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
I am passionate about collaborating with people as they craft lives for themselves that are far better than average. Counseling is a fantastic path to emotional and cognitive optimization for many people. Sometimes our greatest fulfillment in life comes from the sources we least expect, and this can be a wonderful surprise. Additionally, I think it is important to note that mental, emotional, a...
Undoubtedly, Rochester is rich with resources. Let’s face it though. A very crucial resource that is sorely lacking in the city are providers who truly understand the obstacles poverty has put on families, and the unfortunate burden they are left with when expected to carry on as if nothing is wrong. The weight of this burden on families and individuals alike takes a huge toll and may yield...
My ideal client is one that takes that first step to begin working towards improving their lives by seeking treatment services, so basically this means you! I know that this is often the hardest part of making positive life changes and attempt to make this process as comfortable as possible for my clients through education, support, and guidance during our therapeutic relationship. While receiv...
Hello! Life can be an amazing journey and sometimes it seems unkind. Let me help you bring new life to your journey by seeing life through a different lens. Therapy can provide a clear perspective that allows you to no longer walk your journey in darkness but as you apply the light on your path becomes illuminated! I will work with you in order to assist you with identifying your treatment goal...
I work with clients who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, past life events and trauma that prevent them from accepting themselves and fully embracing joy in their lives. Each person must confront their own challenges but don't always have the tools needed to reach their life goals. A trusted professional can be a helpful partner in walking this path with you until you have the...
No matter what you are facing we are so glad you're here! When Wildflower Center for Counseling was established there was a strong desire to create a homelike atmosphere – welcoming, comfortable, and lacking the rigidity which can often be present in doctor offices. This focus has remained the same as the practice continues to grow; however, the atmosphere is only part of the equation – the oth...
I start from the idea that we are all spiritual beings having a human experience and it’s this humanness that presents us with both unlimited abundance and challenges. Life can be complex and full at any age and most everyone is confronting an element of transition or change daily. Change, as we have all heard at one time or another, is the only constant in life. I believe we are motivated to...
Nobody is absent of a history that has not at some point brought about hurt, anger, grief, or sadness, and I believe that our current existence is a culmination of these past experiences, good or bad. The emotional outcome is oftentimes determined on our awareness, our interpretation, and how we have chosen to respond to these experiences. I use a combination of client-centered, holistic, and...
( English | español ) Being a parent seems harder everyday. After trying everything, nothing seems to work. It feels helpless. Is there anything you can do? If your child seems to be living in other world, where there is no space for you, we need to find a way to reach out. If your child is out of control, leaving the house and/or being aggressive, we need to think what can be done. If your chi...
We bring the entirety of ourselves into the world everyday not just minute parts. This can include our past: traumas, conditioning, modeling, grief, anxiety, and maladaptive coping mechanisms that can show up in our personal, professional and romantic lives. Sometimes we can feel arrested by cycles, patterns or reactions to past traumas that continue to surface with no change and wonder, “Why d...
The people who see me may be looking to change things about their relationships, self-esteem, or simply their lifestyle in general. Sometimes they are seeking a safe place to talk about deeper personal matters such as adult and childhood trauma, domestic violence or abuse, or negative thinking patterns (e.g. all-or-nothing outlooks, self-criticism or blame, fears, feeling lost, etc.) PLEASE NOT...
I typically work with male adolescents, young adults, and early-career professionals who often feel pulled by life either unsure or afraid about the direction in which they are currently tracking. Previous experiences with perceived failure have overwhelmed them. Consequently, they have internalized that they are too fragile to endure future adversity. As a result of fear and low self-esteem, t...
“As a therapist, I hold on the vision of your possible future even when you are in so much pain you cannot see beyond today. I wait patiently for the day when you can see the beauty inside yourself that I saw from the first day we met." (asiansformentalhealth) My therapeutic style is warm, engaging and genuine. I take an eclectic approach to counseling in which I enjoy working with people from ...
Life in the 21st Century is abounding with technology that helps us find opportunities to be our true selves and find our kind of people. It also comes with anxiety, depression, traumas, relationship issues, and changes to family life with seemingly no precedent for you to follow. Having a therapist that understands technology’s new role in every day life is important. I am a Licensed Clinical...
