Therapy for Men

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How many men use this blanket statement for hard times (I'm Fine)? I know I did often growing up. Therapy has got a bad wrap among a lot of men so they suffer in silence with anxiety, depression and many other mental heath challenges. Until I started in this field I never knew how valuable going to therapy could be. Gaining emotional intelligence can be a game changer in your personal and professional life. Having a place to talk openly and confidentially with someone who can help you understand yourself better and the challenges you are facing can be life changing. 

Many men have had relationships with fathers and mothers that were lacking in knowledge around how to express emotions without becoming angry or holding them all in. Many other men grew up without one or both parent figures, which can often leave deep pain and space for poor role models to influence them. These upbringings can dramatically influence our ability to cope. Such upbringings can also impact relationships and significantly increase chances to repeat with your own children. It doesn't have to be this way though, you have the opportunity to change and if you are reading this now, you likely have the desire to change. Let's make the changes you want. 

Relationships can be a source of strength or a source of stress and pain.  Being with my wife for 12 years I have learned a lot about the work it takes to maintain a healthy relationship. Whether you are struggling in your marriage/relationship or struggling to find healthy relationships, therapy can be a great place to talk through and plan action steps towards the future you want. 

Whether you're in high school, college or working, finding out who you are and where you want your future to go can be overwhelming. Not only is school or work challenging, but also managing friendships and relationships can bring high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Building a foundation in your mental health can make many of life's challenges manageable and give you a sense of strength to become the person that you want to be.

Being able to provide for yourself and a family or living up to societal pressures can be a lot. This can easily turn into long hours, over extending yourself and adding additional financial stresses. You can have all the nice material things, but still feel empty. You can be the president of your company, but still have a failing relationship. When we forget to take care of ourselves mentally the accomplishments only provide momentary happiness. You can be successful in all areas of your life if you are willing to put in the work.  

This is an often unspoken reality for many men. Having worked with many sexual abuse survivors, I have the understanding to help talk through the immense impact abuse has. I help men work through the deep emotions and shame that is often carried. 

Substance abuse is such a common coping tool for many underlying mental health struggles. Don't keep numbing the problem, let's do the work that allows you to address the underlying problem and be the person you and others deserve.