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
Maybe you're not sure when or why, but the emotional burdens you have been carrying became heavier. You've been carrying that pain for a while, hoping you could deal with it by yourself. But now, there's also worry, anger, shame, frustration, grief or exhaustion that you struggle to understand and cope with. Maybe you've started wondering if you're anxious or depressed. You thought about talkin...
Living a balanced life in a complicated world can seem elusive; I will work with you to help avoid the traps that contribute to conflicts and to feeling stuck. No two people are the same. We will collaborate to identify what is helpful and what gets in the way, aiming for a better understanding of yourself and your relationships. Ultimately, we do this with the goal of helping you move through ...
Blue Humming Therapy offers thoughtful mental health services to our clients and communities.We believe everyone deserves to receive the humanistic support and the best quality of mental wellness service.We compassionately work with our clients and communities.Blue Humming Therapy was formed by clinicians and staffs that represent very diverse ethnicities, races, cultures, ages, and values. We...
So here you are, feeling hopeless, lost, and living in quiet desperation. You may feel unable to fully experience life, or maybe you're afraid to, because it just hurts too much. Life is full of confusion and painful invalidation that can cause feelings of incompleteness and hopelessness. Maybe you are struggling with past trauma, suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors, or maybe you have...
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience with mental illnesses, addiction, parenting and marital difficulties, and LGBTQ issues. Most of the time, people have tried a variety of solutions before coming to me for help. Together, we can explore your concerns, your goals, your strengths, and the obstacles that are keeping y...
It's hard to maintain balance in an intense world. Connecting with a safe, trained professional can help you uncover your strengths, resolve trauma, & increase peace. I'm eager to help my clients practice mindful coping, employ a solutions-focus, & attend to/soothe embodied sensations that arise as the wheel of the mind turns. I believe the richest healing unfolds in our therapeutic relationshi...
I believe change is possible. With diligent work and supportive relationships, people can grow and overcome tremendous odds. I'm excited to walk with you on your journey of healing and growth. I work with individual teens and adults of any gender expression or faith orientation. My office is a safe space to gently explore deep distressing questions about identify, relationships and behavior,...
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Would you like to feel more confident and more comfortable in your skin? Would you like to learn how to put the past behind you and let go of negative thoughts and feelings? If you are willing, I can offer you the opportunity to see more clearly and make healthier choices. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years and have worked with a wide range of people and an an even...
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I help people transcend trauma, painful patterns, and blockages hindering their progress. Clients develop a sense of freedom and peace. You know you're capable of great things but unresolved issues hold you back. We will process the issue (I offer TRM, EMDR, IFS) and devise practical applications for thriving. I provide a warm judgement-free space, strict confidentiality, modern research-based...
I offer counseling services for individuals, families and older teen. For the last 15 years, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of mental health institutions including corrections, inpatient adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment of eating disorders, and outpatient mental health. In those settings I gained extensive experience working with individuals, couples and grou...
Everyone is trying to learn how to overcome the challenges in their life and understand themselves on a deeper level. Sometimes it is important to work with someone who can help you find the path that will lead you to feeling better, living with more contentment, and learn ways to work with your emotions and thoughts. Through genuine unbiased interactions, you can begin to unravel the habitual...
Life is difficult, and even the strongest and the most intelligent people need guidance at times. If you're feeling like you've lost your passion for life or find yourself repeating the same mistakes, make a choice today to do something different. We can improve the overall quality of your life by fostering increased self-awareness and insight, suggesting alternative approaches and helping deve...
I work with adults and adolescents on a range of issues including anxiety, substance abuse, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and grief. I take a pragmatic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with clients to help them identify the sources of their distress and how to overcome them. I help clients recognize thought patterns that may not be serving them well and teach them to incorpor...
