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
Life’s challenges often feel overwhelming and prevent us from focusing on the areas of life that we value most. Feelings of worry, fatigue, and emotional disconnection can take the place of joy and meaning. In therapy you can expect to better understand the emotional challenges that keep you stuck, and collaborate on a personalized plan for addressing these challenges. We will carefully conside...
I'm a licensed addictions counselor, specializing in individual and family work. I see clients of all ages and backgrounds, and family members in need of help. My treatment approach is rooted in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and I'm also connected to countless other providers offering different levels of care that may be of use to the people I serve. I've...
I focus my work on couples and therapy with adult individuals. I graduated from Stanford in 2002 and received my Masters in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in 2007. I also have a post-masters certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from Denver Family Institute as well as training in a couples model of therapy called EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). I am committed to...
Kasie takes an unique, interdisciplinary approach to healing that stems from her personal and professional background. As a mental health counselor, Kasie adopts an integrative method that includes person-centered therapies, cognitive behavioral therapies, humanistic theories, mindfulness, and transpersonal therapies. Kasie’s education provides her with specializations in Women’s Issues, Men’s...
At any given moment, life can become overwhelming. Working through difficult challenges can feel insurmountable when faced alone. At Pittsburgh Counseling & Wellness, you’ll not only have support with perspective, but learn skills to overcome some of life’s greatest obstacles, as we work together to discover a confident, more resilient version of you. We work with clients in areas of crisis...
I work with adults facing a wide range of concerns. I believe strongly in helping clients tap into the self-healing locked within their own psyche, as it is the deepest and most sustainable healing available. I help individuals develop healthy coping skills, and offer depth work to aid the transformation of the self and the breaking of unwanted repeated patterns by helping them learn the langua...
My style is relaxed, supportive, and conversational. I offer insights and solutions through empathy and direct communication. I intend to assist you in finding solutions to life's adversities, challenges, and mental health concerns. Together, we will foster personal development and liberation from unsatisfying or painful patterns of living. We will get curious about the interactions of your...
I believe in meeting my clients where they are, helping them identify where they want to be, and working with them to make a tangible plan to get there. I believe therapy should be a judgment-free, empathetic environment where we build a therapeutic relationship that facilitates even the most painful growth. Through this approach, clients understand that I am genuinely motivated to help them re...
**11/23 Currently accepting new clients.** **Stress from politics.** I offer a safe space for you to talk about the things that are most important to you. Therapy is a place for you to figure out problems, vent, be vulnerable, bring your questions, and show your pain and know you will be listened to. I help people who feel stuck, conflicted, unsupported, or overwhelmed. I work with couples,...
As a psychologist, I work with individuals to help them live their lives more fully and authentically. The core of my approach is establishing and maintaining a warm, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and supportive relationship with clients. I believe it is important to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and safety where we can thoughtfully consider your experience. I will aim to understand yo...
As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, I provide confidential and therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families struggling with life's ups and downs. Creating a safe environment for clients to express their feelings, needs, wants, and ideas for change is vital for transitioning into a new and desired state. My therapeutic approach focuses...
I offer assessment and treatment to adolescents and adults and have particular interest and expertise working with professionals and graduate students. Telehealth/video calls with flexible scheduling are available to accommodate my clients' busy and often unpredictable schedules. I routinely assist clients to manage the stress associated with navigating multiple, highly demanding roles,...
I am a former US Army chaplain and ordained rabbi trained in Marriage and Family Therapy with additional training in trauma recovery, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD). My experience embodies an integrative approach and I can individualize therapy to meet client goals. I work with individuals, couples, military personnel, veterans, and their families, and the LGBTQIA community. I a...
If you are dealing with any of these issues (depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual, physical or emotional abuse, anger management, marital and family conflict, job related stress) I am confident that in a strong therapeutic collaboration with me, your treatment goals will be met. I use a strengths based approach with the understanding that for successful therapy the client needs to have active...
