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
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which...
With over fifteen years of experience working with individuals, couples and families our therapists have successfully helped many clients with complex issues that negatively impact their lives and their families in significant ways. This is why we believe in treating clients holistically (mind, body and spirit). We also believe the work clients do outside of therapy is as important as the work...
Bright Horizons is a positive environment where you and your children can express yourselves freely and have a safe place to disclose situations you are facing. We have a wide mix of clinicians and are able to support a wide variety of clientele. We have a newly added full time Educational Support Specialist. A Registered Art Therapist who offers a variety of art therapy and meditation. As well...
I enjoy helping couples and individuals gain greater self-understanding, new relational insights, adaptive tools, and more effective interpersonal patterns. My approach is cross-disciplinary, incorporating experience in social work (BSW), ministry (MDiv, DMin, CSD) and counseling (MAC, LPC, EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy). Through these overlapping disciplines I've noticed consistency in...
My primary area of expertise is working with teens and families but also enjoy working with adults. I have experience and expertise working with most teen issues. I use my experience, ability to connect along with teaching skills and tools in order to help teens and families make positive changes in the home. My goal is to provide the most effective counseling and therapy as possible to ensure...
Do you feel the need to improve an aspect of your life or yourself? Do you struggle to find passion or purpose in life? Whether you are experiencing difficulties with relationship issues, distress due to traumatic life events, or a general feeling of being stuck, I can help. I am also a longtime member of SAG/AFTRA and am very familiar with the stress related dynamics of the entertainment indus...
I believe psychotherapy is pursuing your inner truth. While most people seek counseling to ameliorate painful personal or interpersonal symptoms, the solution is not as simple as deciding to be different tomorrow. We need to understand when and why our self-destructive ways began. We need to see how we have created patterns and habits that maintain our personal suffering. Our mind is designed t...
I believe it takes a special kind of strength to ask for help, and as a therapist, my job is to make the process as smooth as possible. I feel confident in my ability to create a safe and welcoming environment conducive to change that will make therapy efficient and effective. I have been working in the mental health field for over ten years, and utilize a kind, strengths-based approach with my...
You should be proud of yourself for seeking to improve your mental health with therapy. Sometimes relationships can affect your mental health and other times our mental health can affect our relationships. Which ever is the case for you, I'd love to help you. Anxiety and Depression are on the upswing with all that is going on in our world today. Past experiences can interfer with your personal ...
People seek the services of a therapist for a variety of different reasons. If you are seeking therapy because you are suffering (for any reason) and feel motivated to find a solution for your suffering, and are capable/willing to be introspective, honest, focused, and committed to your own healing process, then I can help you. I work well with clients who are willing to challenge their old...
I love working with adolescents, adult individuals, and families. I enjoy helping teens and families navigate the changes of adolescence, while working to engage parents around their teenager's change process. While adolescence can challenge families, it's also a developmental phase filled with exciting and inspiring change. My work with adults often focuses on relationship issues, anxiety, str...
Change is never easy. We seldom know where to start. Acknowledgement is the first step. Seeking assistance is the second. Let me guide you on that journey to wellness. As your therapist, it is my honor to work with you to formalize a plan that's best for you. Therapy is a relationship that when done properly, can reshape lives, and bring new perspectives to an issue. For the past 15 years, I ha...
Doug has many years of professional therapy experience and training working with individuals, couples and families. Specialities include: Family trauma, child abuse, depression, anxiety, discrimination, ADHD, family and relationship conflict, parent-child conflict, divorce, adoption, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual lifestyle, and life transitions. Clients appreciate his calm, reassuring a...
I am an existential-humanistic practitioner who will provide an empathetic, non-judgemental, and confidential environment where you can be fully heard and understood. I am not interested in identifying symptoms to label human beings in order to meet the needs of insurance companies. I am interested in meeting the needs of individuals, families, and couples by utilizing a mind, body, and spirit...
