Men’s Blog

Happiness Paradox Explored Here’s something I see all the time in my therapy practice: guys come in frustrated because despite doing everything “right”—good job, decent relationship, working out, eating well—they still don’t feel happy. They’re […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]