A lot of the men I work with have handled everything well by most measures. Career, family, responsibilities. And yet something isn't working, and they can't quite name what it is.
Sometimes it shows up as anger that comes out sideways. Sometimes it's a distance from the people they love, or a numbness they can't explain. Sometimes a relationship is in trouble and they're not sure how it got there. Sometimes it's just a persistent sense that there should be more to this than what they're feeling.
Therapy with me isn't about cataloguing what's wrong with you. It's a place to slow down, look honestly at what's happening, and figure out what you actually want to do about it. Most men find that process more useful than they expected.
What we might work on
Men come to me with a range of issues. Some arrive with a specific problem. Others come in with a vaguer sense that something needs to change. Both are fine starting points.
Anger and emotional regulation
Understanding where the anger comes from, and what it's covering for.
Relationship difficulties
Communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, infidelity, and the aftermath of betrayal.
Anxiety and depression
Including the versions that don't always look like anxiety or depression in men.
Disconnection and numbness
Feeling checked out, going through the motions, losing a sense of purpose or direction.
Career stress and identity
When the job is consuming everything, or when success feels emptier than it should.
Compulsive behaviors
Understanding the patterns underneath, not just the behavior on the surface.
Veteran and trauma issues
Including PTSD and the longer-term effects of high-stress or combat experience.
Sexual identity
Supporting gay, bisexual, and queer men navigating identity, relationships, and coming out at any stage of life.
Reaching out after an affair?
For men looking to take serious responsibility for infidelity or betrayal, I offer a separate 12-week program called The Integrity Reset. It is not therapy, but it is structured, direct, and designed specifically for this kind of work.