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
Roger L. Peterson is a Clinical Psychologist practicing in Keene, New Hampshire. He works from a cognitive interpersonal orientation and has been strongly influenced by evidence based treatments. He also does supervision, consultation, and teaching. Dr. Peterson’s areas of focus are: Seniors, couples, and people with interpersonal concerns or health issues. He pays particular attention to the...
You're tired of being stuck. Stuck in a rut of the same old emotions and behaviors you've fought for so long. Maybe your past or painful memories are holding you back, or perhaps the accusing thoughts have become too heavy. You're not sure exactly how to get out or how to change, but you're ready for something different, and you're tired of fighting alone. I will work to help you identify what...
My specialties center around helping professional men and women, athletes (current/former HS,College,Pro) and teenage boys. Each individual is different but if you are my client you will be validated, cared for and feel like a semi rockstar at times. My previous experience as a professional football player taught me people will grow if they have someone in their corner who cares, understands, a...
Do you have difficulties in your relationships, friendships, or work? Do you have a hard time accomplishing goals? Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Are you stuck in a pattern of all-or-nothing thinking? There are many reasons to seek out therapy, but sometimes we find reasons to put it off as well. I know it can be scary to ask for help. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Who d...
Unable to go to counseling during the traditional 9 to 5? Want a counselor that you can see later in the evening, or even first thing in the morning? I can help with that. My appointments times are to Mon-Thurs at either 7:30am or after 5pm. I work mainly with those who are anxious, depressed, and victims of trauma. We will search together for the solutions you need to function better in your...
I specialize in working with clients who experience complex trauma and dissociation, I enjoy helping people move their trauma by helping them find relief from pain that they've experienced. I also work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, addiction, racial/socio-cultural trauma, legal stress, incarceration, suicide ideation, self-harm, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I...
I strive to bring genuineness, humor and warmth into the therapy room, but you deserve even more than that. As a former attorney originating from a purely logical mindset, I utilize science-based and evidence-based approaches to generate practical tools to use in your everyday life. Trained in the PACT model of couples therapy, which draws upon neuroscience and attachment theory, I help couples...
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years. In that time I have worked with men, women, teens, and families on a wide variety of issues. Sometimes that work simply involved helping them through a particular incident or life change that overwhelmed them. Other times our work together centered around longstanding issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. With year...
Westside Behavioral Health is a clinician-owned and operated practice specializing in the evaluation and evidence-based treatment of a variety of mental and behavioral health difficulties. Our clinicians, are experienced at treating numerous issues including: mood disorders, self-esteem, stress management, anxiety and trauma, stress management, addiction and disordered eating, women's health...
**Currently offering video appointments in observance of our shelter-in-place order.** Whether you want to get support around new changes in your life that are causing you pain and worry, or work through problems that have been with you for years, my goal is to help you feel relief, feel empowered, and adjust to the things that are out of your control. I take an open, non-judgmental approach to...
Confidence is built through insight. The development of an 'inclusive' philosophy is something I have been drawn to for many years. Specialized training has taught me how to shape my insights into comprehensive skills which include empathic listening, individualized assessment, and building collaborative blueprints toward sustainable client wellness goals. Engaging in the role of helper is a...
**I am currently accepting new phone and video clients** Symptoms are not just painful annoyances, they are signs that point us to unfinished discovery and growth. Although I do offer a path to feeling better, staying better takes a commitment to engaging in deeper work beyond easy answers. This work is enlivening and opens out onto new ways of thinking and being. I specialize in supporting tho...
Feeling “stuck” or like you have “hit a wall?” Do you and your spouse or significant other feel like your communication is not what it used to be? Are you “at a loss” in trying to figure out your teenager or adolescent child? Are you scared of the “next steps” in life after a big change? I thrive in helping you find better ways to enrich your life and strengthen your relationships. I have...
Do you find yourself reliving unpleasant memories from your past? These could be situations of childhood abuse/neglect, the horrors of war, or single traumatic events (such as car accidents, assaults, or any situations in which your life or the life of a loved one was threatened). If this is the case, you might have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is common in civilian and military...
