Trauma impacts every person differently. How someone was raised, societal expectations, and stigma(s) affect how a person will manage their trauma response in the future. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “4% of men have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives.” More reading on PTSD statistics can be found by clicking and following this link. This blog post aims to bring awareness and understanding to men’s trauma and the role of a male therapist to support their recovery process.
Why Men Need a Different Approach to Therapy
Men are often conditioned in our society and their occupations to ‘suck it up’ and keep going no matter what. Balancing this understanding along with a male’s need to heal takes experience, training, directness, and compassion. Sharing about past stress, overwhelm, and trauma can be awkward and uncomfortable. We’ll focus on building trust first so we can be effective in our future work.
The Benefits of Therapy for Men Dealing with Trauma
Being a male, I’ve lived the stress and pressure of farming, athletics, being a husband, and a father. It’s almost as if we need to present in such a way that we hold everything together and carry forward no matter what. Finding a male therapist near you who not only understands these aspects of being a man but also what it means to receive help and support from other professionals can support your trauma recovery process. Read more here about my Traumatic Brain Injury and recovery process by clicking here.
How Male Therapists Help Men Build Trust and Overcome Trauma
Men can experience trauma at various points in their lives. Sometimes trauma during childhood or trauma perpetrated by someone we trust can disrupt one’s ability to trust themselves and others. This carries heavy consequences for future life and relationships. Working with a male therapist can help to reattune trust and attachment patterns within oneself and others.
Common Trauma Issues Men Face
Below is a list of different traumatic situations men may find themselves in.
- Trauma as a child – including physical, sexual, emotional, or neglect from caregivers.
- Parents divorcing in childhood and having limited contact with one parent – depending on the divorce process and how attachment patterns were disrupted can cause large amounts of distress in someone’s life.
- Loss of a child – losing a child unexpectedly carries both a trauma element and a grief and loss aspect.
- Combat exposure – the high stress and adrenaline from combat exposure can leave lasting marks on the nervous system.
- First Responder Trauma – the uncertainty of what experiences may come with a work shift and the routine exposure to chaos and trauma can impact a man’s quality of life.
Steps to Choosing the Best Male Therapist Near Me for Men’s Trauma
Finding the best male therapist is crucial to your healing and recovery process. Factors to consider when making the decision include travel time to and from the therapy office, virtual trauma therapy appointments, and cost. Most skilled therapist only accept private pay or cash pay for their services. This is in part due to many factors. Check out our FAQ page here for additional information on the benefits of privately paying for therapy services.
Start Now with Online and In-person Trauma Therapist for Men Near Racine, WI
At Revitalize Mental Health, we offer both in-person and virtual trauma therapy sessions. This way we can meet the flexibility your life needs. We also have plenty of individuals who prefer a more hybrid model where they use both in-person and virtual appointment formats. But if you live too far to drive, we offer telehealth trauma therapy throughout the State of Wisconsin and Colorado.
If you or someone you know is struggling to heal from past trauma or have worked with other therapists and nothing has worked, give us a call or to schedule a free 15-minute consultation appointment. If we’re a good fit to work together, we’ll schedule our first session during this call. We look forward to hearing from you!
