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Ashley Bowers
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95112
Hello, I'm Ashley! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an M.A. in Forensic Psychology. I believe that every individual deserves validation, empathy, and to feel valued. I have worked with diverse populations with diverse mental health issues and concerns. I have extensive experience working with individuals with distress related to trauma and interpersonal/relationship skills. My goal is to relieve distress through active listening and finding the treatment that work best for you. I feel that therapy is a place where you should feel safe and active in your own treatment.
Hello, I'm Ashley! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an M.A. in Forensic Psychology. I believe that every individual deserves validation, empathy, and to feel valued. I have worked with diverse populations with diverse mental health issues and concerns. I have extensive experience working with individuals with distress related to trauma and interpersonal/relationship skills. My goal is to relieve distress through active listening and finding the treatment that work best for you. I feel that therapy is a place where you should feel safe and active in your own treatment.
(951) 366-4055 View (951) 366-4055
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Keith Rudolph Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95112  (Online Only)
Each person has strengths and the potential for personal growth and a satisfying life. Therapy is a collaborative process in order to find the processes and answers to meet your needs. Having a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to explore issues is essential. . Therapy is an active process aimed at alleviating suffering and developing the inner peace and understanding that makes life worth living.
Each person has strengths and the potential for personal growth and a satisfying life. Therapy is a collaborative process in order to find the processes and answers to meet your needs. Having a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to explore issues is essential. . Therapy is an active process aimed at alleviating suffering and developing the inner peace and understanding that makes life worth living.
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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.