Men's Issues

Men are also oppressed by toxic masculinity. I like to help men to understand the challenges that the face around emotional understanding and expression.

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.

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.

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.

Being a male in this day and age can be challenging. I've worked with and helped men who want to show up for themselves, their relationships, career, etc. in more authentic and meaningful ways. This is often done by discussing beliefs and life experiences related to being a male and understanding how unhelpful patterns are showing up presently in your life.

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.

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.

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.

Men's mental health has been vastly misunderstood. Research has shown that we continue to struggle to support men's mental health, and as a male therapist, I can appreciate this complexity. I work with men on issues related to stress, depression, substance misuse and historical trauma. I have a holistic approach to men's therapy and help men discover ways to build their own tools to managing their lives.

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.

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.

I have been working with Men's Issues since 2017. Men's Issues tend to go silent due to the general idea that men are not supposed to cry. By creating a safe atmosphere for men to express their feelings, helps them with many of their issues such as: Codependency Issues, Anger Issues, Emotional Suppression, Loneliness, Substance Use, Relationship Issues, and more.

As a male counselor specializing in male issues, my expertise encompasses a deep understanding of the unique challenges and experiences that men face. I seek to address the conflicts that men frequently face alone like depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as helping men learn to develop healthy emotional expression. I can offer guidance with relationships, identity and self-esteem.

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.

Let me support you in navigating issues specific to what it means to identify as male.

Living as a man in our society comes with unique limits and opportunities. We develop and strengthen parts of ourselves to survive struggle and meet expectations of masculinity. While these parts can be incredibly effective, they can also lead to frustration, relationship issues, and unhelpful coping strategies. Specializing in Men's Issues means creating a space to comfortably explore these issues, while becoming better at addressing feelings, meeting needs, and connecting with others.

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 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.