Therapy for Men Could Change Your Life: Thoughts From a Men’s Therapist
I enjoy working with men on their mental health because I know what it’s like to be a man and feel like you have to suck it up and keep it together. As a man, you might feel weak if you reach out for help because your whole life you’ve been told you don’t need help. There are many reasons men are hesitant to go to therapy. Help is for other people but not for you. If only you knew how much going to therapy could make a difference in your life. For many people, therapy is absolutely life-changing.
How Therapy for Men Can Help
This is not an exhaustive list of ways counseling can help but these are just a few. Here are some common ways men can benefit from therapy:
A safe and healthy outlet
Therapy can provide you with an outlet to talk about some of your struggles. It can also help you learn how to talk about what you are dealing with. Learning to talk about your feelings and be open with another person is a healthy way of dealing with things. Working with a therapist is a safe place to start doing this.
Help you stop engaging in old habits
Another area that you may struggle with because nobody ever taught you or it was never role-modeled to you is healthy coping. You may have picked up habits that haven’t ended up being healthy or haven’t ended up being helpful for you long term. What better way to improve your ability to cope than with the help of a mental health professional?
Let it out without judgment
A big part of why men struggle is because of all that they keep inside. This is not healthy or sustainable for anyone. It does more harm to keep it all inside. Even men can feel sad and afraid because those are normal emotions. Being able to have a place to talk about all of your feelings and struggles with someone that will not judge at all can drastically improve your well-being.
Stop being angry and agitated
As a man, you might internalize a lot that turns into anger and agitation. This is what happens when you don’t let out your feelings or don’t have a safe place to work it all out like therapy. If you are experiencing more anger and agitation, that may be a sign that you aren’t coping well. Working with a men’s therapist can help you release the anger and help you find more relief.
Therapy for men can help you improve
If you are a guy that likes working on yourself and bettering who you are then therapy for men is for you. There is no better way to grow and change than to focus on healing from your past experiences, managing your emotions, and learning to cope in effective ways. Therapy for men is for those that are committed to becoming better versions of themselves and developing healthy, happier relationships with those they care about.
Start working with a men’s therapist in Utah
You can improve your overall mental health. You don’t have to feel weak because you’re considering therapy. You can make the changes you’ve wanted to in your life through therapy for men. This Utah Counseling Clinic has a men’s therapist specializing in therapy for men. To begin counseling follow the steps below:
Meet with a therapist for men
Begin therapy for men
Online Therapy in Utah
You don’t have to travel to a therapy appointment when I offer online therapy in Utah. Online therapy is effective and convenient without you having to leave the comfort of your home. It allows you to save time and improves your access to therapy.
Online counseling also means that no matter where you are in Utah, we can work together. I work with men in St. George, Salt Lake City, Heber City, Cedar City, Logan, and more. Reach out today for a free consultation to see how I can help.
Other mental health services provided by Marcus Hunt Therapy
Therapy for men isn’t the only counseling service offered at this Utah Counseling Center. Other mental health services provided by Marcus Hunt Therapy include depression therapy anxiety therapy, PTSD treatment, EMDR therapy, marriage counseling, LDS marriage counseling, and premarital counseling.
About the Author
Marcus Hunt is an associate marriage and family therapist at Marcus Hunt Therapy in Utah. Marcus has a bachelor's degree from Utah Valley University in behavioral sciences. He also has a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. Marcus enjoys working with men who want to improve their lives and overcome their past trauma. He believes it is entirely possible to not be held back from your past experiences. Marcus is committed to helping men improve their overall mental health and destigmatize men having emotions. He enjoys helping men work through their personal struggles in a safe place. When Marcus is not in therapy, he enjoys riding his ebike around Springville.