Therapy for Men in Coral Springs
Relationship Problems | Anger | Achieving Personal Goals | Stress
They Think You Have It All Together. You’re Not So Sure.
To the onlooker, you’re successful. In your career, in your relationships, and in life. Everyone comes to you for advice. You are the rock, the one who people can count on, but who can you talk to?
You’re good at fooling even those closest to you, but you can’t seem to tune out that inner sense that things are off and that you’re not actually happy.
Are you really ready to settle down? You have a fancy title, but is the work you’re doing actually fulfilling?
Let’s discover what that voice might be trying to tell you.
Men often expect a lot of themselves.
They seem to be born with an intrinsic need to prove their worth in ways the world, their parents, and that bully from sixth grade will notice.
What would it be like for others to look at your success and your happiness and deep down, you know that it’s true?
What would it be like to have relationships that you knew could withstand the full brunt of your emotions?
Many times it’s not until our relationships are in jeopardy that we do what needs to be done to tend to our inner self.
Relationship Counseling for One
Many men find their way into therapy because they want to improve their relationship with their partner or discover whether the relationship is worth their investment. Through the process, they realize that the relationship they want to fix is with themselves.
I Can Help Translate
Whether it's these relationships that remain the focus of our sessions, or you're willing to venture into the uncharted territory of self, I can help make sense of the emotional language that your partner or children speak and teach you to respond the best way.
Embrace Who You Are...
Some men come to therapy feeling sad and dissatisfied without having a clear understanding of the reasons. Men tend to internalize their difficulties growing up and bury their negative feelings, creating a tough and disconnected persona. They instinctively use anger to mask confusion and fear, and their loved ones never end up knowing who they are inside.
Build Relationships
Based on Your True Self
Often men are too busy fulfilling the roles that they think others want from them: to be the protector, the provider, that they rarely stop to put themselves first and consider what they want out of life and relationships.
Through self-discovery in therapy, you’ll find that authentic and fulfilling relationships will follow.
Together, we can find a more helpful understanding of the past, and build a more meaningful future.
Why Work With Me?
I love working with men who are open to new viewpoints and have come to a point where they know that something needs to change to feel better or not lose what’s important.
I offer a female perspective from someone who understands many cultures' thinking. I am also experienced in translating ideas from a woman's perspective into a language that men can understand and accept.
I can help you better understand and control your emotional side.
Emotions are not a weakness! I can help you accept your feelings and work through them to become whole and better connect to others.
Once you are able to do this genuine self-inventory, you will find more awareness of the wonderful qualities and talents you possess and will experience personal, professional, and relational growth.
The Story of Nick
*Names and exact facts were modified to protect confidentiality
It’s tough to know what you need in a therapist. Sometimes what’s helpful is to know how I’ve worked with others before you.
Nick is a 51-year-old American male who has been very successful in business, taking calculated risks, working hard, and becoming financially stable. He married and built a family alongside his career. In recent years, he recognizes that he’s grown apart from his wife, and wonders whether the marriage can survive. He and his wife no longer have passion and he has turned his attention to a woman at work. He has been steadily investing in that relationship and now is confused as to what to do. He seeks adventure in life and hates spending time alone.
The new girlfriend has become demanding. His wife does not deserve his betrayal. He doesn’t know how to say no to either one, but doesn’t want to hurt them either. He realizes he contradicts himself with his needs. He feels guilt, shame, the need to be young, and a fear of being trapped. He is experiencing such anxiety that he finally asks himself what it will take for him to be happy and fulfilled.
Do you know someone like Nick?
Through therapy, Nick is able to understand the reasons why he can't say no to people. He’s learned to advocate for himself and discovered what will make him happy. He’s working to find a balance between excitement and security in himself and his future.
Do ‘Strong Men’ go to therapy?
Men are raised and brought into society today to believe that a strong man does not show emotions. They don't realize that emotions require a great deal of inner strength. It is not a weakness to share what's going on inside because only then can you advocate for what you want and move beyond the constraints of societal expectations.
Yes, “strong men” go to therapy. Usually the bravest of them all.
You’re wondering if you’ll be judged.
Therapy is not a place of judgement, but of free expression. Here you are free to share all of the thoughts or feelings that you harbor inside. Whether there are parts of your story that cause you shame, or others you have never said aloud, know that in my therapy room, all feelings are accepted.
You are not alone and there are many men who have come through my door concerned about the very same thing. Like them, you will find me understanding, and interested in helping you come to your own conclusions about what you want.