Men's Issues Therapists in Winnebago, IL
Are you feeling overwhelmed by sadness or anxiety? Overwhelmed by family issues? Gripped by job stressors? Are you struggling with a divorce? Having conflicts in your relationship or going through a break-up? Getting triggered by old traumas? The people that I work with want more from life: joy, peace, and satisfaction. I can help you achieve your goals & find a better way of living.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by sadness or anxiety? Overwhelmed by family issues? Gripped by job stressors? Are you struggling with a divorce? Having conflicts in your relationship or going through a break-up? Getting triggered by old traumas? The people that I work with want more from life: joy, peace, and satisfaction. I can help you achieve your goals & find a better way of living.
I enjoy working with individuals that are ready to do something different. Often a person gets stuck in feeling the insanity of doing the same thing over and over again waiting for things to change. Only by making a change in your behavior can you expect a different outcome, some people need support to make a change that is lasting.
I enjoy working with individuals that are ready to do something different. Often a person gets stuck in feeling the insanity of doing the same thing over and over again waiting for things to change. Only by making a change in your behavior can you expect a different outcome, some people need support to make a change that is lasting.
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I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals. My style is collaborative, warm and interactive. I enjoy working with a range of clients from children to adults. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, major life transitions, grief & loss, identity development, self-esteem difficulties, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis (substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders), mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals. My style is collaborative, warm and interactive. I enjoy working with a range of clients from children to adults. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, major life transitions, grief & loss, identity development, self-esteem difficulties, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis (substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders), mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
Todd uses therapeutic techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which help his clients connect the emotional dots and live life with fewer regrets. Most of our feelings and actions are based upon our thinking patterns and experience filters. Identifying distortions in these thoughts and replacing them with healthier alternatives has been the cornerstone of his clients' success. He specializes in discovering client insight enabling men, women, and adolescent boys navigate through life's many situations and relationships.
Todd uses therapeutic techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which help his clients connect the emotional dots and live life with fewer regrets. Most of our feelings and actions are based upon our thinking patterns and experience filters. Identifying distortions in these thoughts and replacing them with healthier alternatives has been the cornerstone of his clients' success. He specializes in discovering client insight enabling men, women, and adolescent boys navigate through life's many situations and relationships.
Sometimes, we reach a place where the methods used to manage our day-to-day lives are no longer effective. This experience often leads to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness before we realize we need help. We find ourselves in a place of frustration, repeatedly stuck in our habits as a way to overcome the hurdles obstructing our sense of peace and well-being. I’d like to invite you to consider the question, “What if this is an opportunity in disguise?”
Sometimes, we reach a place where the methods used to manage our day-to-day lives are no longer effective. This experience often leads to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness before we realize we need help. We find ourselves in a place of frustration, repeatedly stuck in our habits as a way to overcome the hurdles obstructing our sense of peace and well-being. I’d like to invite you to consider the question, “What if this is an opportunity in disguise?”
Through my own struggles, I became passionate about helping others. This is where I discovered my love for mental health- on my own journey toward emotional and mental health. I am eager to help anyone who is willing and ready to receive help. I am here to create a compassionate, understanding, safe space that will help you achieve all the goals we set together in therapy. You do not have to face this struggle alone, and I am here to guide you through the challenges to help you achieve your best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life.
Through my own struggles, I became passionate about helping others. This is where I discovered my love for mental health- on my own journey toward emotional and mental health. I am eager to help anyone who is willing and ready to receive help. I am here to create a compassionate, understanding, safe space that will help you achieve all the goals we set together in therapy. You do not have to face this struggle alone, and I am here to guide you through the challenges to help you achieve your best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life.
Writing these bios might be almost as nerve-racking as going through them and trying to decide who you think will be the best fit for you or your loved one. You might worry about being judged, wonder if you'll be understood, or have doubts that your efforts would even help, and that's OK! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, working with teens, adults, and families living with mental health and substance use disorders.
Writing these bios might be almost as nerve-racking as going through them and trying to decide who you think will be the best fit for you or your loved one. You might worry about being judged, wonder if you'll be understood, or have doubts that your efforts would even help, and that's OK! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, working with teens, adults, and families living with mental health and substance use disorders.
The mission of New Horizons Counseling Center (NHCC) is to provide quality therapeutic counseling services, regardless of ability to pay, in a welcoming and safe environment. All Therapists at NHCC are Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) in the State of Illinois. We serve all people with presenting problems within our clinical areas of expertise. We utilize evidence based treatment modalities to help our clients cope with the challenges they face. Our services are provided in the warm environs of a majestic older home in a quiet neighborhood in Freeport, IL. Our motto is "Where Help Is Close To Home."
The mission of New Horizons Counseling Center (NHCC) is to provide quality therapeutic counseling services, regardless of ability to pay, in a welcoming and safe environment. All Therapists at NHCC are Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) in the State of Illinois. We serve all people with presenting problems within our clinical areas of expertise. We utilize evidence based treatment modalities to help our clients cope with the challenges they face. Our services are provided in the warm environs of a majestic older home in a quiet neighborhood in Freeport, IL. Our motto is "Where Help Is Close To Home."
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—from themselves, from others, and the world around them. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship stress, or big life transitions. Others are new moms, caregivers, or survivors trying to make sense of where they've been and where they're headed. Using a trauma-informed, narrative lens, I help clients explore patterns, process pain, and uncover stories that reflect their strength, values, and identity. My goal is to offer a space where you feel seen and supported as you move toward healing and growth.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—from themselves, from others, and the world around them. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship stress, or big life transitions. Others are new moms, caregivers, or survivors trying to make sense of where they've been and where they're headed. Using a trauma-informed, narrative lens, I help clients explore patterns, process pain, and uncover stories that reflect their strength, values, and identity. My goal is to offer a space where you feel seen and supported as you move toward healing and growth.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life and having difficulty coping with a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am Matthew Clayton, a Rockford native and Licensed Social Worker with a wealth of experience offering tailored therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing diverse mental health challenges. Alongside my wife, Kayla Clayton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we have over 25 years of combined expertise in mental health. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, ensuring each client receives customized care.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life and having difficulty coping with a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am Matthew Clayton, a Rockford native and Licensed Social Worker with a wealth of experience offering tailored therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing diverse mental health challenges. Alongside my wife, Kayla Clayton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we have over 25 years of combined expertise in mental health. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, ensuring each client receives customized care.
The need to adapt, to learn, and grow can often be a difficult one, but I am here to be able to help guide your journey to rediscovering the best you. Your therapy will be shaped to you, as a unique individual, and you will have the opportunity to share in a space that is open with empathy, warmth, and unconditional positive regard. Here, we can learn about ourselves, where our fears and stressors lie, build our self-esteem and communication, and overcome the barriers that have shifted us away from the center of our own universes.
The need to adapt, to learn, and grow can often be a difficult one, but I am here to be able to help guide your journey to rediscovering the best you. Your therapy will be shaped to you, as a unique individual, and you will have the opportunity to share in a space that is open with empathy, warmth, and unconditional positive regard. Here, we can learn about ourselves, where our fears and stressors lie, build our self-esteem and communication, and overcome the barriers that have shifted us away from the center of our own universes.
My approach benefits those who struggle with depressed moods, wish to confront fears that limit their ability to fully experience life, are burdened by the memories of violence and abuse, want to overcome their loss, have unresolved issues regarding spirituality, and wish to connect more meaningfully with others. My role as your counselor is to help you in navigating challenges and obstacles life has brought your way. I provide a safe and supportive environment where, using empirically supported techniques and our own creativity, we develop insights and solutions to personal difficulties.
My approach benefits those who struggle with depressed moods, wish to confront fears that limit their ability to fully experience life, are burdened by the memories of violence and abuse, want to overcome their loss, have unresolved issues regarding spirituality, and wish to connect more meaningfully with others. My role as your counselor is to help you in navigating challenges and obstacles life has brought your way. I provide a safe and supportive environment where, using empirically supported techniques and our own creativity, we develop insights and solutions to personal difficulties.
My ideal clients are couples feeling stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same arguments who want to rebuild trust and feel close again. I also work with individuals navigating life changes or big emotions who are looking for clarity, support, and a way forward. Whether it’s strengthening a relationship or finding yourself again, the goal is deeper connection and lasting growth.
My ideal clients are couples feeling stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same arguments who want to rebuild trust and feel close again. I also work with individuals navigating life changes or big emotions who are looking for clarity, support, and a way forward. Whether it’s strengthening a relationship or finding yourself again, the goal is deeper connection and lasting growth.
We work together to identify and support who you are at your core. I help you determine what you want from your relationships, family and career and then create a plan to make it happen. Of course, there may be some challenges along the way but I don't believe life has to be endless suffering. Schedule a session and we can figure out the path together. All you need already exists within you!
We work together to identify and support who you are at your core. I help you determine what you want from your relationships, family and career and then create a plan to make it happen. Of course, there may be some challenges along the way but I don't believe life has to be endless suffering. Schedule a session and we can figure out the path together. All you need already exists within you!
Exploring strategies for life change is a fascinating endeavor. I partner with clients to help them create significant transformations, i.e. help change their point of view about problematic concerns, change behaviors that need to be increased or decreased and change longstanding destructive patterns to new life enhancing choices. I rely heavily on scientific findings to facilitate human change. There are varieties of effective traditional and modern psychological treatments such or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Cognitive behavioral therapy is the gold standard for anxiety, depressions, phobias and fears.
Exploring strategies for life change is a fascinating endeavor. I partner with clients to help them create significant transformations, i.e. help change their point of view about problematic concerns, change behaviors that need to be increased or decreased and change longstanding destructive patterns to new life enhancing choices. I rely heavily on scientific findings to facilitate human change. There are varieties of effective traditional and modern psychological treatments such or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Cognitive behavioral therapy is the gold standard for anxiety, depressions, phobias and fears.
As a kink-aware therapist and one that has experience working with polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, I hope to provide support to marginalized communities that face stigma, or that feel left out. I care deeply about social justice and work hard to dismantle oppression, as a vocal LGBTQ+ and feminist ally. As someone that became a therapist later in life, I apply my diverse experiences to my practice so that I may be more able to help you along your unique journey, or uncover and address barriers that may be preventing you from meeting personal goals or living authentically.
As a kink-aware therapist and one that has experience working with polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, I hope to provide support to marginalized communities that face stigma, or that feel left out. I care deeply about social justice and work hard to dismantle oppression, as a vocal LGBTQ+ and feminist ally. As someone that became a therapist later in life, I apply my diverse experiences to my practice so that I may be more able to help you along your unique journey, or uncover and address barriers that may be preventing you from meeting personal goals or living authentically.
Hey, I’m Braden Norton. I primarily work with adults and older teens navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, identity exploration, life transitions, anger, and more. I connect especially well with those wanting a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. My style blends clinical insight with lived experience offering practical tools, genuine support, and a holistic view that focuses on every aspect of a persons life to find balance in taking care of their physical, social, and emotional needs. Together, we’ll focus on building meaningful, sustainable change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you.
Hey, I’m Braden Norton. I primarily work with adults and older teens navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, identity exploration, life transitions, anger, and more. I connect especially well with those wanting a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. My style blends clinical insight with lived experience offering practical tools, genuine support, and a holistic view that focuses on every aspect of a persons life to find balance in taking care of their physical, social, and emotional needs. Together, we’ll focus on building meaningful, sustainable change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you.
Accepting new clients in Illinois & Florida for telehealth services.
I also offer Couples & EMDR intensives, however those are in person services. I provide positive affirming therapy to neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, trans, non-traditional relationships (Consensual Non-Monogamy), sex workers, kink/BDSM communities. I provide a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental, trusting space were we explore what is happening in your life. I bring my authentic-self in sessions and meet you were you are in order for clients to achieve their therapeutic goals, leading to lasting change. I believe clients are the experts of themselves.
Accepting new clients in Illinois & Florida for telehealth services.
I also offer Couples & EMDR intensives, however those are in person services. I provide positive affirming therapy to neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, trans, non-traditional relationships (Consensual Non-Monogamy), sex workers, kink/BDSM communities. I provide a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental, trusting space were we explore what is happening in your life. I bring my authentic-self in sessions and meet you were you are in order for clients to achieve their therapeutic goals, leading to lasting change. I believe clients are the experts of themselves.
I have been a therapist for 38 years. As a business owner, I want clients to feel comfortable while focusing on the issues that bring them to counseling. You will be heard, listened to and taken care of. My office has a group of other therapists on staff. Our team of professionals work together to insure you and your loved ones receive the highest level of care.
I have been a therapist for 38 years. As a business owner, I want clients to feel comfortable while focusing on the issues that bring them to counseling. You will be heard, listened to and taken care of. My office has a group of other therapists on staff. Our team of professionals work together to insure you and your loved ones receive the highest level of care.
My name is Sean Miller and I have been in the field since 2008. I have worked in drug rehab, school systems, residential facilities, and outpatient behavioral health. I enjoy working with trauma, PTSD, and helping my clients move through the hardest parts of life to find themselves again. I genuinely believe everyone can figure out their problems and are capable of change.
My name is Sean Miller and I have been in the field since 2008. I have worked in drug rehab, school systems, residential facilities, and outpatient behavioral health. I enjoy working with trauma, PTSD, and helping my clients move through the hardest parts of life to find themselves again. I genuinely believe everyone can figure out their problems and are capable of change.
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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.