Masculinity Therapists
Exploring masculinity in therapy can help you understand yourself better and build healthier ways of being. Connect with therapists who work with masculinity on First Session.
Masculinity shapes how many men and masculine-identifying people experience themselves and the world—influencing everything from emotional expression to relationships to self-worth. Traditional expectations around masculinity can sometimes create pressure to suppress emotions, appear invulnerable, or prioritize achievement over connection, which can affect mental health and wellbeing.
Therapy provides a space to explore what masculinity means to you, examine messages you've received about how to be a man, and develop a more authentic way of being that honours both your strengths and your full emotional range. On First Session, you can browse therapist profiles and watch intro videos to find someone who understands these issues and with whom you feel comfortable.
Justin Leung
Justin Leung
Ryan Yellowlees
Ryan Yellowlees
Jason Scriven
Jason Scriven
Ean Burchell
Ean Burchell
Atheesan Mahendrarajah
Atheesan Mahendrarajah
Luigi Garde
Luigi Garde
Jacob Emanuel
Jacob Emanuel
Evan Vukets
Evan Vukets
Nicholas Balaisis
Nicholas Balaisis
Calum Ramsay
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Calum Ramsay
Therapy is hard work.
Therapy for masculinity involves exploring the messages and expectations you've internalized about what it means to be a man, examining how these affect your emotions, relationships, and sense of self, and developing a version of masculinity that feels authentic and healthy for you. This might include work on emotional expression, vulnerability, relationships, identity, or other areas where masculine expectations have created challenges.
This type of therapy may be helpful for men or masculine-identifying people who struggle with emotional expression, feel pressure to conform to certain expectations, have difficulty with vulnerability or asking for help, want to improve their relationships, or are questioning what masculinity means to them. It's also valuable for those dealing with issues like anger, isolation, or difficulty connecting with others.
Sessions often involve exploring your experiences and beliefs around masculinity, examining where these came from, and considering what serves you versus what might be limiting. Therapy might address topics like emotional awareness, vulnerability, relationships, fatherhood, or identity. The approach is typically curious and non-judgmental, creating space to explore without pressure.
The duration depends on what you want to explore and work through. Some people find that several sessions help them gain new perspective, while others benefit from longer-term therapy to work through deeply ingrained patterns. Your therapist can help you determine what makes sense based on your goals.
Finding a therapist who understands masculinity issues and creates a non-judgmental space is important. On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their approach. Look for someone who seems understanding of men's experiences and with whom you could imagine opening up about personal topics.
Browse therapists on First Session who work with masculinity and men's issues, watch their intro videos, and book directly online when you find someone who feels like a good fit. Both online and in-person sessions are typically available.