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
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed? Do you worry about "going crazy"? Do you have problems in your relationships with family and friends? Do you wonder why you or someone you love can't stop drinking, using, eating, spending? We can help! We are a team of experienced counselors who are here to help you feel more empowered, improve communication/conflict, feel less depressed/anxious,...
I imagine you’re looking for a therapist who you’ll feel comfortable and safe with, and who will help you to feel better. And it’s hard because there are so many of us to choose from! I get it. I have my own therapist and it took a while to find a good fit for myself. To help you with this, I’ve made some videos so you can get to know me and my therapy style. Check out my website to watch. In a...
Integrative treatment focusing on personal and work relationships, family and job stress, depression and anxiety, addictive behaviors, fitness, nutrition, and health. I utilize various treatment techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)/Mindfulness and collaborative approaches to increase positive mood and behaviors. Confidential, comprehensive and affordable. Call/e-mail for a ph...
At some point all of us experience emotional pain and disappointment. I assist adolescents, couples, and families in resolving depression, anxiety, conflicts, and other emotional concerns. My background as a child/adolescent treatment director, professor of psychology, and marriage and family counselor have given me a deep understanding of biological, psychological, and social approaches used t...
My approach to therapy is helping people explore thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns between themselves, & our surroundings. Counseling will often be a guided process of how I can help clients utilize their coping skills & strength based tools that people may learn to employ immediately. Sessions are structured around evidence based techniques. I have extensive experience working with...
It is difficult to begin therapy; many people carry a therapist's business card in their pocket for weeks before they start. But if you're in a lot of emotional pain, it can feel like life is running you rather than you running it. Once you reach out for support, the process starts. Together, we'll explore any distorted thinking patterns you may be having and develop your strengths so that you ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I have over 30 years' experience working in the field of addiction and substance abuse, including all facets of 12 step recovery programs. Prior experience includes working as a clinician in a detox facility and supervising a Day Treatment/Partial Hospitalization program for clients with both mental health ...
Life is not always easy. Sometimes life is challenging because of circumstances related to our actions; sometimes these challenges are a result of circumstances beyond our control. Regardless, these circumstances do not define us. It is, instead, our response to these circumstances that determines our course. My passion is working with individuals and families who are facing these storms. I lov...
Doctor of Education, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Clinician, Family Therapist, Chief Operations Officer of UBEFIT LLC, a Therapist for the state of New Jersey's Juvenile Justice Commission, and adjunct professor at Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey. My dissertation titled "An Exploratory Study of Inner-City College Athletes and Crime: Socialization, Risk, Strategy, and Hope"...
"Every day is a New Beginning!" Over the past 20 years, I have often made this statement to clients and colleagues alike. We all face challenges, problems and setbacks at times, but we do not have to remain stuck in them. I have had the privilege of working with scores of couples, families and individuals that have chosen to change their lives, attitudes and relationships. They have overcome...
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Hello. Thank you for taking the time to consider me as a source of help. Whether you're a parent in crisis doing your best to manage the challenges of hard to reach children, or are someone unsure about a relationship. Maybe you are a caregiver overwhelmed by the everyday realities of caring for a loved one, if so, it helps to have your own time and space to sort things out. That's where I can...
I specialize in discernment counseling, couples and family therapy, and divorce mediation. It is what differentiates me from my peers. My PhD is in couples counseling; a specialty that few clinicians have any training in. One distinction is that we will have longer sessions. We will meet for 90+ minutes because it is more effective in helping couples experience how to make necessary shifts in...
Dealing with hopelessness, anxiety, and other stressors in daily life can be difficult and sometimes unmanageable. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families on coping with and understanding these stressors, as well as managing and overcoming them. My goal is to establish trust and working relationships to educate on the impact in mental health; how to manage stressor...
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