Men’s Issues therapists in Fern Creek, Kentucky KY
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Jacob Hamlin
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.Ed., LMFT, CST
Many men arrive in therapy feeling pressure to be steady, capable, sexual, successful, emotionally controlled, and relationally available, often all at once. My work with men creates room to examine the hidden weight behind anger, anxiety, disconnection, shame, grief, sexual concerns, identity questions, and relationship struggles. I help men develop a deeper connection with themselves and others without reducing masculinity to performance, toughness, or silence. Therapy can become a place to tell the truth, build emotional clarity, and practice a more grounded way of living.
16 Years Experience
Online in Fern Creek, KY Kentucky (Online Only)
Ingrid Sthare
Life Coach, CTLC, BCC
The loneliness epidemic facing men in particular is important to address and I’ve been studying it for over 20 years. I offer a safe space to explore emotions and experiences.
15 Years Experience
Online in Fern Creek, KY Kentucky
Cameron Staley
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I specialize in helping men improve their sexual health and overcome compulsive sexual behaviors including unwanted pornography viewing.
14 Years Experience
Online in Fern Creek, KY Kentucky (Online Only)
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
In many societies and cultures, men have been conditioned to believe that voicing or showing their emotions equates to a lack of control or power. In other words, men have come to expect that when they authentically display their emotions, they must be weak or something must be “wrong.” Largely, this is due to very real social pressures and repercussions where boys, teens, and adult men are shamed by being bullied, targeted, or physically hurt. As such, these instances can lead to some men feeling as though they are less masculline or are not fulfilling their expected gender role. Therefore, it is crucial to understand that the way men operate is inherently different from women, not because of their gender, but because their behaviors are a byproduct of a system that has reinforced oftentimes ineffective and/or damaging strategies of emotional display to combat real or imagined shame (i.e., physical violence, aggression, name-calling, shutting down, etc.). Instead, what we hope to provide at PCT is a new space in which men are able to safely explore themselves without fear of judgment. Thus, leading to the understanding that a man’s emotional responses to internal and external experiences are a human process, not one that is solely based on gender or gender role expectations.
More often than not, when men enter therapy, much of the work centers around learning how and why they learned to cope with difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Most importantly, though, men are given a space to authentically “be” in a way that society does not always permit. They are able to speak without fear of judgment and think with a renowned sense of emotional awareness. It is this process that ultimately brings men the most fulfillment in their relationships. When we teach men that they are allowed to feel and communicate the emotions that are inherent to every human being, we give them the tools to see a world that they did not previously have access to. In other words, therapy gives men the permission to be the fullest version of themselves for themselves and for those around them.
23 Years Experience
Online in Fern Creek, KY Kentucky
Andrew McKenzie, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Many men grow up receiving messages that make it difficult to acknowledge vulnerability, ask for help, or express emotion openly. Therapy offers a place to explore those expectations with curiosity rather than judgment while considering whether they still fit the life you want to live. Together, we'll work toward greater emotional flexibility, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of authenticity. You don't have to choose between being strong and being emotionally honest.
15 Years Experience
Online in Fern Creek, KY Kentucky
Men’s Issues therapists in Fern Creek, Kentucky Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Fern Creek, Kentucky average 16 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Male |
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| 35% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 32% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Men |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Women |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Christian |