Therapy interventions designed for men’s issues
Here— we work on emotion avoidance, attachment issues, anger regulation, work/life balance, anxiety, trauma, conflict, depression, and defense mechanisms with an authentic, engaging style. We offer down-to-earth personal approaches designed to make therapy more relatable, challenging, and fun.
Men face an uphill battle when it comes to finding support, guidance and healing. Society expects men to go it alone, power through life, and to share nothing about their emotions—if they even acknowledge having them. Most men who come to us have never found a trusted place to explore, experience and express those emotions. Many who have tried have found therapy ridiculous, unhelpful or unfulfilling in the past due to the largely feminine presence in mental health work or a distaste for overly gentle approaches to therapy.
Several members of our team have professional experience and expertise with first responders, military and veterans, individuals with high-demand or high-stress careers, and those who have been exposed to abusive or ‘tough love’ strategies in the past.
Areas of Focus & Growth
Feeling disconnected and dissociated from emotions— Society often perpetuates the idea that men should be stoic and unemotional, leading many to suppress their feelings as a means of coping. Our goal is to empower men to break free from the chains of emotional detachment and reclaim their ability to experience and express a full range of emotions. By reconnecting with their emotional selves, men can experience greater fulfillment, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose in life.
Defaulting to anger instead of allowing sadness or vulnerability— Society teaches men that anger is an acceptable outlet for their emotions, while sadness or vulnerability are signs of weakness. As a result, many men suppress feelings of sadness or hurt and instead express themselves through anger, which can lead to strained relationships, increased stress, and unresolved emotional pain. It takes strength to acknowledge and process your emotions authentically, even when it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar.
Workaholism— a compulsive need to work excessively and obsessively— can take a toll on men's mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Through therapy, we help men explore the underlying motivations driving their workaholic tendencies, whether it's a desire for achievement, validation, or avoidance of other life stressors. By unpacking the beliefs and behaviors perpetuating workaholism, men can begin to cultivate healthier perspectives on work, success, and self-worth. We work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies for setting boundaries, managing stress, and prioritizing self-care.
Areas of Specialty Expertise
For first responders— seeking therapy can be an uphill battle due to a variety of factors. There's a pervasive culture of stoicism and self-reliance within these professions, where admitting vulnerability or seeking help may be viewed as a sign of weakness. The demanding nature of the job often leaves little time for self-care, with long hours, irregular shifts, and high-stress situations becoming the norm. The very nature of their work exposes them to traumatic events and critical incidents regularly, leading to a normalization of distress and an underestimation of the need for professional support. We strive to provide support to channel the inner resilience and tough spirit of first responders and allow them to thrive.
For survivors of the troubled teen industry— many individuals who have experience with the troubled teen industry may have endured emotional, physical, or psychological abuse as a result. This means that those who often need support the most have developed a deep-seated distrust of therapists, and have difficulty forming secure attachments. The coercive and confrontational ‘tough love’ tactics often employed in this industry can instill a sense of shame or self-blame in survivors, making it difficult for them to open up and seek help. We strive to be a source of reparative healing so that boys and men who have been subjected to this type of trauma can learn to trust, form secure attachments, identify and express their emotions in healthy ways, and process difficult experiences from the past.
"Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds."
- Franklin D. Roosevelt