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
Do you feel as though you are unable to "get over" your past, haunted by the feelings and memories of what you have experienced? Or perhaps you feel overwhelmed by current life circumstances and are unsure how to manage it all. If so, know that you are not alone, your symptoms are treatable, and help is available. I am here to assist and guide you in the transformation from suffering to healing...
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Sex Therapist and Co-Founder of the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I work to help those struggling with porn addiction, sex addiction, compulsive sexual behavior and infidelity. I also work with spouses, partners and family members in their struggle to understand and heal from the hurtful and often traumatic impact of these behaviors. As a sex...
Many of the people I work with find their way to me because they feel lost, broken or hopeless. In my San Francisco psychotherapy practice I tend to work well with people who have exhausted all of their go-to strategies and are in search of something deeper that will lead to the long lasting change they desire. Likely you have worked hard at developing an external image that may have gotten you...
Have you been through something traumatic in your life? Are you experiencing feelings of overwhelming fear, anger, sadness or grief? No matter what you have endured, I believe it is possible to live a more fulfilling, more connected and peaceful life. I have skill and experience that can help you to engage in your life again. I work with respect, compassion and humor to create a trusting therap...
Psychotherapy is a journey of discovery. It helps to reveal a better understanding of your true self, and will assist in the development of healthier, more fulfilling relationships with others. You and I will set the destination and collaborate to bring about a more optimal way of being. My goal is to give you the most effective tools to resolve the challenges you face in your life, in a safe a...
Welcome to my practice. It is important to find a comfortable place to create the changes you want in your life. I provide compassion, empathy, and openness to help create a trusting therapeutic relationship to assist in your healing process. You are the authority of your life, through collaboration I can help assist you in becoming the person you want to be. I approach therapy from a...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My scope of practice is wide and includes people struggling with addiction, depression, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, and other problems in living that can co-occur with trauma and PTSD. I work with people of all genders, sexualities, and socioeconomic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. I...
My specific areas of training and practice have included: adults, adolescents, and couples. I also have experience with crisis intervention in L.A. County ERs; Inpatient/Outpatient hospitals; Community-based Mental Health clinics; Residential treatment facilities; high schools; as well as my private practice, counseling a diverse population. I have been on Medical Staff at USC Verdugo Hills...
Hello! I'm Alisha Hawrylyszyn Frank (pronounced har-a-lish-in frank). I am a NYU certified life coach who facilitates the discovery of self-love with individuals pursuing positive change and growth. I provide my clients with the opportunity to be truly heard, acknowledged and supported in a creative environment, which leads to inner growth, self-approval, confidence and balance in one's life. W...
Change and transition are part of life. Sometimes we can all use a little support. Whether it's a sudden change (such as an acute loss) or the many transitions of life, therapy can be one setting in which to find safety and manage life's challenges. I have experience working with issues of grief, adolescent development, life transitions (divorce, career issues, family transition), anxiety and...
I specialize in helping people achieve lasting and meaningful change in their lives. My goal is to help you increase your understanding of yourself and your struggles, alleviate emotional pain, and help you lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. I frequently work with people who experience anxiety or depression, or feelings related to a life change or transition. I also work extensively with...
Too many therapists to choose from? Let me help you decide if I'm the right one for you! Dealing with the aftershocks of traumatic experience? I'm a qualified Accelerated Resolution Therapist. Struggling with a life in sobriety? I'm a seasoned addiction counselor - ready to equip you towards staying sober while digging into the root reasons beneath the problem. Struggling with troublesome lifel...
Caring for your emotional well being is as important and crucial as caring for your body. I help clients to identify and build on their strengths and teach coping skills to reduce their symptoms in order to face life's challenges in a more productive and healthy way. I strive to establish a genuine, trusting relationship with clients based on empathy, compassion, respect and authenticity. I...
Greetings! I am so glad we were able to find each other! I appreciate you taking the time to read my profile and consider giving me the opportunity to help you during this stressful time of your life. My goal will always be to meet you where you're at in your journey and to help you get to the place where you want to be. The counseling process can be both challenging and rewarding, but I want t...
In today's world, each day come with it's challenges. If we are not careful we can be easily consumed and overcome by stress, anxiety, and many other emotional barriers that diminish the quality of life. However, I'm a firm believer that every problem is born with a solution. Solutions may not be easy or feel good at times, but the journey of finding the solution comes with strength, endurance,...
