Breaking the Silence: Emotional Suppression and Men’s Mental Health From an early age, many boys receive the message—spoken or implied—that certain emotions are not welcome. “Don’t cry.” “Man up.” “Be strong.” While these words may seem harmless on the surface, over time they form the foundation of emotional suppression—a widespread…
By Nicole Rothschild After recently reading Lori Gottlieb’s book Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough, I was left contemplating why the word “settling” feels so charged. I work with many clients in their 20’s and 30’s who are frustrated by, unsatisfied with, and confused by their…
The Silent Struggle: Understanding High-Functioning Depression in Men In the cultural narrative surrounding depression, we often imagine someone who can’t get out of bed, who is visibly distressed, or who openly talks about their emotional pain. But there’s another, often-overlooked reality: individuals—particularly men—who outwardly seem fine, productive, and composed, while…
What is Psychodynamic Therapy? We all want a bit of relief, a bit of clarity and maybe even some understanding of why we feel and act the way we do. Psychodynamic therapy is one way to help with that. It’s not just about surface-level changes; this therapy gets to the…