Therapy for Men
Practical, structured support for stress, burnout, anxiety, and relationship strain. Work with David Harris, LP-MHC.
Think Clearly. Show Up Better.
Many men come to therapy not because everything is broken, but because the load has become unsustainable. Stress often shows up as irritability, withdrawal, overthinking, or shutdown. It does not always show up as obvious sadness or big emotion. That does not mean something is wrong with you. It often means your system has been under strain for too long. Therapy here is practical and structured. We focus on lowering internal pressure, building steadiness you can maintain, and improving how you function in real life, including at home, at work, and in your relationships.
What this helps with:
Reduce burnout, anxiety, and constant mental load
Stay engaged in your relationship instead of shutting down or snapping
Build steadiness you can maintain under pressure
Therapy for Men, Grounded in Evidence
Treatment Grounded in Research
At A.J.B. Counseling & Psychotherapy, our work with men is guided by research on what actually predicts improvement in psychotherapy. We focus on clear goals, skill-building, and the practical conditions that help men engage and make use of therapy, especially under high stress.
Structured, Practical Method
This work is collaborative and direct. Sessions are organized around patterns that repeat in real life, including stress cycles, relationship conflict loops, overthinking, shutdown, and irritability. We identify the triggers, track the costs, and build tools you can use between sessions. The aim is steadiness you can maintain, not a temporary motivational spike.
Progress Tracking and Accountability
We keep the work outcome-oriented. You and your therapist regularly check whether therapy is improving the areas you care about, such as sleep, patience, decision clarity, conflict tolerance, and follow-through. If something is not working, we adjust approach rather than staying stuck in the same conversation.
Lasting Change, Not Performative Vulnerability
For many men, progress looks like fewer “pressure leaks,” less reactivity, more presence in relationships, and a greater ability to stay steady when life demands more from you. The goal is durable capacity, not simply insight.
Testimonials
“The friendliest, most caring provider I've met with after having a few poor experiences with past therapist. Chris really cared about what I had to say and asked really good questions that always made sessions engaging.”
“Adam is above all a wonderful person, who truly cares about improving the life of his patients. I am so glad I found Adam: he is a rare gem, an incredibly smart and approachable person. If you are lucky enough to work with him, I am certain you'll see rapid improvements, whatever your goals may be. I highly recommend Adam's practice.”
“Nathaniel has a gift for crisis intervention. In one of my darkest moments, he provided immediate support and tools to stabilize my emotions. His approach is compassionate yet effective. I'm so grateful!”
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Meet Our Therapists
David Harris, LP-MHC
Therapy for men dealing with stress, relationships, and the pressure to keep everything together.
David Harris is a therapist at A.J.B. Counseling & Psychotherapy who specializes in working with men navigating high responsibility, chronic stress, and relationship strain. His style is structured, practical, and collaborative. Sessions focus on helping you reduce internal pressure, build steadiness under stress, and improve how you show up in real life at home, at work, and in conflict. The goal is durable change that you can maintain, not insight without follow-through.
Focus areas
Burnout, anxiety, and mental overload
Relationship stress and recurring conflict
Irritability, shutdown, and emotional pressure
Career, marriage, and identity transitions
Chris Brown, LP-MHC
Former police sergeant specializing in trauma, anxiety, and high-stress environments.
If you want therapy that is direct, respectful, and outcome-oriented, a consultation is a good place to start.
Chris Brown is a therapist at A.J.B. Counseling & Psychotherapy and a former police sergeant. His interest in mental health developed after years of seeing the effects of chronic stress, trauma, alcohol misuse, and suicidality in high-pressure environments.
Chris earned his graduate training in Mental Health Counseling at Brooklyn College. His style is practical, grounded, and direct, with a focus on helping clients respond more effectively to stress, trauma, and emotional avoidance.
Focus areas
Anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress
Vicarious and secondary trauma
Alcohol misuse and problematic drinking
Suicidal thoughts and emotional crises
Ready to take the next step?
A consultation is a brief 15-minute call to clarify what you’re looking for, confirm fit, and decide next steps. If it’s a fit, you’ll schedule your first full therapy session.
Quick details
Consultation: 15 minutes
Therapy sessions: 50–60 minutes
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield; out-of-network PPOs supported
Self-pay / out-of-network: $150–$800 per session
Not in-network with Medicare/Medicaid