Fathers are human, too. Even though they may appear stoic and calm to others on the outside, their internal world may be crumbling. Despite life stress building day-by-day, fathers continue to show up, put in the work, effort, and time, despite feeling internally shaken. This blog post will highlight why therapy for fathers can be beneficial, as life stress doesn’t stop.
Why Fathers Need Therapy
Fatherhood, in general, is an adjustment. However, the life events, stress, pain, and trauma you experienced when you were younger doesn’t just fade away as you grow up. These past events can become magnified if you are having to work double shifts, feel the pressure of needing to be perfect, or struggle to connect with your emotions. This is exactly why fathers need therapy. Not only do you need it for yourself. But you need it to be able to connect with your children, partner, and grandchildren.
Fatherhood Stress
Fathers may experience different levels of stress and concern than men who do not have kids. This occurs because, in most cases, priorities shift once kids enter the picture. Trying to have children in general can be a difficult time with challenges around infertility, stillbirths, or losing a child at an early age. If the pregnancy and birth go as planned, challenges can arise in the future, too. These can include but aren’t limited to the following points.
- Medical issues may arise at any time in life.
- School performance or bullying issues.
- Teenagers experimenting with substances.
- The desire as fathers to provide for your children while simultaneously needing to provide a beautiful life for them.
- Losing a job or a parent, yet needing to maintain composure.
This is just a small list of the various stressors that may show up at any time during fatherhood.
Becoming the Best Father You Can Be
No matter who you are, you can grow to be the best father you can be. This is done via individual therapy. In our work, you can heal from past experiences or the pain of guilt and shame. Stress in life will continue to arise. However, you’ll be able to face this stress with responsiveness versus reactivity and calmness versus anger. I’ll be there to support you along the way.
Start Becoming Better with Individual Therapy Near You
At Revitalize Mental Health PLLC, I utilize Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy to help you heal, find a sense of calm within the body, and reclaim your purpose. This form of therapy helps you to feel comfortable within your body while simultaneously stabilizing the nervous system. As we create internal peace, we’ll help your body to integrate the pieces of trauma, stress, or emotional pain from the past that impact your current life. This will help you live the life you desire in the future.
Individual Therapy for Fathers Near Wauwatosa, WI
Being a father and asking for help can be difficult. Our sessions will be completely confidential, except for a few instances where I may need to break confidentiality. Knowing our sessions will be confidential can help people be more vulnerable in the therapy room. This openness only helps to foster healing in the therapy room.
Currently, I am accepting new clients. I offer a mix of in-person sessions and online therapy sessions to meet your needs. I have found that in-person therapy sessions work best for those who live near Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha, Union Grove, Mount Pleasant, and Racine, WI. Online therapy sessions typically work best for those who live outside of local driving distances. I am licensed to practice in both Wisconsin and Colorado. If you are looking for individual therapy for fathers, reach out by calling 720.295.6703 or by submitting a form here. I look forward to hearing from you.
