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
Welcome to Cultivate: a warm and inspiring path to wholeness. Here at Cultivate, we understand that there are seasons in each of our lives when we are left feeling out of touch with ourselves, functioning poorly in our relationships, or crippled by anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction. We provide each person we encounter with an inviting and enriching, therapeutic environment, enabling...
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( English | español ) My focus as a bilingual English-Spanish therapist is to help clients feel more confident, empowered and at ease with themselves. In a collaborative style, I can teach clients how to cope during times of stress, manage anxiety and improve their mood. I provide clients with effective skills to set realistic goals and change their patterns of negative behavior, improve...
Life presents us with a series of opportunities and challenges. Having someone trained to come alongside can help you meet the challenges and make the most of your opportunities. I bring my compassion, knowledge, experience, and the counseling process as resources for you. Working together, we will form an overview of your situation and choose a path forward toward greater health and a fuller...
My therapeutic approach focuses on guiding the client to discovering their personal truth while providing them with useful information and tools to help better cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships, a stressful environment, or looking to work on developing yourself, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with skil...
I'm Liam, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago where I offer individualized therapy appointments. I chiefly use the methods of Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered talk therapy. I have always believed in idea that the foremost authorities on the inner workings of people's lives are themselves and additionally within each and every person i...
McGady and Associates Psychological Services (MAAPS) provides a variety of clinical, forensic, consultation, supervision, and training services to the greater phoenix area. Clinical services include individual, couples', family, and group psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Psychological evaluations are provided to assist with diagnostic clarification and treatment...
I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience who specializes in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced a single trauma or ongoing traumatic conditions over the course of their life. I also specialize in working with individuals who live with chronic health conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disorders. I have received specialized training in...
My office is conveniently located in the center of downtown, Amherst. I am trauma informed, and I approach treatment utilizing a social justice framework. My work is relationship based and culturally responsive. I address issues of race, gender, sexuality, and class oppression fluidly, and integrate identity development and social position in treatment. My clinical orientation is psychodynamic ...
I work with individuals, couples, and families from a systemic, client focused and strength-based perspective. I have worked with individuals with an array of issues as well including anger issues, relationship conflict, grief and loss, as well as trauma. I utilize play, art, CBT, and Narrative therapy to assist in working on all the stuff that bogs us down. Everyone has a story-let's work on...
The goal of therapy is ultimately to make life easier and to experience positive changes. In therapy, I work towards helping you with your unique needs. We work together to unravel what's held you back and manage difficult things as they come up. Therapy can be long term or shorter term and solution focused. I have over 14 years of experience working with adults, couples, children and families...
I have been practicing for over 20 years working with adults and couples in all life stages. I am especially effective with men new to therapy and uncomfortable with their emotional lives. I help them to identify the emotions they are feeling and exploring effective ways of expressing themselves. I also specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic, teaching clients to use cognitive behavior...
It can start with a question. Why do I feel so...? How do I stop doing...? Do I have to settle for...? For many of us there may come a time when we ask ourselves do I need help? Asking for help is, arguably, the most difficult thing for people to do and maybe you're thinking about taking that step. There are many reasons why someone would seek therapy. If you are an individual or a couple and t...
Therapy is a deeply personal experience and there are as many reasons to seek therapy as there are people who seek it. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or shame. You may have suffered traumas or losses and are wondering how these shape your thoughts, feelings and relationships. Maybe you simply have a sense that aspects of your life are not coming together in the ways...
Clients that I work with are often in a place in life where they feel unseen, unheard, and disconnected. Therapy with me is a deeply connected and collaborative process. My goals are to establish trust and create a non-judgmental space in which my patients can feel truly seen and heard. I work to understand my clients from many contexts - there are so many layers to you and I value getting to k...
