Q&A: Starting therapy for the first time.
If you are or plan to start therapy for the first time, you probably have some worries. These worries are likely unexplained questions that might not be on the F.A.Q. page of your therapist’s website, but are important and valid nonetheless.
Why should men go to therapy?
Remember that therapy or counselling is a tool to support you, build skills, and manage mood or just life. I answer the questions: ‘What are men coming to therapy for?’, ‘Should I go to therapy?’, and ‘What are the benefits of therapy?’
Should a man see a male counselor?
Check out this guest blog from Travis Jeffords LCMHCA, MDiv. He shares what the actual scientific research says about male clients and the gender of the therapist they should see.
Tips for men going to therapy.
Whether you’re a man who has been to therapy before or you are thinking about going for the first time, it can be confusing to know what to expect. As a therapist for men, here are a few tips I want every man to know before they begin.
How to find a therapist in Ontario
If you are one of the many people in Ontario looking for a therapist I do not envy you. I find it difficult to navigate as a therapist, so if the mental health world is fairly new for you it can be even more frustrating to find what you need. Finding a therapist in Ontario is not a clear cut system. I am here to share what I know so you go into your search with some direction.