Men's Issues

Many men face stigma around seeking therapy due to societal norms and expectations. Toxic masculinity perpetuates the belief that men should be stoic, self-reliant, and unemotional, discouraging them from expressing vulnerability or seeking help. This leads to untreated mental health issues, emotional suppression, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. By challenging these stereotypes and promoting a culture of openness and support, I strive to help men feel comfortable seeking the care they need.

I work with men and male-identified individuals who are trying to learn more about themselves and change behaviors or beliefs that keep getting in the way of who they want to be.

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.

Being a man in our culture comes with privilege and power, and also a host of challenges. Not every man has the same "issues" or experiences whatever challenges he has in the same way. However, from my experience leading men's groups and working with a diverse range of men as individual clients and as part of relationships; I believe there are some common hurdles for us to jump. We cannot escape gender, but I would love to work with you to see what influence being a man has had on your life.

I love to work with men and exclusively worked with men for 9 years. I enjoy how fast men work through their issues and that they are not afraid to join in on self healing. I am proud to work with this courageous group.

For men, there are often so many unspoken rules about asking for help, naming feelings and needs. I love gently walking men through these minefields so that they can first articulate areas of hurt, pain, even the shame that's "there" -- sometimes we don't have the words to say it's there. Then, we can start to attend to those wounds and work towards a state of being healed, healthy, connected with oneself and the people we love / who love us.

Historically there has been stigma around men going to therapy. Fortunately times have changed and more and more men are now asking for help. Therapy doesn't have to be a place where you expose all your feelings and "be vulnerable." Therapy can be a place where you simply work with a professional to solve your problems. Simple? Yes!

As a cis man, and through my work with male clients, I seek to explore and interrogate what it means to "be a man" in today's society. I believe that you are "already a man," regardless of how one does or does not fit into societal stereotypes. I support others in the struggles that come with the attempts to live up to impossible standards and challenge the status quo, helping individuals become true to themselves, regardless of others' perceptions.

I specialize in helping men work through issues around shame, vulnerability, sexuality, communication, competence, and finding a sense of purpose and meaning in life. I bring a long background leading men's circles, retreats, and rites of passage for both adolescent and adult males. To be a male-identified person brings with it a unique set of roles and expectations which are often internalized. I will support you to get to know yourself and make new, more satisfying choices.

I have a deep passion for helping men with their mental health. I believe that all men can have a healthy and constructive space to talk about their mental health. I encourage you to give me a call. I offer a free 15 minute consultation for us to talk more about counseling.

Drawing from my own experiences as a man, I approach men's issues with a nuanced understanding of the social and emotional challenges men face. I offer a supportive environment where men can explore and address concerns such as emotional expression, societal expectations, and personal growth. My goal is to help men navigate their unique issues with confidence and resilience, fostering a healthier and more balanced sense of self.

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.

Body image issues in men just aren't talked about, are they? I want to help to change that. Our appearances are tied to our masculinity, which then brings up all kinds of issues about the toxic masculinity messages we were raised in. Maybe we even participated in that kind of regressive thinking when we were younger, and are trying to reconcile that with who we want to be now. While this is a binary description, I do this sort of work with all genders and sexual orientations.

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.

These days understanding what it means “to be a man” can be full of mixed messages. Typically, these "rules" of masculinity come from the environments men developed in but were internalized so young that it can seem like they are the natural or correct way. I work with men to examine many of the expectations they contend with and decide what should be embraced or left behind.

No two men are identical, yet we share experiences and challenges that are common among many men, issues related to career success and expectations, struggles with emotional expression, self-esteem, veteran's concerns, and issues unique to straight, bisexual, gay, and queer-identified men. For nearly 20 years I have supported men impacted by personal hardship, trauma, and society's contradictory messages and expectations. I support men on the path to wholeness and authenticity.

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

Anger and Anxiety have you feeling out of control and threatening to ruin your relationships. It seems to come out of nowhere and you spend a lot of time and energy, back tracking and trying to make amends. At the end of the day, you want to do better and be better. I help MEN who struggle with anger learn how to manage their emotions so they can have better relationships at home and a work.

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.

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.