Men's Issues Therapists in Calumet City, IL
Therapy isn't about having all the answers, it's about building the skills and mindset to face what's hard. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and problem gambling, helping them move through life's challenges with more steadiness and self-trust. My approach is highly collaborative: you're the expert on your own life, and my job is to bring evidence-based tools you can actually use in real-time when things get difficult. Together, we build emotional regulation skills, work toward greater self-awareness, and develop the resilience to handle whatever life brings next.
Therapy isn't about having all the answers, it's about building the skills and mindset to face what's hard. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and problem gambling, helping them move through life's challenges with more steadiness and self-trust. My approach is highly collaborative: you're the expert on your own life, and my job is to bring evidence-based tools you can actually use in real-time when things get difficult. Together, we build emotional regulation skills, work toward greater self-awareness, and develop the resilience to handle whatever life brings next.
My vision: 1. provide therapy and life coaching to population that feels that their concerns are not major enough to go an office base setting 2. Avoiding the stigma of others knowing that you are seeking mental health assistance 3. Provide services at a reasonable cost Benefits instead of Future 1.The service is available to anyone that has access to a computer or smart phone 2. There is no specific time to talk to your therapist or coach 3. Receive assistance from anywhere that is comfortable for you 4. I want a good source of positive interactions for teens and college students
My vision: 1. provide therapy and life coaching to population that feels that their concerns are not major enough to go an office base setting 2. Avoiding the stigma of others knowing that you are seeking mental health assistance 3. Provide services at a reasonable cost Benefits instead of Future 1.The service is available to anyone that has access to a computer or smart phone 2. There is no specific time to talk to your therapist or coach 3. Receive assistance from anywhere that is comfortable for you 4. I want a good source of positive interactions for teens and college students
Life can be difficult to navigate—especially when we feel pressured to appear strong while struggling silently inside. Many men carry unspoken burdens of stress, anger, or disappointment, often feeling they must handle it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for men to speak freely, reflect honestly, and reconnect with their faith as a source of strength and renewal. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, past wounds, or questions about purpose, we’ll work together to restore balance, clarity, and peace.
Life can be difficult to navigate—especially when we feel pressured to appear strong while struggling silently inside. Many men carry unspoken burdens of stress, anger, or disappointment, often feeling they must handle it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for men to speak freely, reflect honestly, and reconnect with their faith as a source of strength and renewal. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, past wounds, or questions about purpose, we’ll work together to restore balance, clarity, and peace.
Are you struggling with addiction, porn, sexual addiction, personality disorders? I believe in providing therapy that works. I believe in reducing/eliminating the problem. So many times, I hear of clients that's been in therapy for years. I believe that in 8 -12 sessions there should be at the minimum a reduction in symptoms or complete elimination, or a referral out should be recommended. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Value Based Therapy, and Interpersonal therapy to conceptualize a client's issues to reduce and eliminate the problem.
Are you struggling with addiction, porn, sexual addiction, personality disorders? I believe in providing therapy that works. I believe in reducing/eliminating the problem. So many times, I hear of clients that's been in therapy for years. I believe that in 8 -12 sessions there should be at the minimum a reduction in symptoms or complete elimination, or a referral out should be recommended. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Value Based Therapy, and Interpersonal therapy to conceptualize a client's issues to reduce and eliminate the problem.
I am currently only providing Telehealth sessions. I am a Christian Therapist who has worked in field of Social Services & Social work for the State of Illinois in various capacities (Caseworker, Child Welfare Specialist, Child Protection Investigator, Public Service Adm., CWS Trainer (at the Dept. of Children & Family Serv.), Part-time Univ. Lecturer (at GSU) & a Medical Social Worker at Advocate Health Care). As a seasoned Social Worker, I specialize in providing Individual, family & marriage counseling to teens, adolescents, young adults & Seniors. I am dedicated & confident that I can help you & your family achieve your goals.
I am currently only providing Telehealth sessions. I am a Christian Therapist who has worked in field of Social Services & Social work for the State of Illinois in various capacities (Caseworker, Child Welfare Specialist, Child Protection Investigator, Public Service Adm., CWS Trainer (at the Dept. of Children & Family Serv.), Part-time Univ. Lecturer (at GSU) & a Medical Social Worker at Advocate Health Care). As a seasoned Social Worker, I specialize in providing Individual, family & marriage counseling to teens, adolescents, young adults & Seniors. I am dedicated & confident that I can help you & your family achieve your goals.
Life is a process of adapting to new circumstances. I became a therapist to assist people in navigating through life. As we evolve, we will be faced with various obstacles and having a safe place to process those emotions is important. My passion is for couples and teaching them how to communicate what their needs are in a relationship in a compassionate manner. I also, assist those dealing with grief, and helping to build the self esteem of men and women. My style of counseling is one of love, compassion and humor with a direct approach. I believe counseling can be as light or as heavy as you desire.
Life is a process of adapting to new circumstances. I became a therapist to assist people in navigating through life. As we evolve, we will be faced with various obstacles and having a safe place to process those emotions is important. My passion is for couples and teaching them how to communicate what their needs are in a relationship in a compassionate manner. I also, assist those dealing with grief, and helping to build the self esteem of men and women. My style of counseling is one of love, compassion and humor with a direct approach. I believe counseling can be as light or as heavy as you desire.
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My ideal clients are often navigating significant life transitions and deep personal challenges. They come seeking more than just immediate symptom relief. They yearn for true affirmation, crave creative solutions, and want to actively build lasting resilience for the future. I frequently work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, complex expat or international adjustments, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, pet loss, and addiction recovery. Together, we look beyond immediate concerns to help you reduce overwhelming feelings and move forward.
My ideal clients are often navigating significant life transitions and deep personal challenges. They come seeking more than just immediate symptom relief. They yearn for true affirmation, crave creative solutions, and want to actively build lasting resilience for the future. I frequently work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, complex expat or international adjustments, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, pet loss, and addiction recovery. Together, we look beyond immediate concerns to help you reduce overwhelming feelings and move forward.
I have lived in Chicago for the past 10 years and have been a therapist and social worker during that time. I got my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas. For hobbies, I love playing soccer, reading, speaking Spanish, and gardening. My therapeutic orientation is born out of my desire to answer life's big questions and love of philosophy. I'll start by asking you some basic questions to get to know you better and understand what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping to get out of it, and a bit about your background.
I have lived in Chicago for the past 10 years and have been a therapist and social worker during that time. I got my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas. For hobbies, I love playing soccer, reading, speaking Spanish, and gardening. My therapeutic orientation is born out of my desire to answer life's big questions and love of philosophy. I'll start by asking you some basic questions to get to know you better and understand what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping to get out of it, and a bit about your background.
Hi! My name is Jake! Are you finding yourself a bit stuck in life, looking for the help to get past some longstanding stresses and anxieties to get yourself to that next level? Are you a person who has ambition to improve but is struggling to make it happen? If so, we may be a good fit to work together. I have been a therapist working for almost 10 years, working with people of all backgrounds but primarily men and the LGBTQ+ community. I have specialized training working with neurodiverse clients, as well as those who are queer, polyamorus, or kinky.
Hi! My name is Jake! Are you finding yourself a bit stuck in life, looking for the help to get past some longstanding stresses and anxieties to get yourself to that next level? Are you a person who has ambition to improve but is struggling to make it happen? If so, we may be a good fit to work together. I have been a therapist working for almost 10 years, working with people of all backgrounds but primarily men and the LGBTQ+ community. I have specialized training working with neurodiverse clients, as well as those who are queer, polyamorus, or kinky.
Hello, You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out (emotionally, professionally, or relationally).
You may struggle with anxiety, stress, or unresolved trauma that interferes with daily functioning.
You may feel disconnected from their goals, identity, or relationships.
Needs : A safe, supportive space where they feel heard and understood.
Practical strategies and coping skills to manage difficult emotions or behaviors.
Guidance to uncover the “why” behind their challenges and to create meaningful change.
Goals: To reduce distress (less anxiety, fewer depressive episodes, better regulate their emotions and thoughts). Email me!
Hello, You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out (emotionally, professionally, or relationally).
You may struggle with anxiety, stress, or unresolved trauma that interferes with daily functioning.
You may feel disconnected from their goals, identity, or relationships.
Needs : A safe, supportive space where they feel heard and understood.
Practical strategies and coping skills to manage difficult emotions or behaviors.
Guidance to uncover the “why” behind their challenges and to create meaningful change.
Goals: To reduce distress (less anxiety, fewer depressive episodes, better regulate their emotions and thoughts). Email me!
My clients are capable, responsible adults come to me feeling stretched thin and quietly overwhelmed. They’re dependable and competent, yet often feel like they’re not doing enough...at work or at home. They carry more than their share and struggle to ask for help. Many learned early to equate worth with responsibility. In our work, real shifts happen: less self-doubt, clearer boundaries, reduced reactivity, and a steadier sense of self. They stop running on empty and begin living with intention, not pressure.
My clients are capable, responsible adults come to me feeling stretched thin and quietly overwhelmed. They’re dependable and competent, yet often feel like they’re not doing enough...at work or at home. They carry more than their share and struggle to ask for help. Many learned early to equate worth with responsibility. In our work, real shifts happen: less self-doubt, clearer boundaries, reduced reactivity, and a steadier sense of self. They stop running on empty and begin living with intention, not pressure.
Therapy is a place to confront difficult feelings, memories, and experiences, which occurred in the past and how they impact the present. Therapy provides a non-judgmental, curious space in which we can explore your feelings and thoughts in ways that are difficult to do in the fast-paced, 'outside' world.
Therapy is a place to confront difficult feelings, memories, and experiences, which occurred in the past and how they impact the present. Therapy provides a non-judgmental, curious space in which we can explore your feelings and thoughts in ways that are difficult to do in the fast-paced, 'outside' world.
Book with me by clicking on my website! Hi, I'm, Kevin Fitzgerald, a licensed therapist in Illinois. I have experience working with men and teens who are dealing with ADHD. I help them address problems related to being productive, managing emotions, navigating romantic relationships, avoiding dopamine temptations (porn, social media, food, video games) and stopping negative thoughts/criticisms. We also address connected issues like depression, anxiety, and shame. I work with clients to help build a life they are excited about living where they are connecting with others and feel more productive at home, school, and/or work.
Book with me by clicking on my website! Hi, I'm, Kevin Fitzgerald, a licensed therapist in Illinois. I have experience working with men and teens who are dealing with ADHD. I help them address problems related to being productive, managing emotions, navigating romantic relationships, avoiding dopamine temptations (porn, social media, food, video games) and stopping negative thoughts/criticisms. We also address connected issues like depression, anxiety, and shame. I work with clients to help build a life they are excited about living where they are connecting with others and feel more productive at home, school, and/or work.
Are you struggling with mismatched desire in your relationship? Do you want to enjoy sex more but aren’t sure where to begin? When intimacy starts to feel like just another task on your to-do list, it’s easy to feel disconnected—from your partner, your body, and even yourself. Maybe performance anxiety is holding you back, or shame around your sexual behaviors, relationship with porn, or masturbation habits is weighing you down. These struggles can be isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Are you struggling with mismatched desire in your relationship? Do you want to enjoy sex more but aren’t sure where to begin? When intimacy starts to feel like just another task on your to-do list, it’s easy to feel disconnected—from your partner, your body, and even yourself. Maybe performance anxiety is holding you back, or shame around your sexual behaviors, relationship with porn, or masturbation habits is weighing you down. These struggles can be isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I am passionate about guiding individuals through personal journeys toward mental and emotional well-being. I have experience working with individuals and groups focusing on issues like depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, and grief.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I am passionate about guiding individuals through personal journeys toward mental and emotional well-being. I have experience working with individuals and groups focusing on issues like depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, and grief.
Life is a journey with many challenges, and people often become stuck, whether in a way of feeling (sad, anxious, in pain) or a way of being (job, relationship, lifestyle). Such distress and confusion can make it hard to move forward. A therapist who genuinely understands and accepts you can help relieve that distress and mobilize your strengths to move forward in a meaningful direction. As a psychologist, I am skilled in helping you free yourself from being stuck to find the meaning, fulfillment and joy that also can be part of life's journey.
Life is a journey with many challenges, and people often become stuck, whether in a way of feeling (sad, anxious, in pain) or a way of being (job, relationship, lifestyle). Such distress and confusion can make it hard to move forward. A therapist who genuinely understands and accepts you can help relieve that distress and mobilize your strengths to move forward in a meaningful direction. As a psychologist, I am skilled in helping you free yourself from being stuck to find the meaning, fulfillment and joy that also can be part of life's journey.
My clients are older teens, college students, and working professionals seeking help to ease feelings of depression, anxiety, or discover their purpose. I also work with parents of teens and emerging adults who want to find ways to better relate to and reduce conflict with their older children. My clients seek treatment to feel heard and to gain clarity and guidance through life's difficult moments.
My clients are older teens, college students, and working professionals seeking help to ease feelings of depression, anxiety, or discover their purpose. I also work with parents of teens and emerging adults who want to find ways to better relate to and reduce conflict with their older children. My clients seek treatment to feel heard and to gain clarity and guidance through life's difficult moments.
Life asks a lot of us and most people in this world are doing the best they can with the tools they have. Maybe you are feeling sad, on-edge, angry, grief-stricken, burnt out, or just like things have been really heavy lately? I want to help get you back to feeling like yourself. You deserve to feel better.
Sometimes, we just need a few more tools in the toolbox, and to work with someone who accepts us, challenges us, and walks with us through the stuff we are facing.
I really enjoy working with folks who: want to get to know themselves more; may struggle with boundaries or people-pleasing; and/or who "grew up too fast" as a kid.
Life asks a lot of us and most people in this world are doing the best they can with the tools they have. Maybe you are feeling sad, on-edge, angry, grief-stricken, burnt out, or just like things have been really heavy lately? I want to help get you back to feeling like yourself. You deserve to feel better.
Sometimes, we just need a few more tools in the toolbox, and to work with someone who accepts us, challenges us, and walks with us through the stuff we are facing.
I really enjoy working with folks who: want to get to know themselves more; may struggle with boundaries or people-pleasing; and/or who "grew up too fast" as a kid.
I'm seeing individuals and couples dealing with life disruptions and life transitions in their personal and work lives. People come to me with problems of depression,anxiety, anger, affairs, marital transitions,spiritual conflict, family business and career issues of a personal nature. I connect very well with both men and women. Much of my work involves working with couples at all stages of life together. My goal is that my time and that of my client's should have real meaning. Please visit my website at www.isenbergcounseling.com.
I'm seeing individuals and couples dealing with life disruptions and life transitions in their personal and work lives. People come to me with problems of depression,anxiety, anger, affairs, marital transitions,spiritual conflict, family business and career issues of a personal nature. I connect very well with both men and women. Much of my work involves working with couples at all stages of life together. My goal is that my time and that of my client's should have real meaning. Please visit my website at www.isenbergcounseling.com.
Hey there! I am a LCSW based in Illinois. I recieved my Master's degree from Aurora University and have been working in the mental health field for approximately 10 years. I have a passion for working with clients navigating addiction, who have experienced trauma and/ or have experienced involvment in the criminal justice system. I also enjoy working with teens and adults delaing with life transitions and family of origin issues. I am LGBTQ friendly and gender affirming.
Hey there! I am a LCSW based in Illinois. I recieved my Master's degree from Aurora University and have been working in the mental health field for approximately 10 years. I have a passion for working with clients navigating addiction, who have experienced trauma and/ or have experienced involvment in the criminal justice system. I also enjoy working with teens and adults delaing with life transitions and family of origin issues. I am LGBTQ friendly and gender affirming.
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Men's Issues Therapists
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.