Men's Issues

My practice focuses on providing psychotherapy to Gay Men seeking a new path through skill development. Our society shames men who show emotion. Let me tell you, there is no shame in getting help or being vulnerable. There is strength in seeking guidance when we feel lost. I believe we have the skills needed to own our life but sometimes we get lost and need a guide. To learn more, Let’s Talk.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You may have felt that it’s difficult to express or manage emotions, which may cause issues within relationships, and other areas of your life. Society may have made you feel pressure to hide vulnerability and to achieve a certain level of success, contributing to stress and anxiety. Together we can tackle these misconceptions and work towards improving the various aspects of your life that have been impacted.

Men's Issues is kind of a strange, blurry category that ranges from problems directly connected to having a male body on the one extreme to problems that are fairly typical of the human experience (while just happening to be male) on the other. Men often seek out my help in dealing with sexual performance related issues, feelings of jealousy/possessiveness/insecurity, electronic addictions, difficulty expressing emotions, and many varieties of anger and impulsivity.

Therapy for men's issues deals with the specific challenges, concerns, and social or psychological problems that can affect men in society. These issues are important to address because they can impact men's mental and physical well-being, as well as their overall quality of life. It's important to note that discussions about men's issues are not intended to detract from or diminish the recognition of women's issues but rather to acknowledge that both genders can face unique challenges.

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 focus on helping clients develop a postive personal sense of masculinity that is unique to their own identity. I have over a decade of experience researching masculinities and understand there are several ways to show up as a man, and many nuances to understand your personal perspective of masculinity, including understanding the societal impact of "what it means to be a man". Additionally, I have experience working with new fathers in developing a healthy sense of fatherhood.

Given the prevalence of screens and the demands of our capitalistic culture, there seems less time to connect with other men and express our wild masculine side. We suffer from loneliness, disconnection and anger, coupled with a feeling that our masculinity is not welcomed. As a male-identified therapist and facilitator of Men's Groups, I am here to meet you in your hurt and help you re-enliven your masculinity in healthy and impactful ways.

Men face many issues today that can make it hard to feel comfortable in our skin sometimes. It is possible to celebrate the strength and honor men tend to understand naturally without feeling less than or devalued for who we are. Toxic masculinity can be a dangerous trap. I believe it's important for men to embrace ourselves before we can have the deep compassion and generosity to be all we can for those we love.

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.

I have extensive clinical expertise in helping men work toward a place of thriving. I know directly the territory of being a man facing depression and anxiety, having found a way to access my own gifts of therapeutic healing both for me and for others. I am trained as a clinician to combine solid research foundations with practical methods to provide the best mental health treatment for men.

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

Men who are seeking therapy are often struggling with emotional expression, relationship difficulties, career pressures, fatherhood and family dynamics, and navigating life transitions. My approach is focused on helping you develop stronger communication skills, a better understanding of emotions and relationships, and a healthier work-life balance. Together, we'll explore strategies for personal growth, developing a more fulfilling life with stronger relationships.

Men, we were set up to fail emotionally by society. Strong statement? Maybe, but it is true. For many of us, the expression of emotions was not something that we saw, nor was it encouraged. In fact for many of us the expression of emotion would lead to ridicule. Even physical abuse. In my office, we establish a safe environment for developing the skills and learning how to express emotions. Together we will work you help you become emotionally empowered and take hold of your emotions.

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

I focus on helping clients develop a postive personal sense of masculinity that is unique to their own identity. Having researched masculinities for over a decade, there are several ways to show up as a man, and many nuances to understand your personal perspective of masculinity, including understanding the societial impact of "what it means to be a man". Additionally, I have experience working with new fathers in developing a healthy sense of fatherhood.