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
Watercourse Counseling Center operates from the belief in the power of relationships in life and in healing. Our approach relies on collaboration in which each person's abilities, sense of self, and life experiences are valued and utilized. Our services encompass inclusion, equity, compassion and integrity. Watercourse is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to strengthen our Minneapolis communi...
I have helped clients overcome difficult issues from their past and/or present; find freedom from unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors; and go on to live fuller, more rewarding lives as a result. I believe that professional counseling can provide psychological and emotional healing, as well as spiritual wholeness. I integrate the best that psychotherapy has to offer with scriptural truths. ...
Families I meet are confronting obstacles related to stress, anxiety, depression, identity, self esteem, and behavior. These challenges are taxing for one person, impacting our family and personal relationships. Many carry this burden, seeking an opportunity to set them and forget them, searching for a new way to live. Hope is found in the family’s inner strength to grow and adapt, even as our...
Life is difficult; there is no rule book. I am here to support you to help you learn new coping skills and strategies. I will partner with you so that you can move toward a life of enthusiasm, wholeness, and fulfillment. Have you ever felt like the “other?” I specialize in working with adults and adolescents who have felt like the “other.” Perhaps you may have experienced anxiety or depression,...
Do you feel "stuck"? Are you tired of struggling with, or worse yet, avoiding things that have bothered you for a while? Are there things in your life you cannot seem to get past? Are you ready to be your best you? Is your relationship not where it once was, or where you would like it to be now? We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from ther...
COVID-19 Online Counseling available. I believe two of the most impactful ways of pursuing healing and growth are through psychotherapy and personal story work. In therapy, we use the therapeutic relationship to identify the places where you feel stuck in order to both gain a deeper awareness and learn tools to move forward. In personal story work, we look at specific narratives from your past ...
I am a Licensed Social Worker specializing in working with teens and adults experiencing issues around life stage transitions, self-esteem, existential crisis, and relational issues. I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated and curious to explore parts of themself which are often challenging to address ( like: guilt, shame, anger, inter-generational trauma). I have extensive experienc...
Mind and body. Those are two important things that we are gifted with at birth. Due to their importance, they can be fragile as well. Have you ever experienced something and felt like your mind was troubled by the memories? Or does the subconscious play out experiences from the past that keep you feeling stuck in life with sensations or feelings of depression and anxiety? Are there times where ...
He is an EMDR-trained therapist who specializes in working with struggles surrounding sexuality, sexual trauma, and addiction. He also focuses on working with individual men and men’s therapy groups centered on the spiritual journey towards a whole, healthy, and fully integrated male identity encompassing all the various psychological parts of a man. Other areas of expertise include treating...
I meet with couples, individuals, children, and adolescents for various mental health and relational issues. I have helped many people to make sense of difficult events and endure the disappointment to embrace hope and experience fulfillment in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives. I am also EMDR trained and help those experiencing PTSD. I practice hope-based therapy--believing...
¡hablo español! Do you feel overly sad, anxious, distressed, frustrated, or stuck? You may ask, “How did this happen?” “Why me?” and “What now?” Seeking and starting counseling can be daunting - I would be honored to be your therapist and welcome all clients. In the beginning we will get to know each other, discuss challenges and strengths, and collaborate a plan to promote solid change and...
I have 30 yrs of rich experience evaluating & treating young children, birth to school age children, as well as teens. I also support adults/parents. I will complete a comprehensive evaluation which will allow you & I to look at what your child needs & how to best meet these needs. I also have experience dealing with the medical field & school systems. I can help you navigate these systems to m...
I believe in working collaboratively with clients, empowering you to explore your life on a deeper level, helping you discover how you can create the life you want, and supporting you as you begin taking those steps. My approach to therapy can be described as individualized and eclectic as I draw from various approaches to best support you and what works for you. I have experience in a wide...
Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. is an internationally recognized leader in the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning. Horse Sense offers trauma-informed, experiential ,"in-vivo" learning, helping people build connection in real time with oneself, with others, and with the natural world. Our 110 acre farm, with a yoga and meditation pavilion and a beautiful outdoor labyrinth, is...
Life is often difficult, complex, and challenging. And sometimes, whether it be a longstanding issue or a present stressor, we need others help to navigate the tough times. In my role as a counselor, I seek to provide an accepting, safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can become empowered, find peace and healing, and live a fulfilled life. My name is Robert Rowling, and I’m a...
