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
Creativity. It's one of our most precious birthrights. Yet when we suffer, we often forget that there is a solution to every problem. All problems in living can be thought of as a failure of the imagination, an inability to envision solutions, garner resources, or initiate movement. As a therapist I have honed the skill of generating creative solutions through traditional talk therapies and wit...
Hi there, My name is Dr. Carlos. I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Costa Mesa, CA. I enjoy working with clients of diverse issues, such as addiction, ADHD, Dual Diagnosis, and Trauma. Most of my clients would agree I have a personable and empathic style to therapy. It's most important for you to feel supported and not judged when coming in. Therapy does not work well if there...
You don't want to feel beat down, let down, depressed, overwhelmed, out of control, broken or ashamed. But the daily experience of your life being undervalued by society on top of the difficulties of work, relationships, and personal struggles just seems like too much. You feel like relationships won't work, it's impossible to stop circumstances from getting you down, and you can't win for losi...
Seeking help holds a promise of hope. The journey is never easy, yet, steps to achieve such promise is closer than before. I welcome your courage as we work collaboratively in a safe and supporting environment. We can work through your difficulties and improve your overall well-being. I have extensive clinical experience including working with individuals, couples and families. I mainly used...
Therapy is a commitment to self-care. In most areas of life, our success or satisfaction often hinges on how effectively we understand and care for ourselves. I support those willing to lean into that work. This involves exploring obstacles preventing you from moving forward, in whatever realm. Therapy also helps improve self-compassion, which can provide one with greater agency over life, and ...
I believe that each and every one of my client's has within them the power to heal themselves and change their own behavior. My purpose is to use my experience and knowledge to collaborate with you and assist in analyzing and determining patterns of learned behavior or thinking that, while understandable, haven't been working out as well as you'd like. Then, together, I will assist you in build...
Supporting growth in self-awareness helps us lean into who we are, accept ourselves, and look at growth edges that may be painful or scary. As a therapist, I encourage my clients to achieve better ways of engaging with problems of living and improve personal well-being by expanding self-awareness and developing interpersonal communication skills. I practice from a clinical, Gestalt-oriented,...
I currently see both individuals and couples across a broad spectrum of issues: infidelity, pornography, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, communication challenges, intimacy barriers, spiritual matters, etc. I find that many folks are seeking healthy ways to express themselves, forgive others, and find peace within. Talking with someone who is trained to help in these matters can provide a ...
The ancient adage, "It Takes A Village...", applies to more than just raising children. We are not always meant to do things on our own. Sometimes, we need the insight of others to help us along our collective paths. I would like to be a part of your village. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the proprietor of iNisight Marriage & Family Therapists, LLC, a small private...
I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of mental and emotional health as they commit to the process of growing in wholeness. As a Person-Centered therapist, I believe that wholeness is a result of spiritual, relational, emotional and mental wellbeing. I believe that counseling provides opportunities for self-awareness and personal growth within the context of a safe and supportive...
Life, relationships, and sexuality can become difficult for all of us at times. When you feel stuck in a problem or a cycle of frustration, it can be hard to find your way out using the same level of insight and life skills that may have led you there — or at least haven't led you out. And sometimes simply being too close to the problem prevents seeing things you might otherwise recognize. I ca...
I am a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction and compulsivity. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based practices, and Gestalt techniques to help people regain agency in their lives. I work with people struggling with addiction, as well as their partners and loved ones...
I am the owner of Cheshire Counseling Services, LLC in Cheshire, Connecticut, and I work with individuals and families. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various different settings over the course of my career. I strive to provide an open, safe, and warm environment for my clients to discuss psychological and emotional issues. I recognize that in today's world, people need...
Let's get things right to better manage life stressors! I use a unique, common sense approach that helps my patients to better understand the underlying issues that create stress/depression/anxiety and exhausting "mind racing." We all have challenges, but the most important thing is "how do I manage?" You matter! I REALLY DO CARE......
I treat mental wellness and quality of life issues including: coronavirus stressors (loss of work, wearing a mask, germ/sickness phobias, using video everything!) stress at work, romantic and family relationships, social anxiety,identity issues, traumatic experiences, and medical conditions like heart disease, cancer, surgeries. Addressing physical conditions along with mental health ones is...
