We live in a stressful time.   Men's roles, and the expectations placed upon men, are changing.  Trying to keep up with these changes, to live in a way that feels personally satisfying and culturally acceptable, can be difficult.  This leaves many men - perhaps you - feeling stuck, shut down, and angry.

In men's work, I often use a combined approach of understanding and action - seeking to understand you and helping you figure out how things in your life came to be the way they are, and supporting you in taking an active role in the way your life plays out.  Ultimately, by working with both of these areas, you can develop a personal experience of wisdom and empowerment.


Importance of Men's Work

One of the problems many men face is the unspoken, and sometimes spoken, expectation that men are supposed to "figure it out" by themselves.  Few of us received any sort of cultural initiation into manhood, and even fewer received any sort of sustained support in growing into our own versions of healthy manhood.

In modern times, male therapists often play this role of guide and mentor for other men, offering strength and support with understanding and insight, helping you become the healthy, empowered, fulfilled man you want to be.


Common Issues Addressed in Men's Work

• Depression
  For men, this often shows up as stress, dissatisfaction in work/relationships, boredom, lack of motivation, addiction, and anger.
• Stress Management
  For men, stress often appears as physical symptoms/discomfort/pain, irritability or anger, or a desire to numb out.
• Life/Work Balance Issues
  Difficulty balancing work and home/family/relationship life, procrastination, anger, numbing out at home or work.
• Addiction
  Sex, drugs, alcohol, etc.
• Anger
  Conflict at work/home, difficulty expressing oneself, not understanding where the anger comes from or how to work with it constructively. 
• Fear, Shame, and Anxiety
  Difficulty moving past these difficult feelings, procrastination, avoidance, feeling trapped or stuck.
• Relationship Problems
  Difficulty maintaining relationships, unhappiness in relationship (yours our your spouse/partner's), difficulty communicating.
• Masculinity
  Adapting to changing cultural expectations and roles, issues of authenticity and empowerment, not feeling "man enough."
  
• Sex
  Difficulty communicating about sex, sex/porn addiction, sexual guilt/shame, difficulty figuring out what healthy sexuality is for you.

Getting Started

I'm available to meet at my office in Santa Fe, NM, or we can meet using Skype/FaceTime.  If you are interested in Skype/FaceTime meetings, please click here to learn more.

I encourage you to take the first step by getting in touch so we can determine if I'm the right practitioner for you.  Click here to visit the Contact page of my website.   Using the web form or other methods of contact listed there, you can ask questions, inquire about setting up an appointment, or schedule a brief phone consultation.

I look forward to speaking with you.