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 work with adults & adolescents who feel overwhelmed, have relationship problems, or struggle with aspects of their sexuality. I also help individuals who experience painful life events (or trauma) and find it difficult to heal, move forward, and feel like themselves. When we turn away from distressing emotions and try to ignore them, it can wreck havoc on our lives, cause more pain/grief and...
**CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS WITH DAYTIME AVAILABILITY** Kristen is a LCPC and Clinical Supervisor at Anchor Counseling Centers in the Sykesville office. As a therapist, Kristen creates an environment for genuine connection and growth by promoting open communication, honesty, and trust in the therapeutic process. Kristen prefers to be direct with her clients but also appreciates humor in...
Hi there, I'm elated to see you make your move towards health and well-being; I hope to be a part of that journey, no matter how small. Therapy is both challenging and rewarding in all its fullness. In the foundation of our work together, I help you in becoming present, empowered, self-aware, a better communicator, connective, and in tune with the truth of who you are -- whether you choose to...
I help individuals struggling with feelings of emptiness and despair to make sense of destructive decisions and to repair broken relationships. Whether we were hurt in our younger years, in our marriage or other relationships, we all experience heartache. At times we may find ourselves stuck, unable to move through or past certain experiences and it is in these phases of life that feelings of...
Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? Are you trying to make changes, yet find that you are having difficulty maintaining motivation? I can assist you. Whether you want a deeper understanding of yourself and others, recovery support with addiction issues, or just to learn new skills to manage or change symptoms or behavior, I can help. Sometimes we just need time set...
Are you or your child feeling sad, worried, anxious, or having trouble sleeping? Have you been feeling irritable, disconnected, or hopeless? Are you having trouble concentrating, can’t make decisions, & sometimes feel like you can’t breathe? Are you suffering from loss? We can help you have relief from these symptoms. We are a trauma focused counseling group. We offer knowledgeable, nurturing, ...
( English | español ) Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, and/or sadness? Are you doing so much for others and worried about pleasing them that you put yourself last? Perhaps your relationships are not what you would like them to be? Maybe it is balancing your career that is making you question your priorities? Now, lets add non-supportive people who push you to your very limit. It can be...
MindWorks is a boutique Integrative Psychology practice created by Tim Eagan, PsyD and Lara Weissblatt, PsyD; two clinical psychologists— who happen to be best friends and a married couple. We believe that people are so much more than symptoms, behaviors, or a diagnosis. This understanding informs our approach to life, therapy and assessment. People who work with us are looking for a holistic...
As a Marriage & Family therapist, I'm attuned to clients’ interconnected webs of relationships even when working 1-on-1. My experience & training with families & couples enables me to walk with clients through (re)discovering their connectedness to those they love. I’m most passionate about exploring clients’ stories & listening for places where personal narratives might differ from others’. Th...
Dr. Jesus Castro works from a client-centered, solution-focused approach using empirically validated treatments through Interpersonal and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches. His individualistic approach allows for him to focus on clients specialized needs centered on client’s culture and preferences. He uses a here-and-now approach to bridge gap between client’s desired goals and overcoming issues...
My personal mission is to show compassion and care to every client/person that I come into contact with. I firmly believe that every person does the best they can with what they have to work with. My respectful approach considers you to be the expert in your own life and offers you the sounding board to come to your own conclusions with empathy and support. I have many years of experience using...
Feeling stuck? Wishing for change? Fear of the future? We go through struggles that test our ability to find joy and experience pleasure. It is often our relationships with friends, family and especially our partners that take the brunt of these taxing times. It is common that our intimate relationships get tagged as the reason for our hurt and pain or are the most negatively impacted. Blame ca...
I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing various symptoms including anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues. If you are experiencing these issues, then I can support you with learning evidence based tools to make measurable improvements in your life. I believe in identifying the issues that you would like to change in your life and providing practical solutio...
Do you feel like you wear a mask to portray happiness, but deep inside you're falling apart? Are you trying to juggle everything, with no progress? Life’s storms can create scary feelings that leave us overwhelmed, anxious, alone, and stuck. Sometimes we even feel more like a roadblock has just prevented us from ever reaching the life that we want to live. Together we can work through life’s...
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! What is your preferred future? Have you allowed yourself to consider your best hopes and believe that your life can be different? Therapy is an opportunity for you to create and realize your preferred future. There is no one size fits all approach as all individuals have their own specific wants, needs, strengths and barriers. I strive to ensure focus on YOUR specific...
