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
The most important parts of mental wellness are the ability to increase one’s self-awareness and broaden one’s perspective. As your counselor, I will provide a safe and judgment free environment for you to gain a better understanding of whatever issues you are dealing with as an individual, couple, or family including both mental health and substance abuse problems. Together, we will work to...
My philosophy is that good treatment should result in concrete, observable, and efficient changes in your life. When working with me, you should be able to clearly see that each month is better than the one before. I respect that therapy is an investment of time and money, and work as effectively as possible to get the results you are looking for. I have successfully treated hundreds of patient...
I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approach...
*Teletherapy/phone sessions available and families preferred*. I specialize in making people feel understood and unstuck. I've found that most of us already have what is takes to move past the challenges and sometimes we can't get there on our own. I specialize in working with teens and families as well as individuals and couples to seek understanding and clarity to reach a happy healthy outcom...
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Dr. Melisa Fleming has been a Licensed Professional Counselor and supervisor in the San Antonio area since 2005 and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2017. Her areas of expertise are working with Military, individuals, couples, and families in areas such as: Anxiety, Depression, Transition, Parenting, and Stress Management. Dr. Fleming’s goal is to help clients build on their...
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Nicole Breen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts and has her master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Springfield College. Nicole has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, adjustment, trauma, and substance abuse. She also has experience with a wide range of social and emotional challenges includ...
