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
Perhaps life has handed you a crisis. Or maybe it's a season in which your soul needs a bit more attention or you just feel stuck. Whatever the reason, whether your relationships need strengthening or it feels like you're on the brink, I thoroughly believe therapy is worth your time, your financial and your emotional investment. Together we will approach your trials with compassion, courage and...
As an integrative mind-body psychotherapist, I help my client’s overcome a range of issues including childhood trauma and relationships challenges. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples and I address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sexuality, and relationships. Anyone can give advice, but to help someone actually feel more at ease or break through emotional...
Making the decision to seek out and find the right therapist either for you or for a loved one can be tough. There are many variables to consider and the task can be overwhelming. I work with people who struggle with issues related to identity, mood, life transitions, conflict, trauma and resistance to therapy often because it is mandated. I provide a safe space where you can discuss the detail...
Have you reached the point where that self-critical voice in your head seems to be doing more harm than good? Do you long to feel more connected to others, but find it difficult to sustain joyful, thriving, relationships? Are you tired of having anxious thoughts or low mood rob you of experiencing joy in the present moment? Are feelings of sadness over past or recent losses making it hard for y...
As a practicing psychologist my role is to use my training and experience to assist the client with making changes that will improve their personal satisfaction with everyday life. I work in a collaborative manner to help individuals clarify their difficulties and set reasonable goals to achieve problem resolution. Each client brings their own unique circumstances to the counseling session....
I have a burning desire to help individuals and families struggling with what often seems like impossible problems and a wavering faith. I know that people crave restoration through change and want to help them on this journey. I provide a safe environment to explore sensitive issues, founded on respect and caring for the client. My own personal journey of growth gives me a unique perspective t...
The two most important factors in effective psychotherapy are finding the right person with whom you can connect and knowing that the therapy is geared to your unique needs. My 40 years of counseling have taught me therapy is most effective when we work together. Therapy is a cooperative effort. I want to identify your strengths and apply them to your problems. If you have a history of trauma, ...
Are you satisfied with the quality of your relationships? Most people agree that our life is made infinitely better by close connections and becomes intensely challenging when our relationships are problematic, painful, and unfulfilling. Are you stressed, burdened, frustrated, outraged, or lonely within your relationship with others? Or is the relationship you have with yourself overwhelmed wit...
Do you feel like you are trying really hard to be happy and be your best self but find yourself stuck and don't know what else to do? I want to help you access your own strengths and resources to get unstuck and find happiness again. I use my training, experience, as well as humor to guide you towards your goals. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. I ...
I specialize in helping you adjust to life transitions. Moving from any life stage to the next can provoke enormous anxiety. Whether you are young, striving to become an adult, or already an adult, trying to adapt to changes, such as divorce, retirement, or illness, you need to realign your self-understanding in order to figure out the new you. By turning your disturbed feelings into words ("us...
You're unhappy in your relationship. What worked ten years ago is no longer working. You find yourself yearning for deeper connection, more excitement, and conversations or sexual energy that make your soul feel alive. It's an ache so painful that maybe you've found yourself resenting your partner, feeling alone when there's somebody right next to you, fighting incessantly, or maybe you've ente...
I have worked more than 30 years w individuals & families with serious psychological and relational problems including the mood, behavior and substance problems that tear families apart. I help individuals and families navigate the perilous course of finding solutions while we work to improve serenity and sanity for all. Individual work is relational w/psychodynamic and a Real World approach. I...
You're feeling like life should be going so much better than it is. You're motivated to change and need someone who will listen to the anxiety and stuck feelings. You want to move past the struggles you're facing today, put the past in the past and live a full life.The one you were designed to live. You're a husband, a wife, a couple or a teen who needs help discovering how to cope and have the...
Therapy is a collaborative relationship that seeks to resolve issues, promote well-being, and personal growth. Being that life is a journey, there will be ups and downs. The therapeutic process can alleviate painful emotions, anxiety, highlight resiliency, increase insight and self-awareness, develop positive coping strategies, and manage behavioral and psychological symptoms. Regardless of the...
I specialize in the following areas: Personal growth, Unresolved trauma and Relationships. I help adolescents and adults to heal from trauma (Physical, Emotional, Sexual and Child Trauma), and find relief from the pain of past experiences and relationships through different therapy modalities. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, lack of motivation or having difficulties to function...
