Therapy For Men in St. Petersburg, Fl
Men need mental health support, too
Your story is one of resilience and strength.
Have you been told that you are emotion-less?
Your partner finds it difficult to connect with you emotionally?
Have you found yourself saying “this will pass, I’ll try harder” only to find yourself in the same spot over and over again?
Therapy for men is a tricky thing. In a world that projects men as fierce, independent, not needing anyone — the self made man. It leaves very little room for you to be human, to experience feelings and to be affected by all the things going on in and around you.
At Sunshine City Counseling, we want you to feel safe, seen and heard in whatever capacity that feels honoring to you and your story. We strongly believe that the more men we can equip to identify their emotions, verbalize what they are experiencing and how to show up authentically the deeper and richer their relationships — and their lives — will be.
We’re better together.
Therapy or Mental Health Coaching Could Be Helpful if…
✅ You feel like you live a double life
✅ Struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts, overwhelmed, second-guessing yourself
✅ When your partner moves towards you, you find yourself pulling away and feeling claustrophobic
✅It is difficult to communicate and build meaningful relationships
✅ You can never be “enough” for what your partner seems to want/desire
✅ There is a belief that you cannot be honest about how you really feel
"There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy."
— Dr. Albert Ellis
Therapy and Life Coaching For Men Can Help
Men’s mental health has long been seen as a “non issue” by most American men. Yet, over 6 million men struggle with depression each year. 1 in 5 men will struggle with alcohol dependency at some point in their lives. Suicide is extremely high in older men and especially in gay or bisexual men as well as those who have a military background. Social norms, downplaying of symptoms and a reluctance to talk to someone are often the main reasons why men do not go to therapy as often as women.
Men are just as susceptible to depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental health struggles as women. At Sunshine City Counseling, we want to be a part of the change of helping men pursue therapy to better themselves and the relationships around them. We often say that therapy for men is a great gift to yourself and even more so to those in relationship with you.
Lets work together and help you step into your fullest potential.
What Keeps Men From Getting Mental Health Support?
“Suck It Up, Buttercup”
There is a strong stigma with mental health, in general, and when it comes to men’s mental health there is even more resistance. Often, men grow up with this belief system that they need to “be a man” and “suck it up.” After all, men don’t cry or show emotions…until they do.
The Belief That Counseling Is For Women
Historically, counseling and therapy have been largely dominated by women as the primary seekers of mental health support. It is fascinating because men were the industry leaders for decades as mental health services began to rise in the 50s and 60s. Regardless, counseling and therapy is most often seen as a thing that women do, mental health support is not for men.
Maybe You Went To Counseling Before and It Didn’t Help
We hear this a lot at Sunshine City Counseling. A lot of our clients find us after a few counselors didn’t fit their needs or even years of working with a counselor(s) that didn’t move the needle all that much for them. It takes a certain type of person with a lot of resiliency and hope for life to be better to go back to counseling after some “failed” attempts because they know they want something more out of their life. It can feel a bit overwhelming and daunting to “try again,” but somewhere, deep down, there is a belief that this can’t be all there is.
Start Therapy for Men in St. Petersburg, FL
Select Your Counselor
It’s super important to us that you feel connected and safe with your counselor. That’s why we give away the first session for free. Your healing and the work you’ll do in counseling or coaching is, in many ways, dependent on how connected you feel to your counselor. Meet our team of amazing counselors.
This is about you.
Schedule Your First Free Session
Right below this, you have access to our male therapists’ calendar so find a time that works for you and lock in that free session! Oh, be on the lookout for an email with our intake paperwork. This helps us get to know you and make the most of our time together!
Show Up (and keep showing up)
If you’re working with either Zac or Brian online, they will send you a link to our HIPPA Compliant online video platform so be on the lookout for that (a few days prior to your first session). If you’re coming in to our office in South Pasadena, take the tour of our offices to ensure you are familiar. There is plenty of parking available. This whole process works — you’ve just got to show up and be curious.
Your Male Counselor and Mental Health Coach
Zac Giparas
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Brian Holbach
Mental Health Coach
What Other Counseling Services Does Sunshine City Counseling Offer?
Whether you’re looking for support in managing anxiety, depression or taking a deep dive into addressing your trauma — we got you. With a team of over 12 counselors, we are able to support you, your relationship and/or your family in all of the ways.
We also have a fantastic life coach who specializes in working with men and entrepreneurs in addition to a certified health coach who works with men and women to improve their life, sustainably.
We have a counseling office in South Pasadena, Fl. However, we also provide support throughout the entire state of Florida through online counseling to bring exceptional mental health support right to your couch.
We’d love to support you. You don’t have to do this alone.
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