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
( English | español ) Welcome! I am Luis Virella. Whether you are seeking counseling services for the first time or are looking for another therapist to assist you in feeling better, I am here to help you. Recovery is the process of improving your health, living a self-directed life, and reaching your full potential. Anxiety, depression, stress, and addictions have the ability to rob us of thes...
Therapy is a place to seek out growth, understanding, and compassion toward yourself and others. And since everyone has a unique story, impacted by people and experiences both past and present, it is crucial that therapy is personalized. Whether you're working toward self-exploration, acceptance, change, or all of the above, we can find a path together. I will collaborate with you in assessing...
I came to this field when I began my recovery 13 years ago, feeling that my lived experience would be greatly beneficial for others struggling to find new ways of being. I believe we all want to be our best selves, and have the capacity for real change. It is my honor to support and facilitate that process, working in genuine collaboration with my clients, and to offer unconditional respect and...
Benjamin’s practice draws on Person-Centered and Psychodynamic approaches, while utilizing a number of other methods, based on the clients’ needs. These include REBT/CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based skills, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). With these eclectic tools, he aims to create an environment where clients feel safe, accepted, and heard. Benjamin has a broad client base...
BILINGUAL (Spanish/English) Are you fighting against unwanted sexual thoughts? Are you struggling with infidelity in your relationship? Are you married but feeling lonely? Do you feel your partner does not understand you, or is not suporting your life goals and dreams? I'm here to help you. My experience in pastoral counseling and professional training on topics related to sexual addictions and...
Thirty years of practice taught me that therapy can be more than empathic listening and supportive talk but an active vehicle of empowerment and change. I have combined my foundational training in structural family and narrative therapies with the depth orientation of mindful insight and the action techniques of cognitive behaviorism. Working with individuals, couples/families, we collaborate t...
"Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination...." In Wild Geese, Mary Oliver does not promise salvation, but points to the okay-ness of your being, to the importance of your inner world. How do you, in your imagination, relate to the world? You can find peace inside yourself. I believe therapy is about wholeness-it's not about rejecting who you already are...
Finding someone to confide in is a challenge - whether its a problematic relationship, anxiety, depression, or a simple awareness that something has got to change. As a therapist I have served a wide range of people. In private practice I have worked with high-functioning professionals seeking relief, growth, and improved relationships. I have also provided brief, evidence-based therapy as part...
I specialize in integrative individual and couples therapy for the mind and body. My perspective on therapy starts with the central belief that if you listen to your clients, they will always tell you what's going on. While that may seem very basic, unfortunately, there is very little listening going on these days. When we are listened to and are unconditionally respected and accepted, we...
There is something powerful about sharing your burdens with another person. My goal in therapy is to walk along side you as we navigate the difficulties in your life. I try to balance teaching you concrete coping strategies with also providing a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where you can talk about painful experiences. It takes a lot of courage to admit to having struggles in l...
Parenting adolescents is challenging. As your teen gets older, they may show signs of struggling in some or many areas of their lives. You may notice personality changes, or they no longer have the same interests or no longer seem motivated. You’ve read books, tried different strategies and tried to communicate with your teen, but there has not been sustained change. You know that your teen has...
I have a desire to help others see that change is possible, empower them to make steps towards change, and help them discover their true selves. I believe in the connection of the body, mind, and spirit, and how problems in one of these areas can impact the whole person. In these times, anxiety is something that is often being seen in an outpatient setting. I am a Certified Anxiety Treatment...
CURRENTLY FULL. WAITLIST ONLY. Have you felt overwhelmed in your daily life? Are you thinking of ways to pivot in your profession? Maybe you're a doctor, nurse, therapist, or other professional and feeling burned out? Are you a working Mom with a busy schedule and limited time for self-care? Or do you experience low energy, difficulty sleeping and lack of focus? If this sounds like you, it's ti...
Life can be difficult to navigate and every journey has unique twists and turns that create difficulties managing emotions or relationships. I want to work with clients to help them discover management strategies for the struggles that hold them back from leading a full and happy life. Individuals, couples and families all can benefit from my counseling practice by uncovering core conflicts and...
