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
Experiences shape our way of being in the world. At times, these experiences can be overwhelming, but I am blessed with the opportunity to offer a listening ear on your journey. I am a licensed therapist providing affirmative therapy that utilizes a systemic, attachment, and experiential approach for individuals, couples, and families. My educational background includes a Master of Family Thera...
I did my clinical training at the VA and have followed up through UAMS. All of my treatment approaches are evidenced based. I love to treat individuals that want change and need support. Individualized focus, meeting client where you are, and non-judgmental treatment without bringing any personal beliefs into my practice is important. Helping individuals heal from past trauma and move on to liv...
Do you feel like you don't have control over your life? Do you feel held back by past painful experiences? Do you continue to get into unhealthy relationships? Are you having difficulties with sex or in your sexual relationships? Are you coping with pain, fear, guilt or shame? Do you have uncontrolled or compulsive behaviors relating with addictions to substances or sex? These are all common...
"Master Your Thinking. Master Your Life." Mental fitness plays a primary role in everything we do - from mastering our emotions, to building relationships, to achieving our life's purpose. Your mental fitness can and will define your life. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, stress management, relationship issues, and grief and loss. Just like one might train with a person...
We all strive to be happy in life. Unfortunately life is full of unpredictable struggles that get in the way of our path to happiness. To gain true happiness we must learn how to love ourselves. Loving ourselves starts with self-understanding and believing in ourselves. Struggles unfortunately make us believe that things are not meant to be, or that we will simply never be happy. This negative...
Courage is a defining characteristic of all those that are willing to come to counseling to address their challenges. Those challenges can be particularly difficult to sort through. I see myself as a fellow traveler who you allow to be a part of your journey. Together we try exploring the best solutions to navigate your problems. Clients usually appreciate my fun and supportive nature as we wor...
Struggles in life are not a matter of if, but when. They also come in a multitude of severity and nearly every one of will, at some point, need help from outside sources. Sometimes, maybe that's just an ear to listen or an objective, caring voice of reason. No matter what you are experiencing, you don't have to face it alone. Together, we will work to get you and/or your loved ones through thes...
Hello! I have been working with children, adolescents and families for more than 10 years. I work well with Oppositional Defiance, Aggression, Behavioral Issues and Conflict Resolution. I have heard many times from my clients that I am "not like other therapists" and I have a way of interacting with pre-teens and teenagers so that they feel validated and heard. I have a passion for understandin...
Yelverton's Enrichment Services, Inc. provides Bilingual Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Intensive In-Home Services, Child & Adolescent Day Treatment, Child & Adolescent Level III-Residential Treatment Facilities, Community Support Team Services for Adults, CAP I/DD Services and Private Duty Nursing. Founded in 2006, YES emerged as a...
I focus on helping to heal relationships. If you are looking for marriage, family, or individual therapy, I invite you to contact me for help with the difficulties in your relationships. Together, we will work towards healing and health. Providing Marriage & Family Therapy is a privilege and a passion. I came to this profession through my own life challenges that caused my marriage to struggle....
People come to therapy for many different reasons, and there are many different ways to go about doing therapy. But at its core, therapy is very simple: it's a way of learning about yourself. As a therapist, I believe my role is not to "fix" you or your problems, but rather to learn alongside you about your challenges and experiences. My hope is to build a relationship that helps you feel safe...
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination." - Carl Rogers I believe we are all continually growing and changing. Therapy simply provides a medium through which this growth is shaped and sculpted. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and compassionate environment for ...
Evening appointments & immediate availability. I provide evidence-based counseling focused on relationships, sexual intimacy, and parenting, as well as other mental health concerns. So if you feel like you and your partner don't communicate well or fight all the time, if you are having sexual intimacy problems and are worried about what that means for your relationship, or if maybe your role as...
Rev. Dr. Brewer, Ph.D. specializes in helping adults and couples, and also assisting families with troubled adolescents. He has been a Connecticut licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1995. He is a "Clinical Fellow" in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a past nationally accredited "Approved Supervisor" (of therapists in training). He is presently serving as th...
AFTERNOON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Are you or your family struggling emotionally with life's challenges, you have tried everything to fix the problem with no avail, and you don't know where else to turn? I can help. Through focusing on your strengths, helping you create healthy habits, and teaching you healthy coping skills, I can help you and/or your family cope with and overcome family...