John D. Moore – Guy Counseling

Wash Away Stress with RAIN!

November 20, 2025 John D. Moore

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Reduce Stress With Mindfulness Stress is a very real part of daily life. This is particularly true if you are trying to juggle multiple things at once, like a job, school, relationships and […]

How Tough Was Marcus Aurelius, the Father of Stoicism?

November 2, 2025 John D. Moore

Marcus Aurelius: A Closer Look Marcus Aurelius is widely regarded as the father of Stoicism. He was a philosopher and Roman emperor whose quotes are nearly unavoidable on social media. Stoicism is based on the […]

Why Men Struggle with Grief and Loss

October 5, 2025 John D. Moore

Men and Grief Grief touches every man’s life at some point—whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of identity that comes with retirement, career change, or […]

What Is Male Depression?

September 21, 2025 John D. Moore

Male Depression: A Closer Look I get the question a lot: “What is male depression?” As a men’s therapist in Chicago, I see firsthand how men experience depression in ways that often go unrecognized or […]

10 Smart Ways To Cope With Anxiety and Fear

August 24, 2025 John D. Moore

Coping With Anxiety and Fear Are you trying to work through anxiety? Do your fears sometimes cause you to become paralyzed? Hoping to find a few practical ways for working through? If the answer is […]

Men and Body Image: Overcoming Societal Pressures

August 3, 2025 John D. Moore

Men and Body Image: A Closer Look When we talk about body image issues, we often hear about how women are affected—but men struggle too, often silently. In recent years, more men are opening up […]

Can Physical Activity and Exercise Help My Depression?

July 2, 2025 John D. Moore

Physical Activity and Depression As a men’s therapist here in Chicago, I often sit across from men who are juggling a lot—work stress, relationship challenges, family responsibilities, financial pressure, and personal doubts they rarely talk […]

What Is Blue Collar Guilt?

May 25, 2025 John D. Moore

Blue Collar Guilt: A Closer Look “I work with my hands. I make a good living. But when I’m around college grads or professionals, I still feel like I don’t measure up.” If that sounds […]

7 Ways Grief Counseling Helps Men with Loss

April 20, 2025 John D. Moore

Grief Counseling and Men Why It’s Okay to Talk About It – Especially with a Therapist Who Gets It Grief doesn’t come with a rulebook. There’s no right way to mourn the death of a […]

10 Things Men Do That Kill Their Self-Esteem

April 13, 2025 John D. Moore

Self-Esteem and Men One of the most common reasons men seek out therapy is to gain help with self-esteem. As a counselor, I can tell you it’s an issue that pops up frequently during sessions. […]