Therapy for Men near Sycamore, Illinois & Chicagoland Areas

Men are often under many pressures of the world and are expected to absorb them without qualms. Why? Simply because they're men. As a guy, we're sure you've heard the expression, "Real men don't cry." Right? Well, as a licensed clinical professional counselor, that societal mindset is not conducive to men's mental health in the long run. Why? Men often struggle with depression, anxiety, and anger. Suppressing root thoughts and stifling emotions that lead to these ailments can cause lifelong problems.

Reflection Is Healing Counseling specializes in therapy for men near Sycamore, Illinois, and the surrounding neighborhoods, including the Chicagoland area. If you're reading this article, we will discuss the advantages of why men should work with a counselor. We offer compassionate and non-judgemental therapy for men, women, and couples that yield great results. Discover more!

Why Men Don't Go to Therapy?

Let's start with the top reasons why men don't go to therapy. Unveiling these issues allows us to understand why the stats are lower when comparing men to women in coping with mental health issues. According to a CDC study in 2019, 11.7 percent of women received counseling or therapy from a mental health professional, whereas men received 7.2 percent of treatment. The top three reasons why men don't seek therapy are; social stigma, they consider it a sign of "weakness," and they experience difficulties in expressing their emotions.

The Benefits of Therapy for Men

Now that we know some of the top reasons why men don't go to counseling. It's easier to point out numerous reasons why men should go to therapy, including:

Non-judgemental Therapy. No one needs to be judged for their past actions that reflect their future. At Reflection Is Healing Counseling, we offer a warm and judgment-free environment to vent.

Style of Treatment. Effective therapy examines past deeply rooted causes to help patients identify the true problems to overcome them. We utilize a non-judgemental, open-minded, collaborative, and compassionate style of care for our clients. We use CBT-focused (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) strategies to help our clients. This means we participate in active written exercises designed to change and improve unhealthy behaviors in dealing with problematic issues. Here is a quick guide to some CBT exercises:

1. Making a list.

2. Recording unproductive thoughts.

3. Creating replacement thoughts.

4. Reading your list often.

5. Notice and replace.

Identifying & Unlearning Toxic Behaviors. Once we identify the root of the problem, we can better understand through CBT exercises how to unlearn some of those behaviors to be a better person.

Therapy for Men near Sycamore, Illinois & Chicagoland Areas

Counseling for Men Areas of Concentration

We must note that we do not focus on treatment for individuals who struggle with chronic mental illness or substance use disorders. However, we do support mild-to-moderate topics men commonly have issues with, including:

• Depression/Anxiety

• Life transitions

• Stress management

• Career exploration

• Self-worth and self-esteem

• World Concerns

• Relationship distress

• Problems related to decision-making

• And more. If you do not see your interest in this list, please call us to ask today!

How do I know I need Therapy?

This is a common question we are asked. Many people are initially apprehensive of therapy. Speaking with someone about problematic issues you cannot work through yourself is normal. Remember, a healthy mental state has an impact on all areas of your life. We are also asked about what to talk about in therapy. We detailed a great guide to get started with therapy questions and topics.

How to Find a Therapist?

There are numerous websites and directories to find a great therapist. We suggest performing thorough research on the therapist and their style of care. At Reflection Is Healing Counseling, we offer in-person or virtual counseling sessions. We recommend you start with a short consultation call to better gauge how to proceed.

Therapy for Men near Sycamore, Illinois & Chicagoland Areas

Reflection Is Healing Counseling recently moved its offices from Aurora, Illinois, to Sycamore, Illinois. Sycamore is a wonderful sleepy suburb just 40 minutes west of Chicago. Therefore, we can assist clients from the Chicagoland area either in-person or virtually. We are flexible in offering this option as communication is the key aspect of our treatment. Here are the nearby areas in which we offer therapy for men including Dekalb county, Cook county (including the Chicagoland area), Kane county, Boone county, Mchenry county, Kendall county, and Winnebago county:

• Sycamore

• Dekalb/Home of NIU

• Cortland

• Chicago

• Aurora

• North Aurora

• Saint Charles

• Batavia

• Sugar Grove

• Elgin

• Belvidere

• Mchenry

• Yorkville

• Winnebago

• Rockford

• And more!

Counseling For Men At NIU

Attending college can present its challenges. For men struggling with life transitions of campus living, being away from their families, the stress and anxiety of studying & exams, coping with cultural shifts, and more. We can help identify the root cause of the problem and use CBT exercises to work through mindset changes.

Therapy For Men In North Aurora

Reflection Is Healing Counseling was once headquartered in North Aurora, Illinois. We have a special affinity for the beautiful neighborhood. The two cities are not far from each other. We can accommodate in-person counseling or virtual sessions for our clients located in North Aurora.

Final Thoughts

We examined how society's gauge of what a man is and what he should endure can affect his mental health. This also attributes to a man's hesitation to go to therapy. Our areas of concentration include working through depression, anxiety, anger, and more. Although our office is located in Sycamore, Illinois, we serve clients from nearby Chicagoland areas, including Dekalb, Cortland, and Aurora. And since we offer virtual therapy sessions, we are not limited in locale and can work with clients across the country or around the globe. This is a great perk to have when you want to speak with your therapist while on vacation.

If you're looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapist, book a consultation to get started today!

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