Psychotherapy for Men
Michael Ceely, LMFT
Psychotherapist serving the San Francisco Bay Area and California
Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength
Life can be tough. Are you having trouble with any of these?
- Struggling in your relationships or career.
- Ignoring or denying difficult emotions.
- Avoiding being your authentic self.
- Taking care of everyone but yourself.
You don't have to handle life's challenges alone. It's okay to ask for help.
Redefine Your Strength
Traditionally, men have been told to be self-reliant, deny difficult emotions, and just tough it out. Seeking help, especially getting therapy, has been seen as a weakness.
Times have changed, but the stigma of men going to therapy is still there.
There’s a myth that therapy is about crying or discussing your childhood. Hey, nothing wrong with that, but therapy is also about facing your problems and developing a concrete plan to improve your life.
Therapy is about getting stronger - mentally, emotionally and relationally.
Be Your Authentic Self
What does it mean to be authentic, and who defines this? These are the questions men are faced with today.
Men get mixed messages from society and the media. On the one hand, they’re supposed to be tough and not ask for help. On the other hand, men are told to “be vulnerable.”
So how can men define their own lives? Can they be confident and independent, while at the same time ask for help?
Of course. You don't have to define yourself by other people's standards.
Expand Beyond Your Limits
You can grow far beyond what you think is possible. Just because you’re not where you want to be today doesn’t mean you can’t grow into your future.
Do you want better relationships, more emotional satisfaction, and greater confidence?
You can have all of this. It starts with the courage to make a change, the decision to reach out for help, and the resolve to do the work.
You are capable of creating a better life for yourself. Why not start today?
Working Together
I would be happy to work with you, and help you make some strong, positive changes in your life.
It's not easy to ask for help, I know. I've been in therapy before too. Fortunately, I had some great counselors. They listened to me, challenged me, and above all respected me. I offer the same to you.
Contact me today to schedule your free phone consultation.
Read My Blog Post on Men's Therapy
Dude, Where's My Therapist? How Men Can Benefit From Therapy
