Men's issues
A straightforward place for men to talk, with a counselor who has heard it all.
Many men were taught to handle things alone. Anger becomes the only feeling that is allowed, stress gets buried under work, and by the time something cracks, whether a marriage, a job, or a health scare, there is no one to talk to who will not flinch.
Brett has spent more than twenty years working with men in crisis and in ordinary life, including thousands of psychiatric assessments in a hospital emergency department. The conversation here is direct, respectful, and practical. No jargon, no judgment, and no pressure to perform vulnerability on cue.
What it can look like
- Anger or irritability that shows up faster and harder than you would like
- Feeling flat, numb, or checked out at home
- Pressure to hold everything together, with nowhere to set it down
- Drinking, screens, or work used to switch off
- A marriage or relationship that has gone quiet or combative
- Grief, a career setback, or a health change you have not talked through
How counseling helps
Counseling for men starts with what is actually happening, in your words. Brett listens for the pattern under the problem, whether that is anger covering fear, isolation covering shame, or a lifetime of being the steady one with no one steady for you.
The approach is cognitive behavioral: identify the thoughts that drive the reactions, build skills to regulate anger and stress in the moment, and practice new ways of handling the hard conversations at home and at work. For men who want it, Brett also draws on the Every Man's Battle framework, a structured, faith-based program for integrity and accountability. It is skills-based and goal-driven, which most men find more useful than open-ended talk.
Faith is welcome in the room if it matters to you. So is skepticism about therapy. Both are common, and neither is a problem.
Three steps, and the first one is free
- 01
Free 10-minute call
A short, no-pressure conversation. Say as much or as little as you want. Brett will tell you whether he is the right fit.
- 02
Initial assessment
One longer session to get the whole picture: history, stressors, what has and has not worked, and what you want to be different.
- 03
Focused sessions
Weekly or every other week, by secure video or in person. Each session has a purpose, and you leave with something to try.
How long it takes
Some men come for a specific problem and finish in a couple of months. Others keep a monthly check-in going once the acute issue settles. Both are normal, and the schedule is yours to set.
Counseling is a good fit if
- Your anger, stress, or mood is costing you at home or at work
- Your partner has asked you to talk to someone, and you are willing to try
- You want a plan, not just a place to talk
- You would rather work with a counselor who is direct
Before the first call
Anything not answered here is a good question for the free call. All FAQs →
Is it really confidential?
Yes. Sessions are protected under HIPAA and Ohio and Kentucky law. There are a small number of legal exceptions, mainly around imminent safety, which Brett explains in the first session.
I have never done therapy. Will I have to talk about my childhood?
Only if it is relevant to what you want to change. CBT is mostly about the present: what you are thinking, doing, and feeling now, and what to do differently this week.
Can I do this from my truck or my office?
Video sessions run on Carepatron from any phone or laptop. You need a private spot and a steady connection. Plenty of clients take sessions from a parked car.
What does it cost?
A $175 initial assessment, then $150 per session. In network with UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Anthem, and CareSource. Private pay is fine too.
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Anxiety and stress
Racing thoughts, worry that will not switch off, panic, and the toll it takes on sleep and work.
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Marriage and couples
Communication that has broken down, trust that needs repair, or a relationship you want to strengthen before it strains.
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Depression
Low mood, loss of interest, and the heaviness that makes ordinary days hard.
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