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
Starting therapy is a very personal decision and connecting with your therapist is the cornerstone to the work you will engage in. Mandala Counseling and Psychological Services is a group practice of independent clinicians in Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. Each clinician works with individuals, ranging from adolescents to adults. Clinicians at Mandala are adaptive in style of psychother...
Do you want someone to hear you...really listen to you? Someone who meets you on your life journey and provides an empathetic environment with understanding and free from judgement? Marc offers a collaborative approach to therapy where client and therapist work together to find solutions and alternatives to seeing life through a different lens and life perspective. Marc’s warm and inviting...
With a sensitive approach to psychotherapy and a platform for adults to live their best Life through evidence based and solution-focused therapy; I provide a medley of empowering approaches so lives can be changed in a positive way. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Holistic Love & Life Coach, Sexuality Educator, Author, Motivational Speaker, & Licensed Minister; I am a graduate of Delaware State...
Hi there! I hope you find some peace of mind in the next few moments. Finding a therapist/counselor can be exhausting. I fit best with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and major life changes. If you need help adapting to new life changes in a confidential and supportive atmosphere please reach out. If you need help overcoming maladaptive, entrenched ways of coping with depressi...
Taylor Shay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Virginia Board of Counseling Certified Supervisor. She has over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, couples, and group counseling. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including home-based services, inpatient and outpatient dual diagnosis programs, and psychiatric...
My practice focuses specifically on the evidence-based treatment of addiction, trauma, and mood disorders like anxiety and depression. I am a Clinical Psychologist with years of experience working in residential rehabilitation centers and medical centers. I see my goal in therapy as helping you truly understand the parts of your life most impacting you so that you can gain the tools, insights, ...
***I am not currently accepting new clients.***I believe that therapy is a collaboration. As a therapist my first step is to help clarify why therapy is sought. From there we work together to develop strategies for relief, in the short and long term. My role is to provide information about the treatments that could be pursued; with information and context, one can then make informed choices abo...
I specialize in thought and behavioral disorders with an emphasis on substance abuse and addiction treatment. I use a Cognitive Behavioral approach that quickly enhances motivation to change and improves emotional and behavioral functioning. If you or a loved one are suffering from the debilitating effects of a mental illness, a behavioral disorder, or an addiction, please reach out. I have bee...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning! Are you currently struggling with daily life, parenting, career, work, relationships, grief, feeling sad, anxious, worried, overthinking, little to no motivation and not sure about where to start? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. You really...
People have an inherent need to be understood and tell their story in order to live the life they imagine. My job as therapist is to listen, and learn from you and guide you toward better self-care, and to make the changes necessary to look inside yourself to see what might be holding you back from living a full happy life. As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe often times the things...
I believe in a direct but empathetic approach to helping my client’s triumph over addiction. I do not adhere to any specific model of recovery, but instead work closely with clients to help them reach their greatest potential. I believe change takes place when we thoroughly examine the beliefs and thought patterns that have kept us from moving in a positive direction. I am firmly convinced that...
I specialize in helping people heal from traumatic and stressful experiences, to include: family conflicts, abuse survivors, parental alienation and parents financially caring for adult children. You may not know what to expect from therapy, but you know you need to make some changes so you can move forward in life. Stress, anxiety, and depression are highly prevalent in our lives, and sometime...
Would you describe yourself as lonely? Do you have people in your life that truly get you? By addressing these concerns, your relationships can change for the better. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor whose own life was transformed by therapy. I worked in the film industry before changing tracks towards a more meaningful career in the field of mental health. I graduated from Northwestern...
( English | español ) Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, have a specific area that you’d like to work on, or are just curious about yourself, there are ways to increase the level of happiness and meaning in your life. Therapy is a tool to approach life’s challenges with inner strength and balance. If this sounds like something that you are interested in, you’ve come to the...
As a therapist I believe that each person needs something different. Sometimes someone needs someone to talk to and bounce ideas off, some need concrete steps to improve parts of their life, others need to explore their past and connect it to their present. I can help people learn coping skills, challenging negative or self-destructive thoughts, and learn what their triggers are and why they ha...
