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're looking for a couples counseling, it's likely that you're struggling with many things in your relationship. It started well but you now have difficulty talking about things that mean a lot to you. It can be frustrating because you both sense that your relationship could be great if you could just figure things out. Both of you have worked on being good people, but something about wher...
Calling upon my 20+ year experience as a training and development executive combined with my degree in counseling, I provide a unique perspective and approach to counseling. My specialty is a solution-based, action-oriented model. I counsel individuals, couples & families who are facing significant life transitions, including career/job, relationship/marriage, health/wellness, or specific...
West Maui Counseling Center realizes the value of integrating principles found in the practice of medicine, mental health counseling, experiential education, alternative and complimentary wellness, and professional psychological services to promote the growth and development of happy, healthy, human beings. We have a passion for helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families find n...
Hi! I'm a Certified Sex Therapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor. My goal is to help individuals and relationships grow stronger through communication, patience, tolerance, and self-care. I work with couples who aren't happy with their sex life or who aren't communicating well. I work with individuals who have issues with their sexual or gender identity, sexual functioning, or sexually...
I have been a Boston clinician since 1975. My training is pyscho dynamic. I work with individuals and couples in short and long term therapy. I have worked in several area hospitals running structured addiction outpatient programs. I see adults with poly drug use. Many of my short and long term adult patients come in with relationship issues that may have a physiological, drug, clinical depress...
I utilize an existential-phenomenological orientation. That is, I approach our work together from the belief that all who experience pain and suffering are wrestling with the central concerns of life. Despair, pain and suffering are often nested in our personal search to resolve the question of meaning: What am I meant to be doing? Why am I here? Why do I experience so much pain? Lasting change...
Dr. Colon, best known as Phillip by clients, patients, and colleagues alike, is a soft- spoken, down to earth clinician who is passionate about his work. His honest, direct, no-nonsense style of relating is comforting to those in his presence. An active, engaging participant in the treatment, Dr. Colon works collaboratively with those under his care. Special care and consideration is given to...
We, at Associates In Psychiatric Wellness have a deep belief that there is always hope !! We believe no person should stand alone in their quest for mental health, clean, sober lifestyle, and improved quality of life. Client centered medication management, counseling and therapy offer a chance to become the person you were born to be....
Offering in-person and telehealth care during this challenging time. Are you wanting to change something in your life? Move forward from a life event? Heal from trauma? Start a new chapter? Get unstuck? I may be able to assist you in reaching your goals. I am EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy certified. I have been in practice in Clatsop County for 11 years and have...
Does it ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to glean any pleasure out of activities that you used too find enjoyable? Your relationships with friends and family has become insignificant in your life. Motivation to get things done has become a struggle. Sometimes you feel exhausted for no reason. Feelings of sadness seem to be persistent and won't go away. You want to...
Are you looking for help with personal changes? Relationship changes? I am interested in the profoundly personal stories and images that reflect our relationships. How we imagine our lives impacts our lives. Sharing our story in a deeply confidential and personal environment creates change. The process is collaborative and healing. Possibly the best therapists are those who themselves have risk...
I offer an integration of psychotherapy and Yoga Therapy in tandem sessions. I am both a licensed health psychologist and a certified yoga therapist. My clients tend to be high functioning adults seeking private holistic therapy and pain relief. I assist with relationships, stress, back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, physical disabilities and medical conditions. Supported yoga postures, prop...
It takes a great deal of strength to wake up each day and face life head on. I believe that there are times in our lives that present challenges to the person you are or want to be. Whether you are dealing with stress, worry, depression, or are not getting out of life what you want or deserve, talking to someone may be helpful. With over 8 years of experience in the mental health field, I value...
Life can become challenging at times and individuals survive by searching for meaning and purpose in their lives. I work with Couples, individual adults, and adolescents. I believe that meaning in our lives come from 3 primary sources; Love for others and self, purposeful work and finally, courage when difficulties arise. I believe addiction, aggression, and depression is the by-product of the...
I have over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient clinics, schools, private practice, and humanitarian organizations. My practice has been informed by clinical training and extensive academic background in developmental psychology. It also incorporates my life experience in coping with challenges of immigration, parenthood, career transitions and aging. I believe that healing entails...
