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
For the past 19 years, I have enjoyed working with adults and adolescents in the Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg communities. I am an EMDR therapist, specializing in treatment of trauma and PTSD but I also provide treatment of many common concerns including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, relationship difficulties, and general life-stress. Please feel free to call me or send...
I have been in Private Practice for over 20 years. My practice serves children, teens, adults and families in a comfortable setting. Most clients I see have the diagnosis of depression or anxiety. My way of treating this is to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe if we can change the way we think about events in our life that we can find peace and balance. I have worked my entire car...
We all develop a set of skills to cope and survive when we are young. This is the beauty of our adaptiveness and our innate pursuit of love, safety, and connectedness. However, for most of us, there reaches a point in life where the skills that once allowed us to survive are now preventing us from living the life we imagined. If you are feeling disconnected and discontented with yourself, your...
I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience helping individuals and couples find relief from depression, anxiety, addiction, OCD and relationship problems. We will use evidence-based approaches that have been scientifically proven to work, developing coping skills and new habits that are easy to learn and apply to everyday life. I believe we are all experts in our own lives and...
I listen to individuals and couples with committed compassion, unconditional goodwill and with keen perception. I want you to come experience being heard without any judgment or agenda, other than your own. I will help you learn to listen to yourself and your loved ones this way so you may come back into connection with yourself, your life and those who you love! I am inspired by Benjamin...
I enjoy providing psychotherapy to adults, teenagers, and couples. I provide a welcoming, safe and non-judgmental space. I work with people who seek support for anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, family issues, social challenges, identity, substance use, anger, life balance, and life transitions/stressors. I support people with areas such as work, school, productivity, cha...
My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help my clients effectively address personal life challenges. I help the client build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look...
Are you tired of the past interfering with your happiness? Do you find yourself feeling dissatisfied and unhappy in your relationships? Do you have a hard time managing your emotions? I might be the right match for you. I work people from all walks of life, and experiencing different forms of emotional pain. The focus of my practice is on helping people who suffered various adverse and traumati...
Has a major transition or trauma triggered your nervous system, caused anxiety, depression, and emotional dyregulation, or negatively impacted the relationships you care about the most? If you're experiencing trauma, PTSD, grief, illness, separation, depression, caregiver distress, or anxiety of what lies ahead for you and your loved ones, I can help you settle emotional distress, restore...
Ask yourself, are you on track with where you want to be right now in your life? If your answer was no or there was even a pause, let's work on it together. My beliefs are simple, I believe in honesty with my clients, support of their needs, and assertive towards their goals. Even if you are in the beginning steps of a new phase, I will do my best to help your transition as best as I can to go...
As if life isn’t challenging in the best of times, we are now in the midst of a global pandemic where everything seems unpredictable, unfamiliar and frightening. Add that to whatever it is that you might be seeking help for - depression, anxiety, marital or family problems - the need for counseling is greater than ever. To anyone who has been considering help, I strongly encourage you to do so,...
NOTE: There is a WAITLIST of 3 to 6 Months. Hello :) I am a licensed psychologist and certified EMDR therapist, but you might also think of my work as a self-love igniter. My orientation to therapy is informed by compassionate consultation, experiential learning and brain-based body interventions. In my experience, this integration not only accelerates recovery, also influences more growth area...
Do you feel a loss of identity, purpose, sense of self, or interest in life? Are you dissatisfied with your goals, your job, or your relationships? Do you struggle with sadness, anxiety, disturbing thoughts, hallucinations, or self destructive behavior? Have you experienced a trauma that has shattered your sense of the world? Just like physical pain indicates that something may be wrong with ou...
I believe in supporting and guiding clients to find their own answers, using a holistic, supportive, and integrated approach that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Through personal growth and development, we can learn to change our destiny and replenish our positive energy. The need for clarity is often the first step towards healing, fulfillment, and new realms of understanding. It is...
I believe that each individual is unique, and that compassion, trust and understanding are the foundations of a helping relationship. In my practice, I have helped children, adolescents and adults deal with depression, anxiety, ADHD, learning differences, questions of sexual or religious identity, and more. Together, we can understand the roots of the pain and suffering you are experiencing and...
