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
What is your story? Do you like it?How has your story developed? How has it not? Who are the characters that support and inspire you? Who are the characters that are holding you back? What are the elements that work? What are those that don’t? When did the plot inspire you? When did it get stale? Where did you find support? Where did you find discouragement? Why are you considering an edit? Why...
I believe change occurs in the context of our relationships, with our own self and with others. Oftentimes, when people seek out therapy, they are feeling lost, discarded, and may be filled with self-doubt and negative thoughts and feelings about themselves in the world. I work with clients to forge new ways of relating to ourselves and others to engage more fully in the world. We do this by...
I am a psychotherapist and breath work practitioner based in the SF Bay Area and offering services online throughout CA. I utilize integrative wellness practices to support my clients in releasing negative beliefs, processing difficult emotions, healing past wounds and cultivating a deeper sense of meaning in their lives. I work from a relational framework, meaning that I believe the authentic...
I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this time of unprecedented uncertainty and quarantine. My principle areas of expertise are working with couples, children, teens, and adults experiencing depression and anxiety as a result of stresses in their lives caused by relationship difficulties, family conflict, work/career...
I am very dedicated to my clients. I work in a reflective and empathetic style, and offer collaborative input toward their personal growth and self-compassion. I strive to build a welcoming partnership with them over time, in which they can feel safe to verbalize and explore their true feelings within a supportive and trusting clinical alliance. By gradually deepening their own awareness of...
*Now offering telehealth appointments!!* I'm so glad you're here! If you're looking for a therapist that means that you're considering a change in your life. Something isn't working the way you want it to; whether that's interpersonal relationships, work, school, or just the way you feel about yourself. If you're ready to work on finding balance and making some changes, then I would love to hea...
If you are feeling dissatisfied with relationships (or the lack thereof), yourself, or other aspects of your life, therapy provides a space to understand what is preventing you from living a more fulfilling life and achieving your goals. However, therapy can also be a confusing place because it involves unknowns and going to places that we may fear the most. It is in taking the step into the...
Therapy is a collaborative endeavor that requires a deep sense of safety if clients are to risk creating the change they long for. I believe it is very important to cultivate a secure relationship. I use evidence based therapies and use an eclectic blend of person centered approaches to meet the needs of each individual. My goal is to meet each client where they are at, help them identify their...
Hello and welcome! In my practice, I primarily lead with a relational framework to assist you in establishing a safe and supportive space from which treatment can begin. My co-therapist is my certified therapy dog, Dahlia, who will serve as a comforting companion in your introspective journey. Check out her photo! I also incorporate elements of Internal Family Systems, Animal Assisted Therapy...
Hello there! I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trust Based Relational Interventions, all are evidence based models. In addition to that, I integrate tools from many different modalities (e.g. psychodynamic, behavior, cognitive, systems, & solution focused) to provide the most efficient and effective services to each individual client. I enjoy providing...
“When I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” When we accept ourselves, even our painful emotions, we can then change them to transform our lives and our relationships. Battling with depression or anxiety can leave us confused and exhausted. The more we try to get fight and get rid of these painful feelings the stronger and more debilitating they become. My role is to help to end thes...
Often two things can be true: you are “fine” but also down, anxious, or angry. Maybe you’re noticing certain patterns or issues come up in your relationships. Perhaps you’re experiencing body sensations or pains. Some problems are manageable while others feel overwhelming, this is not uncommon. Together we can explore how things show up for you and how often they are protective; they may not ha...
Today, there are many factors, including family dynamics, conflicts in relationships, work-life situations, your family’s mental health history, etc., that can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious and/or depressed. Through both relationship-centered and evidenced-based counseling, you can successfully improve all facets of your life. My goal is to help you identify the...
While assisting adult individuals and couples to address their specific emotional concerns for over 27 yrs. I discovered, from depression to anxiety, from guilt to grief, emotions are only an aspect of who you are but don’t define who you are. My clinical focus strives to assist with separating situations from self, truth from emotions, and feelings from facts, while empowering individuals to...
