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
Life can seem to throw us curve balls at times. Whether it's with work, parenting, or relationships; we can be thrown off balance. Therapy can help you find that balance. We all strive for peace and calm in our lives. Life is constantly changing and it can sometimes be overwhelming. I am here to help you navigate through these challenges in your life. With over 20 years of experience, I enjoy...
How are you looking to grow, change, or expand your awareness of yourself and your relationships? My work is to support and challenge; providing you with space to explore your self and connections to others, understand the story you create around your experience, and recognize patterns in your life from a foundation of support. Together, we investigate the ways you relate to others, the ties in...
LifeWorks is your community's top resource for relationship therapy, individual counseling and behavior intervention. We are a finely tuned, All Specialist Practice where each of our clinicians has an area of expertise from which they work. We believe that you want and need highly trained clinicians involved in your care, especially when the well-being of your family is at stake. If you are...
Seeing a Counselor doesn't mean you have some huge issue you're struggling with. It can mean you simply want to talk to someone or bounce ideas off them. For traditional one on one Counseling you will see Mr. Andre' Carpenter Licensed Professional Counselor. For "Couples Coaching" or "Premarital Coaching", my wife and I Dr. D'Wan Carpenter under the banner of Life Coaching, will happily work wi...
If you're part of a couple in distress, you may feel that there's no way out of your troubled relationship. Myths about the low success rates of couples therapy and counseling only make your situation seem worse than it is. Evidence-based approaches are key to understanding effective therapy, whether for individuals or for couples. What to expect in therapy; 1. Changes the views of the...
I strive to support, empower and enable my clients to successfully navigate life's challenges. My approach is relational, experiential and educational in nature. Rather than trying to control, eliminate or avoid painful thoughts and emotions, I work with my clients in learning new ways to relate to life's difficult and often painful experiences. Whether you are a parent, a spouse, a student, a...
—Currently on waitlist. Not accepting new clients until the new year.————————-My passion lies in seeing your renewed hope and confidence; confidence in your ability to get through this tough time, and hope that things will look better on the other side of it. I believe in people's ability to handle change, transition, or trauma. I do know that sometimes it can be hard to know exactly how to do...
Every therapist, coach, and counselor at Thriveworks Blacksburg wants to see their clients' lives enriched. Facing life's problems and making changes is usually a difficult, if not painful, process, but you are not alone. Many of our clients grow to enjoy their time each with our professionals, and they often feel less isolated in the midst of life's challenges. When you call Thriveworks...
***************************I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*************************** I utilize a mind-body-spirit, holistic approach to therapy. Whether this be your first time coming to therapy or you are coming back again, welcome. Therapy takes courage, strength and curiosity. My approach is strength-based and client focused. I believe therapy to be a two-way therapeutic...
I love working with all things relationships and the anxiety, stress, and sadness that can result from these difficulties. I also specialize in supporting neurodivergent clients (Autism and ADHD) and related difficulties. Issues I work with are: anxiety, depression, social anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues and trauma, problems at school or work (motivation, attention, and interpersona...
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Are you in a relationship that is bringing you down? Do you feel stuck and don’t know what to do for the best? Perhaps you’re not currently in a relationship, but you want to be. You may have a history of dysfunctional relationships and are ready to break the pattern. My role is to help you to uncover potential reasons for struggles and breakdowns in relationships. It can be tough to look so...
If you are having difficulties in your life and experiencing emotional distress it is often difficult to find someone you can talk to openly and obtain guidance from. You may not feel comfortable going to friends or relatives. At such times a compassionate, respectful, knowledgeable therapist can be the person you are seeking. Someone who will listen to you in a non-judgmental way and help you...
I have over 20 years of clinical experience. I am a former military psychologist and military wife. I have experience with deployment issues, military sexual trauma, re-integration issues, special duty clearances, and other related stressors and trauma. I understand the sensitivity of special clearances. I have a significant amount of experience in psychological testing and neuropsychological...
