Male Therapists in Farmington, NM
Ideally, at Graceful Living, I want serve those who are in crisis in marriage, with their family, or in any aspect of counsel needed. If your goal is to become healed through biblical principles, a relationship with Jesus, and the love of Grace, then Graceful Living is for you.
Ideally, at Graceful Living, I want serve those who are in crisis in marriage, with their family, or in any aspect of counsel needed. If your goal is to become healed through biblical principles, a relationship with Jesus, and the love of Grace, then Graceful Living is for you.
Benjamin R Messenger
Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPCC
Farmington, NM 87401
Benjamin R. Messenger is a dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build a path toward healing and personal growth. With experience in private practice, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and residential treatment centers (RTC), he has worked with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, and personal identity exploration.
Benjamin R. Messenger is a dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build a path toward healing and personal growth. With experience in private practice, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and residential treatment centers (RTC), he has worked with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, and personal identity exploration.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Therapist with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in community mental health, educational and private practice settings. I completed my Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2008 from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and soon after moved to Northwest New Mexico/Southwest Colorado. My professional experience includes: Administrator, Clinical Administrator, Student Assistance Coordinator, Visiting Professor, Private Practice, Clinical Manager, Health Services Coordinator and Integrated Health Provider.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Therapist with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in community mental health, educational and private practice settings. I completed my Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2008 from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and soon after moved to Northwest New Mexico/Southwest Colorado. My professional experience includes: Administrator, Clinical Administrator, Student Assistance Coordinator, Visiting Professor, Private Practice, Clinical Manager, Health Services Coordinator and Integrated Health Provider.
I commonly see people with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief. In session, we will look at what you are hoping to get from the counseling experience and collaboratively discover what will work for your situation, which may involve getting unstuck from emotional and/or behavioral issues. My orientation includes considering our relationships to life. We will take into account relational factors, which may include environments, people, culture, expectations and roles. The therapy process may assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of your values and skills, toward transformative change.
I commonly see people with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief. In session, we will look at what you are hoping to get from the counseling experience and collaboratively discover what will work for your situation, which may involve getting unstuck from emotional and/or behavioral issues. My orientation includes considering our relationships to life. We will take into account relational factors, which may include environments, people, culture, expectations and roles. The therapy process may assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of your values and skills, toward transformative change.
Hi and welcome. I would like to offer you improved insight, awareness, support, and coping strategies to suit your needs. I provide a strengths-based client-focused approach for a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in the mental health and addiction field for 9 years. I believe each person has unique strengths, and I've seen firsthand how people can make positive change utilizing them. My approach is supportive and direct, and I like to challenge you to be your best self.
Hi and welcome. I would like to offer you improved insight, awareness, support, and coping strategies to suit your needs. I provide a strengths-based client-focused approach for a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in the mental health and addiction field for 9 years. I believe each person has unique strengths, and I've seen firsthand how people can make positive change utilizing them. My approach is supportive and direct, and I like to challenge you to be your best self.
Nestled in the heart of Durango, I am dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, families, and groups to achieve better results. With an unwavering commitment to personal and business growth, I merge the science of psychology with practical wisdom to unlock each client's true potential. Whether through individualized therapy sessions or engaging parenting and leadership workshops, my transformative approach guides my clients toward achieving their aspirations and unlocking newfound success.
Nestled in the heart of Durango, I am dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, families, and groups to achieve better results. With an unwavering commitment to personal and business growth, I merge the science of psychology with practical wisdom to unlock each client's true potential. Whether through individualized therapy sessions or engaging parenting and leadership workshops, my transformative approach guides my clients toward achieving their aspirations and unlocking newfound success.
A sense of well-being, our most basic state, can be restored. Habitual behaviors, reactions, and styles of thinking contribute to our suffering and create stress, depression, anxiety and inhibit the full enjoyment of life, especially if emotional needs have gone unmet or traumas have gotten in the way. Through sensitive application of specific tehniques, clarity and and ease can return. I offer a subsidy with a low copay for clients who qualify as well as a sliding fee to make therapy affordable.
A sense of well-being, our most basic state, can be restored. Habitual behaviors, reactions, and styles of thinking contribute to our suffering and create stress, depression, anxiety and inhibit the full enjoyment of life, especially if emotional needs have gone unmet or traumas have gotten in the way. Through sensitive application of specific tehniques, clarity and and ease can return. I offer a subsidy with a low copay for clients who qualify as well as a sliding fee to make therapy affordable.
I am both a Professional Counselor and Rehabilitation Counselor. I conduct therapy sessions in English and in Spanish. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New Mexico and a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern in the state of Florida. I have also passed the Florida DCF Level 2 (state and federal) background check which allows me to work with children in school settings. When you're ready... I'm here to offer you a confidential place to be open without fear of judgment. Contact me at Suncoast Psychotherapy and Associates by going to www.SuncoastPsychotherapy.com. Click on New Clients Tab and submit.
I am both a Professional Counselor and Rehabilitation Counselor. I conduct therapy sessions in English and in Spanish. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New Mexico and a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern in the state of Florida. I have also passed the Florida DCF Level 2 (state and federal) background check which allows me to work with children in school settings. When you're ready... I'm here to offer you a confidential place to be open without fear of judgment. Contact me at Suncoast Psychotherapy and Associates by going to www.SuncoastPsychotherapy.com. Click on New Clients Tab and submit.
How I look at life is that "problems/issues" are primarily solutions "in waiting'. Listening and consequent processing. leads to clear understandings and an opportunity to create changes towards positive resolutions. Moments of existential crisis are emotional stress which often prohibits us to rationally examine our situation and finds ways to restore our equilibrium. Therapy offers that safe environment, where we can patiently examine our thoughts and explore solutions which can restore our emotional well being.
My role as a therapist is to listen and truly hear you, hence understand and respect what you need to accomplish
How I look at life is that "problems/issues" are primarily solutions "in waiting'. Listening and consequent processing. leads to clear understandings and an opportunity to create changes towards positive resolutions. Moments of existential crisis are emotional stress which often prohibits us to rationally examine our situation and finds ways to restore our equilibrium. Therapy offers that safe environment, where we can patiently examine our thoughts and explore solutions which can restore our emotional well being.
My role as a therapist is to listen and truly hear you, hence understand and respect what you need to accomplish
Choosing the right therapist can be a pivotal step in your journey toward healing and growth. I bring a high level of skill and professionalism by drawing on my diverse knowledge in areas like philosophy, history, neuroscience, and even well-placed humor to create meaningful, impactful sessions. My clients often share that they feel both challenged and deeply cared for in our work together. Whether you're facing difficult life transitions, struggling with mental health, navigating existential questions, or striving to achieve personal goals, I'm here to support you or your loved ones. I genuinely consider it my life's work.
Choosing the right therapist can be a pivotal step in your journey toward healing and growth. I bring a high level of skill and professionalism by drawing on my diverse knowledge in areas like philosophy, history, neuroscience, and even well-placed humor to create meaningful, impactful sessions. My clients often share that they feel both challenged and deeply cared for in our work together. Whether you're facing difficult life transitions, struggling with mental health, navigating existential questions, or striving to achieve personal goals, I'm here to support you or your loved ones. I genuinely consider it my life's work.
Thank you for your interest in how I work. I derive a lot of meaning and personal satisfaction from helping people live with greater peace, joy, and fulfillment. I work with adults of all ages, including couples. I assist people in clearing away unnecessary negative layers that get in the way of living a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. A lot of my clients struggle with everyday problems that affect many of us, but I specifically treat depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and a variety of approaches to talk therapy.
Thank you for your interest in how I work. I derive a lot of meaning and personal satisfaction from helping people live with greater peace, joy, and fulfillment. I work with adults of all ages, including couples. I assist people in clearing away unnecessary negative layers that get in the way of living a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. A lot of my clients struggle with everyday problems that affect many of us, but I specifically treat depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and a variety of approaches to talk therapy.
Thank you for stopping by. Are you struggling with intrusive, unwanted thoughts that are disturbing and lead to compulsions? Perhaps you find yourself excessively ruminating about past events or worrying about scary possibilities in the future? Are you bombarded with "what if" or "maybe" thoughts that have you in your head and not in the here-and-now of your life? Do you feel the urge to perform compulsions such as excessive cleaning, washing, repeating, checking and so on? If any of these questions resonate with you please continue reading.
Thank you for stopping by. Are you struggling with intrusive, unwanted thoughts that are disturbing and lead to compulsions? Perhaps you find yourself excessively ruminating about past events or worrying about scary possibilities in the future? Are you bombarded with "what if" or "maybe" thoughts that have you in your head and not in the here-and-now of your life? Do you feel the urge to perform compulsions such as excessive cleaning, washing, repeating, checking and so on? If any of these questions resonate with you please continue reading.
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Male Therapists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.