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
There is power in seeking the help of others along our journey, and it is my hope that therapy can represent a unique healing environment, focused on your reality and your needs. The change that we all seek lies within our stories being validated and understood. As we witness the power of our stories in light of culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, and other intersections of identity thro...
Melissa Shute, LPCA is a Certified 5 Path Hypnotherapist has helped many transform their lives prior to joining Progressive Psychotherapy. She integrates Heart Path Therapy® and other creative approaches to help you transform your emotional struggles at a deep level that goes beyond talk therapy. She offers therapy to adults and adolescents. Debra Franklin, LCSW, supervisor for Progressive...
Our other clinicians accept clients in NC, NJ, and Florida and with multiple insurances. If you are experiencing challenges, life transitions, depression or anxiety- We are here to help! All sessions are conveniently offered virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. We offer counseling for individuals, couples (married and non-married), families, adolescents/teens, children, veterans and college...
Hi. My name is Dr. Jim Hanson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with individuals, couples and families. My approach is Cognitive-Behavioral, which means that we will focus on the role thoughts and behaviors play in psychological functioning and well-being. I believe that a therapeutic relationship must include trust, mutual respect and empathy. As your therapist, this...
I am an experienced mental health and counseling professional with over 15 years of experience. As a professional in the field of Mental Health and Education, I offer a diverse background of supporting adolescents, young adults, individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings including private practice, public schools, colleges/universities, residential treatment programs, juvenile...
Hope is what carries us forward in life. We need it to feel like there's a purpose for living. I work with individuals who deal with depression, anxiety, trauma, self esteem concerns, relational problems, existential issues, cultural issues, and other mental health issues. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can be the starting place for where hope is restored. Through the therapeutic...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and a founding partner of Compass Behavioral Health and Wellness, LLC. My goal is to empower my clients to explore their emotional experiences, to work towards understanding their interpersonal relationships, and to identify individual strengths through a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about providing psychotherapeutic services to...
I am eager to hear your unique life story and how it has brought you to where you are today. As we work together, discussing meaningful events in your life, and bringing insight to them, positive changes start to occur. I respect your pacing and goals and do my best to get you where you want to be. I believe that therapy works best when both parties are active, trying to understand what ales yo...
Mindfulness is a way of life for Heather and it helped her develop her identity as a therapist. Heather now identifies as a contextual behavioral therapist using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) interventions/skills and an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to intervene with her guests. She has one criteria for her guests: Willingness. Guests experience her as someone who teac...
I am here to help those who are suffering in some way and want to improve their situation. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with and for clients and patients in many settings, including residential treatment centers such as Fairbanks Hospital in Indy and Meadows Hospital in Bloomington, and two of the oldest non-profits around in the Children's Bureau and Families First. I strive to...
We specialize in the arena of marriage and family therapy working with patients to sort out their emotional issues, create better view of life, to connect couples and families to their goal and purpose in the relationship, and to overcome the negative story they have been telling themselves. Part of a therapist's training prepares them to identify a host of emotional and psychological disorders...
I work with adults, adolescents, and couples struggling with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief, loss, and relationship challenges. I am available Monday through Friday daytime hours with some evening sessions. I offer in-person sessions from my Lakewood office, as well as teletherapy sessions. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapies, psychodynamic, and client...
There are times in our life when growth looks confusing, and we can develop unpleasant symptoms or maladaptive coping skills. We all go through phases in our lives, and I think that sometimes we benefit from help navigating the temporary situations. I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief, solution focused counseling when you need some extra help. Some of my clients I have seen for...
I serve adults, couples, and young professionals who are seeking support and greater wellbeing. Through a creative and practical collaboration, I work with clients to bring awareness to their strengths and challenges and to make sustainable changes and life-enhancing choices. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients who are experiencing relationship issues, stress, depression,...
Life can bring on many challenges. At times these challenges can be difficult to cope with on our own. As a counselor, I offer a supportive environment for you to share life’s hurdles with a trusted professional. Although the healing process can be difficult, it is necessary for personal growth. I assist my clients with this process by exploring the positive tools needed for a successful recove...
