Men’s Issues therapists in Saint Cloud, MN
Browse Men’s Issues therapists in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Courage and Grit Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, No Frills. No Bullshit. Real Therapy.
Men's Mental Health has been slighted by the outdated "Man Rules". Are you up for breaking the rules?
12 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN (Online Only)
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
Many men carry unspoken pressure around emotional expression, sexual performance, provider roles, or vulnerability in relationships. In our work together, we create a space where you can talk honestly about desire, anxiety, anger, emotional disconnection, or the patterns that leave you feeling isolated—without judgment or quick fixes. Drawing on attachment and relational approaches, we explore how to show up more fully in intimacy, communicate needs clearly, and build relationships (and a relationship with yourself) that feel strong, satisfying, and genuinely connected.
10 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN (Online Only)
Forest Williams
Life Coach, ICF
When I transitioned from female to male, I was shocked at the amount of social privileges I lost. I have deep compassion for men and the social conditioning that impacts their relationships (touch starvation, emotional suppression, etc.) and enjoy holding space for men to heal and grow.
7 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN (Online Only)
Dr. Brian M. Berman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Whether its relationship issues, erectile dysfunction or other difficulties specific to men, I will utilize evidence-based treatments to help clients work through these sensitive issues.
22 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN
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 Saint Cloud, MN
Men’s Issues therapists in Saint Cloud, MN Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Saint Cloud, MN average 16 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Male |
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| 36% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Men |
| 52% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |