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
In an overly connected world, we sometimes just need to be heard. Meeting with someone who listens deeply can uncover the answers that live within our hearts. The therapeutic process allows you to navigate life's transitions (identity, relationships, career, relocation, retirement, grief and loss) with grace. In time, you can bring your whole self to all of your relationships (intimate, family,...
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When you want fast changes, Dr. Mamiko Odegard is the go to person to dramatically step up the way you "show up." Having overcome her own layers of personal shame, she immediately guides you to have the best relationship with yourself, with others, and with a romantic partner. Whether you are dealing with personal challenges in your life or career such as experiencing stress, anxiety, anger,...
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Hi! I'm Deborah. I warmly invite you to share in the amazing possibilities that psychotherapy has to offer. Psychotherapy can be instrumental in recovery from challenges of mind and heart including: depression, anxiety, fear, mood swings, stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions. It can help you heal from victimization, violence, and trauma. It can make heartbreak understandable, tolerable...
All people strive to live happier and healthier lives, with less suffering. I understand that it is important to be heard and witnessed in an empathic, judgment-free environment. My therapeutic approach is holistic based, as I believe it is important to address the mind, body and spirit, while we work together, to help you live a more authentic and meaningful life. I also specialize in a variet...
Are you searching for a therapist that is non traditional and thinks outside of the box? Do you feel like you are meant for more? Feeling like something is missing? Are feeling out of sync with yourself and your goals? Struggling with juggling the daily responsibilities of life? Not sure what direction you need to head in? Need help finding your "sweet spot"and getting "back 2 me"? You've come ...
After decades in the healthcare field as a staff, student, psychologist, educator and executive leader, I am embracing a new chapter by providing psychological and consultation services. Over time, I have worked, supervised, taught, and mentored successful individuals who have called me, “visionary, strategic, results oriented, culturally and emotionally attuned, practical, funny and caring” am...
