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
Most of the clients I work with are couples that, over a period of time, have come to feel more and more distant and disconnected with their spouse or partner. I use an Emotionally Focused Therapy model in order to help in guiding couples toward an emotionally safer, connected and loving relationship....
In today’s world, it is more important than ever to find a trusted support with the knowledge and insight to help you gain the tools for good health and healing. Denise enjoys working with children, teens and individuals who battle with depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, relationship issues, self-esteem and trauma. She believes that everyone should have a safe and healing space to work...
Taylor Shay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Virginia Board of Counseling Certified Supervisor. She has over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, couples, and group counseling. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including home-based services, inpatient and outpatient dual diagnosis programs, and psychiatric...
I am a certified health and mental performance consultant specialized in health coaching, weight management, and self-regulation. With an extensive background in athletic and mental performance-oriented training, I support and challenge my non-athlete and athlete clients through a highly interactive and collaborative processes that aims at identifying and optimizing health and...
The pandemic has caused a lot of challenges with depression, low self-esteem, stress, or anxiety. Are you ready to rise above those emotions? I know that life can be stressful, and I am here to help with the challenges that life brings. I connect with young men who are in a single-parent home and feel un-heard. Welcome to a safe environment, person-centered, and focused on your problems. My...
Welcome to VTFS. Currently, we are offering individual, family, and group therapy. We also offer clinical supervision for social workers, consultation for various subject matter, and juvenile competency evaluations. I decided it would be rewarding for me to start a private practice; where I could help address issues and everyday struggles people have in a safe environment. Clients who want to s...
Zander Albright is an Associate Marriage and Family therapist specializing in working with adolescence and young adults. Zander received his training at Beit T'Shuvah where he worked with recovering addicts and helped people develop practical skills to build lives they can sustain and be proud of....
Are you experiencing communication issues with your teenager or losing your cool with your children? Do you resort to threats, yelling, bribes, and punishments to get your kids to listen and do what you ask them to do? Parenting can feel overwhelming at times. I work collaboratively with parents who desire to sharpen their parenting skills, communication, and strengthen their relationship with...
You have clicked on me for a reason, I hope you will read on. There must be something in your life that you are struggling with. Struggling with OCD? Maybe feeling alone in your relationship? Feeling disconnected and depressed? Have been in therapy before and want deeper solutions? I am happy and honored to help. I practice with compassion and truly want to help you find a solution. You've take...
Currently accepting new clients and most major insurance companies. I provide a safe, non-judgemental place for you to discuss past and/or current issues that cause ongoing distress, inhibiting you from enjoying daily life activities that you used to love doing. We will work together to stop those racing, ongoing thoughts that make you worry, feel anxious and keep you up at night. I am here to...
My passion is to help clients become their "best self". This starts with what we tell ourselves everyday. We are what we think! Therapy is a process in which we can begin to feel relief from that negative self talk and move towards wholeness and connection. Evidence shows that therapy can help to bring about more peace, joy, and functioning to your life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I ca...
Psychotherapy is a normal and available process that has changed millions of people’s lives by removing self-imposed roadblocks. My goal is to form a therapeutic alliance with you during this process to remove these roadblocks. Together, we will work to change the issues that are causing discomfort in your life. Using empathy and guidance, we will explore your needs, prepare a plan, divide the...
Do you find yourself going through the motions of everyday? What were your inspirations and goals when you started this journey? Everyone experiences setbacks, and living and working in this city alone can weigh on an individual, couple or family system. Therapy is part of self-care, and taking time for yourself can help reset your mind and spirit. Whether it is anxiety, depression, grief, or p...
Whether you're stuck in the woods of trauma, anxiety, or depression, it is possible to get out of the dark places and back into the sun. I know it feels daunting now, but that is why you are here. I will help you develop the strategies you need to get back on the path that leads to joy and success. Together, we will work to address the issues you are facing and come through on the other side wi...
Are you finding yourself caught in self defeating patterns? Are you anxious or depressed and don't know why? Maybe you are hard on yourself in ways you aren't to others. Or, do you find yourself overly critical of others? Do you wish you were happier, more at peace? We all try and want to live at our best, but many of us find ourselves pulled back into old patterns before we recognize our actio...
