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
Life's struggles can leave us feeling sad, frustrated, angry and helpless. As a result, many of us question our purpose in life and ask ourselves, "Why me?" Here at Serenity of Mind Counseling & Therapy, "why me" becomes "why NOT me?" Although our experiences can be difficult to bear, it can also provide us with the opportunity to improve ourselves, enhance our relationships and discover our...
I believe in the power of therapy to awaken your innate capacity for healing and transformation. With this aim, I will guide you in navigating difficult life transitions and current and past relationship challenges; in mending past trauma(s), and in coming to know your core self. With gentle and empathic presence, I support you in developing tools to cope with your symptoms, and over time, to...
My practice centers on working with those having addiction issues and those having addiction issues coupled to other mental health challenges such as: Bipolar & Depressive Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder, Trauma, Grief & Abandonment. My extensive experience in all modalities of treatment allows clients a greater degree of options when creating a recovery plan for their addiction/mental heal...
"Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of up and downs. It's a journey of discovery - there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair"- Rick Warren. We all struggle with past or present situations that can get in the way of us living our lives wholeheartedly and that have an impact on the connection with oneself and others. Whenever you are goi...
Welcome! Are you in a season of feeling stuck, dissatisfied, or frustrated? Is your most important relationship not what you hoped for? Maybe there are experiences in your past including wounding or abuse that feel like they keep getting in the way? If you are reading this, you may be looking for some relief, healing, or help making changes in how you think about yourself and the ways you relat...
Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a differenc...
My goal is to help you in facing real life challenges with authenticity and resolve so you can get your life back on track. I specialize in therapy for anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. I believe that meaningful change starts with being present, grounded, and tuned-in to what options are most likely to help. We know doing the same thing over and over won't yield different results, and often i...
I embrace a solution focused cognitive behavioral approach to treatment within a humanistic framework. I help clients understand how underlying thoughts and belief systems impact behavior and trigger emotion. The outcome of healthy and integrated thinking opens up the opportunity for clients to grow and discover new modes of thinking and feeling. The result of which allows for a more meaningful...
Former IT professional turned counselor. I am currently working with men or women, groups or individuals, couples and older adolescents. Working to build coping skills for trauma, depression, anxiety, and other concerns. Completing EMDR training and working on DBT certification. For my own self-care, I am reserving late afternoon, evenings, and weekends for family time. As such, my available ho...
Hello, and welcome. I provide client-centered psychotherapy, drawing on several theoretical orientations (psychodynamic and relational approaches, as well as mindfulness and skills-based modalities) and always tailoring my approach to the specific needs of each client. I believe that the experience of being deeply understood within a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship is a foundation...
Here are some things to expect when we sit across from each other. I will encourage meaningful and honest conversations about the things in life that are hard for you to explore. Together, we will make a space to be able to give life to the words that are difficult to say out loud and help you grow in ways that feel useful to you. This can be a painful process and most often is worth it. Some...
Traumas can have a very debilitating effect on one's life, I am using 'state of the art' EMDR technique (paired with 'Light Bar') to effectively process any past traumas. Couples/marital therapy is one of my specialties, clinical negotiation is the key to success. For the past several decades, I have treated people who suffer from Depression, Anxiety, AHDH, OCD and Bipolar as well various...
*Currently offering teletherapy only. Clients are met where they are and tackle concerns by utilizing personal strengths and wellness practices. Clients who work with me desire to grow internally, professionally, interpersonally, and physically. I work with concerns ranging from academic/professional issues and self-growth to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. In addition clie...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. I have particular clinical interest in gender and sexual diversity, dysfunctional relationship patterns, challenges related to life transitions, and bi/multicultural identity issues. I work from a contemporary psychodynamic perspective and incorporate cognitive-behavioral and...
Dr. Bantel is experienced in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and specializes in working with children and adolescents. Dr. Bantel completed his Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at the Arizona School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University - Phoenix. His training and experience has included work in community mental health settings, outpatient substance abuse progra...
