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 passionate about providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with diverse cultural backgrounds, all sexual orientations and gender, and advocating for clients. I use an integrative treatment pulling from Humanistic, Systems, Trauma-Informed, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating expressive therapy techniques. I believe you a...
I have always had a passion for serving others and decided to return to school after having children of my own, to pursue a Master’s in Social Work. I graduated from Fordham University and became a counselor in a residential program where I worked with clients who were struggling with a myriad of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse. I provided both individ...
My role is to help to find the “you” that you’ve been missing. I meet you where you’re at and help you to chart your course to where you want to be. The idea of change can be exhausting which can make it difficult for people to even know where to get started. Working together, we can make it easier and move towards that change. My job is to help you find those reasons and work through any fears...
I have extensive experience writing letters and coordinating care for gender diverse individuals undergoing medical transition. I enjoy working with all ages, the LGBT+ population, and am especially experienced in working with individuals experiencing autism spectrum disorder, gender dysphoria, and eating disorders. I identify as being social justice oriented and primarily conceptualize my clie...
Hello! I love to see marriages and families functioning at their greatest potential. I believe that to have a healthy marriage and family, you must first have healthy individuals. That’s why I focus on couples as a whole but also on the individuals within the family unit. I help people work on themselves so that they can have a healthy and happy family. The great thing is that if you heal your...
None of us are born with the skills to create the life we want. This natural gap can render a life half-lived and rob others of what we have to offer. We know change is the only bridge to our desired future, but we lack a clear plan to navigate it. Counseling is not the answer. Growth is. But counseling can help us learn how good we are at growing and how deep our reservoirs are for creating li...
Men and Women of all ages come to see me in therapy to explore healthy ways to cope with Anger, Irritability, Difficulty with concentration and focus, and for support through their 12 step recovery. If you have found it difficult to cope with uncomfortable feelings, struggle with negative self-talk, experience low self-esteem, or are struggling with isolation, anger, panic attacks, and or...
Resurface itself is a family of licensed, certified, and highly skilled individuals with decades of experience treating addiction and mental illness. Our mission is to deliver alternative solutions to people battling addiction and mental illness—people who have lost their sense of hope or meaning. With innovative approaches and proven clinical techniques we inspire even the most complex...
Seeking help during times of difficulty is one of the more courageous acts a person can make. Early experiences wire us to respond in specific patterns as we navigate through our life. As we grow and change, sometimes these learned behaviors no longer help us, and may be creating problems in relationships or other aspects of living. Through therapy, I create a safe environment to explore these...
Trailhead Treatment Center treats those who are struggling with sexually compulsive and addictive behaviors including compulsive porn use, infidelity, sexual aversions, and other problematic behaviors. The acting out behaviors are only the tip of the iceberg. Our assessments assess your levels of depression, anxiety, stress, life satisfaction, areas of emphasis, levels of acting out and...
I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma that often accompanies major life transitions (launching to adulthood, birth of a baby, career shifts, loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship/divorce, health crisis). Life transitions impact our identity, our relationships and our sense of Self, often in ways we don’t expect. If a life event...
As we move from acute to the chronic stress that navigating 8+ months of a global pandemic has brought us...on top of any of our underlying challenges... I'm sure that you are finding yourself turning to some old behaviors that you once decided weren't helpful for you. That might be too much media, alcohol, food, relationships, etc... It's important now, more than ever, that we continue our...
Dr. Leso encourages clients to explore and achieve their personal best, leveraging their strengths in a collaborative, goal-oriented approach. Using cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques, he has successfully helped clients with a variety of issues heal and grow, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, grief and loss and other life transitions. He is experienced i...
**Not accepting new Clients** My goal is to provide excellent client focused counseling to older teens and adults. My graduate training at the University of Dayton equipped me with a passion and the tools to serve our local population. I believe that every client is unique and that my approach aims to meet people where they are and help guide them to where they want to be. I hope that you will...
As a therapist I am warm, open, encouraging and focus on an individual's strengths. I consider myself an active therapist; combining experience, education, creativity, and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth realistic approach to counseling. I believe that healing is a collaborative journey that needs honest caring without judgement. I am passionate about creating a genuine connection with th...
