Men's Issues

In my therapeutic practice, I hold a space for addressing men's issues, recognizing the unique challenges and societal expectations they navigate. I am committed to dismantling stereotypes and fostering an environment where men feel heard and understood. Through open dialogue, we explore masculinity, relationships, and personal growth, dismantling barriers to emotional well-being. It's a journey that honors vulnerability, resilience, and strength.

I am able to talk openly with you about whatever issues that you're having with your marriage, when it comes to sex, your anxiety revolving around sex, and things that you might be embarrassed about telling your partner. I truly have a judgement free zone and I have already seen many things in life as I am 50 years old and I am here to help you overcome whatever challenges that you're facing.

Men come to see me for many reasons. Sometimes my male clients are seeking support or guidance around a transition or life event and find that they're not sure who they can trust with their innermost thoughts. Sometimes it's that they have reached the goals they set out to reach but don't feel satisfied. Other times, men come to see me when a relationship with a loved one is feeling challenging. I will listen without judgment, explore with you, and offer my authentic reflections.

Micheal has extensive experience working with narcissistic personality disorder, problems with porn addiction, drug and alcohol addiction, and cheating behaviors. Micheal has worked with men and their issues for the past 10 years and have helped them understand more things about themselves and have helped them to grow and to want to change from within. Micheal uses motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and ACT.

Is there a problem you have that you feel like you cannot confide to your spouse, or perhaps your mother? I have a solution. Speaking about issues which you find to be specific to men is paramount in your quest for feeling better about yourself and your life. It helps dissolve the divide you may feel between yourself and the rest of the world. From self-esteem to relationships to depression, men's issues weaves its way through it all.

Relationship Concerns, Life patterns, General Concerns

As a counselor, it is my goal to help you gain awareness and insight into your current stressors and emotions.

Too masculine, not masculine enough? Too in touch with emotions, not in touch enough? For so many of us men, we don't fit into any one box. Yet, we might have been raised or currently living among people who don't get us. This can lead us to question if we are 'good enough' or 'doing it right.' Learn how to be comfortable in whatever way you choose to express who you are. Let me help you release old fears, old patterns and live authentically, now and everyday.

Trauma therapy helps men navigate the unique challenges they face, from emotional suppression to relationship struggles and self-doubt. It provides a space to process past wounds, break unhealthy patterns, and build confidence in expressing thoughts and emotions. By addressing the root causes of anger, shame, or isolation, therapy helps men develop healthier relationships, improve emotional regulation, and feel more in control of their lives.

I specialize in working with men, an often underserved group in therapy. Many haven’t been encouraged to develop emotional intelligence, leading to disconnection and reliance on women for emotional support. My goal is to equip men with the tools to identify, process, and express emotions in a healthy way—helping them show up as their best selves in relationships, careers, and personal lives while maintaining emotional control.

All of us Men at some time in our life will likely face a form of depression (or melancholy) and folks here us say, "I don't want to talk about it." This is a serious issue that can be difficult to recognize and discuss, especially for men. Men over 30 have a higher risk of sleep apnea, which can cause insomnia. Men may struggle to show their love for their wives, and couples counseling can be helpful. Other issues include Stress, substance abuse, anxiety, Fatherhood issues, Midlife, and more

Men's issues are often overlooked. Many of us have been taught that we are stronger or more respected if we bury what we feel. You're here because you're honest--that approach hasn't worked and you're ready for something new. Whether its relationships, loneliness, stress, sex, anxiety, depression or trauma--Together we will work through the experiences and mental processes that have been keeping you stuck so you can be all that you know you're capable of.

In this world of changing gender roles it helps to think directly about what it means to be a man. The toxic masculinity we have been shown is no longer meeting our needs for meaning, love, or even empowerment. It can be liberating to ask, "What is sacred masculinity?" If we can have compassion and curiosity for the parts of us that took on toxic masculine attitudes, we can also learn to live in ways that honor both the sacred masculine and the feminine aspects of our being.

It’s a confusing time in history for men. Men have been told their whole life to “toughen up” and restrict their humanity to just “manly” emotions like anger. Now, society expects more emotional maturity from men, and they are called insensitive when behaving as has always been expected. Everyone deserves to be their truest self and not be held back by gender roles. I believe that patriarchy has hurt men, and they may find it healing to explore masculinity in a healthy way.

Men and women are similar in so many ways and men and women are vastly different in many ways as well. I love celebrating our differences as much as our similarities. Assisting men learn to express themselves emotionally and learning to deal with life in differing ways is a great joy of mine within practicing. Learning to identify and access differing parts of you is of paramount to overall life satisfaction within the relationships we are apart of.

Experience what it’s like to stop keeping all of your problems to yourself. Gain a new perspective on your challenges and build the skills you need to become the partner, father, family member, friend, and professional you want to be.

I identify as a cis-gendered, straight, middle-aged white man, with a youthful spirit. I am well-versed in the challenges men of all ages face throughout their lives. I offer a non-judgmental, objective perspective, helping to process these issues and collaborate on setting goals and creating a path forward.

I help men who may look like they have it all together on the outside but feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck on the inside. Many of my male clients are navigating stress, relationship challenges, or a desire for deeper meaning. I offer a calm, nonjudgmental space to explore emotional life, build insight, and reconnect with a sense of strength, purpose, and authenticity that goes beyond just “getting by.”

There's often a stigma around men seeking help for mental health issues. Societal expectations to be "strong" or "stoic" can discourage men from expressing their emotions or seeking therapy. You deserve to feel heard! If you're a millennial man feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and burned out by your career, your relationships, parenting, navigating online dating, or the grief of growing older, your time for healing is now!