Men's Issues

I am here to help support male identifying individuals in exploring the helpful and unhelpful aspects of your identity and set goals for growing into a healed and healthy sense of self.

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 express them in a way that invites deeper connections with others.

All of us Men at some time in our life will likely face a form of depression (or melancholy) and folks here us say, "I don't want to talk about it." This is a serious issue that can be difficult to recognize and discuss, especially for men. Men over 30 have a higher risk of sleep apnea, which can cause insomnia. Men may struggle to show their love for their wives, and couples counseling can be helpful. Other issues include Stress, substance abuse, anxiety, Fatherhood issues, Midlife, and more

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.

These days understanding what it means “to be a man” can be full of mixed messages. Typically, these "rules" of masculinity come from the environments men developed in but were internalized so young that it can seem like they are the natural or correct way. I work with men to examine many of the expectations they contend with and decide what should be embraced or left behind.

My passion is to help men overcome struggles that may be a byproduct of an outdated view of masculinity. I can help empower men to build emotional intelligence, communicate emotion with assertiveness and respect, overcome shame and manage anger. This starts with an exploration of family system, social support, or societal influence which may contribute to irrational beliefs about men.

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.

My clinical experience working with men has given me a deep understanding for the unique ways in which masculinity impacts men's mental health.

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.

Men and boys are too often expected to not show or feel vulnerable emotions. Instead, we are expected to power through, to compete, and be tough. Over years, this has the effect of cutting us off from the sensitive parts of ourselves that are capable of feeling deep connection with ourselves and others. It is this love, compassion, and belonging that most of us want most in life. I help men to become aware of the ways they've been taught to cut themselves off from these beautiful qualities.

Men are often told that it is a weakness to express their emotional pain, thus many men either find themselves suffering in silence or acting out in ineffective ways. My role as a therapist is to deconstruct harmful ideas about masculinity and help my male clients see that there is strength in vulnerability.

I work with a lot of men around masculinity, gender roles, processing shame, and managing anger.

Let me support you in navigating issues specific to what it means to identify as male. I can offer a fresh perspective and experience working with men from a variety of backgrounds.

Men's issues are often overlooked. Many of us have been taught that we are stronger or more respected if we bury what we feel. You're here because you're honest--that approach hasn't worked and you're ready for something new. Whether its relationships, loneliness, stress, sex, anxiety, depression or trauma--Together we will work through the experiences and mental processes that have been keeping you stuck so you can be all that you know you're capable of.

I identify as a cis-gendered, straight, middle-aged white man, with a youthful spirit. I am well-versed in the challenges men of all ages face throughout their lives. I offer a non-judgmental, objective perspective, helping to process these issues and collaborate on setting goals and creating a path forward.

Expressing tenderness and being emotionally open are important to nurturing healthy relationships with those around you, yet few men feel comfortable doing this. Often, anxiety, depression, anger, impatience, lack of confidence, and life and work stress get in the way. I help and support men in stepping over these hurdles and improving their relationships.

I specialize in working with men, an often underserved group in therapy. Many haven’t been encouraged to develop emotional intelligence, leading to disconnection and reliance on women for emotional support. My goal is to equip men with the tools to identify, process, and express emotions in a healthy way—helping them show up as their best selves in relationships, careers, and personal lives while maintaining emotional control.