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.
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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
Life can be hard. Anxiety, fear, pain, grief, sadness, and feeling things are out of balance are normal parts of life. Sometimes we need help navigating these states and returning to a sense of wholeness and peace. I have dedicated my life to helping people heal and find joy in living. I would love to journey with you on your own path to healing. I am national board certified counselor and my...
GAMING ADDICTION creates a void that many people don't understand. The hours that are wasted, the shame, regret, and exhaustion that are felt, and the lies that you tell to your friends, significant other, and yourself. For some reason, even after being burnt out, your hands keep coming back to the device. Part of the soul gets trapped in the experience, and never really leaves. Escaping the cy...
I have over 8 years of experience offering a compassionate, non-judgmental, broad perspective with an active, collaborative therapeutic style. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual's needs and includes psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy, family system theory as well as mindfulness and emotion-focused interventions. I received my M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from Warsa...
I work with individuals ages 9 and up from all different backgrounds. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I take a trauma informed approach to the counseling process. I also welcome the opportunity to work with clients who seek assistance with issues other than trauma. It is my honor to walk with my clients on their journey of self-discovery, whether that means assisting them in...
All of us want to be happy. Yet few of us appreciate just how much we can truly improve our happiness or know precisely how to go about doing it. You may have tried therapy in the past and have worked to unearth past traumas, correct faulty thinking and restore dysfunctional relationships, yet happiness still eludes you. Therapy isn’t easy work. Overcoming your challenges and becoming a happier...
Therapy is a process where the counselor and client can talk about any life event that has caused a change in the daily routines of life. From traumatic events like divorce, death...etc, to subtle life events like a change in jobs or buying a home. I see therapy as a place to gain insight on bettering your quality of life. From a psychodynamic perspective, I look at past events and see how it t...
Listen, after over 20 years of working as a professional counselor, I have learned that the ONLY way to truly treat emotional health is to treat your WHOLE HEALTH. Have you ever wondered why people feel the need to categorize "health" into so many different areas...mental health, physical health, emotional health, spiritual health? In truth, it's all the same thing. Our minds, bodies, and spiri...
Stress comes in many shades, regardless of what we face, with no discrepancies of importance, changing how we feel begins with changing our perspective. I aim to guide you through these life challenges and rebuild the mindset that these negative encounters have influenced. My experience has been working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with various issues that...
Finding the right therapist is no different than finding the perfect dentist, doctor, or other medical professional. In many ways, it may even be more important to you. Your therapist may know more about you than any other person in your life. I take this responsibility very seriously. I realize that you are trusting me with one of your most precious assets, your mental health. There have been...
Sometimes when life brings challenges and unwelcome stress, we may need a little extra support and clarity. At times we may feel confused, alone, or not know which direction our life is heading. Life is full of complications in which we all can benefit from working with a compassionate, qualified, and objective professional. My first and foremost goal is to create an environment of empathy and...
I enjoy working with a wide array of people, with many different presenting problems. Over the course of my career I've been lucky to have done therapy work in several different settings, and consequently I like to take on a bit of everything. I want to make people feel open and comfortable with talking about whatever kinds of problems they might have. I tend to utilize cognitive behavioral...
I imagine you are searching for help or answers to some pretty serious questions about yourself, your relationship(s), and/or your symptoms. As a therapist I work to help people, not only with their symptoms, but with seeking to better understand themselves, their relationships, and how they came to be who they are and who they hope to become. I am a clinical social worker in private practice...
Do you dream of more satisfaction in your relationships and in your life? Do the demands of life leave you struggling and feeling alone, exhausted and overwhelmed? Have you ever suspected wounds from the past to be affecting your daily life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I want to work with you. I can assist couples and individuals in working though their concerns in a...
Alexandria Mezyad has a non- judgmental and welcoming style of therapy encourages people to embrace their shadow side in order to integrate and accept all aspects of their personality. She welcomes creativity and has many interests that she incorporates into her therapy such as, Jungian psychology, dream work, psychodrama, and Joseph Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey”. She has a direct yet nurturing...
The overwhelming nature of life, combined with our unique backgrounds and personal struggles, can create a lot of challenges. I love to help equip clients to tackle these challenges through helping them see themselves, their relationships, and the world around them clearly. I have over ten years of experience working with teens, adults, and families as a pastor, and over seven years experience...
