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.
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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
Struggling with depression, weight gain, menopause, life transitions, and problems with your spouse and children can be overwhelming. However, these issues do not need to be faced alone. Working together with a collaborative, empathetic therapist can help you achieve the life you want, the relationships you desire, and optimum physical and mental health. My ideal client is engaged in his or her...
Felicia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing therapy since 2004. Her clinical experience includes working with children, teenagers, and adults in a school setting, residential treatment milieu, community mental health, and a university counseling center. Felicia graduated with a Bachelors in Social Science from the National University of Singapore majoring in Social Work,...
My goal as a counselor is to first set a firm foundation of trust and comfort. Second becoming aware of clients' presenting issues or challenges, then provide tools to manage and move forward with a healthy and productive life. Clients will quickly learn I'm here to support and encourage them in a less formal role than traditional counselors. I'm not a touchy- feely counselor but do approach my...
As a Licensed Psychologist with 23 years of experience in psychotherapy and evaluations, I am available for private consultation in the Philadelphia Area. I am a former Military Officer, and a supervisor, consultant, and the father of autistic children. In my practice, I provide long-term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Jungian) for a variety of concerns. My particular expertise is in the evaluati...
I am a bi-racial, bi-cultural psychotherapist who has extensive experience working with multiple marginalized states of otherness, including pansexual and gender non-conforming identities. I work psychodynamically, but more specifically from a trauma-based, attachment/ object relations modality. Within my training, I also integrate anti-racist, critical and feminist theories, as well as behavio...
You have taken a courageous step towards change, true healing, and self-fulfillment. I am passionate about supporting anyone who chooses to boldly take control of their lives and has the desire to be mentally and emotionally healthy. It is my goal to create a positive, safe, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for each individual I work with. I will walk alongside you, to and through yo...
Accepting new clients and offer virtual appointments. I offer a variety of modalities including CBT, NLP, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy and RTT™ (Rapid Transformational Therapy). RTT™ is an extremely unique, powerful and effective hypnotherapy technique: it allows me to deliver vivid and direct suggestions to your subconscious mind. Professionally trained directly by the awarding winning and t...
If there is one constant in life, it's change; a new job or suddenly having to look for one , a new relationship or a heart break, a marriage, a divorce, life not working out the way you had hoped. Let me help you navigate these uncertain times, helping you to find a way through them or take a new tack or tap into hidden strengths. Sometimes we can change the situation; sometimes we must change...
How do you handle your emotions? Does your anxiety spiral out of control and keep you stuck? Does your depression trap you and make it impossible to do anything? Does your anger explode and hurt your relationships? Does your past trauma lead you to pushing others away and isolation? Managing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and stress can seem impossible. We can easily become trapped by inte...
Do you, your spouse or child struggle with pornography addiction/compulsion? Overcoming a behavior that's been going on for years is not usually done alone. These individuals typically need to learn real "in the moment" management skills to avoid slips/relapses with pornography while also targeting other factors which also may be driving/influencing the behavior. This is more than teaching a...
Engaging in unhealthy behaviors or unhealthy relationships to cope with your personal struggles? If you answered yes, you're not alone. There is hope. And there is help. I see it as a true honor and blessing to work with clients from all backgrounds and believe every client, and counselor relationship requires a unique and individualized approach based on proven methods. I am committed to worki...
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME* Does life feel out of control due to your, or your partner's sexual behaviors? As a sex addiction and partner trauma therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples find hope, recovery and healing from infidelity, porn/sex addiction, partner betrayal trauma, PTSD, depression/anxiety, grief, loss, and divorce. My goal is to provide a safe space...
You don’t have to deal with your struggles alone anymore. I specialize in helping people with alcohol and other drug disorders, compulsive gambling, their loved ones as well as helping people cope with anxiety and chronic illnesses. I am a provider for BlueCrossBlueShield. I have been a counselor for over 35 years and I also am a long time member of a 12-step program for families of alcoholics....
Delinda Swanston is a licensed professional counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia whose work includes meeting needs of adults, children, and adolescents in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and field settings. Her 25 years experience includes confidential service to military personnel and their families oversees, and stateside. She has served for 11 years as an officer for local human right...
No one should have to face any of life's challenges on their own, and that is how therapy can be helpful. Creating sustainable change, helping others to feel heard and understood, and working collaboratively to meet goals are main priorities for me in the therapy process. I have worked extensively with children, adolescents/teens, adults, families, and couples to meet their individual goals and...
