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 strive to be available for clients that are looking for acceptance, care and therapeutic insight. My goal is to walk with individuals that desire to know more about themselves and can ultimately become their own therapist, to know themselves fully and completely, as anyone can. As any human, you may struggle with interpersonal relationships and/or the inner workings of self. We all have a...
Like focusing a camera lens to help create a desired picture, we need at times to refocus the image of our lives that may have become blurry often through the uninvited challenges or changes that come our way -or perhpas past events are not completely resolved as we thought. With blocked or stiffled awareness, our copng skills may be crying out for help as our deptression, our anxiety, our mood...
I believe pleasure and intimacy are key components to realizing your own worth. Whether you are looking to connect more deeply to yourself, a partner, or a community, I am here to reflect your own capacity for joy and fulfillment back to you. Therapy is about connection, and I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. I use a blend of techniques from emotionally-focused...
Life is challenging. Even when we are doing our best, we may still experience anxiety, depression, stress, moodiness, and difficulties in our relationships. Some of those feelings originate from experiences we remember clearly and want to understand and organize; other feelings seem to come from nowhere and despite our best efforts, interfere with our feeling better and doing the things we want...
My ideal client is experiencing issues relating to alcohol and substance use that may be getting in the way of family relationships, employment, education and general happiness. I've spent the last six years working in addiction treatment centers and aftercare facilities in various capacities - therapist, case manager, family liaison and operations manager. My personal and professional experien...
I offer empathy, insight, and a seasoned approach in helping others recover from addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and personality challenges. I work with individuals seeking freedom from out-of-control behaviors including substance abuse, sexual compulsivity, and other habituated difficulties. I'm credentialed to treat partners and couples affected by sexual betrayal as well as those...
The struggle is real but through hope, growth, faith and transformation we heal. We all have a story to tell. No persons story is any better or worse than anyone else's. I can attest to the struggle to reach out for help and the need to be vulnerable. I am someone who is there to help guide you through those tough times. The courage and strength that it takes to reach out for help is the first...
Are you looking for a CHANGE? Are you tired of not making progress with your mental health? Are you looking for a counselor that is supportive and an easy listener? Well if you’re looking for any of the above, you stop at the right place. HONOR WITH CLASS is a community behavioral health center that has a private practice feel. HONOR stands for Helping Others Navigate through Opposition...
**Staying safe and separate is my top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. I have pivoted from in-office work and offer teletherapy and masked, socially distant therapy outdoors. My "walk your walk" offering was designed for you, to receive in-person therapy safely. Contact me today to schedule your first session.** I trust the therapeutic process and its ability to heal and inspire personal...
Daybreak Counseling is a team of highly trained and experienced providers with various skills to match our clients' needs. We will travel with you on your journey and open the doors to overcome challenges and life transitions. Whatever the issues you face, we have the therapists available to guide your choices and paths forward....
If you feel like your compass is spinning in your life, find it difficult to take joy in everyday life, or feel like no one else could understand how you feel - there is good news. You do not have to be alone in your struggles. The main goals of counseling are to find direction, to improve insight and overall well-being in your life, and to identify and express feelings in more healthy ways....
Strong and positive relationships are crucial to living a rich and fulfilling life. I work with couples, families, and individual family-members who desire improved relationships including young men in middle and high school. Our relationships with others are always-changing and, often, complicated. Clarifying what we really desire and developing tools to achieve this together and separately ca...
Some mental health providers disagree, but, I do believe we have the power to choose our emotions. Watch, I'll show you - I couple evidenced-based treatments, wellness perspectives, Eastern theories, a conscious awareness approach - geared towards creating intrinsic & extrinsic progress. Your progress may include improved relationships, increased motivation, stronger sense of self-value, greate...
Addiction has the ability to pause and/or stop you from where you want to be. Dealing with addiction as an individual, parents to a loved one, or as a couple can cause unique and challenging issues as drugs continue to be a part of your household. For individuals I am happy to work with you in a variety of ways--from harm reduction to focusing on abstinence. For families and couples, learning h...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** It's a brave step to reach out for support, especially when parts of life have become unmanageable. I strive to create a safe place for us to begin the process of healing and working through the different obstacles that you may face. Together we will identify those areas that you want to change, and try different strategies to help get you to where you want to be. We w...
