Therapy For Men

You don’t have to live with the unrealistic expectations that society and others have you.

The list of roles you have to fill is a mile long. You have to be sensitive, while still having masculine characteristics. Things happen in your life, and you’re supposed to act as nothing happened at all. There’s an insane amount of pressure put on you to perform and do well in every aspect of your life. On top of all this, you experience some struggles with the stability of your mental health.

You don’t have to juggle this alone anymore.

Therapy for Men Can Help

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Every now and then, we all need support. There are only so many things that we can do on our own. By receiving therapy for men, you can talk through the issues that you’ve been experiencing with a counselor that will offer a judgment-free perspective and open space. In addition, you can use this time to talk about things that you don’t feel like you’re able to talk about with other people. Sometimes, utilizing space as a sounding board can help you through the problems that are taking up real estate in your mind.

Common Reasons to Start Therapy for Men

You’re a dynamic person and you’ve had a lot of unique experiences. Because of this, there are situations that impact you differently than they do other people. And hey, that’s okay! With this in mind, our counselors have many years of experience providing therapy for men. Throughout their experience, they have seen some common themes of why folks pursue therapy for men:

Instability with mental health that can’t be ignored anymore
Trouble sleeping
Loss of interest in activities
Struggling to juggle and manage responsibilities
Questioning aspects of your identity
Struggling with anger management
Not feeling satisfied in relationships

Of course, these are only a few reasons why some people start therapy for men. For other common reasons to start therapy for men, check out this article.

Altitude Counseling’s Approach to Therapy for Men

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Our counselors are in your corner. Through years of providing therapy for men, our counselors are well-versed and educated in men’s issues. In addition, they have extensive training on the best ways to navigate the issues men often face. When working with men, our counselors use a variety of approaches. Our therapists are trained in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches.

During our time together, we’ll create goals and an action plan to reach these goals. The goals that we create will reflect your values. In addition, these goals will reflect the version of yourself you’re trying to reach. What’s more, we know that the most telling factor of success in therapy is a strong relationship built between you and your counselor. Because of this, we are intentional about creating a strong alliance between us.

What’s Keeping You From Starting Therapy for Men?

Let’s be honest with ourselves for a minute. There are aspects of your life that aren’t going as well as you would like for them to. You’ve been trying your best to not let anything bother you. You’ve “sucked it up.” You’ve “been a man.” And, this hasn’t worked. You’re in the same spot you’ve been in. Or, you’re in a worse position. So, you have two options. Option 1: you continue to do what you’re doing (that hasn’t worked). Option 2: you can talk to someone who can help. The choice is yours.

Begin Therapy for Men in Colorado Springs, CO

Managing your roles and expectations takes a lot out of you. Our therapists get it, and they can help. Through therapy for men, our therapists can teach you the skills you need to navigate your life more efficiently. When you’re ready to begin therapy for men in Colorado Springs, CO, follow these steps:

Fill out an appointment request so we can get to know you.
Get to know our therapists.
Reach your goals in and out session.

Other Counseling Services Provided in Colorado

Therapy for men isn’t the only service we offer. We see clients in our Colorado Springs-based counseling clinic. We can also see clients anywhere with online therapy in Colorado. Our counselors provide many services for individuals and families. They offer CBT and EMDR. Our therapists also provide counseling for bereavement, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. For families, we provide teen counseling, counseling for new mothers, counseling for childhood neglect, and IFS. We also offer faith-based counseling and counseling for spiritual/religious struggles.