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
Since the pandemic hit I have shifted to exclusively online video and phone therapy sessions and I find that these modalities work really well. I can help youth in adolescence up to elder-aged adults do the hard work necessary. I intend to be a witness and a companion while listening to you and your story. I am fascinated by the experience of severe anxiety and have had success treating it. I h...
I strive to establish a supportive, respectful, and affirming environment in which people can identify and explore thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and recurring patterns of behavior that may be interfering with their capacity to experience a fuller and more satisfying life. I place a high emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and I offer a warm, relational, and culturally...
Relationships can be the most wonderful thing in the world. But, there are also times when couples can feel hopeless and wonder if they should stay together. You may feel trapped in an endless loop, replaying the same fights and running into the same barriers to the intimacy, love, and connection you both long for. Perhaps you have experienced infidelity, we can work to rebuild trust and find a...
Pinelopi Dovinos is a psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Certification in Gender and sexuality (queer studies) & women’s studies from Florida Atlantic University. She is licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts. Pinelopi views the therapeutic environment as a place where the utmost care should be taken to create a culturally sensitive and...
Joanie Barclay, LICSW, brings a diversity of professional acumen from over twenty-five years working with adults, military families, veterans, and with those who seek to build light, peace and hope within their lives. Her person-centered and strengths-based approaches to healing and wellness are enhanced with her ministerial background. Joanie earned her graduate degrees in Clinical Social Work...
Emily is passionate about positive psychology, human resilience, and personal growth. Since 2012 she has been working with a diverse group of clients and crafting a specialty for individuals with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Emily graduated from William James College in 2014 with a Masters in Counseling Psychology and, in 2017, she received her license to be a Mental Health Counselor in ...
*Currently not accepting new clients. In couples work, I use PACT to address struggles with communication, sex and intimacy, big life transitions, and infidelity, moving you towards a secure functioning relationship. My goal is to help you become experts in reading each other's road maps. In individual work, I address sexual trauma, low self esteem, self criticism, depression and anxiety. Using...
Dr. DeGeorge has been working with individuals, couples and families for 30 years. In his practice, Dr. DeGeorge implements a client centered approach developing and fostering a connection with his clients that focuses not only on their concerns but all aspects of their life and relationships. Dr. DeGeorge believes that all individuals, couples and families can achieve a better and more stable...
Tristan Leibu is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Massachusetts. Tristan believes that individuals are the captains of their own ship. It is his role as a counselor to act as a compass when they are feeling lost or unable to make decisions for themselves. His passion is to help individuals by having a collaborative process to address and alleviate their issues. When the effect...
Life is filled with challenging transitions, relationships, and experiences. One of my favorite sayings is – nothing in this life worth having comes easy. I use it, myself, as a reminder and motivator when things get hard. Because they do, and that’s okay! It is okay to be stressed, frustrated, sad, angry, excited, and any other emotion you feel. The challenge comes when those emotions lead to...
Many couples don't know where to turn when they seriously consider separation or divorce-I am here to help. What happens when one of you wants to save the marriage but the other does not? What should you do when it seems that your issues are irreconcilable? I offer solutions to these and many more tough situations. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professor of MFT (PhD) ...
Bilingual licensed mental health counselor with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and more than 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families, in Cuba, Colombia, and Unites States. A personalized treatment plan is designed for each individual taking into consideration the treatment approach expected to render more effective results, based in...
Currently doing HIPAA compliant teletherapy. You might feel overwhelmed now, but that doesn't have to last. Change can happen with a safe person to talk with, who brings insight, and evidence-based skills-training that helps create new experiences. None of us are perfect, but we can increase the joy and meaning in our lives when we find the right support and skills to reach our goals. How to...
Canvas Health is dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve. We achieve this by helping children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders. We offer Child and Adolescent therapy ages 6 through 17; Adult therapy; Family and couples counseling; Substance use assessment; Substance use disorder treatment fo...
I am passionate in helping clients be open about their experiences that may be uncomfortable to talk about. I understand the difficulty in being vulnerable with others and how to move forward with that in mind. My passion is driven by the stigma in seeking mental health counseling services. I want to help you remove that stigma you may have and let you know that it is okay to experience...
