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
Thank you for taking time to read about my practice. I concentrate on adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, motivation, and transitions. My background and training is with utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and have past experience working in outpatient treatment, in-home outreach, and community group practice settings. Outside...
Problems in love and work, as well as symptoms of depression and anxiety, often lead people to seek therapy. Psychotherapy allows for the safe exploration of painful problems and resolution of conflicts underlying them. As trust develops, individuals explore their inner feelings related to anger, intimacy, and spirituality. Before treatment, these feelings are frequently blocked and unavailable...
I am licensed Clinical Psychologist who is trained using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety and Motivational Interviewing. It is my intention in therapy to develop a collaborative atmosphere to develop a treatment approach that fits the needs of the individual to improve quality of life. I have experience working with depression...
I have been working with individuals struggling with posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use, sexual addiction and mental health challenges for the past ten years. I have a real heart to walk alongside to encourage, support, and empower you to move forward in your recovery needs. I graduated from Liberty University in 2014 with a MA in Professional Counseling and have continued on toward...
*Not accepting new clients presently* Crisis have a way of revealing long running problems and often, our complacency about them. Most of us have an ability to tolerate and live with uncomfortable situations as long as we have a chance to escape or blow off steam sometimes. The pandemic took away those options and we are asked to consider what is essential to our life, on a deeply personal leve...
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or experiencing any emotional pain, underlying trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, or other emotional/behavioral difficulties? Healing from life issues can be difficult and painful, but I'd like to help you for your recovery. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified EMDR therapist. I specialized in trauma care, grief/loss, mood disorders and memory enhance...
We are all experiencing unprecedented times. What used to be manageable, now feels overwhelming. You are not alone!! There was no way to prepare, but yet we carry on. Sometimes our best efforts feel exhausting. If you need a bit of support or redirection in your life or your relationship -there is hope. I specialize in anxiety, depression and relationship counseling. Life is challenging and is...
I am Carolyn Bushong, LPC, a Licensed Therapist with 30+ years' experience. As an experienced and skilled therapist, I have helped countless people develop more satisfying and lasting relationships over the years, and I can help you too. If you're single, I can help with online dating & teach you skills to make that deep connection you're looking for. If you're a couple, I will help you identif...
John Stone Jr., LPC has been practicing in the mental health field for over 18 years. He has worked with individuals of all ages, in the Charlottesville Community. In his practice, John is skilled in working with children, adolescents, and adults using a diversified approach that is specific to the individual's needs. He has demonstrated skills in working with individuals in crisis and providin...
Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina. Brown received his Masters in Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. While in graduate school, Brown interned at a private practice helping individuals, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues. He also volunteered at Lantern Lane Farm, a non-profit counseling center, working with children and...
"Not accepting new clients at this time." We all face problems in life. Sometimes we find it difficult to weather the storm of a challenging relationship. We might be in a place where we feel stuck, or we may feel alone and powerless. It may be that we have been thrown by an unexpected life transition. When our personal struggles interfere with our ability to love, work, play, and self-parent, ...
Life brings challenges that can be stressful and even overwhelming, at times. I work with individuals, couples, and families to promote personal growth and positive change. I consider a strong client-therapist relationship to be essential and, to this end, I provide a compassionate, authentic, culturally responsive, safer space for supporting individuals and for engaging couples in conversation...
Whether you are motivated by life stressors or a desire to find a more complete you, I am here to help. I work mostly with clients struggling to manage their day to day life with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression or substance abuse. I also specialize in couples and family counseling and believe that helping a person to work within their environment and make changes where they can is an...
Finding the right therapist can be confusing and overwhelming. One of the most crucial aspects of therapy is feeling understood in a safe, comfortable environment. As a seasoned clinician, I work with clients in a supportive, nonjudgemental way. Individuals often repeat behavioral patterns learned growing up in their families. This can lead to low self esteem, depression, anxiety and unfulfilli...
