Men’s Issues
“I’m not stopping and asking for directions. I know where I’m going!”
Many family road trips featured the drive around until we maybe got to our destination.
Some guys believe they aren’t lost and don’t need help. This pertains to driving to a vacation getaway and also struggling through stress, depression, or anxiety. It can be very challenging for guys to seek help.
“No big deal. I’m fine!”
When dealing with health or mental health-related items, many guys downplay the symptoms and pain they are feeling. To some guys, it is easier to avoid and downplay the issue than it is to admit there is something wrong and deal with it.
“Throw some dirt on it and walk it off!”
How many guys received this advice from their dad growing up? This could be in response to a sports injury, splitting up with a girlfriend, or not doing well on a school project. Many guys were taught from a young age to just deal with it.
“Boys don’t cry!”
This is also a message that guys have been taught for generations. Expressing feelings and emotions has been reserved for females.
As a man, you’re probably wondering if you really need help.
As men, we are often taught from an early age to hide our emotions. Getting help from others when facing a challenge is for the weak.
Men will often wait until there is a crisis before they come to terms with their problems and seek help. After all, we should be able to solve our own problems, right?
Men, you are not a failure!
Therapy does not mean you have a ‘problem’ or have ‘failed.’ It can be tools and a safe space to figure out how to feel healthier. Men, you can benefit from tools to help with communication and expressing your needs. Therapy can be for those who are burnt out at work, having trouble communicating with their significant other, or want outside accountability during big life transitions and the tools not to feel overwhelmed.
Therapy is a place to help you gain better control of your emotions and learn tools that help in all areas of your life, including career, personal relationships, and overall health.
Therapy’s goal is simple: help you succeed in all areas of your life…
Jose* begged his wife for another chance.
He really wanted to be a better husband, father, and provider… but he didn’t know how. He tried repeatedly to work on his anger, anxiety, and depression, but his behavior around those with whom he was closest in his life just kept getting worse. Jose was hesitant to try counseling, but his wife would only give him another chance if he went to get help.
Attending counseling for the first few times was difficult for Jose. He was doubtful and nervous at first, but he soon realized that his therapist was just another man who had fought similar battles with his thoughts and feelings. Jose began to trust his therapist, and they could address the array of deep issues that were damaging his close relationships. He was finally able to start his journey of healing.
We understand that it’s hard to ask for help.
That’s why we admire your courage in taking this next step.
Encouraged Counseling Services is here to provide you with support in a nonjudgmental space where you can freely explore your concerns and hopes.
Like Jose, many men would never think about getting help for their relationship issues. But no matter whether it’s relationships, anxiety, depression, anger, porn addiction, trauma, stress, or spiritual/faith difficulties, we are here for you. We’ve successfully helped men overcome many obstacles (even in their darkest moments) and move toward a life of happiness and fulfillment.
Call today. Let’s schedule your free consultation to talk about how we can help: (312) 600-7364.
*Name changed to preserve client confidentiality.