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
Change is rarely easy, however having the right tools can make all the difference. Working with adults, families & couples, and adolescents my goal is to help build the life you want. I work to provide a safe space with the support and tools you need to feel happier, accomplish your goals, and move forward. I aim to help people get more of what they want out of life, focusing on real world...
Do you feel like you don't have control over your life? Do you feel held back by past painful experiences? Do you continue to get into unhealthy relationships? Are you having difficulties with sex or in your sexual relationships? Are you coping with pain, fear, guilt or shame? Do you have uncontrolled or compulsive behaviors relating with addictions to substances or sex? These are all common...
I am a PhD Psychologist, musician, and professional coach. Clients in my practice are diverse and have come to coaching for improvements in a range of areas in their life. They include innovative thinkers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and healing practitioners who want to live meaningful lives and make an impact on the world. In my coaching practice, I fuse principles and techniques from psychology,...
Omni Psychotherapy, LCSW, P.C. provides psychotherapy to a wide range of clients, specializing in working with those who identify as LGBTQIA, those who have been oppressed, marginalized, or who have suffered from various forms of trauma. Omni Psychotherapy, LCSW, P.C. is an inclusive practice and recognizes the need for specialized treatment of individuals whose gender identity differs from the...
I believe that clients and counselors partner together to work towards optimum mental health for each client. I believe in client involvement in setting and working towards those goals through a variety of clinical interventions with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and DBT....
"Master Your Thinking. Master Your Life." Mental fitness plays a primary role in everything we do - from mastering our emotions, to building relationships, to achieving our life's purpose. Your mental fitness can and will define your life. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, stress management, relationship issues, and grief and loss. Just like one might train with a person...
I am a Veteran who served 20 years in the Air Force. I have worked in the Mental Health field for over a decade specializing in working with underserved populations. Continually educating myself is extremely important to me to provide the most up to date and evidence based practices to create tailored interventions for each individual. The idea of therapy, to me, is to assist with creating opti...
Hello! To say my life has been interesting is an understatement. If it's unusual or a rare thing it's most likely happened to me or I've helped someone dealing with it. In order to be a well-rounded therapist, I have worked in state agencies, schools, and now for myself. I dedicated five years to fulfil contracts with the military (all over the world) to assist active duty and their families. I...
I specialize in working with clients and athletes of all levels, to address mental health and performance challenges related to anxiety, stress, depresison, focus, injury, life outside sports, retirement, COVID, and more. As a retired professional baseball player, who played 7 years with the Chicago White Sox, I understand the challenges presented by difficult thoughts and feelings while...
The hardest part of this journey is taking the risk to ask for help. It is not an easy task to allow yourself to become vulnerable. My job is to help you find the answers you are looking for to live the life you want and deserve. Together we collaborate to identify goals and establish a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs. You are the expert of your life and my role is simp...
I have 20 plus years of experience as a clinical social worker in the mental health field. I have worked primarily with ages 18-up. I have worked with clients with various issues; such as, depression, anxiety, trauma , and grief. I am excited about bringing my passion to help others help themselves. I am a client centered and client focused therapist. I meet the client where they are and help...
My goal in counseling is to create a safe and collaborative environment in which an individual, couple or family can explore and make sense of how their inner experiences and relationship patterns are either restricting or fostering a greater sense of connection with themselves and others. I specialize in working with couples, adults, families with adolescents or adult children, and clergy or...
We all strive to be happy in life. Unfortunately life is full of unpredictable struggles that get in the way of our path to happiness. To gain true happiness we must learn how to love ourselves. Loving ourselves starts with self-understanding and believing in ourselves. Struggles unfortunately make us believe that things are not meant to be, or that we will simply never be happy. This negative...
I have been working in Human Services in some capacity since 2012. I truly enjoy working with people, learning their stories, and helping my clients write a new, happier, and more confident chapter in their life. Life can be overwhelming, and coping strategies that work on a normal day may not work during difficult or traumatic times. I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptan...
Courage is a defining characteristic of all those that are willing to come to counseling to address their challenges. Those challenges can be particularly difficult to sort through. I see myself as a fellow traveler who you allow to be a part of your journey. Together we try exploring the best solutions to navigate your problems. Clients usually appreciate my fun and supportive nature as we wor...
