Many men carry silent burdens shaped by early relational wounds, cultural expectations, and deeply internalized ideas about masculinity and vulnerability. While societal discourse increasingly acknowledges men’s mental health, few spaces offer the depth of exploration that psychoanalysis provides.

In my practice, I work with men who grapple with anxiety, depression, sex and porn addiction, shame, perfectionism, anger, relational difficulties, or a persistent sense of emptiness. Often, these symptoms mask unresolved conflicts rooted in formative experiences — messages absorbed from fathers, mothers, peers, or cultural ideals about what it means to be “a man.”

Psychoanalytic work invites a man to speak freely, without censorship, to uncover the unconscious patterns that shape his ways of relating to himself and others. We examine not only overt symptoms but the hidden compromises and defenses that sustain them. Through the therapeutic relationship — and the transference that inevitably unfolds — we can observe how old relational templates repeat themselves in the present, and gradually loosen their grip.

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For men, psychoanalysis can be a profound act of reclaiming agency and authentic selfhood. It creates space for emotions often repressed: fear, tenderness, grief, and longing. Together, we can make sense of feelings that may have been unthinkable or unspeakable, allowing for greater freedom in intimate relationships, work, and self-understanding.

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Common Themes in Men’s Work

• High-functioning depression masked by achievement

• Difficulty naming and expressing feelings

• Relationship and intimacy struggles

• Compulsive behaviors or addictions

• Shame tied to perceived weakness or failure

• Father wounds and masculine identity conflicts

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A Place to Think, Feel, and Transform

In a culture that often rewards stoicism and self-reliance, psychoanalysis offers men something countercultural yet deeply human: a relationship in which vulnerability becomes a source of strength rather than shame.

If you are considering exploring your own mind more deeply, or have questions about how this work may help you as a man, I welcome your inquiry.

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