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
Are you or your teenager in the middle of a transition? Are you looking for support and guidance for the normal and extraordinary ups and downs of life? You may be experiencing symptoms or problems related to life changes such as school/college, getting married, marital problems, divorce, remarriage, step-parenting or co-parenting with an ex. You may be having a crisis of faith or spirituality ...
My practice over the past 20 years as an LPC has allowed me to help people of diverse backgrounds overcome a variety of life's challenges. I help people by meeting with them, learning about their problems and discovering ways for them to feel more at ease. The most common issues that I help people with involve their moods (for example sadness, worrying, anger or stress) and with their...
"You can't adjust the wind, but we can adjust the sails." While we may not be able to change the factors that come our way, we can change the ways in which we approach whatever has caused difficulty. This quote encapsulates my sensitive, inviting, and unique approach to psychotherapy. I work with a variety of patients, including children, adolescents, and young adults, through many presenting...
I have over 30 years experience in the counseling field. My first 15 years were working in alcohol/drug abuse treatment facilities. I spent 7 years working with the HIV/AIDS community. And the past 13 years I have been a counselor with an employee assistance program. I am a very good listener and I work with clients to help them see what they need to change in their life....
Therapy is often one of the most challenging, scary and exhausting decisions a client is faced with when deciding to seek professional help for a family member or themselves. I focus on developing an environment based on safety, trust and respect to work towards every issue a person is encountering, big and small. My goal with every client is to develop and maintain a strong therapeutic allianc...
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Having trouble understanding, managing, or working through difficult emotions? Perhaps you’ve thought about therapy but are bit anxious about speaking to someone. I invite you to take a chance and begin the journey towards that ideal self you have always dreamed of. My name is Dr. Christine Sainvil, and I am a licensed psychologist who provides cultura...
Nicholas Reichert is a licensed independent social worker with supervisory status. He graduated summa cum laude with his master’s degree in social work from The Ohio State University and is a member of Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society. He previously provided both inpatient and crisis mental health services. He specializes in treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety...
I consider my role as a psychologist to be one of great privilege. As I journey with others through the issues that have brought them to therapy, I often feel invited into sacred spaces, filled with suffering, pain, confusion, or one’s deepest longings of the heart. It is in these sacred spaces that there is also opportunity for change, for hope, for healing. My hope is that through the process...
My ideal client is any individual or couple that is ready to actively do the work to adjust and rearrange their personal habits in order to more productively move forward in their lives. No matter the issue, counseling is built on the idea that the client is in charge of the progress by dictating the amount of energy and effort they put into the process. Showing someone possible paths is useles...
Individuals and couples of all orientations and genders come to see me who want to find love, healing, and passion in their relationships and in their lives. They are looking for a Certified Sex and Couples Therapist, and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist who is also the author of five books, including When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, Getting the Sex You Want and What's...
In the past few months, our society has gone through a dramatic shift. You might be worried about finances, your health, and the safety of your loved ones. The stress of a global pandemic may have altered your relationship or work/life balance. No matter what you’re experiencing, I will listen to your story with empathy and compassion. In this difficult time, therapy can be a way to create...
Welcome! My name is Alex, I provide counseling at Thriveworks in Portage. I consider myself to be a methodical mental health professional who evaluates the individual needs of my clients in order to both determine their goals and help to achieve them. I believe people are inherently good, self-correcting and wise. Everyone has strengths and it is my job to help people recognize and capitalize o...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I have specialized in working with clients to help them gain greater insight into how their thoughts and behaviors impact not only themselves, but other people in their lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can be used as a model for building on relationships with those that matter most to us, outside of the office. I believe that by understanding our past...
At times, life can be overwhelming and a challenge to navigate. Whether you are struggling with personal issues, relationships, family or work conflicts, I can help you identify your inner strengths to cope and achieve your goals. My office is conveniently located at 707 Whitlock Avenue SW Suite H-10, Marietta, GA 30064. I invite you to visit my website at www.mariettacounselingcenter.com. Plea...
Do you feel "stuck"? Are you tired of struggling with, or worse yet, avoiding things that have bothered you for a while? Are there things in your life you cannot seem to get past? Are you ready to be your best you? Is your relationship not where it once was, or where you would like it to be now? We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from ther...
