Anthony Could Not Stop Thinking
He was almost at his house but needed to calm down. He pulled over to think about this day.
His new boss had criticized him for helping clients who hadn’t paid for the extra attention. Also, two of his best employees told him they were looking for other jobs. It was all political maneuvering. Anthony knew it, but what could he do?
His wife would probably tell him all about her day in the house and get mad because he wasn’t listening.
Life Is Not Going Well For Anthony.
“When was the last time we laughed?” Anthony couldn’t remember.
“When was the last time we had sex that wasn’t mechanical?” He couldn’t remember that either.
On top of everything else, his wife found the questionable texts he’d sent to a female co-worker. His wife’s response was, “Too flirty and too dirty for a married man.” She’d given him an ultimatum, “Either you go to therapy, or I’m filing for divorce.”
Anthony needed a drink. But last weekend, he drank too much and embarrassed himself at the neighbor’s garage sale.
Anthony Is Not A Bad Person.
But he feels stuck. No, he feels backed into a corner.
Anthony doesn’t sleep well. He feels lonely despite being married and well-regarded at work. He misses feeling connected and confident that he’s making a difference somehow.
The alcohol, the texts, the fights, the short temper… it’s all adding up.
Anthony is sitting in his car on the side of the road, trying to figure out what to do.
Have you pulled over?
Let’s Break It Down With The “FOUR Ds.”
FOUR Ds | AREA OF LIFE AFFECTED and SYMPTOMS |
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Death | SPIRIT: Disconnected from your calling – It should be something bigger than you that’s worth pursuing. But you’re not using your strengths and naturally abundant talents for meaningful purposes. Words that come to mind are “Stuck, empty, unfulfilled, and going through the motions.” |
Divorce | MARRIAGE/DATING: Relationship issues – Intimacy and good sex are long gone. Instead, there’s intense conflict and complaints from your partner about low connection. For single guys, this shows up as confusion around dating and loneliness. For some, divorce seems inevitable or has already happened. |
Disease | BODY: Health concerns – Your energy is low, and it’s challenging to stay focused. There is weird pain in places that never hurt before. Sometimes this is related to changes in testosterone levels, diet, exercise, or it’s merely age-related. Either way, your body is forcing you to deal with a transition in your life. |
Downsizing | CAREER: Work is unfulfilling – Your future seems unclear. Your boss is manipulative, political, or singles you out. You feel over your head or undervalued. You have so much more to offer, but you have expenses. It feels like you’re a human ATM. |
Here’s How Men Handle Head Trash
When any of these areas of the Four Ds are affected, life gets hard. Stress, anxiety, or depression are symptomatic of your ability to cope with life’s challenges.
We numb the hard feelings with substances or behaviors that sabotage any possibility of healing. Sometimes, we get caught doing these behaviors like affairs, porn, using alcohol, pot, or some other potent cocktail of dopamine and serotonin chasers.
Hopefully, you haven’t had the harsh wake-up call. But we men are DIY individualists, and we typically seek help only after our secrets are exposed.
Your wife, boss, judge, lawyer look at you like you’re a pathetic loser, but deep down, you know you’re better than that. Please don’t wait for that awful conversation where lying doesn’t work anymore.
The Heart Of The Matter
My specialty is men’s emotional and mental well-being. When you’re healthy on the inside, you’re more likely to be healthy on the outside – not just physically.
You’ll have more connection, intimacy, purpose, money, good sex, and most important – you will have more moments of Joy.
Joy is a deep knowing that life is worth living today and, in the future – even if you’re currently experiencing fear, anger, or sadness. It’s an abundant reservoir that you use to bless others and fulfill your purpose.
Real Change Is Faster, Easier, And More Fun Than You Thought.
I’ve built conversations, stories, exercises, and processes to address the issues that are specific to the experience of being a man.
And I deliver them in ways that harness the power of masculinity.
Let’s get past the stories and start making headway in a direction targeting a better life.
The Roadmap In 14 Sessions
You make the call – because something typically happens, which tells you it’s time to change. You contact me, and we schedule a free consultation or schedule your first session.
Our free consultation call – lets us briefly talk about how things have been going, how you’d like things to change, what you’ve tried in the past, and what’s been blocking your efforts. In the process, we’ll confirm whether I’m the right fit for you. If not, I’ll provide a referral to a practitioner that can help. If it seems right, we’ll schedule our first session.
The first session – allows us to go deeper into the issues, a brief history about you, and how the treatment sessions will unfold, including some of the goals that we can identify right away. Along the way, we develop some rapport and decide how to proceed.
Treatment sessions – are typically 12 sessions where we help you uncover hidden issues, find clarity, untangle self-sabotaging beliefs, develop skills, and gain power over behavior patterns.
Reassess and continue as needed – allows you to schedule sessions further apart or shift to “check-up” sessions as your situation improves. Or you may find other areas of your life you want to address.
Final session and plan for future – occurs once you’ve addressed core issues. There are many ways beyond our sessions to continue improving your situation and develop your skills. After all, life goes on, and therapy is not forever. Let’s get you back into your life better and stronger than ever.
You Are Your Own Best Therapist.
There are many paths that we can take in our sessions. For example, we can address healthy coping skills, emotional intelligence, and dealing with conflict.
Regardless of the many options we choose, my goal for you is to learn to become your own therapist. I want you to harness what you’ve learned and tackle moments that blindsided you in the past.
When the outcomes change, your life changes. Your future is waiting and ready to have more connection, intimacy, purpose, money, good sex, and, most importantly, more moments of Joy.
Counseling for Men is offered in-person and virtually throughout Colorado. Find out why Teletherapy is easier than you think?
Reach out today! (720) 924-1140