Therapy for Men.
Therapy with Yulia Koba can help men overcome fear of failure, get in touch with their emotions, and achieve a healthier work-life balance.
Do You Feel Like Everyone Expects You To Be Superman?
Are you a man who feels pressured to take on too many roles at once? Do you wish you weren’t so busy and had more time to spend with your loved ones? Are you tired of society expecting so much from you?
Deep down, maybe you feel like you just can’t catch a break. You’re supposed to work 24/7, be the family breadwinner, and still make time for your partner and your kids. As a result, you might struggle with superman syndrome—the need to be there for everyone at all times. This could make you weary, stressed out, and unable to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
You Might Feel Depressed, Overworked, And Burnt Out
Men do suffer from anxiety or depression. Depression and anxiety are clinical disorders but you don’t always recognize their symptoms right away. The two often go hand in hand. The need to be successful and never fail could make you anxious and on edge all the time. This could lead you to go, go and go, never stopping to make time for self-care. But the more you overwork yourself, the more likely you are to crash and burn. That’s when depression comes—hitting when you’re most exhausted and burnt out.
If you want to let go of your fear of failure and make room for self-care, I encourage you to pursue therapy for men with me. My goal is to help you unpack unhealthy expectations and understand that it’s okay to not be perfect and accept yourself as you are.
The Pressure To Be Successful Has Made Life Hard For So Many Men
It’s no secret that men in today’s world have a lot on their shoulders. Just as women are expected to be perfect workers, caretakers, and homemakers, men are expected to be many things at once. They’re supposed to be good partners, great dads, and—most of all—successful in their careers.
Men are so pressured to achieve financial success that it often becomes the source of their self-worth. When they don’t make a ton of money, they often feel like failures. This leads them to take on more work than they’re capable of doing, causing them to burn out. What’s more, it gives them little time to spend with their loved ones and makes it hard to find a work-life balance.
Despite Their Struggles, Men Are Expected To Put On A Façade Of Strength
Not only are men expected to be successful, but they’re also expected to maintain a façade of strength and male toughness. We’ve all heard the saying “boys don’t cry”—it’s a reflection of how men are socialized in our culture today. They’re supposed to be hyper-masculine and not show emotion.
Contrary to popular belief, there is great strength in vulnerability. It’s easy to hide your emotions, but it takes great courage to be honest about your mental health. Therapy is a chance to freely express your feelings without any fear of judgment or being seen as “weak.”
Therapy For Men Can Help You Let Go Of Unhealthy Standards And Be Your Authentic Self.
It’s hard to overcome unrealistic expectations, especially when the culture encourages you to strive for them. As a therapist who works with men, I want to help you learn the value of self-compassion so that you can love and accept yourself as you are. When you do, it becomes so much easier to let go of unrealistic standards and be your authentic self.
Therapy can help you break down cultural expectations and figure out what being a man means to you. Together, you and I will look beyond society’s idea of masculinity and explore your deepest values and desires. This is a chance to get in touch with who you really are instead of who the world wants you to be, find and get in touch with your authentic self.
Tailoring Therapy To Fit Your Needs
I draw from a wide variety of approaches in therapy. For men struggling with feeling overwhelmed, stressed, low self-esteem and negative self-beliefs, I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). At its core, CBT can help you challenge unhelpful beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I’m a bad husband” and develop a more empowering view of yourself.
I also rely on a lot of somatic experiencing techniques. A somatic approach is essential for helping you get in tune with your body. As a man, it’s so easy to power through things and push your feelings down. Somatic experiencing is all about slowing down and becoming aware of your feelings. This can help you regulate your nervous system and decrease your stress.
In the end, my hope is that therapy for men can help you free yourself from unhealthy social norms and create a sense of self-esteem separate from cultural expectations. I want the path you walk to be uniquely yours; therapy is a chance to make that happen.
What To Expect In Men’s Counseling Sessions
In sessions together, you and I can work on processing what’s going on underneath the surface of your emotions. We’ll explore questions like: Why do you feel overwhelmed? Where do your pressures come from? What are the things that make you feel unfulfilled, stressed, burned out ?
For instance, maybe you feel like you’re a bad person if you call out sick from work. Or perhaps you feel like a bad father if you can’t make your child’s sporting event. Therapy can help you unpack the underlying reasons for your shame and guilt and understand why you feel the way you do. The goal is to get to know yourself in a deeper, more meaningful way.
You May Have Some Questions About Therapy For Men…
Isn’t going to therapy a sign of weakness?
It’s actually a sign of great courage and strength. After all, it’s much more difficult to bring your feelings out into the open than brush them under the rug. One of the hardest things to do in life is admit that you feel like you’re failing or that you’re not doing well. Therapy is a chance to be honest with yourself and overcome your deepest fears and insecurities.
What if people judge me for being in therapy?
Thankfully, the stigma around counseling is quickly fading away. Nowadays, being in therapy is becoming the norm among younger generations, as there is more awareness around mental health than there’s ever been. What’s more, therapy is 100-percent confidential—no one else has to know about your time here if you don’t want them to!
What if I’m too busy and don’t have time for counseling?
You probably have a lot on your plate—squeezing therapy into your schedule seems like just another thing on your to-do list. The important thing to remember is that it’s just an hour a week and can benefit you greatly in day-to-day life. therapy for men can help you find a healthier balance between your career and your personal life, making more room for self-care.
You Don’t Have To Let Society Tell You How To Be Man
If you’re tired of society’s unrealistic expectations for men, therapy gives you a chance to carve your own unique path.
To connect with me, you can email or call me at 424 255 0160. I look forward to working with you!