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
In our life journey we all go through turbulent patches, unfortunately some last longer than others. Often we stay idle in an unstable state because it is familiar, but not necessarily healthy. I believe that therapy is a space to process your emotions to help achieve a positive equilibrium. Together we can explore your inner feelings while collaboratively working through any personal obstacles...
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy & sexual health. I help my clients work through sexual shame, trauma, anxiety, painful sex, issues around arousal, orgasm & desire, compulsive behavior/”porn or sex” addiction, & sexual inexperience or anorexia. I believe my first job is to create a sense of safety by attuning to you and ensuring you a shame-free/judgment-free space. M...
W. Sidney Young, Ph.D. is a Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist and former US Army (Active Duty/Army Reserve) and Army National Guard (ARNG) Chaplain/Lieutenant Colonel (LTC). Dr. Sid is the founder of Premier Psychological Counseling and Consulting, PC (Premier PCC) and Premier TMS. He has extensive experience with treating children, adolescents and adults suffering from Personality Disorders,...
I specialize in the comprehensive treatment of alcohol and drug abuse for both the individual and the family suffering. I have extensive experience in inpatient treatment programs for addiction, including Rushford Center in Middletown, Stonegate in Durham and Turning Point/Tunbridge in New Haven. Both adults and adolescents with or without an interest in 12 Step Work are the focus of my work. M...
Are you having trouble with day-to-day life? Is your life lacking in passion and meaning? If you have been struggling with depression, relationship issues, or a recent or childhood trauma, I would like to help. I view therapy as a means to transform suffering and conflict, towards the development of a richer, fuller and happier life. I seek to understand the causes for the emotional distress an...
I offer psychotherapy for individual adults and teens, play therapy for children, and couples counseling for relationships of all kinds. I know that coming to therapy requires significant courage and vulnerability; it is initiating a process of change, and when things change, they often do so in ways we don't expect. So whether you are coming in on your own, with your partner, or sending your...
Dr. Darla Absher is a a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor LPC-S #62089, located in Austin and Bastrop, Texas. Dr. Absher treats the full spectrum of disorders and life adjustments. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University, in Austin, Texas in August 2005. In 2003, I received my Master of Arts in Human Services from St. Edward's. In 2001 I graduated from ...
( English | العربية ) العمل مع البالغين والمراهقين من خلفيات متنوعة. إذا كنت تعاني من الاكتئاب والقلق والحزن والتكيف مع الثقافة الجديدة أو الصدمة ، يمكنني مساعدتك في إدارة القضايا اليومية مثل إدارة الإجهاد ، والصعوبات الشخصية ، وتحولات الحياة ، والقضايا المهنية ، والصراعات الأخرى التي تؤثر على قدرتك على الاستمتاع بالحياة. التكيف الثقافي هو تحد فريد يواجهه العديد من المهاجرين. يمكن أن توجهك خلفي...
Are you looking to create a healthy, meaningful, joyful life? Many of my clients are having a hard time coping with new life circumstances, such as becoming a parent, getting divorced, changing jobs, moving to a new area, losing a loved one, & so on. I help individuals and couples with finding effective solutions to a wide range of problems & issues. I have had years of experience in working wi...
Feeling stuck in patterns related to stress, anxiety, depression, chemical use, trauma, grief, loss, relationship issues, or toxic coping mechanisms can feel extremely uncomfortable. Often, just managing these situations on top of day to day life can be overwhelming. If you feel this way, there is hope. You are not alone. I won’t pretend to know exactly how you're feeling, but as a healer and...
Are you and your spouse not getting along? Arguing all the time or not talking at all. You probably have a multitude of emotions: sad, alone, discouraged, invisible, unloved, disconnected. Maybe you think, "Things between us will never change" or "It's too late for us." It's normal to have these feelings and thoughts. But, you don't want to give up on this relationship and the love you once had...
The new (to Disney +) smash hit Hamilton The Musical reminds us what a time to be alive right now. "Look around, look around at how lucky we are To be alive right now". I have to remind myself all the time how lucky I am to be alive. I'm not gonna lie sometimes I don't want to get out of bed. Sometimes I don't want to go to bed, because I know I'm gonna have the same day again tomorrow. You are...
Many obstacles can interfere with living life to its fullest, but they don't have to. Creating a focused plan and sticking with it can be life changing, and at times deeper issues are at play. In my practice I work with high performing individuals such as Athletes, Entertainers and Public Figures, as well as their families. Having competed and worked in the Sport and Entertainment Industries fo...
Thank you for considering me for your therapist. I have experience working with people who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, unemployment, drug abuse/dependence, a variety of sexual issues,and parenting problems. Although my initial training was with adults with mental illness and children in residential facilities, I enjoy working with all people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Are you and your spouse/partner struggling with various issues? Would you really love to be able to communicate with one another in a positive manner? Is your goal to have a healthy relationship/marriage? My wife and I have been married for 46 years. Together we have weathered many storms and successfully rose above them, to our healthy, happy marriage. Depression and...
