Men's Issues

Highlighting current struggles around men's mental health, sexuality, and physical health in regards to aging, relationship dynamics, and attachment styles. I help break down old patterns that get in the way of a modernized view of masculinity, from a non-toxic perspective without deconstruction of one's masculine sense of self. Emotions and understanding them, how to work with empathy, and how to find vulnerability within your relationships.

Men face unique challenges that can impact their mental health and well-being, often shaped by societal expectations and traditional gender roles. These may include difficulties with expressing emotions, navigating relationships, work-related stress, identity concerns, and coping with life transitions.

I provide a safe and validating therapeutic environment for men to explore concerns they may not feel comfortable sharing with others.

I understand that seeking help can sometimes can be seen as a sign of weakness, particularly in a society that places a strong emphasis on traditional notions of masculinity. However, reaching out for support is a brave and important step in taking care of yourself. I address a variety of issues including relationships, work stress, mental health and more. Let's work together to challenge toxic masculinity and help you lead a fulfilling, authentic life.

Many men face stigma around seeking therapy due to societal norms and expectations. Toxic masculinity perpetuates the belief that men should be stoic, self-reliant, and unemotional, discouraging them from expressing vulnerability or seeking help. This leads to untreated mental health issues, emotional suppression, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. By challenging these stereotypes and promoting a culture of openness and support, I strive to help men feel comfortable seeking the care they need.

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.

Being a man in our culture comes with privilege and power, and also a host of challenges. Not every man has the same "issues" or experiences whatever challenges he has in the same way. However, from my experience leading men's groups and working with a diverse range of men as individual clients and as part of relationships; I believe there are some common hurdles for us to jump. We cannot escape gender, but I would love to work with you to see what influence being a man has had on your life.

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

I offer a supportive space for men to explore and address challenges related to identity, emotional expression, and personal growth. This includes men who have historically been skeptical of therapy yet find themselves seeking support. Whether it's societal expectations, relationship dynamics, parenting, or self-esteem, we can create a space to unpack the challenges we often face. Embracing both strengths and vulnerabilities, we can move towards a more fulfilling, authentic life.

I work with men to help them use their strengths and attributes to live more authentic lives. Often anger, stress and burnout, anxiety and panic, depression, poor coping habits and relationship issues stem from unrealistic expectations of themselves and others. I help men evaluate the thoughts, actions, and behaviors that lead to distress and learn skills to effectively diminish them.

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

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

I have experience working with men and some of them have been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, problems with porn addiction, addiction, cheating behaviors. I have worked with men and their issues for the past 10 years and have helped them understand more things about themselves and have helped them to grow and to want to change from within.

Men and women are similar in so many ways and men and women are vastly different in many ways as well. I love celebrating our differences as much as our similarities. Assisting men learn to express themselves emotionally and learning to deal with life in differing ways is a great joy of mine within practicing. Learning to identify and access differing parts of you is of paramount to overall life satisfaction within the relationships we are apart of.

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.

Micheal has extensive experience working with narcissistic personality disorder, problems with porn addiction, drug and alcohol addiction, and cheating behaviors. Micheal has worked with men and their issues for the past 10 years and have helped them understand more things about themselves and have helped them to grow and to want to change from within. Micheal uses motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and ACT.

I specialize in addressing the unique psychological needs of men, focusing on challenges like emotional repression, societal expectations, and masculinity. My approach creates a supportive environment that encourages men to explore and express their emotions openly, fostering greater emotional health and resilience.

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