Men's Issues

Studies have shown that women are much more likely than men to seek therapy. However, just like women, men can benefit from having a confidential, private space to explore any issues that might be coming up for them. The term “men’s issues” can refer to any number of concerns men might face, including anger management, addiction, intimacy issues, domestic violence, mid-life crises, grief or loss – in addition to mental health issues like anxiety or depression. If you have found yourself experiencing any of these issues (or others), reach out to one of TherapyDen’s men’s issues specialists today.

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Men are often told that it is a weakness to express their emotional pain, thus many men either find themselves suffering in silence or acting out in ineffective ways. My role as a therapist is to deconstruct harmful ideas about masculinity and help my male clients see that there is strength in vulnerability.

— Andrew Bingman, Clinical Psychologist in Chicago, IL

I work with men around issues of sexual identity, challenges with out of control sexual behaviors and sex addiction, libido and performance anxiety issues, and navigating sexual issues in relationships.

— Greg Bodin, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Francisco, CA
 

Many of my clients are men and I love exploring identity, societal norms, and using psychoeducational skills in order to improve emotional attunement and awareness. I love holding space for men to process and learn more about relational and emotional skills.

— Asel Kulmeshkenova, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Eagan, MN

I specialize in addressing the unique psychological needs of men, focusing on challenges like emotional repression, societal expectations, and masculinity. My approach creates a supportive environment that encourages men to explore and express their emotions openly, fostering greater emotional health and resilience.

— Abraham Sharkas, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Montclair, NJ
 

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!

— Angel Whitehead, Psychotherapist in Blacksburg, VA

Men come to see me for a wide range of 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 find they have reached the goals they set out to reach but don't quite feel satisfied. Other times, men come to see me when a relationship with a loved one is feeling challenging. Feeling listened to without judgment can feel helpful.

— Gemma Collins, Clinical Social Worker in New York, NY
 

I have extensive clinical expertise in helping men work toward a place of thriving. I know directly the territory of being a man facing depression and anxiety, having found a way to access my own gifts of therapeutic healing both for me and for others. I am trained as a clinician to combine solid research foundations with practical methods to provide the best mental health treatment for men.

— Edwin Dilone, Clinical Social Worker in Jacksonville, FL

My passion is to help men overcome struggles that may be a byproduct of an outdated view of masculinity. I can help empower men to build emotional intelligence, communicate emotion with assertiveness and respect, overcome shame and manage anger. This starts with an exploration of family system, social support, or societal influence which may contribute to irrational beliefs about men.

— Michael Bernstein, Licensed Professional Counselor in Philadelphia, PA
 

I have experience working with men and some of them have been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, problems with porn addiction, addiction, cheating behaviors. I have 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 Franklin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in DALLAS, TX

As a male-identifying individual, I understand what it means to be a man in today's society. I am skilled at creating a space in which men feel empowered to embrace their emotions and vulnerability.

— Sam Abboud, Therapist in Oak Park, IL
 

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

— Steve Helsel, Licensed Professional Counselor in Commerce Charter Township, MI

I work with all men to address sexual performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, porn and/or substance use, and communication difficulties. I also help straight-identified men understand and appreciate their attraction to trans women.

— Eric van der Voort, Sex Therapist in San Diego, CA
 

Let me support you in navigating issues specific to what it means to identify as male. I can offer a fresh perspective and experience working with men from a variety of backgrounds.

— Gabriel Trees, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Portland, OR

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.

— Micheal Franklin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in DALLAS, TX
 

Most men are brought up hearing expressions such as "don't cry" and "man up". These implicit messages from family, friends, and culture cause males to create protective and sometimes maladaptive coping mechanisms around their feelings. Ironically, men are taught not to express feelings in their youth and then expected to show emotional intimacy in adult relationships. I help men explore their repressed feelings and authentic express them in a way that invites deeper connections with others.

— Kelly Edwards, Marriage & Family Therapist in Austin, TX

Associated with the mental health challenges that stem from emotional repression, harmful stereotyping, and other examples of "toxic masculinity."

— Alexander DeFelice, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Boston, MA
 

Guys, you deserve therapy, too. I have experience working with men's issues, including anxiety, depression, masculinity, identity issues, fatherhood, and learning how to better communicate your needs. Here, you'll find a space that honors your perspective and doesn't try to "fix" you, but instead helps you identify what you need and how to communicate it.

— Taylor Schwarz, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Fort Worth, TX

Highlighting current struggles around men's mental health, sexuality, and physical health in regards to aging, relationship dynamics, and attachment styles. I help break down old patterns that get in the way of a modernized view of masculinity, from a non-toxic perspective without deconstruction of one's masculine sense of self. Emotions and understanding them, how to work with empathy, and how to find vulnerability within your relationships.

— Adrian Scharfetter, Sex Therapist in Sacramento, CA
 

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.

— Micheal Franklin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in DALLAS, TX