Redefining "manhood"
Social media, TV, and movies say we aren’t real men unless we’re financially successful, adventurous, muscular, and serve as providers and protectors. Phrases like “Man up,” “Be a man,” and “Suck it up” tell us that being a man means staying tough, silent, and independent. This conditioning discourages men from showing vulnerability and talking about their emotions. The stigma around emotional expression makes it feel like we have to ignore very human parts of ourselves in order to not stick out and be seen as weak.
But hiding emotions doesn’t make us stronger. It often leaves us feeling stuck and disconnected, whether we acknowledge it or not. In therapy, I help men challenge these beliefs and build a healthier, more genuine connection with themselves and others. Additionally, I work with men of all identities and not just cisgender, heterosexual men. This includes anybody of any origin who identifies as a man.
But hiding emotions doesn’t make us stronger. It often leaves us feeling stuck and disconnected, whether we acknowledge it or not. In therapy, I help men challenge these beliefs and build a healthier, more genuine connection with themselves and others. Additionally, I work with men of all identities and not just cisgender, heterosexual men. This includes anybody of any origin who identifies as a man.
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Some specific areas that I specialize in include:
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