Society is full of ideas of what a man "should" be. This is what often stops men from seeking treatment. Statements like "man up" get tossed around all the time, and then when people can't anymore they start to wonder what is wrong with them. These are the questions we help men deal with every day in therapy. We will work with you where you are at. You don't need to sit and cry and talk about your childhood (unless that is what you want to do!) We always suggest trying it out. Therapy is hard work but we have yet to meet a client who has done the work and hasn't found it helpful.
Our men's issues therapy offers a safe and affirming space for men to explore their unique challenges and experiences. We address a range of issues including masculinity stereotypes, communication difficulties, relationship dynamics, and emotional expression. Through individualized therapy approaches tailored to each client's needs, we empower men to cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, and foster meaningful connections with themselves and others. Our goal is to challenge societal expectations, promote gender equality, and support men in living authentic and fulfilling lives.
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker
I know how difficult it can be to hold in your feelings and emotions as a man because, for centuries, men have been socially conditioned to remain stoic and not be emotional. It can be difficult to open up about your feelings to the other men in your life or sometimes even your family members due to a fear of judgment or a lack of emotional connection. I promise to provide a non-judgemental space where we can explore those feelings that we guys oftentimes bottle up and neglect. I know reaching out can be the hardest part, but I promise you it's worth it.
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified ADHD Coach (AACC)
I work with many men in my practice. Men are believed to be far less likely to seek help than women but I believe that is changing. We socialize men to avoid their emotions and this certainly has an impact in how they understand their own, and other people's feelings. Understandably, this has a negative impact on men's relationships. The role of men in society has shifted significantly in recent years. The example their father's generation provided for them no longer fits as a framework. Men struggle to make sense of the messages they grew up with, integrate them with today's world, yet struggle to process emotions and manage relationships. If they have ASD, ADHD, or mental health issues in addition to these social factors, it can make it that much more complex. It helps to view men from a holistic lense, including all of the various factors that may influence their life.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
Not many good role models exist for men. Too much toxicity in culture to be competitive, strong and closed off from each other creates a loneliness in a group of men - even if you see them all the time. Targeting men's issues requires the enhancement in your relationship with self, your friendships, romantic relationships and parenting relationships. It requires a male to guide your growth for it targets healing our father wounds.
Reach out today to book an introductory call and get the care that you deserve.
Jonathan Morgan, Nic Cadman, and Benjamin Rubinoff all specialize in men's issues. All therapists at Redbird offer services to men, and you are welcome to contact our Intake Worker to help determine who would be the best fit for you.
Our Registered Social Worker, Camila Espana, has specialized, post-graduate training in men's issues and can support you through men’s issues including: relational trauma separation & divorce fatherhood suicide social & relational anxiety porn & sex addiction paraphilias substance use disorder workplace issues emotional development & growth anger & impulsivity antisocial personality traits financial anxiety sexual performance anxiety assertiveness.
Whatever it is that brings you to seek therapy I will provide you with a space free from societal pressures, stigmas and judgments in which you can unpack, process and learn to cope with difficult life situations. You don't have to go through this alone, we're here to help.
Our team of 20+ therapists work with individuals experiencing a wide range of psychological and emotional concerns including Men's Issues. We strive to match clients with a therapist who has the right skills to support their needs.
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Working with men is core to my work as a counsellor and therapist. Issues and areas of focus in men's therapy can be diverse but there are typically some common threads: our role as providers and perceived career success, how we are measuring up as partners in relationships, our ability to attract the right type of partner in the first place, our ability to perform, our ability to receive respect and admiration from our peers. Our ability to be the types of fathers, brothers, sons and friends that we admire. We can be competitive, passionate, thoughtful and at other times we can feel lost, confused, vulnerable and set in our ways. We can struggle with effective communication, addictive tendencies and losing control of our anger. One of the most rewarding things I experience as a therapist is when I connect with men who really embrace therapy as a space to be with themselves and embrace therapy as a personal journey. Schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.