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 tired of holding it all in? Are you tired of fighting with yourself and others? Is your loved one's addiction consuming you? Whether it's tackling addiction or being in a relationship with a loved one suffering from addiction. I can help you find solutions moving you forward to a path of personal freedom. By identifying your motivations and needs, I'll help you find goals to work toward...
I work with clients to focus on what has worked in the past and emphasize the strengths and unique qualities they possess. I strive to help build skills that clients can use to lower stress, anxiety, depression, and self-loathing. I have counseled adults of all ages, teens and preteens, disabled teens, adults, and vets, and families and couples going through difficult life cycle transitions. I ...
We help people who feel dissatisfied with their relationships feel connected and loving again. Whether you need more connection, better communication, a way to resolve conflicts, or enjoy a better sex life; couples counseling can make a huge difference. We use the proven Gottman Method Therapy so that you have tools that you can take with you. You will practice new ways of truly hearing each...
We have been providing psychological services to McHenry County for nearly two decades. Our therapists have a diverse range of experience and evidence-based approaches, which allows them to connect with our clients. We pride ourselves on being flexible, creative, and "out of the box" thinkers in order to meet the needs of individuals in a very personalized manner. We believe treatment is a team...
You may find me using a Cognitive Behavioral approach- engaging you to challenge destructive belief systems that work against your goals and cause anxiety and depression; or we may need to go slow in the sessions and hear the "story" to piece together the journey- the decisions made, the traumas experienced and the hurt and loss. All are validated, and all experiences are reviewed as learning...
My intention as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) is to help individuals achieve optimal health, safety, and wellness. By reaching out and seeking help, you are taking a courageous step towards change. I offer a collaborative and supportive partnership in the service of addressing your struggles and life challenges. Services include: individual and family therapy, brief and long-term...
We provide Telehealth for the entire state. You just feel...stuck. You deal with a persistent sadness like you're moving through life in a heavy fog. Or maybe you're constantly on edge, overwhelmed by worry and that unrelenting inner critic. Maybe you just feel so disconnected that you're having trouble identifying the problem. On the outside, everything looks perfect and you 'should ' be happy...
You may feel desperate, alone, and misunderstood. You feel like you are floating in the bottom of a lake and cannot see the light above you. Everyday, you feel like you are just going through the motions. If this describes you, then I may be the therapist for you. In my ten years of experience, I have helped people like you reach their potential and achieve the recovery that they needed. There ...
I learn through experience, finding a counselor who can relate to what you are dealing with is important in changing your perspective and developing manners of coping. My calling is to assist those who are struggling with feelings of stress and/or depression due to their health, responsibilities, or experiences. My goal is to help you discover a new perspective of your life, to make you stronge...
TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. Ideally, I want to create an environment that allows my clients to find their way, learn about themselves, and grow to be leaders in their treatment. The approaches I use give clients the ability to take the initiative, evaluate and then make a plan of action. Making the decision to enter into therapy is a challenge in itself. But in the end I want to meet th...
We all deserve to feel safe and at peace in the world. Trauma can include any experience that has been overwhelming or where you felt out of control. If unresolved, the effects of trauma can explain a variety of emotional and physical symptoms: chronic tension or anxiety, depression, distrust, reacting to loved ones with anger, absent-mindedness, difficulty setting boundaries or asking for what...
Seeking support is a significant first step in listening to the need for growth or change. I create a space that is warm and accepting as we collaborate toward your therapy goals. The reasons for seeking therapy are varied and are always unique to your lived experience. I strive to hold the nuances and complexity of your individual experience as we work toward healing. Foundational to who I am ...
I have been trained as a clinical social worker, addictions counselor, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I utilize experiential methods of treatment, EMDR, and integrative techniques to help people reclaim their lives. In my practice I focus on helping those struggling with developmental trauma and PTSD, attachment issues, sex addiction, porn addiction, and drug/alcohol addiction. I work w...
My main mode of therapy is a humanistic approach. I seen through years of my work that people change when they are provided a safe environment where they can explore their own issues they're considering changing free of judgment. I use Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve their ambivalence about changing behaviors from alcohol, drugs, gambling, relationships, weight, and all health...
