What do men struggle to ask for? Not only asking for help but also asking for help with mental health challenges. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that men seek out mental health support at almost a 50% lower rate than women. Many different factors play into this statistic that are beyond the scope of this blog post. Thisblog post will focus on why therapy for men near Brookfield, WI can be beneficial and where to find a therapist for men when searching for the best fit.
What Can Individual Therapy Help With?
Both men and women have unique and some common needs, worries, and problems in life. Below are some examples of how an individual therapist can help you in your journey.
- Regain a sense of normalcy in life
- Stabilize emotions
- Rebuild self-esteem
- Reconnect the mind and body
- Stabilize the nervous system
- Break free from repetitive thought patterns
Why Seek Therapy?
This is a great question. Life throws so much at us and doesn’t stop. Here are some reasons why men may seek therapy.
- Life stressors continue to build and can become overwhelming.
- Grief and loss may happen at any time. The powerful effects of grief and loss can sometimes interfere with our daily lives.
- The trust we place in someone in a committed relationship can be shattered in a moment, and now you need to figure out how to move forward and heal.
- Childhood trauma can impact how you navigate adulthood, solve problems, connect with others, and develop your self-esteem.
- Fighting to be a rock for loved ones, financially providing for the family, maintaining your wellness, and waking up exhausted.
- Showing up as a father, partner, or husband despite feeling unworthy.
- Trying to bottle up emotions that push people away or ruin relationships with others.
- Numbing insecurities and low self-esteem with substances so you don’t have to face internal pain.
Why Men Need Therapy
Cultural factors, community dynamics, and even a man’s job or profession may influence if he seeks therapy. These factors are also why men need therapy. The pressure of the external world often fights with the needs of your internal world. For example, stoicism or being steadfast for men is heavily valued in our society. Yet this can be a double-edged sword too. Prolonged steadfastness may suppress emotional connection and awareness. This can then impede your ability to connect with a spouse or children. Here are a few more brief examples below.
- Medical profession stress wears you down over time.
- The uncertainty of entrepreneurship rattles deep-seated insecurities.
- The fracture in a relationship due to infidelity.
- Death, at any time, can disrupt the mind-body connection.
- Traumatic experiences related to first responder or military work.
- Exposure to work trauma dysregulates your emotions.
How to Find an Individual Therapist for Men?
Not all therapists are the same. The best referrals come from vetted sources or friendship/family networks that may have used them themselves or know them personally. One of the next best places to search is Google. A simple Google search can show numerous therapists you can work with. However, you’ll want to vet them first. Most therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation call to ensure goodness of it. I encourage you to use this and interview them.
Individual Therapy for Men Near Brookfield, WI
At Revitalize Mental Health PLLC, I offer both Somatic Experiencing therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy for men. Both forms of treatment are trauma-informed and evidence-based to support healing and growth in the best way possible.
I offer in-person therapy sessions at my Kenosha office location for those who live within commuting distance. People can commute easily from the Mount Pleasant, Racine, and Paddock Lake areas. I also provide online therapy for those who live farther away throughout both Wisconsin and Colorado.
If you or someone you know is looking to start healing or needs mental health therapy, please call 720.295.6703 or submit an online form by following this link here. I am currently accepting new clients. I am only a private pay or cash pay therapist. Insurance is not accepted at this practice. I look forward to hearing from you!
