Dr. Melanie Love
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
You're everyone's rock, but lately it's getting harder to just muscle through. You wish everyone could see how hard you're working. ​
Maybe you've tried to lean on people before but have been let down. You're not alone, and there's nothing wrong with you.
You don't have to hide that you're struggling with me. I specialize in working with men who are ready to climb out of the darkness, reconnect with your drive, and learn how to build better relationships. ​​
Reach out today to get started.
Does This Sound Like You?
You take on as much you can but lately it's become overwhelming. It doesn't feel like an option to let your friends or your partner in. You worry they'd see you as weak or a burden. You want to be able to open up or to slow down your racing thoughts without drinking first.
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From a young age, the world has told you to "Suck it up" and "Be strong." You've had to hide what's really going on in order to take care of others. You're everyone else's safety, but where do you go to be safe?
It's like you're wearing a mask, even around loved ones. Your true self has gotten buried in the shadows, taking your vitality and energy along with it. Imagine having a space where you can be supported for a change. Where you won't get judged, shamed, or stigmatized.
As a psychologist specialized in men's mental health, I can help you clear the path forward. I'll help you learn tools to communicate more openly in your relationships and manage your mood in a way that makes you proud. When we can finally shine a light into the shadows, you'll start to feel like yourself again: your strongest self.
I'm glad you're here.
Here's how therapy with me will help:
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​From my professional training, including co-authoring the book “Secrets and Lies In Therapy” (APA, 2019), my expertise is helping you feel comfortable getting to the bottom of issues, even if that's been tough in the past. If you’ve felt dismissed or criticized before, you'll have a different experience with me. Our sessions will provide you with the deep relief of being understood and accepted. This will translate outside of therapy into improved well-being, including feeling capable to deal with whatever comes your way and communicating more openly. You'll find it easier to feel both independent and supported.
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Therapy with me is an investment in yourself, and the work you put into our sessions will be tangible and transformative. Y​ou’ve been figuring it out alone long enough. Let's work together to make sure you feel fulfilled and fully present in the life you've worked so hard to build.
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I look forward to connecting with you. ​
I'll be an active, compassionate guide in helping you get out of survival mode and start building a life where you feel capable, confident, and connected. I can also help you craft a customized toolbox to deal with difficult emotions, drawing from my experience with mindfulness, behavioral, and body-based approaches.​​
Like any relationship, therapy works best when it is the right fit. Please reach out to schedule a time to talk. We'll go over your needs and goals and I'll answer any questions you have.
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It takes strength to reach out. I'll respond within a day when you do so we can get started.