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
There are many reasons why someone makes a decision to talk about life issues. I honor this as a big step to seeking deeper inquiry within. Sometimes you need another perspective or a spark to jump start your life again. I have extensive training and experience in community mental health including trauma and substance use. Individual process-oriented therapy integrates the body, mind and emotio...
If you've been looking for a well-versed and passionate professional to help align your gifts, thoughts and charter with life purpose, look no further. I want to help those struggling with stress, behavioral & emotional health, and life fulfillment reach their full potential. If you or someone you know needs services, contact me today. I have been providing a multitude of mental health services...
I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 30 years of experience helping others help themselves. My time as a mental health counselor has provided me the opportunity to work with individuals from a diverse variety of backgrounds. My methods are client focused and adaptable, insuring you get the counseling that is best suited for you. Therapy With a Human Touch Therapy is a process of gro...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and pediatric neuropsychologist who works with children, adolescents, and young adults (under the age of 22) and their families. I provide individual and group therapy for a wide range of difficulties. I also provide executive functioning skills training and parent training. I am committed to providing effective evidence-based treatments (EBTs) in order to...
Is this your first time reaching out for therapy? Or have you tried it before and it wasn't helpful? Either way, I understand the weight of what that may feel like and want to offer a space for you to feel comfortable. There isn't a one size fits all approach to therapy and my purpose is to make it your own. If you find yourself dealing with problems that have grown larger than you can control,...
Are you struggling with life issues and don't know where to turn? Whether it be depression, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, difficult relationships. My hope for you in therapy is to provide you a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy we will work together to set your personal goals and help you succeed outside of therapy sessions. Though I...
"The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new" - Dan Millman. This is part of the experiences that we have in life. I am patient, empathetic and easy to talk to. I like to create a supportive and nurturing environment to help clients feel comfortable while working with me. Building trusting relationships and witnessing breakthroughs is...
I specialize in helping young adults (18 to 30 yrs) gain traction in their lives. These are people who commonly struggle with depression and/or anxiety, many of whom turn to substances (i.e., drugs and alcohol) to self-medicate. Many of my clients have some sort of trauma history underlying their current struggles as well. They come to me feeling as though their lives have shrunk in scope and...
The therapeutic relationship is a real one that can bring on great change and growth. I deeply invest in my clients and the work we do so to create the change you want and need....
I am here to provide you with a warm, welcoming, and positive place for you to be heard, validated and supported. Whether you’d like to reflect upon your life experiences, deepen your relationships, strengthen your ability to cope, enrich your ways of being, or gain a better understanding of who you are and where you want to go, I am here to help. You deserve to be treated with compassion,...
While there are many reasons to seek therapy, often an underlying theme is that strategies that have developed over time to deal with life's challenges are no longer working as effectively as might be needed. It is my belief, and has been my experience, that by understanding how we have adapted to the forces that shape our lives (both within and around us), and by changing the ways we relate to...
Trust, respect and safety seems to be the most vital components to any relationship, especially the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. My personal philosophies encourage my therapeutic approach of providing a warm and safe environment where you feel like you can be you and not have to "tend" to anyone or anything else in your life during that hour. Creating an atmosphere of ...
I provide client centered motivational interviewing. Due to our current state of affairs, I am currently supporting individuals struggling with isolation and medical concerns due to pandemic. Experience with family/adolescent, LGBTQIA-family, HIV, geriatric population, drug treatment, sex/food addiction, formally incarcerated/legally involved, life-coaching and long-term counseling. Excellent...
Emotional healing, self discovery, personal growth and more fulfilling relationship with self and others are all possible through therapy, whether you are at the brink of adulthood or more advanced in years. In my practice, I provide a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to best meet the unique needs of each individual client and couple with special emphasis on insight-oriented...
