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
Many people struggle to make the initial contact to start therapy. Whether it’s because they believe their problem is too big to fix, feel overwhelmed, or experience embarrassment about seeking treatment sometimes people avoid the help they deserve. I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is ask for help. My goal is to create a safe & non-judgmental environment that allows me to get...
If you are like most in the helping professions, including first responders, you are feeling burned out from taking care of everyone but you. Stress levels are high. You are feeling sadness at all of the loss suffered during this pandemic. Anxiety and anger are increasing with all of the social unrest. You may be drinking too much, neglecting your relationships and your work performance is...
***Now offering online sessions*** I believe that life is about relationships. With this in mind, I strive to aide my clients in exploring how the relationships we stem from, and the narratives we carry with us, shape and inform what brings us into therapy. My work is rooted in social justice, and through use of systemic approaches, I work with my clients toward uncovering a greater sense of...
Working from a multicultural perspective that employs a Person-centered approach, I am able to gain a holistic perspective of you. Throughout your therapy, we will collaborate as we tend to your inner life; both the light and shadow. I will listen to you closely with care and curiosity, and without judgment. I align closely with Jungian theory and primarily use Psychodynamic Therapy. By helping...
A lot happens in life, and no one lives your life but you. Surviving trauma can shake our understanding of ourselves and the world, leaving us confused and no longer at peace. My focus is creating a supportive environment so you can think clearly to work toward the life you want while making the life you have work better for you. I specialize in working with military veterans, first responders,...
Do you lie awake at night, wondering why you just can’t find solutions to your problems? Do you seek a change in your life? Are you anxious about something - or about nothing? And can it ever be different? What if I told you that you have untapped potential and strengths already inside you to engage with and overcome your problems? Well, in fact you do. As a compassionate, caring and experience...
We all want to experience happiness and satisfaction in our lives. I believe that most people have a theory about themselves and their problems, but have struggled to make or sustain progress on their own. That is where having a therapist can be tremendously helpful and where I can provide support and expertise to help you reach your goals. I have been successful in helping people develop healt...
My interests and experience include working with personality disorders, trauma, anxiety and depression. Additionally, I assist successful individuals with adjustment issues such as relationship problems, divorce, works problems and general stress. Many of my patients have attempted therapy several times before and are pleased with my unique approach to understanding and helping with their...
Before pursuing a career in counseling, I always felt a sense of mystery around what therapy was and who was "qualified" to go. I tend to believe that others may have similar feelings about counseling, so the first thing I like to do when I meet someone new is clearly articulate what we are stepping into together. Utilizing the therapeutic relationship, I hope to create a safe, healing environm...
I work with individuals using a “Person Centered” approach to treatment that seeks to identify strengths and meet each individual where they are. I believe we are able to work through and understand our own needs in our own way, so that we can better understand our story within the context of our lives to enact positive change. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples. I have experience...
TheraCouch is a Telemental health practice. My aim is to help individuals combat the effects of Depression, Anxiety and Trauma. I do this by providing a safe space where my words, tools and techniques will help individuals, couples and families face their challenges. TheraCouch makes therapy very convenient by taking away the stress of travelling to your appointment. You can connect with me...
Greg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters of Family Therapy degree from Mercer University’s School of Medicine. His focus is directly addressing family issues often associated with marital discord and infidelity. Greg has worked as a facilitator for Retrouvaille, an organization which assists couples in repairing relationships as an option to divorce. Greg has delivered...
Susan Cutillo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Susan earned her MSW in 1992 and has over 28 years of providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Susan believes in “meeting the client where he/she is” and working closely with the client to obtain symptom management, happiness, and life goals. Before joining...
Your life's story is an exciting collection of moments that create memories. We all experience highs and lows, ups and downs; good days and not-so-good days. This variation of experiences is normal ... until it feels like it isn't. When the hard parts come, sometimes you just need someone to talk to about where you are in your story; someone to help you look at the chapters of your life's book...
Everyone goes through times in life that are overwhelming and you have good reason to feel the way you do. The good news is you don’t have to endure things alone. I believe (and research supports) that counseling helps us find new ways of navigating painful experiences. People find counseling to be helpful for a variety of reasons: having space to process confusing emotions, feeling understood ...
