Berkeley Men’s Therapy – Empowering Men to Step into their Fullness with Courage and Compassion
Are you frustrated and confused by problems in your relationship with your partner? Has your partner become increasingly difficult to please, and despite your best efforts, you can never get it right? Yet, you care deeply for your partner, and dread the possibility of the relationship ending. This constant struggle you’re in is draining your energy and enthusiasm, leaving you less focused at work and in other areas of your life.
Major life transitions - such as a new job, a new living situation, or family planning - often trigger these relationship challenges. Intimate relationships can be particularly challenging for men dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, poor communication, low self-esteem, or lingering trust issues from past breakups or divorces - but these struggles don’t have to define your future.
I’m very familiar with the unique challenges that men face in today’s world, and I’m here to provide the guidance and support you need to regain confidence and clarity - so you can feel grounded in both your relationship and your work life.
Evolution can no longer be held by the idea of 'survival of the fittest;' it is more appropriately 'survival of the most connected.'
-Yuval Noah Hari
Men’s Issues in Modern Times
From an early age, parents, peer groups, and mainstream media often teach young men that emotions are irrational and that expressing needs in relationships is a sign of weakness. Many men learned to cope with emotional family members or peers by suppressing their own needs, using people-pleasing and accommodating behaviors to keep the peace. These deeply ingrained patterns, formed in childhood, can be difficult to break free from in adulthood.
However, the science of relationships has made one thing abundantly clear - authentic, open communication is the foundation for building trust and creating lasting intimacy in adult relationships.
“When somebody truly listens to us, it creates us, it makes us unfold and expand, and ideas actually begin to grow within us and come to life.”
-David Baird
Specialized Therapy for Men
Men’s therapy provides you with a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore and better understand yourself and your relationships. Working with a therapist who specializes with men’s issues will empower you to identify and transform the relationship patterns that keep you stuck.
I specialize in helping men improve their relationships, both as an individual therapist and as a couples therapist.
How Men’s Psychotherapy Will Improve Your Life
In my work with men, I provide the support and guidance you need to:
Develop new coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers, enabling you to connect more deeply with those who matter most
Address persistent challenges that create conflict in your intimate relationship
For men facing anxiety, depression, anger, or substance use, we’ll use therapy to understand your symptoms and implement proven techniques to overcome them
Tune in to your partner’s emotional needs, responding in ways that soothe and strengthen your bond
Gain clarity on your authentic needs in your relationship and communicate them with confidence and grace
Cultivate new skills to enhance sexual intimacy and passion in your relationship
Sharpen your focus and productivity at work, and manage difficult conversations with your partner with greater ease
For men considering fatherhood, we’ll explore the full range of your thoughts and emotions in this important decision
Break free from the gender norms imposed by society and family, reclaiming your true self
Feel more relaxed, heart-opened, and emotionally available to connect with those you care about
Online Men’s Therapy in California
I mainly only offer therapy online. Although I reside in Berkeley, CA, and could occasionally meet in person, if needed. You can read more here: online therapy in California.
Free Phone Consultation
It’s important for you to choose a therapist with whom you feel comfortable talking with, so I invite you to book a free, 20-minute phone consultation here.
Or, contact me directly to schedule a time: tim@windingriverpsychotherapyservices.com/ (510) 761-9818. You can ask any questions you have about men’s therapy and my other Berkeley therapy services.
