Therapy for Men in Los Altos

Counseling to Help You Navigate Stress, Relationships, and Life Transitions

Are You Carrying More Than You Let Anyone See?

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• Do you feel pressure to stay strong while silently struggling with stress, anger, or self-doubt?

• Are you overwhelmed by work demands, relationship expectations, or financial responsibilities?

• Do you shut down emotionally because you’re unsure how to express what you’re feeling—or because it feels unsafe to do so?

• Are you tired of handling everything alone?

Many men grow up being taught to push through difficulties, stay in control, and avoid showing vulnerability. You might feel pressure to succeed at work, be the steady one in relationships, manage financial burdens, support aging parents, raise children, and maintain a sense of confidence—while rarely having a place to talk about your own needs.

When Life Gets Heavy, Men Often Feel They Have to Hide It

Even when things look fine from the outside, internally you may feel stressed, overwhelmed, irritable, or lost. You might notice changes in mood, motivation, sleep, relationships, or confidence. You might feel disconnected from the people you love or frustrated that you can’t seem to get back to who you once were.

Sometimes these struggles show up as:

Anger or emotional reactivity
Withdrawal or numbness
Work stress taking over everything else
Problems in relationships
Difficulty maintaining relationships
Feeling stuck or directionless
Low self-worth
Using alcohol, substances, or distractions to cope

It can feel incredibly isolating to carry all of this without support. But with therapy for men, you don’t have to keep holding it all inside.
You can learn healthier ways to cope, communicate, and reconnect—with yourself and others.

Many Men Face These Challenges—You’re Not Alone

There is a misconception that men are supposed to “figure things out” privately. But the truth is that many men experience emotional struggles, and most are not taught how to talk about them. Studies show that men are significantly less likely to seek help for mental health concerns³, even though rates of depression, anxiety, and stress-related issues are extremely common.

Modern Life Places Enormous Pressure on Men

Whether it’s performance expectations at work, providing for a family, parenting, managing relationships, navigating dating, or trying to balance responsibilities, the emotional load can be immense. When stress builds without an outlet, men often internalize it—and that can lead to anger, resentment, shame, or burnout.

Silence Can Create More Distance and Stress

Many men fear opening up because they worry about burdening others, being judged, or appearing weak. So they hold it in. But suppressing emotions often leads to greater conflict, irritability, avoidance, or difficulty connecting with partners, children, or colleagues.

Feeling alone in your struggles doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.

It means you’ve learned to cope the way many men do—by trying to handle everything yourself.

The encouraging news is that with men’s issues counseling or men's issues therapy, you can learn healthier strategies, understand yourself more deeply, and regain a sense of emotional stability and personal direction.

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Therapy for Men Can Help You Feel Grounded, Confident, and More in Control

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As a men’s therapist, I offer a place where you don’t have to perform, stay guarded, or have everything figured out. Therapy is not about judging you or picking apart your decisions—it’s about helping you understand what’s happening internally so you can move through life with more clarity, strength, and purpose.

Whether you are experiencing anger, stress, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or burnout, counseling for men provides tools that address both emotional and practical challenges.

How I Work With Men in Therapy

In our sessions, I help you slow down, understand your reactions, and get clear on what you truly want. We explore the thoughts, experiences, and expectations shaping your behavior so you can respond to life instead of feeling controlled by it.

You may come to therapy with concerns related to:

Work pressure or career uncertainty
Relationship conflict
Difficulty expressing emotions
Anger or irritability
Low motivation
Stress balancing multiple roles
Self-esteem and identity
Life transitions
Feeling disconnected or unfulfilled

Through therapy for men, we work collaboratively to build insight, emotional resilience, and practical strategies that help you strengthen your relationships, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself.

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Developing Tools for Stress, Communication, and Emotional Awareness

In addition to insight-oriented exploration, I offer practical support through:

Anger management counseling
Self esteem counseling to rebuild confidence and self-trust
Work life balance counseling for managing stress and burnout
Career counseling/exploration for men when you feel stuck or uncertain professionally
Counseling for men focused on emotional expression, relationships, and communication

Our work may include learning new communication strategies, exploring emotional triggers, identifying patterns that contribute to conflict, and creating healthier ways to navigate stress.

If You’re Dealing With Anger, Shame, or Emotional Numbness

Many men experience anger not because they’re “angry people,” but because anger is one of the few emotions that felt acceptable to express while growing up. Therapy can help you understand what’s beneath the anger—hurt, stress, fear, or unmet needs—and learn how to communicate in ways that strengthen connection instead of damaging it.

If You’re Navigating Relationship Challenges or Conflict

As a men’s counselor, I help you understand how your experiences, beliefs, and stressors shape your behavior in relationships. Whether the issue is communication, intimacy, trust, or emotional availability, therapy provides tools to create healthier, more fulfilling connections.

If You’re Carrying a Heavy Professional Load

Work can become the place where men strive to excel while ignoring their own needs. Through work life balance counseling and career counseling for men, we explore how identity, ambition, stress, and burnout intersect—and build sustainable strategies for success without sacrificing your wellbeing.

My Experience Supporting Men

I draw from years of clinical experience helping men navigate relationships, identity, stress, anger, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is direct, respectful, and grounded in understanding how men experience emotional pressure in a world that rarely gives them space to talk about it.

With support, men make powerful changes. You don’t have to do this alone.

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Common Concerns About Therapy for Men

I should be able to handle things myself. Isn’t therapy a sign of weakness?

Not at all. Therapy is a sign of strength and insight. You’re not meant to carry everything alone. Counseling for men isn’t about questioning your masculinity—it’s about supporting your wellbeing.

What if I’m not good at talking about feelings?

Most men aren’t taught how. That’s why therapy helps. As your men’s therapist, I meet you where you are. You don’t need to know what to say—we figure it out together.

Will therapy really help with my stress, anger, or relationship issues?

Yes. With support, men can learn to understand triggers, communicate more effectively, resolve conflict, and feel more grounded. Whether you need anger management counseling, self esteem counseling, or broader men’s issues therapy, counseling can improve daily life and relationships.