Therapy Is for Every Man
Coming to therapy takes a tremendous amount of bravery. Men often deal with pressure to show everyone that they have "got it all together," and to admit that they need help can be scary and filled with conditioned experiences of shame and guilt. Many men have heard many messages throughout their lives that reinforce this message: “Boys don’t cry.” “Suck it up.” “A real man wouldn’t do that.” “You can never show weakness.” On top of this, men are rewarded in many professions for doing exactly these things where that sort of stoicism adaptively counts: warriors in combat, first responders at emergencies, physicians and surgeons at patients' critical moments, lawyers in courts of law. While this may serve many men on the job, making the transition to home with the emotional demands of relationships and parenting can be confusing, exhausting, and shaming.
Additionally, confining masculinity to such narrow boxes can suffocate healthy emotional experiencing and expression, and can lead to risky ways of coping that can damage one's health, happiness and relationships: alcohol and drug misuse, other addictions, marital and relational disconnection and dissatisfaction, physical health problems, depression and anxiety. It’s important to know experiencing, expressing and getting support with a range of emotions is normal and not an expression of weakness. In therapy, you can discuss issues that are troubling you with no judgment.
Our therapists who treat Men's Issues are trained and supported to facilitate an experience that is corrective and effective towards your goals. Therapy may be a "weird" experience for many men, but our therapists aren't "weirdos." Our therapists will show you the respect and kindness you deserve while still helping you work towards being the partner, parent, professional, and man you want to be. Contact one of our therapists listed below today to learn more about how therapy can help you.
Additionally, confining masculinity to such narrow boxes can suffocate healthy emotional experiencing and expression, and can lead to risky ways of coping that can damage one's health, happiness and relationships: alcohol and drug misuse, other addictions, marital and relational disconnection and dissatisfaction, physical health problems, depression and anxiety. It’s important to know experiencing, expressing and getting support with a range of emotions is normal and not an expression of weakness. In therapy, you can discuss issues that are troubling you with no judgment.
Our therapists who treat Men's Issues are trained and supported to facilitate an experience that is corrective and effective towards your goals. Therapy may be a "weird" experience for many men, but our therapists aren't "weirdos." Our therapists will show you the respect and kindness you deserve while still helping you work towards being the partner, parent, professional, and man you want to be. Contact one of our therapists listed below today to learn more about how therapy can help you.
