Hosted by Brandi Lavoo
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tucson, AZ 85712
This is a process group for men focusing on sexual addiction/aversion. We utilize Patrick Carnes' model as well as information from my own research and expertise on the brain and development. The group also explores addiction interactions and the role of social dynamics on addictive behaviors.
Hosted by Jami Parrish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CMAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tucson, AZ 85718
Therapy is a collaborative process of discernment, self discovery, and change. We all can struggle to look deeply at ourselves and examine our shadows. Support is crucial to this endeavor. Yet, through self discovery comes true freedom and a greater capacity for you to choose how YOU want to be in the world, on your terms. My approach is psychodynamically based, incorporating neuropsychological, mindfulness, and body-based techniques. If you choose to see me, we will explore your conflicts, celebrate your successes, and create the room for you to come to terms with those dynamics inhibiting your satisfaction with life.
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Men's Issues Support Groups
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.