and hopes ...
NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES ONLINE. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy sessions in a safe comfortable non-judgmental environment. I enjoy helping clients walk through their past to help them learn how to enjoy the present while creating a great future by changing their thinking to better influence their actions and feelings. I have experience working with those in the crimina...
Finding your way through a difficult time or along the path of emotional healing isn’t easy. And going it alone can be too much. Some part of you that wants things to be better knows it’s time—time to find solutions, to feel more self-compassion, to understand yourself more deeply, to relate with more dignity. I want to help you make the changes life is calling you to make and experience yourse...
I focus on relationships, including the formative ones from childhood, current relationship dilemmas, and one's relationship to him/herself. I help clients identify their patterns which contribute to chronic and current life issues, including anxiety, depression and "stuckness", and to imagine new and more creative approaches to these problems. I emphasize the importance of emotional awareness ...
My practice offers two different types of services. First, I provide therapy for LGBTQIA adults and adolescents. This space is designed for individuals who hope to reduce the impact of stress, improve well-being, and address patterns which get in the way of living authentically. The second service I offer is consultation to parents of adolescents. As a certified Parent's Turn facilitator, I coa...
