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
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychological services from an insight-seeking approach that includes psychodynamics principles - focusing on relationship and life patterns, existential principles - focusing on life choices, meaning and loss, and systemic principles - focusing on the influence of family, work and social groups. I have specific clinical interest and training...
What was once an exciting and vibrant relationship has become stale and unfulfilling. You may feel like you don't know who your partner is anymore. Or who you are, for that matter. You aren't sure you're meeting your partner's needs, and you certainly aren't feeling as though they are meeting yours. You are probably wondering if it's possible for the two of you to ever be happy again. But you...
Are you tired of living in fear? Do you want to find joy and purpose in life? Do you want to have meaningful relationships? Stop self-destructive and addictive behaviors? Have you experienced trauma and feel trapped? Do you find yourself saying, "I just want to find peace and feel connected to my life, to my purpose, to others? If any of the above sounds familiar and blogs, self-help books and...
We all, at one time or another, have faced adversity, distress, anxiety or depression and during these times we can feel incredibly overwhelmed and alone. I am often reminded by my clients that it only takes one courageous step to bring about positive meaningful change. This is the time that we should reach out for assistance and start to look for answers to deal with these challenges. I encour...
"I specialize in treating all types of addictions and the common co-occurring disorders that are prevalent in the addicted individual. These common co-occurring disorders include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADD, ADHD, and anger management. I have successfully treated hundreds of individuals, groups, and families.that possess a wide range of addictions and mental disorders. These...
Human beings are by design relational creatures, and relationships can be the sources of great hurt as well as great healing. Therapy is, above all, a healing relationship, a place where you can come as you are to explore your needs and longings and the barriers to their full expression. My clients choose to work with me because they are ready for change, but not yet sure how to go about it....
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist Steve Williams provides professional and respectful psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and adolescents for issues such as: Marital Conflict/Communication, Infidelity, Couples Counseling, Divorce Recovery, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Addictions, EMDR, Trauma/Childhood Abuse. Steve believes in respecting the individuality of every pers...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Wisconsin and Minnesota with over four years of extensive experience working with the transgender population, following and incorporating The WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) Standards of Care. I have a specialty in sex therapy, couples’ therapy, and individual therapy. My clinical work includes marital preparati...
My guess is that your most immediate concerns are (1) how do I find the right therapist? and (2) how do I fit therapy into my busy schedule? I get it. I have appointments available evenings and Sundays. I also believe the client has to be confident in the therapist's abilities. In addition to my educational and licensing credentials, I also bring the experience and added credibility of serving ...
Bill Range currently provides psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, families, and couples at his office in the Park Place building, next to Haller Fountain, in downtown Port Townsend. He graduated in 1983 from James Madison University with a Master's Degree in Counseling and has over 30 years of experience in behavioral health. During his career, he has led innovative family and...
Give yourself permission to be vulnerable by putting yourself first. Negative and highly-critical self-talk, especially for gay men, is the root of many of our problems and addictions. You may feel “less-than” others, think poorly of yourself, or are unsure how to get your needs met. I can help you to shed light on where this inner-critic is coming from, how to quiet it, and help you rebuild yo...
Are you feeling stuck, as if life has more to offer but you aren't sure how to get there? Perhaps you're confused on what to do next? Maybe you're seeking change but unsure of how to go about it. Then I'd like to work with you! I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to grow and reach your potential. I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life...
My work is guided by the vision of the developing person in the context of his or her interpersonal relationships. I believe that counseling is most effective when both client and counselor have the same well-defined goals, and that these goals are explicitly stated. I hold the following assumptions: 1) change is inevitable 2) collaboration is necessary 3) clients possess inherent strengths 4)...
Dr. Alysson has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has worked as a psychologist since 1978. She is trained in hypnosis, EMDR, and Thought Field Therapy. Since 1992, she has studied body-oriented therapies. She has a particular interest in the spiritual aspects of the human experience. She works weekly but also in an intermittent model, allowing time between sessions for the learnings and practice...
Is trauma getting in the way of your relationships and happiness? Untreated trauma, whether big or small, can leave us feeling depressed, stuck, isolated, and fearful. I am here to provide a safe and constant environment to support you in working through unresolved traumas that are at the core of your symptoms. I believe that my role as a therapist is to support you in connecting the dots,...
