Therapy for Dads & Masculine-Aligned Parents
Equipping Dads and Gender-Expansive Parents for a Fulfilling, Balanced Life
I specialize in helping fathers and parents navigating male or masculine socialization find support, clarity, and fulfillment in their roles—as parents, partners, and individuals. Parenthood brings a range of emotions, challenges, and pressures, many of which are shaped by outdated societal expectations about what it means to “be a man” or “be strong.” I'm here to help you explore those experiences, build deeper relationships, and move forward in ways that feel grounded, compassionate, and aligned with your values.
Why Therapy for Fathers and Masculine-Aligned Parents?
Many dads and male-aligned parents are juggling the demands of caregiving, work, and identity—often without a clear roadmap or enough emotional support. Dominant cultural norms might tell you to “tough it out” or suppress your feelings, but true strength lies in self-reflection and vulnerability. Therapy creates space to explore your identity, heal trauma, release limiting narratives, and redefine how you want to show up—as a parent, partner, and whole human being.
Why an Anti-Patriarchal Approach?
An anti-patriarchal approach to therapy challenges the toxic norms that keep so many parents disconnected from themselves and others. Whether you identify as a dad, a non-binary parent, or somewhere in between, this framework helps you create more equitable, emotionally rich, and values-aligned relationships.
It supports you in:
Letting Go of Harmful Stereotypes
By breaking down rigid ideals around masculinity, you can access more freedom to express vulnerability, ask for help, and build authentic connection.
Strengthening Partnerships
Through honest, open conversations about equality and emotional labor, you can foster mutual respect and cooperation in your relationship.
Deepening Connection with Your Kids
By developing an emotionally attuned, responsive parenting style, you support your child’s growth—and your own.
Practicing Self-Compassion
We replace shame and self-criticism with curiosity, accountability, and growth. Because showing up with presence and care starts with how you relate to yourself.
Why Work With Me?
While I don’t identify as a man, I come to this work as a feminist therapist, a mother of sons, and a partner in a heterosexual marriage—someone who has spent years sitting with the pain points, misattunements, and disconnections that so often arise between men and the people they love.
I don’t claim to be an expert in masculinity. Instead, I offer a space where you can unpack the pressure to be “the strong one,” explore the roles you’ve inherited, and begin to connect more deeply—with yourself, your partner, and your children.
In many father-focused spaces, the emotional lives of men are still overlooked—or flattened into stereotypes. My work is about honoring your lived experience while bridging the gap so many men feel in their relationships, especially with female partners. I hold space for what’s hard, offer insight into what’s often left unsaid, and help you build the emotional fluency and self-trust needed to show up with authenticity and care.
A New Way Forward
An anti-patriarchal approach equips you to lead with empathy, respect, and authenticity. Whether you're grappling with daily stress, feeling disconnected, or simply want to build a more intentional life, I’m here to support you on this journey. Let’s create a foundation that empowers you to lead with confidence and compassion.