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
Sometimes we experience difficulties that we can't seem to solve on our own. It may be a life transition that creates unexpected challenges, such as graduating, changing jobs, becoming a parent, or losing a loved one. It may be a relationship problem or a difficult situation at work. Or it may be more of an internal struggle, in which we find ourselves feeling anxious, lonely, or stuck. Sometim...
I delight in working with couples to repair troubled relationships & find a deeper, more secure connection with one another by helping partners bring their needs into awareness, share those unmasked parts, and transform old patterns of communication & interaction. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space, whatever your orientation, identity, ethnicity, or sexual preference. I meet my...
**I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** In difficult times, it's so easy to tell ourselves that we "should" be coping better, but we struggle to know how to do that. Change is often painful and confusing, and it can be very helpful to work with a professional who can help us adjust. Perhaps it's a recent death, a divorce, retirement or even a life-threatening trauma that has pushed you off...
I am a therapist specializing in individual, couples and group therapy, with an emphasis on a multicultural approach to counseling, and well-being. I am the owner/licensed psychologist of Balanced Mindset Counseling and Psychological Services, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC. I am an experienced Mental Health Administrator and Licensed Psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in both the high...
Not accepting new clients at the moment. "At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want". We all have the answer to what we need to do in our lives; my mission is to help you reconnect with the core of who you are and honor your needs and desires. I am a bilingual Spanish/English psychotherapist providing treatment for people looking for suppor...
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I have counseled hundreds of clients in a wide range of issues, including: all addictions, DUI Counseling, Substance Abuse, Alcohol Dependence, Tobacco Cessation, and Family counseling to deal with a loved one's addiction. * Trauma: PTSD, Sexual, Physical, or Emotional Abuse * Anxiety Disorders: Agoraphobia, Panic, OCD, Generalized Anxiety * ADHD * Relationships: Couples' counseling, Family...
*** Currently not accepting new clients *** You remember the early stages of parenting. The newborn stages were rough, with the lack of sleep and adjustment to a new way of life. You thought things would get easier as your kid(s) grew up and needed less from you to survive day-to-day life. And you were wrong. You long for the ease of when your kid was a baby or a toddler, because your teen is...
I work with clients to help unlock their potential and achieve their goals. Change is one of the hardest things to do, and I am here to help facilitate that. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families as well as run groups using a variety of therapeutic approaches that include: cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, family-systems...
Some of our problems may seem evident to us, easy to think and talk about. Others may have remained stubbornly elusive, sometimes for years, sometimes for as long as we can remember. Overcoming these problems can be exceedingly difficult. Psychotherapy proceeds on the understanding that insight into these problems can be developed in dialogue with another. Psychotherapists are essentially attun...
I strive to provide a space for my clients to share their authentic selves. I believe feeling understood and accepted as a whole person is one of the most healing aspects of psychotherapy. Through a collaborative and trusting relationship, I aim to provide holistic care and treatment which is tailored to each individual or couple's needs and goals. I have experience treating clients who have a...
I have over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and I have learned over the years, that my clients are often my greatest teachers. I believe in meeting people where they are and working with my clients to create a treatment plan that is suited to their unique needs. In addition to individual therapy, I also provide psychological testing/evaluation services. I hold a Master's...
Through professional counseling and coaching, it is possible to not let stress and mental health issues control your life. Stress is an inevitable and unavoidable aspect of human life which can cause health issues, mental health issues, and leave people with feelings of defeat, emptiness, being overwhelmed and even complete hopelessness. Thankfully, mental health issues can be worked on and str...
It has been my experience that self-worth and self-esteem is the major route cause of many behavioral disorders. Holding a job, having a wonderful marriage, or even good friends can be shipwrecked by negative expectations, which I associate with a "metaphorical lens" or how we interpret life especially interactions with others. A person's environment throughout life contributes to the "Lens." A...
Hi, my name is Evangelos, but you can call me Evan! My approach to therapy is based on genuine human interaction. A person centered orientation is the foundation of any therapeutic relationship. Not every person benefits from the same treatment. For this reason I hold an eclectic orientation, including but not limited to: CBT, DBT, Emotional focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Relaxation. I belie...
