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
Hello there! Many times the chaos life throws at us leaves us processing difficult things on our own, without a community to walk alongside, which leaves us unsure how to proceed. Before long, the anxieties, depressions, and traumas of the human experience will haunt us in one way or another. Individuals who have recently embarked upon the decision to change some part of their story inspire me...
Pain or Pleasure; nothing last forever. Life is a cycle of continuous processes, transitions and development... channeling through can be much more beneficial and rewarding when you don't feel alone, judged, or criticized. At this time in your life you are deserving and worthy of the therapeutic process. We at Boddie Wellness & Consulting Firm invite you to a safe place to navigate journeying t...
Welcome to the beginning of our shared and vulnerable space! For twenty-five years I have created affirming spaces for underserved populations in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. I have a passion for creating relationships where individuals feel seen, heard and valued. My healing practices include teaching, counseling and coaching. In these various healing spaces, I use a unique...
Dr. Paul Smiley is a board certified psychologist who has been independently licensed in the State of Illinois since 2008. He is on staff at Lake Forest Hospital, and manages Parkside Psychological Services, which is dedicated to serving people of all ages and needs. The team of talented providers is committed to understanding the root of client’s concerns and working with them to bring about...
I'm inspired by engaging people to create meaning and purpose in their lives. I believe that it only takes one person to change the trajectory of our lives in an impactful way. My approach is to foster agency, trust, and commitment to take the small steps necessary to showing up in your life in a way that is more aligned with your own core values and ideals. I have worked in various treatment...
Welcome to my practice. Are you looking for help, guidance or support as a parent, adolescent, adult, or couple? Do you feel misunderstood in your relationships? Overwhelmed with demands? Or stuck in relational or behavioral patterns? Therapy can open you to new perspectives. As your therapist, I can help you widen your view, find your competence and reconnect with yourself, so you feel up to...
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a seven-year career working with adolescents and adults facing many mental health challenges. The main focus of my training and education has been with adolescents, but I have experience working with children and adults as well. I spent several years working in psychiatric emergency services providing crisis intervention to children, adolescents, and...
*Currently, I am not accepting new clients.* When collaborating with individuals and couples, I employ an anti-oppressive lens by recognizing how micro- to macro-level systems create a unique and complex lived experience for every client. My values for social justice inform my approach to empowering your personal wisdom as we work to reach your goals and allows room for flexibility in tailoring...
Cass (he/him/his) is a licensed social worker who specializes in providing queer-affirming mental health and substance use treatment for the LGBTQQIA+ community and their loved ones and allies. During therapy sessions, Cass pulls from trauma-informed approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to empower clients to embrace authentic...
Does it feel like you are alone in carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do the relationships you have in life leave you feeling unfulfilled and wanting more? Life can be complicated. Taking the time to look inwards at how our emotions and personality contribute to our happiness is not easy to do alone. It is important to have a space where you are comfortable and know that you ar...
Thanks for your interest in counseling. I work with adults addressing issues related to anxiety, depression, substance use, attachment, and trauma. I have a passion for healthy child development and education; I frequently work with families. My work is driven by relationship and care. During my past four years working as a clinician, my clients and I have worked across a number of mediums - ar...
( English | español ) Do you find that you are unbearably critical of yourself? Do you desire your relationships to be more loving and honest? Would you like to build a stronger family unit with your children and/or partner(s)? If you can relate in any way, you probably yearn to be fully seen and embraced by others. You have been the kind of person that doesn't give up easily and has an immense...
Life isn't easy. Especially in these times right now where each day seems to be another new problem. Everyone needs extra support, a different perspective, or a few new ideas of how to manage life stress every now and then. Whether you are struggling with feeling down, not being able to calm down, or are just unsure how you feel but something isn't right, you've come to the right place. Let me...
What do you look for in a potential therapist? Someone who’s trustworthy? Someone who meets their client’s needs? Someone who you can get along with? Then look no further. I have 5+ years of experience in the counseling profession, working with adults, teens, and children. I have worked in private practice settings, as well as inpatient settings, with each of my stops helping my professional...
People are so much more than their thoughts. As a licensed mental health counselor, I offer a holistic approach to therapy, with an emphasis on creating and maintaining a healthy mind/body balance. I specialize in counseling teens and adults with depression, anxiety and related mood disorders. Focus tends to be placed on enhancing self-awareness, creating insight, building confidence and improv...
