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
Are you looking to improve your relationships, dating and love life? Or are you trying to work through some anxiety, depression or trauma? Maybe you just need a safe space to process. I'm here for you. I'm a passionate and experienced therapist who absolutely believes that mental health should be accessible, practical and centered around you. I love working with both couples and individual clie...
Many people know where they would like to be, but are unsure of how to get there. You may find yourself worrying about different parts of your life and looking for help. Together, we can process different aspects of your life and work toward reaching your goals. Meeting with a therapist can be an intimidating experience, but I hope you can take the time to give yourself an opportunity to see ho...
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I’ve worked in the helping professions for over 20 years and with today’s current climate and added stressors, it’s difficult for family members and friends to support their loved ones. My mission is to help you and your family experience more sustainable, meaningful, and fulfilling relationships with transformation from the inside-out. My experience includes...
We all go through challenging times in our lives no matter how old we are. Some people choose to deal with those challenges on their own and some make the choice to share their thoughts, concerns, pain, anger, frustrations with someone who can help them go through resolution of their conflicts. Being in treatment can change profoundly someone’s life only if one wishes and wants to do that. Hara...
My client population includes, professionals seeking work-life balance, establishing a recovery network for long-term sobriety from addiction, including alcohol, sex, gambling, and mood altering substances. I also offer services to young adults transitioning to college, and career development. I will address anxiety and depression through the session as it relates to these transitions. Addictio...
In my practice I tend to work with clients, ages 4 - 85+, dealing with anything from anxiety, depression, trauma, career, social issues, and other things causing turbulence in their life. Also, I work with individuals, couples, and families on how they can best function in the world. Depending on the client's needs I work with them to create a customized treatment plan best for their needs. I a...
None of us are immune to depression or anxiety. Know that you are not alone in what you are going through. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. We are often convinced that we can handle our problems ourselves, but life is difficult. It’s time. Time to move forward to a future without those challenges that are splinters in your mind. Our five senses take in experiences; both go...
Addiction and its accompanying issues make life a struggle for both the client and for those who love them. Those in active addiction intuitively know there is a gap between the life they're demonstrating and the possibilities their potential affords - if they could only get out of their own way. My methods promote profound fundamental change: the shedding of self-destructive attributes, the...
I am a firm believer in living life to our fullest potential and doing so with the highest level of peace. I think this can only happen when we take care of our mental health, just as much as we do our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I have a passion for working w/ females who may be struggling w/ low self-esteem, relationship struggles, life transitions, postpartum, infertility and ...
I believe each client has the potential for transformation and growth. My approach to counseling is holistic, collaborative and client centered taking into consideration that the mind, body and spirit influence an individual’s view of the world. My areas of focus are working with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression and individuals who need guidance with life transitions...
I am an Associate MFT currently practicing with Seeds of Awareness in Petaluma. Therapy should help you improve your life. Though it can take time to get the most out of therapy, my goal is that we see improvement all along the way in your ability to function and manage. I have many years of experience working with developmentally delayed young adults (in particular, young adults on the Autism...
I believe we all have the strength to overcome struggles we face in life, but that comes with the understanding that knowledge without application is just information. Action is required. It’s the small, meaningful steps that can change the trajectory of our lives and it’s what we do with what we learn which allows us to move from revelation to realization, from seed to strength. If you allow m...
You're adulting and doing the things that are supposed to lead to success and happiness, but finding your brain won't let you enjoy any of it. "High functioning anxiety" means you’re conscientious and you get so much done--but you’re constantly worried and stressed, and the imposter syndrome is real. You're frustrated that you spend so much time thinking, planning, and analyzing your life, yet ...
Plan Be Consulting Founder Michael Shelby encourages others to accept when life hasn’t gone according to plan. The first step is recognizing the problem; the second step is creating a “Plan B.” With a combination of empathy and expertise, Plan Be Counseling creates functional, achievable, and lasting solutions to help individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most challenging...
You already felt tired, weary and worn and then in comes COVID-19. This has caused you to become more anxious than ever. Now you feel this impending doom - you already felt trapped. Now, what do you do? You are tired of everything and everybody. You we're already tired of your boss; can't stand your wife and at times they seem like the same person. You wish you could tell them what you really...
