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
*currently full* I value connection and relationship as the major foundation to the therapy process. I believe in collaborating with clients and empowering individuals to find their own answers. I also believe in transparency with my clients. I will lend my own personal perspective and experience with a particular situation, if I believe it will be helpful. I am here to provide additional suppo...
We all want to become, be, and remain adults able to enjoy times of great happiness and grow from times of stress, difficulty, and sadness. This is not an easy process and requires learning from feeling, thinking about, and experiencing the ups and downs of our lives, understanding what our experiences mean, where they come from, and what we can do to make changes in our lives. In this process ...
In my many years of practice, privately and in a university setting, I have worked with a diverse range of clients, from over 30 countries, with a wide spectrum of needs and concerns. These include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship concerns, and childhood trauma. I have led a number of groups on Relaxation Skills, Mindfulness, and Working with Dreams, and integrate these techniques into ...
Are you currently stressed out? Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you struggling with a life change? Do you feel mentally and physically exhausted? Are you tired of feeling as if your at wits end? Are you looking for solutions to improve and simplify your life? Whether you’ve tried therapy in the past or your looking to receive therapy for the first time, your needs are important. Equally as importa...
A struggling relationship with a spouse, significant other, and/or family member. A child that is difficult to manage. An unexpected traumatic event that may have resulted in an illness or death. The list of issues and needs can go on and on. Those who seek counseling often do so because an event in their life has caused their usual coping skills to become ineffective. They often come into...
Is it anxiety or a heart attack? You can’t tell. The heart palpitations, shallow breathing, and foggy head scare you. You feel out of control. The racing thoughts are driving you crazy. All you can think of is worst case scenario. You feel paralyzed. Can’t sleep. Can’t function. Even when there’s nothing to be anxious about, you are anxious about getting anxious. Anxiety controls you. You’ve tr...
I believe the way to success in therapy is to find a therapist that is a good fit for your needs. Therapy is a relationship. One that works best when open, honest, and collaborative. I am invested in the client as an individual but also as a part of a greater system. I work from a systemic lens and believe deeply that our interactions and habits are greatly influenced by those around us and our...
Mindfulness provides a way of paying attention to our experience, which is crucial to our ability to change. Mindfulness also provides a pathway through the experience of suffering to greater heath, well-being, and a more fulfilling life. Mindfulness is central to my practice, and my approach is informed by thirty years of experience with mindfulness and meditation. In our work together, I aim ...
As a college professor and licensed therapist, I have experience in treating Mood Disorders such as Depression/Anxiety, as well as Phase of Life Issues, Phobias, Obsessions, Grief/Bereavement, Life Transitions, Behavioral Issues, Relationship Problems, LGBTQ Presenting Concerns, Trauma Associated with Military Deployment and PTSD. I incorporate my past academic, vocational, and life experiences...
Hi, I'm Dr. Lauren Dumont. While seeking help may come easy for some, I know it is difficult for others. I prioritize co-creating a comfortable environment for us to work within. I am a therapist who is whole-heartedly myself when meeting with clients; my warmth, humor, and caring personality come through during therapy sessions. I strongly believe that identifying and expressing emotions,...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of clinical psychotherapy experience. I maintain a private practice South of Boston, in Norwell, MA. I provide individual psychotherapy for adults, as well as couples counseling and family therapy. I have a general private practice with extensive post-graduate training in addictions and recovery, couples and family therapy, acute stress...
Seeking to advocate, support, and co-journey with patients and clients through their treatment and recovery in a clinical mental health counseling setting, utilizing mindfulness, resiliency, strengths, talents, assets, and resources from an evidenced-based collaborative approach. An area of focus is trauma history. A patient or client may have trauma in their background which is often unprocess...
I enjoy working with a wide range of individuals and needs. My greatest interest and passion is in working with trauma, couples/families, and with grief. I also provide general counseling and, if a client prefers, Christian counseling. Most especially I work with people who struggle to have safety to express their most vulnerable feelings. There are three things I help each client learn to impr...
I believe that the road to healing begins with a therapeutic relationship based on acceptance, trust, and unconditional positive regard. Using existential therapy and person centered approaches, I guide clients towards exploring strengths and values to help frame their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a way that focuses on their proven resilience and empowers clients to live their most...
HAS LIFE KICKED YOU IN THE TEETH? It certainly can and has for many people. You may be one of them. Does it feel like life is working against you? Do you feel fed up, angry, hopeless… especially with yourself? Are you interested in using your life to self-actualize? It’s difficult to excel when pent-up feelings dampen your enthusiasm and blur your vision of your future. Often, this can lead to...
