The short answer is yes. The long answer is it depends.

Just like everyone else, men and boys can experience anxiety, trauma, depression, trouble handling big emotions, and other mental health concerns—but it doesn’t always show up the same way.

For example, men often tend to experience signs of anxiety and depression as anger, checking out in relationships, not caring about hobbies and interests anymore, and feeling numb. Men and boys may also feel pressure to hide or ignore their emotions.

I take all of this into account when working with clients. You won’t be expected to lay it all on the table on day one. If you know you’re struggling but don’t know why, that’s okay, too. I’ll work with you to figure out what’s going on and what you can do about it.

Therapy can be helpful for a number of issues. Some common examples include anger/irritability, relationship concerns, work issues, feeling stuck in life or on edge all the time, fatherhood, and loneliness.

The length of therapy services ranges broadly based on what you’re trying to address in life. For some people, goals can be achieved in a few months of weekly sessions. For others, change may come more slowly.

While progress can be unpredictable, I will collaborate with you to identify recommended session frequency and estimated length of treatment.

Therapy looks a little different for everyone. I work hard to tailor services to what my clients need. That means you won’t get a cookie-cutter experience with me as your therapist.

With that said, here are a few examples of what we might do:

• In our first session, I’ll ask you some questions about what’s bringing you in, what you’re hoping to achieve, and what life looks like for you right now (e.g., job, friends, family, strengths).

• After the initial session, we might focus on building skills, navigating barriers to success, addressing symptoms, or deepening your understanding of yourself. This is where things start to look different for everyone.

• If you’re specifically seeking EMDR services, we’ll follow a more structured treatment process based on the established EMDR protocol.

I primarily work with clients on a private-pay basis. Tailored care is a core value of Lockhart Counseling and Consulting, and private-pay services allow us to work outside of the constraints imposed by insurance companies.

This means more flexibility with session length, frequency, and types of therapy. Additionally, insurance companies may raise premiums or deny coverage (e.g., life insurance) for individuals with certain mental health diagnoses. Opting for private-pay care safeguards against this by holding to the highest standards of privacy and discretion.

Providing private-pay care also allows me to work with clients who do not have a mental health diagnosis and want to focus on personal growth and quality of life.

My standard rate for a 50-minute session is $150. Many clients also have insurance benefits for out-of-network care reimbursement, often between 50%-80% of the session cost. If you would like to utilize out-of-network benefits, I offer an automated process for doing so.

Though most clients receive private-pay care, I see a limited number of insurance clients through Headway. If these spots are full and you are unable to receive care on a private-pay basis, I am happy to add you to my waitlist.

For specific questions about fees, please use the contact form above or email drlockhart@lockhartmentalhealth.com.

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