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Wounded Masculinity

Men Therapy Toronto - Wounded Masculinity

Wounded Masculinity is not a clinical psychological term but rather an expression we use to describe the gap between how many men feel about themselves as men and what they believe it means to be a man.  This divide can be very large for some men and cause deep emotional pain with devasting consequences.

At Men Therapy Toronto, we offer both individual and group psychotherapy for men struggling with a sense of wounded masculinity.  Our professional and trained male psychotherapists have a deep understanding of these wounds and experience working with other men like you.

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Understanding Wounded Masculinity

Wounded masculine energy is a completely personal dynamic.  Engaging in a more stereotypical masculine role will not heal the pain of a wounded masculine.  Nor will abandoning all the constructs of masculinity help.  The wounded masculine often expresses itself in a deep feeling that whatever you do you can not seem to feel like you are man enough or like other men.

The wounded masculine does not mean there is something wrong with you. It is quite the opposite. The wounded masculine often acts as a door to stepping into the authentic man you always knew you were. Psychotherapy is about exploring this shame-based part of you and uncovering the truth of who you really are: a powerful, loving, and compassionate man.

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Our Services

We offer both individual and group psychotherapy services to men living in Toronto, throughout the province of Ontario or across Canada.  We have in-person offices located at our midtown (Yonge & Eglinton) Toronto location, or men in the city, province, or country can see any one of our psychotherapists using our secure online therapy video platform.

Sexuality Issues Expanded

Emasculated Male (Gender Shame)

(i.e. impotence, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation)

We explore and address the pain of feeling that somehow you are not like other men, that in some way you are either not a man or not man enough.  This deep rooted gender shame can cause intense emotional pain.  Psychotherapy can help explore and start the process of healing it.

(i.e. sex addition, porn addiction)

Effeminate Behaviours

Have you ever felt like you are not man enough? Believing in these emotions is often not a conscious process. Therapy can help you identify this false belief system and redefine masculinity on your own terms.  Effeminate behaviours emanating from a deeply held gender shame can lead a man to go deeper into their shame.  It is important that a man understand that effeminate behaviours are not a problem but instead be clear on whether these behaviours are coming from a deeply held gender shame.

Sexuality Issues

Difficulties with issues of sexuality can reinforce the negative self-belief among men who believe themselves to be emasculated. Through male therapy, we address these issues with expertise and clarity.

Isolation & Loneliness

Once a man has fully internalized the belief that they are inadequate as men, it leaves them little option but to isolate and remain alone. Isolation is the negative consequence of feeling emasculated. Our therapy provides various options to address this issue.

Why Men Therapy Toronto?

You deserve a compassionate professional approach during therapy. Here’s why Men Therapy Toronto can help you find the right path:

  • A shame-free space designed especially for men
  • Fully licensed and experienced psychotherapists with deep expertise working with men.
  • Flexible options across Canada, including online therapy, for your convenience
  • Our Virtual Drop-In program offers men one session at no cost with our Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) therapist, who offers the no-cost session.

How to Get Started

A typical response to the emasculated male is to ridicule the idea of masculinity. To make fun of stereotypical male traits as relics from another era. To suggest that the enlightened male is to surpass all these typical male traits and to live ‘free’ of all these barriers. However, many times this thinking leads to a new type of enslavement.

These men feel empty inside and have lost access to their personal Eros (life force).

Start the process in just three simple steps.

    1. If you are a new client, create and verify your account
    2. Book a date and time with the therapist of your choice. 
    3. Confirm your booking and come to your appointment to start therapy.
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Men Therapy Toronto helps men fulfill their potential and live a life of meaning, purpose, and authenticity. We do not define or impose what it means to be a man; however, we appreciate that often, one’s sense of self as a man can become both a barrier and gateway to health. We believe that working with a male therapist can help you learn that you are not alone in your feelings and struggles.

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