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 anxious, depressed, angry or stuck? Are you experiencing issues with your relationships: marriage, family, friends, or career? Are you having difficulty making decisions? Is fear, lack of motivation or sabotaging behaviors getting in the way of your true potential? Does the fear of letting go and creating something new feel uncomfortable or impossible? If you have answered "Yes"...
I am an artist and therapist (she/her) who helps people create the lives they want to live using art and creative expression in therapeutic and educational ways. I help people develop meaningful relationships with their problems in order to transform difficulties into creative projects that move them towards preferred ways of living and being. I am passionate about co-creating a world of...
Are you struggling in life or a relationship? Perhaps you and your partner just can't stop arguing, or your new child has caused you to feel as though you have lost control of your relationship. Has your marriage been forever redefined by an affair and you're wondering what this means? Are you experiencing anxiety about a decision, unable to move through a transition, and feeling undefined in a...
I specialize in psychotherapy with individuals, couples and groups who feel stuck in their relationships with themselves and others. I help people uncover the underlying 'stories' and old belief systems that cause them to feel stuck and how they may be reenacting these stories in the present. I enjoy working with individuals who would like to build better systems of internal and external suppor...
It is my privilege to help people confront relational and emotional health problems they may face when life's problems become overwhelming. My counseling practice primarily focuses on helping individuals and couples come to a place of restoration in their individual and relational lives whether dealing with a marriage in crisis or individual emotional, behavioral or spiritual crisis. Please giv...
New York City may be one of the most thrilling places in the world, but it also comes with certain challenges. I'm here to help you through feelings and struggles you may encounter as an adult living in The City. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, not feeling connected to your job, having relationship difficulties or issues making and holding onto friends, I am here for you. I work with adult...
Consultation is available for individuals, couples and families. Stress and anxiety are often related to chronic problems in important relationships. Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed re: how to proceed can leave us feeling stuck and helpless. Taking time to discuss and more clearly define the problem can be initial steps to managing self in more optimal ways. Identifying a plan of action as to ...
I am the Chief Clinical Officer at Spence-Chapin with over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I have had the chance to work with and study numerous therapeutic models and after all this time my approach has become eclectic. One size does not fit all. I understand how much damage trauma can do to a child, a family and future outcomes. In order to heal you need to feel...
I work with individuals, couples and families who are experiencing relationship issues, stress and life transitions. The therapy involves an interactive, problem-solving and insight-oriented approach. I use a relational, developmental attachment and family systems model to help my clients become more of who they aspire to be. Through skills-building and examination of long-held beliefs and...
My focus is to help those feeling lost discover the meaning to their suffering. I work with individual's wrestling with anxiety, substance abuse, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief and loss. I believe that the therapeutic relationship holds the power to help everyone grow. Therapy is a process of journeying with another individual while they discover and make meaning in their life. ...
We're not always prepared for the challenges that come our way. Sometimes we encounter a problem we can't figure out on our own. It helps to have someone else to lean on to get us through a difficult period. My primary job as a counselor is to give encouragement, impart a sense of hope, and help restore balance in the lives of my clients. For some clients it's a rare experience to be truly hear...
I enjoy working with clients who are adjusting to life's difficulties and managing a life stage or an illness. With over 20 years experience working with people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, my special interests include Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury survivors and their families. Some have had difficult times in earlier life and want to move beyond those...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your current life circumstances? Does your life's purpose seem derailed at the moment? Are you feeling alone, where it seems that no one understands what you are going through? Perhaps there is a relationship that is causing you a significant amount of stress. Would you be interested in developing your strengths in order to better cope with your suffering and achi...
Therapy presents a unique opportunity for people to find solutions/resolutions for challenges life throws at them. Walking with people (individuals and couples) to establish a working relationship while providing a safe environment is one of my main objectives. I am passionate about working with people. Developing strengths, visiting past victories, and exploring methods of coping are ways just...
Since 2004 I have been in private practice providing supportive counseling and life coaching for individuals. couples and families. A graduate of Antioch University with a Master of Arts in Psychology, I work with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, existential anxiety, or other life stressors, as well as a focus in maternal mental health...
