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
**MEDICAID ACCEPTED** We provide Psychotherapy, primarily for adults, as well as Targeted Case Management for Medicaid clients. We have years of training and experience helping those who have not felt seen or adequately fulfilled in their pursuit of happiness. We tailor our approach to healing in ways which will best meet your needs. Have a question about what to expect in our work together?...
I believe that relationships define each us and form the foundation for our life. I work from a systemic perspective with couples, individuals, and families on ways to create relationships that define not only who we are, but also who we desire to become. I enjoy helping clients with their relationships, intimacy, connection, communication, and sexual compatibility. I help clients with identity...
I believe true healing happens within relationship to others. I aim to connect with individuals through authenticity, warmth, empathy, and compassion. I operate from a social justice, anti-oppressive perspective, and strive to create a space of healing and acceptance by offering a nonjudgmental approach with all my clients. My clinical experience includes supporting the community in complex men...
Clients come to my practice looking to better their lives. They often come with a presenting problem that has brought them in at this specific point in time and they are seeking resolution and relief from that situation. However, in addition to more short-term, symptom relief, many clients come to us hoping to attain a better understanding of themselves from the inside out — from their thoughts...
Feeling "stuck" in areas of your life: school, relationships, work, or family can leave you feeling hopeless and in despair. It may also create feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear, loneliness and distress. We are all capable of improving the quality of our lives when we learn how to embrace challenges and overcome obstacles/self-doubts in order to create opportunities. I provide a warm, safe, an...
Online Therapy anywhere in CA - Are you struggling in your relationship or need guidance/support to help you feel better and live a happier life? I help young adults with managing and improving symptoms of anxiety, depression, and life stressors. I maintain a strengths-based perspective in my work as I know that individuals possess many positive attributes and strengths that can help further th...
*Evening Appointments available* Do you feel unseen, overlooked, judged, or misunderstood? Feel alone in a group? Are you disconnected from your body or have childhood trauma to heal? I work with children, teens, adults, and couples using talk therapy approaches that help you feel whole and like you can thrive rather than survive. Another type of therapy I do is called EMDR which can remove fea...
The therapeutic relationship allows for awareness, healing, and growth. Utilizing empathy, humor, and gentle confrontation, I work with individuals and couples/partners in all relationship styles (monogamous, open, poly, etc.) to provide a safe space to help clients cope with painful times, challenging relationships, and issues with self. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializi...
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to PTSD/trauma along with parenting support, couples counseling and more. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for. As a...
Do you struggle with finding your balance and maintaining peace? Are you repeating the same negative patterns, feeling stagnant, ashamed, anxious and overwhelmed? I will work with you to build solutions that fit you when you have: the desire to improve any aspect of your life• trouble adjusting to a new situation or life transition• conflicts that keep you from being closer to people you care...
The seemingly simple thought of "I need someone to talk to" can be challenging enough, but then needing to find that "right" person to speak with can be overwhelming. Perhaps this is your first time reaching out to a therapist, or you're getting back into therapy and unsure how to proceed. I've made it my mission to create a judgment-free, open, calm space for you to explore those parts of your...
Therapy can be transformational and life altering. Therapy begins by building a safe and trusting relationship with the client and then addressing layers of behaviors, beliefs and perspectives that no longer serve their life. If you want a life worth living and need guidance to create the life you want, I can help. With over 10 years of experience, my greatest joy is to watch a client recognize...
Are you ready to find, create and sustain the relationship you dream of? As a dating coach on an online dating website and as a relationship therapist who has worked with individuals and couples for almost 25 years, I passionately help my clients attain the love they want. Utilizing more than three decades of personal and professional experience, I look forward to sharing concepts, skills and...
You have taken an important first step towards improving your mental health. Let me support you in achieving the change(s) you are seeking. I work with adults (age 18+) on a variety of mental health concerns, such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, acculturation and cultural identity, career concerns, and medical health issues. My experience in multiple mental health settings, from...
