Men's Issues Therapists in Oak Forest, IL
Well, hello you! Here at Aura Onyx Counseling & Wellness, my team and I help individuals navigate the heavy weight of trauma, burnout, and high-functioning anxiety so they can step fully into what's next in their story. I personally make deep clinical work palatable (mostly through warmth and humor) so that you can feel completely at home in the process, no matter where you are in your therapeutic journey. Whether you need support to unpack past trauma histories, navigate current issues, or just to discover what's next for you in your story, this is your first step.
Well, hello you! Here at Aura Onyx Counseling & Wellness, my team and I help individuals navigate the heavy weight of trauma, burnout, and high-functioning anxiety so they can step fully into what's next in their story. I personally make deep clinical work palatable (mostly through warmth and humor) so that you can feel completely at home in the process, no matter where you are in your therapeutic journey. Whether you need support to unpack past trauma histories, navigate current issues, or just to discover what's next for you in your story, this is your first step.
Dr. Reif is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience working with teens, young adults, families, and individuals. She knows that starting counseling can be an intimidating first step, and she will gently guide you through the process.
Dr. Reif is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience working with teens, young adults, families, and individuals. She knows that starting counseling can be an intimidating first step, and she will gently guide you through the process.
Kayla specializes in working with adults, couples, and individuals who have experienced trauma. Kayla focuses on helping clients navigate relationship trauma, improve communication, and foster emotional resilience. Kayla uses psychodynamic therapy to explore how unconscious thoughts, feelings, and past experiences influence current behavior and relationships. She believes that trauma does not define one’s life but through communication and community it is possible to heal all wounds.
Kayla specializes in working with adults, couples, and individuals who have experienced trauma. Kayla focuses on helping clients navigate relationship trauma, improve communication, and foster emotional resilience. Kayla uses psychodynamic therapy to explore how unconscious thoughts, feelings, and past experiences influence current behavior and relationships. She believes that trauma does not define one’s life but through communication and community it is possible to heal all wounds.
Are you anxious or depressed. Need a kind mental "nudge" to make change happen for you? I am here to provide an expert counseling service. If you are willing, we will build skills and best your dilemma to better your self. As a mental health counselor for 23 years I have helped people through their trauma, depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar management, family relationships, and life stressors. In addition to my professional licensure I also have two certifications, one in Trauma and Anxiety and one in Wellness.
Are you anxious or depressed. Need a kind mental "nudge" to make change happen for you? I am here to provide an expert counseling service. If you are willing, we will build skills and best your dilemma to better your self. As a mental health counselor for 23 years I have helped people through their trauma, depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar management, family relationships, and life stressors. In addition to my professional licensure I also have two certifications, one in Trauma and Anxiety and one in Wellness.
I specialize in helping adults, men, and couples navigate the pressure of modern life. From high-functioning anxiety and anger to disconnection, communication issues, or feeling stuck. Whether you’re trying to rebuild your confidence, work through relationship tension, or just figure out why you feel so irritable and burnt out, we’ll cut through the noise and get to what actually works. My approach is direct, grounded, and practical. No fluff, no endless venting. Just focused, evidence-based support, so you can understand what’s going on beneath the surface, feel more in control, and finally start moving forward.
I specialize in helping adults, men, and couples navigate the pressure of modern life. From high-functioning anxiety and anger to disconnection, communication issues, or feeling stuck. Whether you’re trying to rebuild your confidence, work through relationship tension, or just figure out why you feel so irritable and burnt out, we’ll cut through the noise and get to what actually works. My approach is direct, grounded, and practical. No fluff, no endless venting. Just focused, evidence-based support, so you can understand what’s going on beneath the surface, feel more in control, and finally start moving forward.
I value the human heart, soul, and spirit. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I am aware that we all experience times of darkness, and deep sorrow. We all experience anxiety, and struggle with certain life transitions. We heal by way of sharing our stories, feelings, and experiences. I care deeply about each of my clients, and I look forward to watching each person grow to their fullest potential. I will listen with a compassionate heart, and I have a genuine interest in each person that I work with.
I value the human heart, soul, and spirit. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I am aware that we all experience times of darkness, and deep sorrow. We all experience anxiety, and struggle with certain life transitions. We heal by way of sharing our stories, feelings, and experiences. I care deeply about each of my clients, and I look forward to watching each person grow to their fullest potential. I will listen with a compassionate heart, and I have a genuine interest in each person that I work with.
From my own personal journey, I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may be from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences. I believe this understanding is the key to developing an effective approach to finding and living as our most authentic selves.
From my own personal journey, I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may be from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences. I believe this understanding is the key to developing an effective approach to finding and living as our most authentic selves.
I believe that all people have the potential to overcome whatever obstacles are in their life path, and I believe our relationship is a very important factor in helping you overcome those obstacles. So with that in mind, I will initially spend time just getting to know you and helping you feel comfortable and understood. You can expect a compassionate listener who will help you express issues that sometimes are uncomfortable to talk about. I will also help you establish goals for our work together that will be clear from the beginning of your treatment until the end.
I believe that all people have the potential to overcome whatever obstacles are in their life path, and I believe our relationship is a very important factor in helping you overcome those obstacles. So with that in mind, I will initially spend time just getting to know you and helping you feel comfortable and understood. You can expect a compassionate listener who will help you express issues that sometimes are uncomfortable to talk about. I will also help you establish goals for our work together that will be clear from the beginning of your treatment until the end.
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Life’s stressors can quietly wear us down, affecting our mood, health, and relationships - sometimes leaving us anxious, shut down, or disconnected. The ways we respond to stress are not random; they are largely shaped by early childhood experiences, which influence how we cope with challenges throughout our lives. Gaining insight into how these experiences shape us, and exploring the root causes of our behaviors, "why we do what we do," are critical steps in strengthening our ability to manage stress, break old cycles, and ultimately feel better.
Life’s stressors can quietly wear us down, affecting our mood, health, and relationships - sometimes leaving us anxious, shut down, or disconnected. The ways we respond to stress are not random; they are largely shaped by early childhood experiences, which influence how we cope with challenges throughout our lives. Gaining insight into how these experiences shape us, and exploring the root causes of our behaviors, "why we do what we do," are critical steps in strengthening our ability to manage stress, break old cycles, and ultimately feel better.
Additional areas include men's issues, life adjustment changes and relationship issues.
Are you anxious about events happening in your life. Do you feel you lack control, if there is such a thing? Are you troubled by past events that seem to disrupt your present moment experiences or even your relationships with others? Are you overworked, stressed out, or simply can not find or make any peace in your living? Do certain thoughts take up too much mental space or repeat too often to be able to focus on your current or next moment. Are you simply worried about the future? If any of this sounds like you then I am here to help.
Additional areas include men's issues, life adjustment changes and relationship issues.
Are you anxious about events happening in your life. Do you feel you lack control, if there is such a thing? Are you troubled by past events that seem to disrupt your present moment experiences or even your relationships with others? Are you overworked, stressed out, or simply can not find or make any peace in your living? Do certain thoughts take up too much mental space or repeat too often to be able to focus on your current or next moment. Are you simply worried about the future? If any of this sounds like you then I am here to help.
Who’s in the room with me: Men who feel lonely, isolated, unseen, and unheard in their relationships; Women burdened by silent emotional labor and relational over-functioning; People navigating relationship issues, difficult break-ups, or seeking a clearer sense of self; and couples looking to move beyond surface tension, address deeper issues, and build more resilient relationships. Whether individually or as a couple, we’ll uncover what’s hidden, why it’s protected, and new ways to give and receive. This isn’t about fixing someone; it’s about understanding and building empathy.
Who’s in the room with me: Men who feel lonely, isolated, unseen, and unheard in their relationships; Women burdened by silent emotional labor and relational over-functioning; People navigating relationship issues, difficult break-ups, or seeking a clearer sense of self; and couples looking to move beyond surface tension, address deeper issues, and build more resilient relationships. Whether individually or as a couple, we’ll uncover what’s hidden, why it’s protected, and new ways to give and receive. This isn’t about fixing someone; it’s about understanding and building empathy.
With over 15 years of experience working with teenagers and adults, I help people build a clearer, stronger sense of who they are.
I am a person-centered and strengths-based relational therapist and I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship issues, identity, and career/achievement stress. I work with teenagers dealing with substance use, anxiety, nontraditional paths, including those who have been through residential treatment.
With over 15 years of experience working with teenagers and adults, I help people build a clearer, stronger sense of who they are.
I am a person-centered and strengths-based relational therapist and I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship issues, identity, and career/achievement stress. I work with teenagers dealing with substance use, anxiety, nontraditional paths, including those who have been through residential treatment.
Traumatic experiences, regardless of what kind, leave behind hidden wounds and scars. Among many things you find yourself on high alert around others; bracing for some unknown threat. Some people may tell you to simply 'push through it' or just 'toughen up.' But it simply does not work that way. You, the client, determine when and what trauma material you are ready to process. We work to heal the traumatized self, in our sessions, through ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), psychodynamic and Inner Child work. You don't have to suffer quietly alone.
Traumatic experiences, regardless of what kind, leave behind hidden wounds and scars. Among many things you find yourself on high alert around others; bracing for some unknown threat. Some people may tell you to simply 'push through it' or just 'toughen up.' But it simply does not work that way. You, the client, determine when and what trauma material you are ready to process. We work to heal the traumatized self, in our sessions, through ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), psychodynamic and Inner Child work. You don't have to suffer quietly alone.
What are you seeking? Clarity? Support? Direction? Are your wounds negatively impacting your sense of self, relationships, or productivity? Do you need help discovering who you really are and what you want? Lots of questions, I know. And yet, essential questions, nonetheless. You’ve already taken the biggest step by looking for a therapist to walk beside you on your journey. So, I invite you to dig in and do the work to become your best self and live more fully.
What are you seeking? Clarity? Support? Direction? Are your wounds negatively impacting your sense of self, relationships, or productivity? Do you need help discovering who you really are and what you want? Lots of questions, I know. And yet, essential questions, nonetheless. You’ve already taken the biggest step by looking for a therapist to walk beside you on your journey. So, I invite you to dig in and do the work to become your best self and live more fully.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re considering therapy, remember this: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
It is a privilege to join you on your journey, helping you elevate and reflect on the wisdom that already resides within you. I typically work with individuals facing challenges such as substance use, anxiety, life transitions, and identity exploration—including gender, cultural, racial, and sexual identities.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re considering therapy, remember this: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
It is a privilege to join you on your journey, helping you elevate and reflect on the wisdom that already resides within you. I typically work with individuals facing challenges such as substance use, anxiety, life transitions, and identity exploration—including gender, cultural, racial, and sexual identities.
Life has a way of testing all of us, and you don’t have to carry it alone. I create a space where you can show up as your authentic self; without judgment, pressure, or pretending to have it all together. With over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I help clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is honest, collaborative, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Life has a way of testing all of us, and you don’t have to carry it alone. I create a space where you can show up as your authentic self; without judgment, pressure, or pretending to have it all together. With over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I help clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is honest, collaborative, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
I am an insight-oriented, emotion-focused therapist, grounded in psychoanalytic traditions. I pay attention not only to what is happening in your life now but also to your past and the less visible forces shaping your reactions and relationships. Sessions with me involve exploring these hidden parts, the ones that often operate just outside awareness. At the same time, my approach is integrative: I pull from other modalities when and where appropriate. Regardless of the modality, the goal in my work is always helping you suffer less, understand yourself more clearly, and engage your inner life with greater equanimity and meaning.
I am an insight-oriented, emotion-focused therapist, grounded in psychoanalytic traditions. I pay attention not only to what is happening in your life now but also to your past and the less visible forces shaping your reactions and relationships. Sessions with me involve exploring these hidden parts, the ones that often operate just outside awareness. At the same time, my approach is integrative: I pull from other modalities when and where appropriate. Regardless of the modality, the goal in my work is always helping you suffer less, understand yourself more clearly, and engage your inner life with greater equanimity and meaning.
I respect the courage it takes to open up about life’s challenges. My approach is tailored to your unique strengths, struggles, and goals—never one-size-fits-all. Using evidence-based methods like CBT and CPT, we’ll track progress and work together toward meaningful change. For men struggling with vulnerability, know that true strength comes from facing emotions, not suppressing them. Growth starts with awareness but happens through intentional action. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—I’m here to help.
I respect the courage it takes to open up about life’s challenges. My approach is tailored to your unique strengths, struggles, and goals—never one-size-fits-all. Using evidence-based methods like CBT and CPT, we’ll track progress and work together toward meaningful change. For men struggling with vulnerability, know that true strength comes from facing emotions, not suppressing them. Growth starts with awareness but happens through intentional action. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—I’m here to help.
Sometimes we feel weighed down with difficulty making changes. Anxiety or depression can block us from moving towards our goals. Navigating relationships can be complicated and feel overwhelming. History of trauma can effect our present lives. In these times, we need a supportive, objective person to help us find our way. Let's work together to develop a plan that fits your needs and values and can ease some of the tensions.
Sometimes we feel weighed down with difficulty making changes. Anxiety or depression can block us from moving towards our goals. Navigating relationships can be complicated and feel overwhelming. History of trauma can effect our present lives. In these times, we need a supportive, objective person to help us find our way. Let's work together to develop a plan that fits your needs and values and can ease some of the tensions.
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!
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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.