Therapy for Men

“All the pain inside amplified by the / Fact that I can't get by with my nine to / Five and I can't provide the right type of / Life for my family 'cause man, these [expletive] food stamps don't buy diapers / And its no movie, there's no Mekhi Phifer / This is my life and these times are so hard / And it's getting even harder tryna feed and water my seed, plus / Teeter totter, caught up between bein' a father and a prima donna / Baby mama drama, screamin' on her, too much / For me to wanna stay in one spot, another day of monotony's / Gotten me to the point, I'm like a snail I've got / To formulate a plot or end up in jail or shot / Success is my only [expletive] option, failure's not / Mom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go, I cannot grow old in Salem's Lot / So here I go, is my shot / Feet, fail me not, this may be the only opportunity that I got…”

- Eminem, Lose Yourself

This moment right now is important. Re-read the lyrics above (or better yet, go back and listen to the song); pay attention to the lines that resonate with you. Eminem captures the essence of struggle, deftly woven into one of his most motivational songs. Asking for help can be uncomfortable and seeking therapy takes courage; life change is possible when you lean into that discomfort. Some of our goals in working together may include coping with stress, managing responsibilities and roles of friendship/spousal/parenthood, getting “unstuck,” building confidence, navigating relationship conflict, living with intention, resolving internal pain, expressing feelings, and actively engaging in personal growth.