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
Individuals are often given advice by those who have not taken the time or had the ability to understand the issue. My goal in therapy is to understand the concerns and challenges from your perspective. Only after a relationship based on trust, empathy, understanding, and at times, humor, has been built, can I help you achieve your goals. Everyone deserves individually tailored treatment. If th...
There are many reasons that people decide to seek counseling. You may be experiencing a difficult phase of your life and want to address specific problems or concerns. Or you may want to work through deeper issues that have impacted your life for an extended period of time. Counseling can be a significant step toward making positive changes in your life. I would like to be assist you with your...
PLEASE NOTE THAT I CURRENTLY HAVE NO OPENINGS. Hello! I appreciate how vulnerable a person can feel in therapy, and so I do my best to provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can be very meaningful and important, and so I work to provide my clients with deep empathy and my full attention. I have worked with people from a wid...
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest amongst us need help to work through some of life's more challenging times. Are you on the verge of a divorce? Have you lost a child, a spouse or someone dear (pets count) and feel like you just can't live on? Have you experienced trauma that paralyzes and highjacks your life? Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at various...
I believe clients are the experts on their own lives. I take a strength-based and person-centered approach to therapy, meaning that while I see myself as a consultant in peoples' journeys toward enhanced wellness, I work in a collaborative way that keeps the client's goals and priorities front and center. During our time together, I will listen to your story, offer reflections, and ask creative...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist located near Rittenhouse Square. While I have experience with a wide range of issues, I am especially skilled in working with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss, shame, and sexual and gender identity concerns. My approach to treatment is relational and psychodynamic. This means that I strive to maintain a strong focus on the relationship-both the...
The one thing you can always count on in life, is that it will always change no matter if we are ready or not. Whether there is a struggle with depression, anxiety, a difficult transition in your life, or feeling overwhelmed, it is important to set aside time just for you; to explore, heal, and learn in an environment free of judgment or assumptions. Therapy is a way to be heard, emotions...
As human beings, we are shaped by our history as well as our desires. Sometimes we are guided into lightness and freedom, other times onto paths that might keep us misaligned. Through therapy we can explore and process your life deeper through a collaborative relationship in which I can help you "go down the rabbit hole" and come out with the knowledge you want to empower yourself to live a...
Life is full of unexpected challenges. How well or poorly we handle these challenges affects our confidence, self-esteem, and how we navigate through day to day life. If you’re struggling, it’s not you’re fault. As a doctoral student I focus on personal performance and how we can build resilience in spite of the challenges we face daily. If you are looking for someone to navigate this journey w...
**** As of 3/19/2020, I am moving to 100% telepsych sessions. I will update this message as soon as I can specify a date I will resume office-based sessions. **** I assume you are seeking therapy because you are tired of suffering. If your suffering is the result of trauma, mental illness, or unwanted behavior patterns, I can help. While pain is unavoidable in life, suffering is not. I can help...
***In-Person Appointments, New Clients Accepted, Evening Hrs Available*** The most expensive kind of therapy is the kind that doesn't work! I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and I combine EMDR with IFS therapy to create a method that gets to the heart of my client's issues instead of spending months and years talking about the same problem over and over again until you become convinced that this ...
Psychotherapy is a little mysterious, and when taken up with a playful kind of seriousness, I find that it's full of surprises. I like surprises, most of all when people surprise themselves with insights and new energy to slough off stale habits of thinking and relationship patterns, whatever it is that's holding them back. I like to assist with this, bear witness to an empowering process,...
Please note I do not accept insurances at this time, however my rates are very reasonable. I'm a Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker practicing for over 12 yrs in NYC and Westchester County. The goal of therapy is to assist clients in achieving an increased sense of independence. I work with my clients to promote empowerment, better decision making, and a more optimistic view of their future...
Our providers approach treatment based on the concept that your mental health is equally as important as your physical health, and that attending to your mental health is essential for living a truly fulfilled life. We believe that therapy should be collaborative and empowering. Our team is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive, evidence-based psychological care. Shirin specializes in...
Welcome. Therapy is an important form of self-care. Anxiety, depression, grief & loss, life transitions, and relationship conflicts are often issues that lead people to seek a counselor. Or sometimes a person has experienced an upsetting or even life-threatening event. For over fifteen years I have assisted individuals, couples, and families in working through these and other concerns. While ma...
