Therapy for Dads & Masculine-Aligned Parents
I work with fathers and masculine-aligned parents who want to be more present, connected, and effective in their relationships and parenting, but feel unsure how to get there. Many dads care deeply and are trying hard, yet feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected at home despite their best intentions.
Parenthood brings stress, responsibility, and emotional weight that many men were never taught how to manage. Cultural messages about being strong, self-reliant, or keeping emotions in check can make it harder to ask for help or talk openly, even with the people you love most. Therapy offers a practical, nonjudgmental space to slow things down and make sense of what’s happening.
Many men come to therapy because communication with their partner feels tense or confusing, emotions escalate quickly, or they shut down when things get hard. These patterns are common and understandable, especially in the context of gender socialization, work pressure, and the lack of support most parents face. They are not signs that something is wrong with you.
For some men, it can actually feel easier to talk openly with a woman, especially if you’ve rarely had spaces where emotional honesty with other men felt safe or supported. Working with a female therapist can offer a steady, respectful relational experience without pressure to perform or defend yourself.
My work is grounded in an attachment-based, trauma-informed, and anti-patriarchal approach that is tough on systems and gentle on people. I hold individuals with compassion while clearly naming the ways patriarchy, capitalism, and unequal emotional labor shape stress, disconnection, and conflict in families.
Because I also work extensively with mothers and caregivers, I bring a deep understanding of the relational patterns and unmet needs that often sit beneath tension in heterosexual partnerships. That perspective helps me support men in navigating their relationships with more clarity, empathy, and shared responsibility, without blame or shame.
Therapy can help you build emotional awareness, communicate more clearly, and develop ways of showing up that feel steady and genuine. The goal is not to become someone else, but to better understand yourself so your relationships feel more connected and less exhausting.
While I don’t identify as a man, I bring years of experience working with fathers, couples, and families. I offer a space that is honest, grounded, and focused on helping you show up in ways that feel meaningful to you and supportive to the people you care about.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can offer clarity, support, and practical tools to help things feel more manageable and connected.