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Are you having a tough time navigating life as a man? We guarantee that you’re not the only one - many men struggle with social ideas of masculinity. Your preconceived notions about male gender roles and social norms can drive you to think and act in ways that don’t serve you. They can lead to uncomfortable interactions, destructive behaviour, and even mental issues - also known as toxic masculinity.

A licensed therapist who specializes in working with men and masculinity can help you explore yourself so you can express your masculinity in a healthy, authentic way. Whether you are located in downtown Poway, the suburbs of Poway, other nearby places such as Escondido, San Marcos, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Should Consider Toxic Masculinity Therapy

Here are some signs that you should consider therapy for toxic masculinity:

  • You act in ways you think society wants, rather than what feels authentic.
  • You are aggressive and stoic, even when you don’t want to be.
  • You ignore or repress your emotions in ways that feel harmful.
  • You have difficult relationships or feel like you can’t get along with partners of another gender.
  • You simply want to explore your masculine side.

If any of the above describes you, we recommend seeking out a therapist trained to work with men and masculinity. The concept of toxic masculinity may be difficult to understand. To learn more about it, read licensed therapist Miranda Campbell’s article on getting help for toxic masculinity.

Change Your Life with Male-Focused Therapy!

A masculinity therapist will not only help you break away from arbitrary male gender roles, but they’ll give you the tools you need to be the man you want to be. With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified masculinity therapist is easy! Start by browsing male-focused experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Julie Afighom
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Work collaboratively to work on what you feel needs improvements in your life with me providing guidance, challenge when necessary, and constant support. We will work on improving your overall quality of life while emphasizing underlying issues.


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Work collaboratively to work on what you feel needs improvements in your life with me providing guidance, challenge when necessary, and constant support. We will work on improving your overall quality of life while emphasizing underlying issues.

Something to know about my approach is:

My clients enjoy my directive approach as I pull from a variety of theories (CBT, Humanistic/Empathy, Empowerment, Collaborative) and use a wide range of proven methods to establish the best combination of therapeutic tools to help my clients.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abandonment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavior Change
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Life Adjustment
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Resilience
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
  • Vulnerability
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Work together on areas you want to work on while celebrating small achievements along the way, I got you.


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Work together on areas you want to work on while celebrating small achievements along the way, I got you.

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I take a collaborative/team-based approach while creating a safe, supportive environment.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Latinos
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Boys
  • Trauma
  • Young Men
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Antoinette Mastronardi
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decrease anxiety, anger, loneliness, self-criticism, cycles of fighting with partners and shitty relationships with others. I believe these experiences generally stem from traumatic, toxic, or abusive relationships and discrimination or oppression.


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decrease anxiety, anger, loneliness, self-criticism, cycles of fighting with partners and shitty relationships with others. I believe these experiences generally stem from traumatic, toxic, or abusive relationships and discrimination or oppression.

Something to know about my approach is:

I identify as a queer therapist and my specialty is working with trauma and attachment in the LGBTQ+ community. I am a super nerd for relationships. I am trauma informed, attachment focused, and really relational with my clients.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxious Attachment
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attachment Styles
  • BDSM
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Church Abuse
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Discrimination
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Gaslighting
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Mixed Orientation Relationships
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Open Relationships
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parent-Adult Child Relationship
  • Polyamory
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Sabotage
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Veronica Ayala
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Explore a range of themes, from identity and relationships to self-discovery and personal growth. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.


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Explore a range of themes, from identity and relationships to self-discovery and personal growth. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.

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In our sessions, you'll feel deeply understood and supported in a judgment-free environment. I integrate holistic practices like mindfulness and somatic therapy to cultivate self-compassion, fostering healing and self-acceptance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Anxiety Management
  • Authenticity
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Discrimination
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Guilt
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Multicultural Identity
  • New Parent
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Queer
  • Racial Justice
  • Racial Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
  • Trauma
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Jami Kulkin
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Help to find your path, to discover what works for you and to explore what you may not know about relationships and sex.


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Help to find your path, to discover what works for you and to explore what you may not know about relationships and sex.

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For some clients therapy can be more educational, learning about the other sex (or the same sex with a different sexual energy) for others its more explorational, learning about themselves.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Personal Growth
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Image
  • Self-Regulation
  • Self-Understanding
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
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