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
I have spent 10 years working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, and struggles with maintaining sobriety and recovery. For some, symptoms are a nuisance that they need help managing. For others, symptoms have compromised their lives so much that they are on disability and/or repeatedly unable to attain the life goals they have set for themselves. In each...
It can be a difficult step to begin psychotherapy. It may feel like a leap of faith to believe that just talking will help effect change. It can be hard give up the hope that things will improve on their own, or the notion that seeking help is a sign of weakness. People often experience anxiety about the first call to a therapist and find themselves avoiding it. Establishing a safe, trusting...
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Hello! My name is James Bartlett and I am so happy that you chose to visit my Psychology Today page. I believe that counseling is a special relationship between a client and their counselor. Counseling requires trust due to the nature of what is usually discussed while in session. With that being said, my main areas of expertise revolve around depression, anxiety, anger control, addiction and...
Thank you for reaching out to GlassWing Counseling. Your mental health is important and You Matter. If your concern is for your child, yourself, or your relationship we have openings for you. We are accepting new clients age 6 and up. We can accomodate your schedule by offerring in office sessions or telehealth. My goal for you is to feel important, worthy, and valued the moment you enter our...
"Life is a Journey Not a Destination, and it all Begins with One Single Step" I work from a client centered approach focusing on strengths, goals, wellness, and overall wellbeing. I aim to connect with clients through a warm, calm, compassionate demeanor, in a safe supportive environment. I received a masters level degree from Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School. My focus since 2015 has been...
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My passion is helping people adjust to significant transitions in their lives. Often when we experience changes in our lives, we lose our sense of balance and identity. These changes may be caused by the death of a loved one, shifts in family roles, adjustment to an illness, or new demands at school or work. In our work, you will gain a deeper understanding of how these transitions are impactin...
I have extensive experience working with individuals who are grieving, families who are struggling in their relationships, and with those who are facing challenges in their lives and in their relationship with God. I do individual counseling as well as marriage and family counseling. I focus on communication skills, coping with stress and anxiety, trauma, and healing past hurts. My perspective ...
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With over 28 years experience as a psychotherapist specializing in Clinical Health and Forensic Psychology, I am currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients for testing and psychotherapy. I am an interactive, relationship-focused psychotherapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address person...
I work with a variety of individuals in private practice in a collaborative and creative manner to find new language and meaning in context to clients' lives. In an always respectful, compassionate and often times lighthearted manner, I aim to find strengths and supports to weave new narratives. Though I work with a diverse population, at present I'm interested in: -Men, especially men who may ...
Often our thoughts and feelings interfere with achieving our goals. I work with those who find themselves "doing things they don't want to do, and not doing the things they want to do." I help people identify the barriers that interfere with making progress, and finding solutions. I help people learn to connect with others in healthy ways. I seek to decipher between the Urgent and the Important...
