Therapy for Men

Therapy for Men therapist for men’s issues new york nyc

Professional men living in New York City are often so busy with their lives that they forget to check in with themselves. Men often suffer in silence because of societal expectations about how they should behave. Often when men do seek therapy it is to deal with one specific problem such as professional stress, and then find that the therapy and support improves many different aspects of their lives. Some of the reasons men in my practice seek therapy are:

• Disappointing and/or failed relationships as well as difficulty feeing connected to others
• Pressure to settle down, marry or “grow up”
• Difficulty balancing career, relationships and family
• Time management issues
• The desire to be a better parent
• Career and work dissatisfaction
• The need to manage stress in healthier ways
• Understand self-defeating behaviors and conflicts that interfere with personal success
• Sexual concerns associated with aging

If these issues are not addressed, men can experience anxiety, depression, addiction and feelings of isolation and aloneness. When men ignore emotional issues they often turn to avoidance and numbing behaviors such as sex, exercise and overworking. These behaviors only complicate the existing, underlying problems. Therapy can be an opportunity for men to have a confidential place to sort out the societal demands and expectations with their own needs and hopes for the future. In this way, therapy can help men achieve a better understanding of their own needs, learn self-expression and ultimately feel more connected to their lives so that they can find pleasure and meaning. Many men prefer female therapists stating that they find it difficult to be emotionally vulnerable in front of other men.