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
Brian is an exceptionally open, kind-hearted therapist providing emotional safety for clients to explore their concerns. With warmth and humor, he assists clients struggling with a wide range of concerns including addictions (heroin, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, etc.), anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma, conflicts, and family or other relationship issues. Upon resolving initial concerns,...
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CURRENTLY HAVE A FULL CASELOAD WILL RESUME TAKING NEW PEOPLE IN 1-3MONTHS As a clinician I focus on helping people find meaning and purpose in their lives to help build resilience through difficult times. It is important to me to help people understand how to treat themselves with compassion in a society that can be difficult to navigate for those that feel alienated from the mainstream culture...
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Jody is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor(ACMHC) and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Jody understands the complexities of divorce. She uses creative and play therapy techniques that can provide a helpful medium for people to express complex stories. She is trained in play therapy and trauma informed -cognitive behavioral therapy. She has experience in forensic interviewing ...
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Please call me for an initial courtesy phone consultation. In our initial discussion, we can talk about how we can work together to achieve your goals and identify target areas. I offer a productive, contemporary approach to counseling informed by person-centered therapy, using a combination of cognitive, dialectical behavioral techniques, and positive psychology. My practice extends from New Y...
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Hello and Welcome. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, feeling misjudged or pressured to behave in ways that don’t feel authentic or healthy, chronic pain, a harsh inner critic, a big life transition, or relationship distress. Maybe you’re not totally sure what you’re dealing with or why you think, feel, and do what you do, but you know you want things to change. I...
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