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
I appreciate that we, as humans, do the best we can with whatever resources are available. My function, as a therapist, is to be an additional resource -- of support, emotional safety, and connection. Our sessions will focus on exploring your individual experience and increasing your awareness of your self and how you operate in your world. I believe that having a safe environment and willing...
Hello, my name is Jim Peters. I enjoy working with couples of all ages and am a Level 2 Gottman-Method Couples Therapist. The Gottman Method is an approach to couples therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couple relationship and integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their famili...
Addiction is a beast without a heart. It can ruin many areas of our life. If you or a family member struggle with addiction, call me. You don't have to face this alone. There are many paths to recovery and working together we can find one that is right for you. I have been a licensed counselor for over 30 years. I have worked with men, women and adolescents to find sustainable recovery. I know ...
Emotional pain can be such an isolating experience. Family and friends can only offer so much. I welcome the opportunity to continue where they left off. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to process some of the challenges of life. Not happy in your current relationship? Feeling helpless with that defiant teenager, or perhaps have a child who struggles with social issues? Feeling sad and...
As a licensed therapist of more than thirty years, my focus has been on helping couples, families and individuals make positive and healthy changes. Clients who are engaged in the counseling process experience increased self-awareness that brings hope and confidence for the future. I'm actively involved in the process, asking clarifying questions, making observations and offering solid counsel ...
Together we'll create a new lifestyle of hope, health, and life-changing opportunities. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or seeking more life satisfaction, I can help with the problems you may be facing. By using effective treatment methods and self-awareness, we can strategize how to move beyond the limiting beliefs and behaviors that are not serving you. I provide a caring...
People are able to make positive changes in their lives. Do you find yourself unhappy, depressed or anxious? Does it feel that no matter what you have tried, nothing changes? I help clients in positively addressing unhelpful patterns and to become unstuck from negative emotions and life situations. Are you constantly feeling defeated, afraid, unfulfilled or ineffective at work or school? Do wor...
Is life leaving you feeling anxious, directionless, or in need of support or guidance? I hear you. It might even seem like you’ve tried everything you know only to feel more confused or stuck than before. Suppose you could find a way through this, guided by your strongest and most true self. I’m here to walk with you through an empowering journey of self-exploration and growth to transform anxi...
At Upswing Counseling, we're all about family therapy--kids of all ages, parents and couples. We love caring for kids and families through creative therapy-designed with a child's age in mind, research informed and unexpectedly fun! Our therapists have extensive training in play therapy, a love for "hard to reach" kids, and the know-how to train and support parents in more challenging family...
Accepting New Clients!!!! My name is Jacqueline Anthony, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California and Nevada. I began my career in counseling in the 1980’s when I served as a Correctional Counselor for the California Department of Corrections. While working for the Department of Corrections, I received many life lessons that inform my practice today. Though t...
You're here! It seems life has led you to my profile; that is NOT by chance. We all experience redefining moments in our lives. I believe that it is up to us to allow these moments to change our behaviors, thoughts and perspectives in a way that promotes growth. I am here to help you along your journey of self-discovery and growth; free of judgment or bias. In our therapeutic relationship, I se...
If you are struggling with your relationships, intimacy, or career, therapy is a special place where it's possible to work on all of these challenges. Additionally, if you are looking for ways to cope with anxiety, depression, life changes, or unresolved trauma, change is possible. Therapy is offered for you to discuss everyday problems, or dig into the core of underlying issues. Together, we w...
It can be very overwhelming trying to find someone that can understand and support you.I work hard to provide really effective support. Here is an example of some of the feedback from a recent client struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships issues, & self esteem: "Having worked with many therapists over the years I still felt at a loss and unheard...The skills Don is helping me build ...
( English | español ) I believe in second chances. Everybody can have a set back and they can be overcome. I'm in long term recovery, 13 years coming up on June 6. I have never looked back since. I firmly believe in the peer model and have been coaching since 2014. I support the Recoveree in removing the barriers to their recovery. The beauty is in meeting people where they're at so that they c...
Many young adults and working professionals experience life transitions, career stressors, and relationship challenges during this season of life that contribute to chronic feelings of sadness, isolation, and worry. Or perhaps past hurts resurface and we find ourselves having a tough time getting over them. Sometimes in these instances, we hesitate to involve the ones closest to us and, though ...
