Therapy for Men’s Issues
Help for Men
Do you feel pressured to get married? Are you unhappy with work or career? Are you tired of failed relationships? Are you overwhelmed by personal and professional responsibilities?
The therapists at Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma Therapy provide counseling that is geared specifically toward the issues that many men face. Therapy is conducted in a nonjudgmental and supportive manner that can provide the needed support.
We want to help you achieve your goals.
Counseling can help boost career and relationships by providing skills for communication and leadership. Help for men and women can look very different; that is why we are here to guide you to the right fit of therapist for you.
Common reasons that men seek help in therapy include:
- Navigating Emotions: Some men have difficult expressing their feelings and concerns while others are so aggressive that others fear them. Counseling can help you relate to others in a more successful manner. Out therapists can help you sort out your feelings and give you skills to express your emotions – all in a confidential environment.
- Work Issues: The identity of most men is tightly connected to their work. Issues related to work may include dissatisfaction with your job, the progression and timing of your career, or unemployment. Career counseling is a significant way to help you make positive career choices and reach your goals.
- Anger: Anger is often times a challenge for many men. This is partly due to mixed messages that men receive as young children about being “tough” and “masculine.” Anger can often be confused with strength, but it is destructive and may actually be an outer expression of depression. If the people you love express concern about your anger, we can help you identify roots of your anger.
- Commitment: It’s difficult to commit when you don’t know what the future holds. It may feel easier to stick with what you know rather than trade it in for an uncertain future. Sometimes the fear of making the wrong decision is overwhelming and you fear losing family and friends who may not approve of your choice. You may retreat from a relationship that is actually going well because you feel that you are losing control or “a say” in how your life will progress.
- Relationships: Sometimes men overestimate what they can contribute to relationships and try hard to please their partner and “make them happy.” They may feel that these efforts have gone unnoticed, and are confused about the criticisms they receive in spite of their efforts. These feelings may manifest in different ways, such as tuning out, not following through, working late, loss of sexual desire, or having an affair. Therapy can help men understand the language of women and how to contribute to the relationship without feeling that they are sacrificing themselves.
- “Nice Guy” Syndrome: Some men are repeatedly told that they are “too nice” by the women to whom they are attracted, or they have a difficult time saying “no.” they find themselves doing things they don’t want to do and keeping their true feelings about it to themselves.
- Mother issues: Mothers have an incredibly strong influence on their sons. When that relationship is damaging or dysfunctional, it can affect the trajectory of a man’s life.
- Sexual Compulsions and Behaviors: Women want to experience emotional closeness to have sex and can misunderstand a man’s need to have sex in order to emotionally feel close. This difference can make already difficult conflicts worse during times when their partners do not want sex. The man may feel manipulated, rejected, or suspect his partner is using sex as a weapon. It is during these times that men may withdraw or escape by acting out.
- New Fathers: The challenges faced by new fathers are rarely recognized. New fathers may feel left out or may feel like they have become unimportant to the mother or their children. Other new fathers may feel unequipped to deal with the needs of an infant. This may result in confusion, feeling depressed or helpless, sexual problems, or feeling their own needs have not been met.
If you are ready to reach out for help balancing the demands of life, contact us today to schedule an appointment!
Resources
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders.
Freedom from Fear
Freedom From Fear is a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association who seek to impact the lives of people affected by anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead Federal agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders. NIMH works to improve mental health through biomedical research on mind, brain, and behavior.
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