While women are often the ones who seek therapy, typically making up nearly two-thirds of therapy patients, multiple studies have shown that men benefit more from the process. But men rarely seek therapy because they just don’t like the idea of opening up to a stranger and sharing their feelings.
Therapy, then, isn’t a very naturally masculine process. But I want to encourage men to push past their discomfort and seek therapy anyway because it can really help in so many areas of their lives.
In this blog post, we will discuss some of the reasons why every man should begin men’s therapy in Colorado Springs, CO.
Do Men Often Struggle with Their Identity?
Many men today struggle with what it means to be a man. Decades ago, the definition was more clearly defined, but nowadays, a man can get completely lost. Should they be masculine or is masculinity somehow toxic? Or should they show their emotions or not? Should they protect women, or is that somehow belittling women?
It is entirely confusing for men, and many have had to grow up without a father figure in the home, or fathers who were there but emotionally absent. And so men look to media and advertising to find clues about who they should be, and this can be incredibly damaging.
Men’s therapy can be a space where men can learn to define themselves on their own terms.
Gain Understanding and Tools for Your Relationships
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus? That’s putting it mildly!
In their day-to-day interactions, men tend to live on a logical plane of existence, whereas women live on an emotional one. No one plane of existence is right, and no one is wrong. It is simply how the two sexes are wired.
But, since men tend to struggle to express their feelings and express themselves in a way their female partner can relate to, the relationship can take a hit, and the two can grow apart.
Men’s therapy in Colorado Springs, CO, can help men safely explore their own feelings and learn how to relate to women in a language women understand.
Become the Best Version of You with Men’s Therapy
Seeing a therapist for men doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong with you. Often, therapy can be a way to explore who you are, what you want, and how to reach your goals. In other words, therapy can be a means by which you become the best version of yourself. If you hit the gym x times per week to get into the best physical shape of your life, why not hit the therapist’s office each week to get into the best mental and emotional shape of your life and be a total package?
Get Help for Substance Abuse
Studies have shown that men are far more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with the stress and depression in their lives. At Altitude Counseling, therapy for men can show you how to cope without the need for these substances.
Lower Your Suicide Risk
There has been a disturbing rise in instances of suicide among older American men. This is most likely a result of men not believing they have the right to seek help. When you’ve got to be the strong one all the time and fix other people’s problems, seeking outside help simply is not an option.
But it IS an option. Men need to get help with their issues so they don’t turn to suicide.
Can Men’s Therapy Help with Fatherhood?
As I mentioned earlier, many men grew up without proper role models. They then find themselves a father, unable to cope with the challenges and responsibilities. Therapy allows men to discover who they want to be for their children and come up with a game plan to develop this side of themselves.
If you are a man struggling with these issues or any others and would like to explore treatment options, please be in touch. As a therapist for men in Colorado Springs, CO, I would be more than happy to discuss how I may be able to help.
Begin Men’s Therapy in Colorado Springs, CO for Compassionate Mental Health Support
Being a man doesn’t mean you’re supposed to handle everything alone. For many men in Colorado Springs, mental health struggles don’t always look like sadness or crisis. They show up as emotional numbness, constant pressure to perform, difficulty opening up, or feeling disconnected from the people around you. These patterns often become normalized over time, making it easy to overlook how much they’re impacting your well-being. Men’s therapy in Colorado Springs, CO, offers space to step out of survival mode and take a closer look at what’s been weighing on you beneath the surface.
At Altitude Counseling, men’s therapy focuses on practical, grounded mental health support that respects how men experience emotions, responsibility, and identity. Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong”. It’s about understanding what’s been shaping your reactions, relationships, and inner dialogue so you can move forward with more clarity and control.
Getting started with therapy for men is simple:
- Reach out to schedule a consultation and talk openly about what’s been difficult. Whether that’s stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck.
- Work with a men’s therapist who understands men’s mental health, including how emotional challenges can show up as withdrawal, frustration, overworking, or self-criticism.
- Experience gradual but meaningful change as you build emotional awareness, healthier coping strategies, and more satisfying connections in your daily life.
You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to seek support. Our therapists are available when you’re ready to invest in your mental health and show up more fully for yourself and the people who matter to you.
Expanded Therapy Services for Individuals and Families Across Colorado
In addition to men’s therapy, we provide counseling services for individuals and families across Colorado. Clients can meet with our therapists in person at our Colorado Springs office or choose secure online therapy anywhere in the state, allowing flexibility based on location, comfort level, and scheduling needs.
Our clinicians support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, grief, and substance-related challenges. Sessions are grounded in evidence-based modalities such as CBT and EMDR, helping clients work through difficulties with tools that are both effective and practical for long-term growth.
We also offer therapy for adolescents and families, support during major life changes, and specialized care for new mothers and individuals processing the effects of childhood neglect. For those seeking an integrated approach, faith-informed counseling, counseling for spiritual struggles, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy are available. No matter where you’re beginning, our team is committed to helping you move forward with clarity and support.
References From a Therapist for Men in Colorado
- https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/men-issues
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-angry-therapist/201701/why-i-think-all-men-need-therapy