Areas of Focus/Men’s Therapy
It’s easy to neglect your mental health or delay getting the treatment you need because of being busy, being in denial, or being unaware of the benefits of mental health care. I have a particular interest in working with men, and in making therapy a place where it is possible to speak plainly.
ON THE SURFACE · WHAT YOU MIGHT NOTICE
BENEATH · WHAT MAY BE AT WORK
Men’s health refers to the unique life experiences and needs of men that are different from women’s. It’s common for men to neglect meeting their health-related needs, including physical and mental health needs. Many men were taught, directly or by example, to handle things alone, to keep feelings private, and to treat asking for help as weakness. Those lessons are hard to unlearn, and they come at a cost.
I encourage men to prioritize their mental health and take steps toward improving their emotional well-being. If you have symptoms or changes in how you function, it might be time to schedule an appointment with me in the office or with telehealth.
Numerous conditions and circumstances impact your overall well-being, specifically your mental and emotional health. Men are prone to many mental illnesses that come from combinations of genetics, environmental factors, and past experiences. Your personality and temperament can also contribute. I can help in addressing issues such as:
Your life experiences are unique to you, and you might not be fully aware of the impact that certain factors have on your well-being and those around you.
For those struggling with intimacy, or the feelings of being close and emotionally connected to others, we can focus on the roadblocks you may be experiencing and how to overcome them. Intimacy inherently requires trust, and together we can navigate trust issues and help you rebuild trust in others.
I also work with men on both sides of infidelity: those who have been betrayed, and those who have strayed and are trying to understand why. In both cases there is usually more beneath the surface than the act itself: unmet needs, old wounds, and patterns that began long before the relationship did.
I don’t expect you to arrive fluent in feelings. We start wherever you are, often with what is happening in your life and your relationships, and we work from there toward what is underneath. Many men find that once there is a place to say things out loud without being judged or managed, a great deal that has been held becomes available, and that this changes how they are with the people they love.