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
No matter where you are at in your life, I just want you to know that you are enough! You deserve to get through whatever you may be facing. I have experience working with those struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, stress, motivation, adjustment, sport performance, life skills, coping skills, etc. As a younger, male counselor, it's easy for me to connect with youth, adolescents and young...
It can be difficult to work toward positive change when we are managing anxiety or depression, are entrenched in unhealthy patterns, or are embedded in systems that need to be shaken out of stasis. We will work to slow down, understand your specific context, and figure out what genuine growth looks like for you. I work with clients to find a healthy balance in their personal, professional, and...
( English | español ) Hello, I’m Dr. Christian Santana, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been providing individual, couples, and family counseling since 2004. My style of counseling is person-centered, and my main focus is to create a safe and supportive environment that facilitates self-exploration, personal growth, and relational wellness. I believe that, with proper...
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination."- Carl Rogers. With the ever-changing circumstances of life, despite our best efforts to maintain balance, we can find ourselves stuck, and overwhelmed. Through the process of self-exploration, acceptance, identifying challenges as opportunities to grow, and creating meaning from your experiences, I can hel...
Chris Oborn relocated his family to the Uinta Basin in 2016, realizing the urgent need for more mental health and counseling services in our area. Chris is a “Clinical Mental Health Counselor” licensed by the State of Utah. His education includes the following degrees: “Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling” “Bachelor of Arts in Human Services” Chris is certified as a “Grief fr...
Often times life can get tough. It can affect you, your marriage/relationship, your family, your children, your ability to parent, your self-worth, and more than anything, your ability to overcome any obstacles you are facing. I believe within each of us we have the strength to overcome the impossible. Out of pain comes something stronger, better, and the ability to thrive. I believe you alread...
Making the first step and reaching out for help is often an act of bravery that is to be respected and honored. As a therapist, it is my goal to honor this bravery and to create an environment of acceptance, safety, and honesty for my clients where we can collaborate toward building a new perspective and developing the tools that will help create long lasting change and help clients meet their...
Contemplative psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy the combines philosophical traditions, such as Buddhism or Taoism or Existentialism, and modern psychotherapeutic approaches, such as psychoanalysis or cognitive-behavioral therapy, to the betterment and psychological well-being of the client....
I serve people who are looking to go to the next level in their personal life or professional life. They are at some kind of cross roads. Some are "stuck" - some are not. Some need to discover the next dream. Some already have dreams and aspirations but they don't know how to get there. I come in with questions and observations to help a person look deep into their hearts and souls to find what...
We can help with anxiety, behavioral concerns, children and teen issues, communication skills, depression, parenting issues, physical abuse, sexual abuse, stress management, transitions, and trauma. What to expect: We start everyone the same, which means, we gather a lot of back ground information, this includes current issues and history information, based on the information provided we make a...
I believe that the core of effective therapy is in our relationship. Without that relationship, it is difficult for true progress and healing to occur. It is very important to me that we can work together to help you live your best life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and my style is unique. I understand that the fast paced life we all live in is not always conducive to spending lots of...
I am both a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a registered nurse with a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree from Loyola University. I am a dedicated mental health professional with over thirty-nine years of experience in various health settings. During these years, I have worked with a variety of individuals from many walks of life. My backgroun...
As your therapist, I will help you share your story to better understand how it may be presenting problems for you in the present, as "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”(Maya Angelou). You may have patterns of handling relationships/situations & want to get unstuck from your usual patterns. We will practice new ways of thinking & doing in a non-judgmental and saf...
I serve a variety. Focusing on early recovery, grief and loss and emotional distress My approach is informal, direct and supporting If you want a non-traditional, client based clinician. I can work with you...
