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 am a New York State licensed clinical social worker. I work with a variety of issues, including sexuality, gender, body dysmorphia, work and relationship problems, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD, depression, and substance abuse. I have completed training in behavioral, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, hypnotic and somatic therapies. I believe in a holistic approach that is centered on...
The general goals for the client are that they can identify the issues, develop a plan of action, and then implement that plan. This is a very personal process. It is educational and developmental by nature. Cures are not immediate, pain-free, or instant by nature, but may require diligent effort and candid exploration. This exploration often involves experiencing ‘unpleasant’ feelings as part ...
As an addiction treatment counselor and a marriage and family therapist I enjoy working with clients who struggle with life changes, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and relationship and sexuality issues. You are the expert on your problems. As a therapist I am there to witness, guide, point out clues that you may have missed, and cheer-lead the progress as therapeutic gains are made. I am...
I know what it’s like to suffer the painful changes that come from the grief surrounding significant loss, or deal with old wounds that prevent you from experiencing happiness in the present moment. It can be an emotional rollercoaster. I want to help you make sense of what you’re going through, and assist you with finding meaning in life. I am an interactive, narrative therapist whose goal is ...
I give my full, non-judgmental attention when my clients and I are mutually exploring their concerns, and I'm active and responsive to clients' agendas as we work on the practical changes they're seeking. Establishing a safe, loving space is vital to this process. I've learned that back behind a variety of issues, there are common roots. For example, many of us suffer from unhelpful thoughts th...
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Rhea enjoys and works best with client issues that exhibit symptoms-such as depressed, anxious, traumatic past history, marital conflict or communication issues, parenting power-struggles, domestic abuse and healing, and overall identity and purpose in one's personal walk. The need to internally search and find coping strategies, joy in life, and individual wholeness. Goals will be...
Who you share your stories with matters. This is one of the reasons why choosing a therapist is so personal and important. There are many connections that shape your life. However, life doesn’t have to be dictated by previous experiences or fate. You have the capacity to make choices with the stories you're born into, and live these stories forward in new ways. The understanding that occurs in...
With each client, I work to build a trusted partnership through empathy, honesty and adaptive support. In therapy, I provide a safe space for clients to explore, clarify and move through personal difficulties. Together, we identify goals for therapy, and work strategically to build insight, reduce distress, and change unwanted patterns. Clinically, I approach well-being from an Ecological Model...
Is your child unhappy? Experiencing difficulty at school, at home, or somewhere else? Problems with peers? Parents, especially those of older children, sometimes feel powerless and frustrated regarding these situations. I would be honored to help you and your family. Having worked with children, teenagers and their families as a school counselor, I have become very familiar with the issues that...
We will all encounter challenges that shake the foundation of 'who we are.' Therapy is a space away from the world, a place to reflect on your life, and begin rebuilding yourself to be the person you want to be. You want lasting change and feel with the right support you can not only discover yourself, but your path in life well. Together, we will rediscover your strengths and awaken your...
I'm here to help you understand and address the problems impacting your life. I effectively help individuals confronting issues including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, life transition, parenting concerns, and grief. I have specialty training in work with youth and families, as well as LGBTQ individuals. I've previously worked and trained in settings rangi...
Draper Therapy and Wellness Center provides mental health therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We are a group of mental health providers who specialize in treating a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, attachment disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, marital problems, LGBTQ issues, trauma, and other psychiatric...
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and...
My ideal client is anyone who is experiencing distress - I am at my best when working with a wide range of people. I value hearing the stories of adolescents, adults, couples, and individuals of many backgrounds and with diverse stories. We may be able to work well together if you want to help learning strategies to cope with stress and distress, taking control of your personal narrative and li...
