counseling for Men
counseling for men with depression and anxiety
You may have arrived here because
You’ve been worrying about your love life? Or maybe you’re concerned about not making the right choice? Perhaps, you noticed your sadness feels a bit different than usual? If so, you’ve come to the right place. You may be asking yourself:
Am I happy?
What is my purpose?
Am I in the right relationship?
These thoughts and questions can indeed disrupt your life, making it difficult to focus at work, socialize with friends, or feel joyous at family gatherings. They can also affect your overall contentment with life. Sometimes, our emotions feel so overwhelming that we misuse substances like alcohol or marijuana. We may even find ourselves sexually involved with multiple partners. These are common but unhealthy coping mechanisms. While they might provide temporary relief, they don’t address the root cause of your feelings.
Therapy for men is a chance to develop a different kind of relationship with your emotions. Once you get in touch with them, it becomes much easier to figure out who you are and what you want in life. As a therapist in the Sycamore and Dekalb area, my goal is to help you get in touch with your emotions, reflect on your life, and find solutions that work.
Therapy can help
Understand your inner self
In our therapy sessions, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to uncover your true identity. We will work together to understand your fears, hopes, and dreams. This process will help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your purpose in life.
Master Your Emotions
Emotion regulation is a crucial part of mental health. We will work on strategies to help you manage your emotions effectively. This will not only improve your mental health but also enhance your relationships and overall quality of life.
Boost Your Confidence
Low self-esteem can often lead to feelings of worthlessness and a lack of purpose. Our therapy sessions will focus on building your self-esteem. We will work on recognizing your strengths and celebrating your achievements.
Areas of specialty
In my therapy practice for men, I deal with a wide variety of topics, including:
Love-Life Counseling
Depression/Anxiety
Life transitions
Stress management
Career exploration
Parental emotional neglect
Self-worth and self-esteem
World Concerns
Problems related to decision-making
And more!
What I don’t treat:
Currently, I provide outpatient services to people who are experiencing mental health-related problems, ranging from mild to moderate symptom severity.
The practice is not able to support individuals who struggle with sexual trauma, psychosis, active domestic violence, and substance use disorder. These areas require specialized therapeutic approaches and resources. However, I understand the importance of finding the right help and I am more than willing to assist in locating appropriate resources or referrals for these issues.
Want to have a quick chat to make sure we are an appropriate fit for each other? Schedule your free 15-minute consultation.
Who are my clients?
My clients are adult men (18+), primarily in Sycamore, Dekalb, Cortland, Kingston, Genoa, Aurora, and the greater Chicagoland area.
They are often working with professional family-orientated men who are looking for support and ongoing care related to a wide variety of emotional behaviors (outlined above).
They aren't looking for a “quick fix” and instead are committed to finding long-term solutions to their problems. They know that the answer won’t come to them in a single session, which is why they value the relationship and level of intimacy and trust that is built over a prolonged time together.
If you’re seeking non-judgmental and compassionate counseling for men, please book a quick consultation to get started today!
FAQs
How do therapy sessions work?
A therapy session is typically 50 minutes long, once a week or every two weeks, and then at decreasing intervals as you near your therapy goals. If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required.
How & where do these sessions take place?
In-person or online - up to you!
What does “hands on therapy” mean?
My style of therapy often includes a “hands on” style. We use traditional talk therapy, but also add in more active elements including written exercises, role playing certain situations, acting out hypothetical conversations, etc.
Is my information kept private before/during/after a counselling session?
Absolutely, are sessions are confidential. However, there may be circumstances where I may need to consult with another seasoned clinician on your problem in order to provide you the best level of care. But no need to worry, they are bound my the same ethical guidelines as me.
Your personal information & data is private and will never be shared or sold to third party organizations for sales and/or marketing purposes.
What’s the cost?
$125 for a 53 minute 1-on-1 individual session.
What are my payment options?
I accept payment via cash, debit or credit card, or HSA or FSA card at the end of each session. Payments are processed via Stripe.
Do you accept insurance?
-Cigna
-Aetna, Atena Medicare PPO
-Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Anthem, Regence
- United Health Care, UMR, SisCo, Optum
Book a counseling session with Siera today
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here for you.
Call or email now to reserve a 15 minute free consultation by phone. This consultation time allows you to connect with me briefly to discuss your concerns and to ask any questions you may have about me or my counseling process.
