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
Do you keep finding yourself in the same toxic relationships? Repeating the same patterns? Making the same choices, even though you swore you would never do THAT again? You're not alone. In my counseling practice, I'll guide you to learn how these cycles occur and what you can do to put an end to it. We'll take a look at how your awareness is shaped by more powerful forces-- more specifically, ...
Has anyone ever told you that you’re harsh on yourself? Or that you always bend over backwards for others? Have you wished that you had more meaningful relationships or that your social anxiety wouldn’t keep you from life events? It can be exhausting to try to have it all together & not be able to share how you’re really feeling. What if you could treat yourself the way you do with your friends...
My name is Eguenel Louis, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I specially in Substance Use Disorder and mental health. Through a collaborative and supportive relationship, I empower my clients to identify areas in their lives they want to change and to help get them get "unstuck" from negative core beliefs, patterns and behaviors that are no longer serving them. As a believer in Christ, I ...
Psychotherapy is a normal and available process that has changed millions of people’s lives by removing self-imposed roadblocks. My goal is to form a therapeutic alliance with you during this process to remove these roadblocks. Together, we will work to change the issues that are causing discomfort in your life. Using empathy and guidance, we will explore your needs, prepare a plan, divide the...
Are you tired of talking around in circles with your current therapist? Or maybe you can’t imagine what “talking about the problem” could possibly accomplish? And yet, there are things in your life that you can’t seem to get a grip on despite everything you've tried. That’s where I come in. I’m not interested in endless problem talk or giving you cliche advice. I’ll never tell you to “just thin...
It is my philosophy that you can improve life through a better understanding of yourself and the world you live in. I help people achieve life improvements by jumping in and partnering with them to make positive changes`. I can work with you to help you get a better understanding of yourself while finding strategies to harmonize that unique person you are with whatever your unique life situatio...
I am a dedicated clinician who has worked in residential, outpatient, and private practice settings, which has given me a unique ability to offer support, compassion, valuable experience and a healthy relationship where a client can heal and grow in a way that is personalized to them. The focus of my work is providing therapeutic services to adolescent and adult individuals who struggle in area...
Sometimes it feels like no matter what we do, how hard we think, or how much we pray, the change we need in our life remains just out of reach. This feeling of hopelessness can make it difficult to simply get out of bed in the morning, much less enjoy the parts of our life that we know should bring us joy. Even the smallest negative events can trigger reactions and sadness we don’t understand a...
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Entering therapy can be an important step in that process. I look to empower individuals and families to tap into and enhance their inner strength and make the changes they desire. I strive to create a warm, nurturing environment in which people feel comfortable being vulnerable, processing difficult emotions, and practicing the skills needed to ma...
Do you find yourself getting stuck in patterns, having the same fights with your partner over and over? Do you sometimes feel alone in your relationship or like you've become more like roommates than lovers? These feelings can be discouraging and isolating, but you are not alone. I empower partners to navigate these common challenges in a way that gets to the heart of the matter. Together we wo...
Do you find yourself going through the motions of everyday? What were your inspirations and goals when you started this journey? Everyone experiences setbacks, and living and working in this city alone can weigh on an individual, couple or family system. Therapy is part of self-care, and taking time for yourself can help reset your mind and spirit. Whether it is anxiety, depression, grief, or p...
Whether you're stuck in the woods of trauma, anxiety, or depression, it is possible to get out of the dark places and back into the sun. I know it feels daunting now, but that is why you are here. I will help you develop the strategies you need to get back on the path that leads to joy and success. Together, we will work to address the issues you are facing and come through on the other side wi...
Starting therapy can be both exciting, and anxiety provoking. Whether you want to focus on specific discrete concerns, or wish to explore broader, longer standing challenges, therapy can be useful in understanding how aspects of one‘s temperament and relational tendencies can interfere with living life authentically, and with reaching one’s full potential. By addressing issues in real-time, whi...
My work with clients centers around the belief that we all possess the strengths necessary to navigate life’s struggles, chart a path toward inner peace, and discover the conditions necessary to achieve fulfillment. I believe it is vital to provide an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding, and authenticity for each person that I am fortunate to work with in my...
