Men's Issues Therapists in 62521

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Margaret Olivieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, IL 62521
Welcome to my practice. My name is Maggie Olivieri and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals. I help my clients understand their feelings so that they can learn to live more comfortably with the various challenges of life. Exploring earlier relationships and life experiences helps in understanding and managing feelings. With listening, empathy, and direct communication, I strive to help clients make the changes they long for. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from The University of California Berkeley and my Master of Social Work from, Loyola University of Chicago.
Welcome to my practice. My name is Maggie Olivieri and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals. I help my clients understand their feelings so that they can learn to live more comfortably with the various challenges of life. Exploring earlier relationships and life experiences helps in understanding and managing feelings. With listening, empathy, and direct communication, I strive to help clients make the changes they long for. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from The University of California Berkeley and my Master of Social Work from, Loyola University of Chicago.
(773) 207-7581 View (773) 207-7581
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Bill McKenzie
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, IL 62521  (Online Only)
Healing is always close to us, just undiscovered. Greetings - I'm Bill McKenzie, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Springfield, I have a Master's degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield in Human Development Counseling. I'm currently practicing at Springfield Psychological Center in Springfield, Illinois. I believe that therapy lights the steps that lead to inner health and happiness. Think of it as a courageous process of sorting through reflective questions about where and how you're stuck. Therapy above all else means having an objective, supportive partner to navigate life's troubling challenges with.
Healing is always close to us, just undiscovered. Greetings - I'm Bill McKenzie, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Springfield, I have a Master's degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield in Human Development Counseling. I'm currently practicing at Springfield Psychological Center in Springfield, Illinois. I believe that therapy lights the steps that lead to inner health and happiness. Think of it as a courageous process of sorting through reflective questions about where and how you're stuck. Therapy above all else means having an objective, supportive partner to navigate life's troubling challenges with.
(217) 600-2714 View (217) 600-2714
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Cody S. Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, IL 62521
The goal of counseling is to help people make meaningful change to improve overall well-being. A good therapist should meet you where you are at, help you identify stressors, then work with you to develop the coping skills that result in positive change. Confronting suffering can be difficult, whether that suffering come in the form of anxiety or depression, relationship struggles, substance abuse, or the stresses and worries of daily life.
The goal of counseling is to help people make meaningful change to improve overall well-being. A good therapist should meet you where you are at, help you identify stressors, then work with you to develop the coping skills that result in positive change. Confronting suffering can be difficult, whether that suffering come in the form of anxiety or depression, relationship struggles, substance abuse, or the stresses and worries of daily life.
(217) 662-7017 View (217) 662-7017
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Jonathan Keck
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, IL 62521
Jon Keck is a licensed professional counselor (LCP), who has been practicing since 2019. He graduated from Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, IL with a Master of Arts in "¨ Clinical Mental Health and is currently in the sex therapy certification program through Adler University. Jon believes it is important to create a safe and secure environment where individuals and couples are comfortable sharing the concerns of their heads and hearts. He utilizes a person-centered approach to therapy, integrating other appropriate evidence-based treatment modalities based on your needs.
Jon Keck is a licensed professional counselor (LCP), who has been practicing since 2019. He graduated from Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, IL with a Master of Arts in "¨ Clinical Mental Health and is currently in the sex therapy certification program through Adler University. Jon believes it is important to create a safe and secure environment where individuals and couples are comfortable sharing the concerns of their heads and hearts. He utilizes a person-centered approach to therapy, integrating other appropriate evidence-based treatment modalities based on your needs.
(217) 807-8081 View (217) 807-8081
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Shaniqua Tomlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, IL 62521
Do you find it difficult to trust your partner when starting a new relationship? Are you constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling anxious or fearful even in safe situations? These could be signs that you are experiencing trauma stemming from past romantic relationships. Unresolved trauma can manifest in current issues like fear of intimacy, attachment problems, and emotional instability. Such experiences can make it challenging to form healthy, fulfilling connections and can lead to cycles of anxiety, distrust, and emotional pain.Recognizing this link is essential for understanding and healing these deep-seated wounds.
Do you find it difficult to trust your partner when starting a new relationship? Are you constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling anxious or fearful even in safe situations? These could be signs that you are experiencing trauma stemming from past romantic relationships. Unresolved trauma can manifest in current issues like fear of intimacy, attachment problems, and emotional instability. Such experiences can make it challenging to form healthy, fulfilling connections and can lead to cycles of anxiety, distrust, and emotional pain.Recognizing this link is essential for understanding and healing these deep-seated wounds.
(217) 673-0159 View (217) 673-0159

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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.