Men’s Issues therapists in Meads, KY
Browse Men’s Issues therapists in Meads, Kentucky. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Men's Issues
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 Meads, KY
Men's Issues
Dr. Michael M. Grant
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist PhD, MBA
Men struggle with lots of things but, it seems, the most salient issues are communication, intimacy, friendships, purpose/meaning, and connecting with others. Let's work together to help you tackle these issues and succeed!
24 Years Experience
Online in Meads, KY
Men's Issues
Beth Janis
Psychologist, Ph.D.
There can be so many societal pressures, expectations, and messages about what it means to be a man, or about what you should or should not do. In our work together, we can walk through the current stressors in your life and the areas you may be feeling stuck, while gaining understanding of the pressures that surround you. Our sessions contain a mixture of insight-building and strategy development to help you get to where you wish to be.
8 Years Experience
Online in Meads, KY
Men's Issues
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 Meads, KY (Online Only)
Men's Issues
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
It is not uncommon for those of us who have been instilled with the expectation that to be vulnerable is, to some degree, a reflection of weakness. However, to be human is to be inherently vulnerable and the best we can do is to accept this within ourselves and others so that we can continue in our journey toward living a fulfilling life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Meads, KY
Meads is a small community in Boyd County in eastern Kentucky, part of the Ashland area where Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia meet along the Ohio River. The area shares the broader mental health challenges of Appalachian communities — economic transition after the decline of steel and coal-linked industries, one of the country's most severe opioid epidemics, and cultural expectations of self-reliance that can delay help-seeking. Care is anchored by Ashland's regional providers, including King's Daughters Medical Center, with telehealth increasingly important for specialist access.
Men’s Issues therapists in Meads, KY Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Meads, KY average 16 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Male |
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| 33% |
Female |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 32% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Men |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Women |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Christian |