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
Concerned about the behavior of your child or teenager? Having difficulty connecting with someone you care about? I enjoy working collaboratively with clients of all ages, but specialize in using my experience gained working with the juvenile corrections population and establishing an Adolescent DBT Program for Kings View Counseling Services to provide effective treatment to families with child...
I obtained my Master's in Social Work from Kean University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. My practice is located in the heart of Red Bank, NJ in a comfortable and relaxed setting. I have worked in numerous settings with children, adolescents, and adults who are attempting to cope with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. I work with those facing trauma,...
I am a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts with nearly a decade of clinical experience working with a range of people who have complicated backgrounds and experiences, including trauma. I counsel adults, couples, parents, families, pre-teens, adolescents and veterans. At its core, my style is warm and empathic. I will also take an active and engaged stance in order to challenge my clients'...
At Be. Counseling Partners we will support you throughout your therapy process. We will help you to identify your needs for support and your goals for change. Sometimes the desired change is internal; we want to think or feel differently about things, including ourselves. Sometimes the change we seek is about behavior; we want to react in different ways in relationships and situations in our...
Let me help you find an authentic drive for transformation. You deserve quality of life, fulfilling work and meaningful relationships. Through Philosophical Counseling, Spiritual Direction or Life Coaching, you will acquire inner understanding, emotional intelligence and experience healing. Our counseling modality is an eclectic and effective combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,...
I am often asked how I help my clients. First, I see you as more than a client. I could be in your shoes. I would want you to treat me like real person instead of just another client. I get to know you...the real you. I dedicate time to hear where you have been and how those experiences helped shape who you are today. Next, we identify the roadblocks that have kept you stuck. Lastly, we move in...
I consider relationships as perhaps the key aspect of a person's life. And we all need that sense of "connection"...that's just part of being a human being. We even have a relationship with ourselves, that voice inside of us, that often makes us feel bad about who we are as individuals. And perhaps the most important relationship we ever have is with a therapist, which is why I'll help you find...
I have been a practicing psychotherapist since 1982. I have worked in a variety of settings and am comfortable treating individuals, couples, and families. I especially enjoy working with older adolescents/young adults struggling with self-identity issues that can include co-occurring disorders. Strong background in treating substance use disorders. I also specialize in anger related issues wit...
We offer a wide range of clinical expertise and 32 years of experience. We love helping people find solutions to the many complex and sometimes overwhelming life issues. I have a wide variety of experience stemming from: 9 years in teen residential program; 16 years State of Idaho in Children's Mental Health. During 15 of those years provided mental health services for probation departments; 2...
Our name says it all...Choices. Life is full of them, and they can be difficult to make. Do you make the time to take care of your physical health by eating right and exercising? Why not take care of your mental health? Counseling is about putting you in charge of your life, by amplifying your strengths and working on your weaknesses. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anxiety or...
"We are all in the same storm, but we are NOT all in the same boat."--Anonymous Patient. I specialize in the cogntive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of anxiety and anxiety disorders. Ideally, patients are interested in a direct, focused, and assertive approach and are willing to put in the time and effort between sessions to achieve their goals. The goal always has to be resolving or fixing the...
Once upon a time, I didn't know who I was, and that made me depressed, anxious and insecure. The problem was, I was also pretty functional. I could almost make it through this life - going to work, paying my bills, dining out. Thankfully, I lost my patience. If you're curious or confused or losing your patience, let's talk. I've earned my letters and have fancy theories, but I'm helpful because...
All of us are on a journey and need support getting through the difficult times we face. I offer culturally humble services that start where you are and build on your strengths to help you leverage the challenges you face. In a comfortable safe setting, I help patients make the best of the situation they're in, whether facing problems of the past (like trauma), the present (like chronic pain), ...
Like all of us, you need to perform in the daily arenas of your life — work, relationships, health, personal growth. I’m here to help you succeed. Creating a strong therapeutic relationship with each other will serve as the foundation for everything else we'll do. My aim will be to get to know you as a unique person with your own story and vision, help you identify the changes you're ready to...
