Seek Guidance for Men’s Issues at Chapin & Russell Associates
Many men avoid seeking counseling because they believe it implies a stereotyped message that they are weak or something is wrong with them. Often, they also feel conflicted between the dual expectations in this modern culture of being strong or tough and still being sensitive to the needs of others. Most men can benefit from support and guidance at times to deal with the competitive nature of work and balance the demands of career, family and personal life. To obtain support managing stress more effectively, hone your parenting skills or work on your marriage, give Chapin & Russell Associates a call.
What Are Some Men’s Issues?
While many of the issues men face aren’t limited to men, there are gender-specific challenges that are unique to men. Men’s issues are developed concerns within specific contexts, such as family upbringing and role definitions, cultural influences, and generational position. The beliefs and attitudes resulting from these influences can be precipitating factors of a man’s mental health concerns. Chapin & Russell Associates’ counselors are equipped to address these issues and develop helpful and effective treatment plans to resolve these concerns. Some of the common men’s issues our counselors often work with include:
- Anger & Aggression – Depending on upbringing, men might be taught to hide or repress vulnerable emotions such as sadness or fear. However, these emotions don’t go away and can manifest as anger or aggression.
- Love & Intimacy – For men, it’s sometimes harder to connect with loved ones and show emotions. Unfortunately, a lack of intimacy and affection between partners can strain a relationship, causing miscommunication or emotional detachment.
- Depression – Although women are more likely to suffer from depression, almost 80% of suicides are among men. This statistic highlights how men are just as vulnerable to symptoms of depression and why such symptoms should not be ignored.
- Stress – It’s important to understand our limits; otherwise, we risk stress weighing us down. For men, extreme stress can adversely affect physical, mental and emotional well-being.
- And More – Parenting concerns, relationship management, problems with substance abuse, and domestic violence are only a few of the additional issues that affect men.
Therapy Treatment
Chapin & Russell Associates’ team understands the most pressing concerns impacting men today. Our knowledge of men’s issues allows us to identify potential triggers, sometimes based on past traumas, family upbringing, toxic masculinity, or other contexts. By talking with a counselor, men can learn new skills to express emotion, show affection, cope with loss/grief, manage anger, overcome depression, and achieve a healthier mindset overall.
Contact Our Office
If contending with men’s issues, don’t keep your emotions bottled up. Work through your mental health concerns with the guidance of Chapin & Russell Associates. To learn more about our counseling available to address men’s issues or our other counseling services, contact us today at 309-681-5850. We are located at 3020 W Willow Knolls Dr, Suite 2, Peoria, IL 61614. We offer telehealth and general counseling services for clients in Peoria, East Peoria, Dunlap, Washington, and communities throughout Central Illinois.
