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.
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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
Psychotherapy is a process that should generate meaning and self-understanding in a dialogue between client and clinician. In starting this process, it is my goal to provide you with a space that emphasizes empathy, non-judgement, and confidentiality. These concepts help create the environment in which you can express any thought or feeling that comes up, whether it be positive, negative, or...
As a provisionally licensed psychologist, professional mediator and arbitrator, my experiences have cultivated the flexibility of thought, compassion, and keen insight into the general patterns in human behaviors - across different environments. People who tend to feel stuck, lacking in motivation and goals or fighting against social conventions, can often feel isolated, rejected and "in confli...
"In the social jungle of human existence, there is not a feeling of being alive without a sense of identity." (Erik Erikson) I believe everyone deserves the "feeling of being alive." At times this can feel out of reach and difficult to imagine. When that is the case, we all need spaces in our lives where we can be listened to, seen, and joined with. These spaces are always places of true, genui...
I am Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (#7196) by the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors. I graduated from Southern University and A&M College with my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2017. I conduct the therapy I provide for my clients through morals and values of the Christian faith integrated with Cognitive-Behavior Therapy....
Sometimes we just feel out of sync with ourselves and or the world. Trauma creates challenges for the brain. When something bad happens, we try to "suck it up" and move on. Or, we may be told "just forget what happened" or "get over it"! Without closure we can be reminded of what happened and triggered to behave in less effective ways, or worse, hurt others or mess up our own lives. We want to...
Each and every single person on this planet has the ability to change his or her life- it simply takes the correct approach to unlock it. Figuring out this approach can sometimes be incredibly difficult, hopeless, infuriating and a multitude of other not-so-pleasant adjectives. This is where therapy can help. It cannot erase what happened in the past. It cannot magically make the future pain-fr...
I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Manhattan and also work as a counselor with the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai specializing in addiction treatment. I have had several years of experience working with a diverse population with varied concerns in both inpatient and outpatient settings and completed my training at Columbia University. I am there to listen and work with you o...
I primarily work with couples, do sex therapy, and also see adolescent boys who struggle with substance abuse. In addition, I see families who are working through the complicated loss of a love one's suicide. As a therapist who is also an attorney, writer, and Episcopal priest, I bring a broad spectrum of experience into therapy. I see people for the complex human they are as opposed to a mere...
Marcus came into the counseling field to help break the stigma behind mental health therapy and to provide services to anyone searching for motivation, purpose, and clarity. Marcus believes we all have the capability to become the person we strive to be. It takes hard work, patience, and dedication. One day at a time. Marcus uses a Client-Centered and Humanistic approach to step into the client...
Many times in life we are left searching for answers. We often develop feelings and behaviors that may become difficult to manage stemming from current circumstances or even previous experiences. I use a dynamic and multi-modal approach to therapy, integrating therapeutic strategies as appropriate to work with individuals on enhancing their emotional and behavioral well-being. Modalities used b...
Apollo Counseling is here to provide professional mental health and wellness support for individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in working with medical professionals, college students, adolescents, and young professionals in addressing anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship concerns, and other mental health issues. Apollo Counseling can provide the support you need to overcome...
Leadership is not for the faint of heart and it can get lonely at the top. Who leads the leader? Who tows the tow truck? My work is passionately dedicated to the wellness of those in leadership positions and creating a safe space to express themselves. Whether you're dealing with imposter syndrome, stress and burnout, emotional dysregulation, psychological injury, racial microaggressions, or wo...
As my practice name implies, I believe we are all mind, body, and spirit and we need to address healing in all areas to become whole. I bring to my practice my own experiences and growth over my 63 years of living. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy work; we all hold our own answers within ourselves and only need a compassionate and nurturing relationship and some new skills and...
Are you feeling frustrated, discouraged, or uncertain in your life or relationship? Are you struggling with how to change or find relief? You are not alone. We all struggle at various times with the important relationships in our life...including the relationship with ourselves! Uncertainty and change are stressful, but with the right perspective and tools your goals, dreams, best self, and...
Blake is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT #1472) in Tennessee, where he practices at Southeast Psych Nashville. He received a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from The University of Mobile, a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) from Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor of Arts concentrating in Human Services from The University of South Alabama. Additionally, Blake...
