Men's Issues Therapists in Matteson, IL
Having worked with a variety of individuals from children, to adolescents and adults, I have been able to assist others in their growth through deep psychological distress and pain. Working with a person centered mindfulness based approach I am skilled at helping individuals and families address anxiety, depression, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, loss of loved ones, addiction, divorce, and phase of life transitions. General public with non-psychotic/non-psychosis based diagnosis are generally the population that I address.
Having worked with a variety of individuals from children, to adolescents and adults, I have been able to assist others in their growth through deep psychological distress and pain. Working with a person centered mindfulness based approach I am skilled at helping individuals and families address anxiety, depression, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, loss of loved ones, addiction, divorce, and phase of life transitions. General public with non-psychotic/non-psychosis based diagnosis are generally the population that I address.
My name is Abby Brooks, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in the suburbs of Chicago and offering telehealth services throughout the state of Illinois. I work with individual teenagers and adults as well as couples, and I use a variety of approaches and techniques that are tailored to each client’s needs. I believe that each person has their own authenticity and truth, and my goal is to help my clients discover theirs and let it shine! I believe my approach works best with teenagers, adults, and couples.
My name is Abby Brooks, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in the suburbs of Chicago and offering telehealth services throughout the state of Illinois. I work with individual teenagers and adults as well as couples, and I use a variety of approaches and techniques that are tailored to each client’s needs. I believe that each person has their own authenticity and truth, and my goal is to help my clients discover theirs and let it shine! I believe my approach works best with teenagers, adults, and couples.
With 26+ years of experience in substance abuse counseling, DUI and parent education, domestic violence intervention, and crisis response, I help clients break harmful patterns and build lasting change. My approach is direct, supportive, and grounded in accountability and practical skills. I’m committed to creating a safe, structured environment that empowers growth—and my consistently low recidivism rate reflects that commitment.
With 26+ years of experience in substance abuse counseling, DUI and parent education, domestic violence intervention, and crisis response, I help clients break harmful patterns and build lasting change. My approach is direct, supportive, and grounded in accountability and practical skills. I’m committed to creating a safe, structured environment that empowers growth—and my consistently low recidivism rate reflects that commitment.
Individuals/ Families Challenged with: Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal/Family Dynamics, Grief/Loss, Behavioral Issues, Career Challenges, and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescent to Older Adult. A recurrent objective is to explore challenges to aid in developing an awareness of conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that become drivers of actions that negatively impact quality of life.
Individuals/ Families Challenged with: Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal/Family Dynamics, Grief/Loss, Behavioral Issues, Career Challenges, and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescent to Older Adult. A recurrent objective is to explore challenges to aid in developing an awareness of conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that become drivers of actions that negatively impact quality of life.
Therapy can be a space where things finally make sense—and where meaningful change begins.
With over 12 years of experience, I help individuals and couples work through emotional pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, communication breakdowns, life transitions, and relationship challenges in a way that feels supportive, grounded, and practical.
Therapy can be a space where things finally make sense—and where meaningful change begins.
With over 12 years of experience, I help individuals and couples work through emotional pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, communication breakdowns, life transitions, and relationship challenges in a way that feels supportive, grounded, and practical.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), I provide compassionate, client-centered support for individuals navigating mental health, substance use, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
My specialty includes helping adults and adolescents work through anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, substance use concerns, and patterns that may be getting in the way of living the life they want. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), I provide compassionate, client-centered support for individuals navigating mental health, substance use, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
My specialty includes helping adults and adolescents work through anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, substance use concerns, and patterns that may be getting in the way of living the life they want. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Clients are looking for solutions to their Life Challenges, whatever they may be. My role is to help clients to face and to overcome these challenges and to mover forward in their lives.
Clients are looking for solutions to their Life Challenges, whatever they may be. My role is to help clients to face and to overcome these challenges and to mover forward in their lives.
If your goal is to prioritize your mental health, then you've come to the right page! My goal is to help Black women step out of the Superwoman role, redefine what the "strong Black woman" means, and be intentional about prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional health! As your therapist, I want to help you learn how to be more "selfish" with yourself and that means taking care of you first, so that you can show up as your best self in all areas of your life! I am currently accepting clients for in person and virtual sessions.
If your goal is to prioritize your mental health, then you've come to the right page! My goal is to help Black women step out of the Superwoman role, redefine what the "strong Black woman" means, and be intentional about prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional health! As your therapist, I want to help you learn how to be more "selfish" with yourself and that means taking care of you first, so that you can show up as your best self in all areas of your life! I am currently accepting clients for in person and virtual sessions.
Sometimes life can present challenges that may be overwhelming. There may times you may not know which way to turn. My passion is to work with you to navigate through the difficulties you may be facing by focusing on your strengths so you can achieve your dreams. Regardless of what you may be going through I will provide you with warm, genuine, professional help.
Sometimes life can present challenges that may be overwhelming. There may times you may not know which way to turn. My passion is to work with you to navigate through the difficulties you may be facing by focusing on your strengths so you can achieve your dreams. Regardless of what you may be going through I will provide you with warm, genuine, professional help.
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I believe everyone is born with the freedom and ability to construct the life of their dreams, but it might require confronting some uncomfortable questions and periods of self-exploration. Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, and OCD can get in the way of our daily functioning, but with the right tools and supports, we can get back on our feet. My goal as a counselor is to work with you to help process your thoughts, uncover your motivations, and align your values with your actions to assist you in setting the right course for your own life.
I believe everyone is born with the freedom and ability to construct the life of their dreams, but it might require confronting some uncomfortable questions and periods of self-exploration. Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, and OCD can get in the way of our daily functioning, but with the right tools and supports, we can get back on our feet. My goal as a counselor is to work with you to help process your thoughts, uncover your motivations, and align your values with your actions to assist you in setting the right course for your own life.
You’ve always been the one who figures it out. The one who pushes through and keeps moving forward no matter what. But lately, that approach may not be working the way it once did. You might feel disconnected from yourself, stuck in patterns that leave you exhausted, or unsure how to keep carrying the weight you’ve always managed before. I work with adults across Chicago, including Lincoln Park and Lakeview, who are navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. A more sustainable way forward often begins by making room for your own needs, not just everyone else’s.
You’ve always been the one who figures it out. The one who pushes through and keeps moving forward no matter what. But lately, that approach may not be working the way it once did. You might feel disconnected from yourself, stuck in patterns that leave you exhausted, or unsure how to keep carrying the weight you’ve always managed before. I work with adults across Chicago, including Lincoln Park and Lakeview, who are navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. A more sustainable way forward often begins by making room for your own needs, not just everyone else’s.
I specialize in working with men and men's issues.
I have expertise working with men's concerns around:
> anxiety
> burnout
> depression
> relationships
> transition
> grief
> leadership
> anger
> performance
> workplace stress
> conflict
For those wanting a faith-based focus, specificaIly Christian, I can certainly do that, though most of my clients are not Christian.
I specialize in working with men and men's issues.
I have expertise working with men's concerns around:
> anxiety
> burnout
> depression
> relationships
> transition
> grief
> leadership
> anger
> performance
> workplace stress
> conflict
For those wanting a faith-based focus, specificaIly Christian, I can certainly do that, though most of my clients are not Christian.
For over 35 years I have worked with individuals, couples and families to solve problems, improve relationships and make life transitions. In this time, I have learned to respect the uniqueness of each individual and family, as well as the abilities and courage they bring to the challenges they face. My approach is friendly, straightforward and solution-focused, but with appreciation for the variety and complexity of factors that may be involved with the issues that folks bring to therapy. I enjoy collaborating with clients to manage stress and modify the patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that concern them.
For over 35 years I have worked with individuals, couples and families to solve problems, improve relationships and make life transitions. In this time, I have learned to respect the uniqueness of each individual and family, as well as the abilities and courage they bring to the challenges they face. My approach is friendly, straightforward and solution-focused, but with appreciation for the variety and complexity of factors that may be involved with the issues that folks bring to therapy. I enjoy collaborating with clients to manage stress and modify the patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that concern them.
Life is a series of ups and downs, and it can sometimes feel lonely or isolative when we are faced with a situation that may feel daunting or insurmountable; when you arrive at Hopemark Health, our goal is for you to not feel alone when facing a difficult situation because that issue at hand will become our issue to navigate. In the guiding of therapy sessions, the focus will be upon prioritizing your goals and ensuring that we are utilizing the most effective tools and strategies to best support your goals and treatment needs.
Life is a series of ups and downs, and it can sometimes feel lonely or isolative when we are faced with a situation that may feel daunting or insurmountable; when you arrive at Hopemark Health, our goal is for you to not feel alone when facing a difficult situation because that issue at hand will become our issue to navigate. In the guiding of therapy sessions, the focus will be upon prioritizing your goals and ensuring that we are utilizing the most effective tools and strategies to best support your goals and treatment needs.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming, especially during transitions or hardship, and feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation can arise. Non-judgmental, open-minded conversations in a trusting relationship can help. Connecting with someone who relates to your perspectives can relieve stress and support lasting, meaningful change. Therapy offers a supportive space to help reduce stress, strengthen relationships, address unhelpful habits, and bring structure to daily life.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming, especially during transitions or hardship, and feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation can arise. Non-judgmental, open-minded conversations in a trusting relationship can help. Connecting with someone who relates to your perspectives can relieve stress and support lasting, meaningful change. Therapy offers a supportive space to help reduce stress, strengthen relationships, address unhelpful habits, and bring structure to daily life.
I specialize in men's issues, marital conflict, and divorce recovery, helping clients improve how they relate to partners, exes, and kids.
Many men tell me they feel stuck - unsure how to fix their marriage, rebuild after divorce, or stop being consumed by stress and self-doubt. Maybe anxiety, depression, or ADHD is wearing you down, or maybe you’re simply tired of feeling disconnected from yourself and others. I help men take back their confidence, strength, and direction through therapy that’s practical, direct, and results-focused. We won’t just talk—we’ll focus on building skills you can put into practice immediately.
I specialize in men's issues, marital conflict, and divorce recovery, helping clients improve how they relate to partners, exes, and kids.
Many men tell me they feel stuck - unsure how to fix their marriage, rebuild after divorce, or stop being consumed by stress and self-doubt. Maybe anxiety, depression, or ADHD is wearing you down, or maybe you’re simply tired of feeling disconnected from yourself and others. I help men take back their confidence, strength, and direction through therapy that’s practical, direct, and results-focused. We won’t just talk—we’ll focus on building skills you can put into practice immediately.
Therapy should be warm & supportive, but also focused & transformational. Together, we can work to make anxiety, sadness, fear, & anger less frequent, less intense, and more useful as guides rather than sources of suffering. We can cultivate more flexible & balanced thinking, increase presence to & choice over where your mind tends to go, increase & deepen your understanding of yourself and others. We will explore what your emotions may be trying to communicate and develop new ways of responding that bring you closer to the life you want and need. Therapy with me will pair warm conversation with new skills and practices for change.
Therapy should be warm & supportive, but also focused & transformational. Together, we can work to make anxiety, sadness, fear, & anger less frequent, less intense, and more useful as guides rather than sources of suffering. We can cultivate more flexible & balanced thinking, increase presence to & choice over where your mind tends to go, increase & deepen your understanding of yourself and others. We will explore what your emotions may be trying to communicate and develop new ways of responding that bring you closer to the life you want and need. Therapy with me will pair warm conversation with new skills and practices for change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s transitions, career pressures, or relationship dynamics? I provide a warm, compassionate space for adults seeking to navigate anxiety, depression, and profound life changes. I deeply enjoy working with men managing high-pressure careers, and women navigating complex health journeys like IVF, pregnancy, and postpartum. Additionally, I am passionate about supporting adoptees and their families through the nuances of identity and attachment. Whether you are carrying the heavy weight of grief or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help you find true safety, regulation, and inner peace.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s transitions, career pressures, or relationship dynamics? I provide a warm, compassionate space for adults seeking to navigate anxiety, depression, and profound life changes. I deeply enjoy working with men managing high-pressure careers, and women navigating complex health journeys like IVF, pregnancy, and postpartum. Additionally, I am passionate about supporting adoptees and their families through the nuances of identity and attachment. Whether you are carrying the heavy weight of grief or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help you find true safety, regulation, and inner peace.
My ideal clients are men, couples, adolescents, and adults who are ready to move beyond managing life's challenges alone and work toward meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or concerns about meaning and purpose. What I value about my work is offering a different experience than what many, especially men, have been taught. I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and be genuinely heard.
My ideal clients are men, couples, adolescents, and adults who are ready to move beyond managing life's challenges alone and work toward meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or concerns about meaning and purpose. What I value about my work is offering a different experience than what many, especially men, have been taught. I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and be genuinely heard.
My ideal client may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure how to name what they’re experiencing. They may be navigating anxiety, mood concerns, stress, trauma, or identity-related challenges while balancing roles related to school, work, caregiving, or life transitions. Often, they want clarity, understanding, and relief, along with support that honors their lived experience and helps them move forward with intention.
My ideal client may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure how to name what they’re experiencing. They may be navigating anxiety, mood concerns, stress, trauma, or identity-related challenges while balancing roles related to school, work, caregiving, or life transitions. Often, they want clarity, understanding, and relief, along with support that honors their lived experience and helps them move forward with intention.
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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.