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
Most people would rather hide from change than embrace it. When we do, unseen opportunities aren’t realized. Change is one of the most powerful tools you have as you go forward in life, if you embrace it. We help our clients focus more on strengths than on weaknesses, building the best things in life instead of repairing the worst, and paying attention to the things that contribute to human hea...
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where my clients can feel welcome and safe. This setting allows clients the opportunity to express themselves deeply, and identify their authentic selves. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy, based on the different needs of my clients. As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe that healing can happen through accessing the real...
I work with those suffering from relational distress whether familial or romantic. Anxiety and depression are common subjects in my practice. Teaching clients and students how to navigate their lives in a more satisfying manner is key to well being. I help my clients understand why they do what they do and how to undo what does not work for them personally and professionally. They learn how to...
My speciality varies from working with individuals, military/first responders, couples experiencing relationship issues, infidelity & sexual dysfunctions. C.S Lewis said, " You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." This is my mindset for my practice when working with clients. I believe there is strength in forgiveness, that tomorrow can ...
I work with couples, individuals and groups on relationship skill-building. My services are tailored to your needs. Using tenets of Integral theory and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I am here-and-now focused, using feelings as a focus for working toward solutions collaboratively. I offer group counseling on special topics. I want you to get the best support money can buy. If you are going to...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy for adults struggling with emotional distress, relationship and family issues, identity and self-esteem concerns, and life transitions (e.g., illness, separation, loss). Many people seek therapy because they feel stuck or confused, and their usual methods of coping are overwhelmed. I provide a collaborative and safe environment in wh...
( English | Italiano ) I have worked with trauma and injustice for over 10 years, and this work has repeatedly shown me that connection is the key to unlock healing and move forward in unexpected directions. I strive to provide a therapeutic space where clients can experience something radically different and feel safe to practice new and courageous ways of relating to themselves and to others....
One day I woke up, ready to explode as I put my feet on the floor. I realized that I just couldn't take it anymore. I was tired of being tired. I was tired of just going through the motions each day. I felt alone and misunderstood. I realized that I needed to get some help with getting through this. I was letting everything that I have been holding in take me and my life over. Do you identify w...
I work with women and men struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a collaborative, nurturing approach to therapy. I have extensive experience working with Maternal Health, Fertility & Perinatal Loss, Family Addictions, Complex Grief, and Parenting issues. My background comes from over a decade working with individuals and families as a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and...
One of the hardest parts of the therapeutic process is choosing the right therapist for you, and I hope to join you on your journey towards greater self-understanding, compassion, and insight. Many people come to therapy after experiencing emotional distress that has led them to feel overwhelmed and as though they have lost direction in, and control of, their life. In a safe and non-judgmental...
I work with young and middle aged adults who are experiencing anxiety, dread, self-criticism, or are feeling lost or stuck in life with difficulty making decisions. Together we will explore what your suffering/unease is pointing to, and discover what may be trying to surface in your life in order to bring more well-being and increased feelings of inner sturdiness, compassion, and equanimity....
I believe that in order to truly recover from the issues that occur in life, we must find ways to cope so that we are better able to handle them in the future. In order to do that, we must do the tough work of self-discovery. Whether the issue is grief/loss, addiction, depression, anxiety, or trauma, I can help you discover a path to the better version you aspire to be. My experience as a...
Collaborative Mental Health offers intimate partner violence, anger management, and parenting groups. Our group meets conditions for legal or child protective matters. We specialize in evidenced based models that comply with the Montana Board of Crime Control regulations for offender intervention groups. Facilitators are certified in Moral Reconation Therapy for Domestic Violence and Anger...
Life often feels tumultuous and overwhelming, and today’s COVID-19 concerns adds to it. Marriage can be difficult, ranging from joyful to devastating: There is Hope. Raising children can be difficult, ranging from joyful to impossible: There is Hope. Living in what feels like a darkened world with little or no hope: There is Hope. Despite our various viewpoints, life is meant to be enjoyed, liv...
I am here to help individuals and couples manage distressing circumstances or feelings. I work with a wide variety of individual or relational circumstances involving conflict, disappointment, hurt feelings, sadness, grief, loss, or other emotional concerns. I have experience with trauma, attachment, relationship and communication patterns, grief and loss, parent-child relationships (even adult...
