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Drew Carr, PhD
Two men talking as they walk a coastal trail.

Doing well on paper. Lonely in practice.

Therapy for men who've gotten good at handling things alone and wonder what it's costing them.

Men's Therapy

More than achievement

A lot of men learn early that their value is measured in output: the job, the income, the problems solved. That can make you very effective and very tired.

Here, the question shifts from "how much can I carry" to "what actually matters to me, and am I living like it." That includes work, and it also includes friendship, family, your body and how you spend an ordinary evening.

Connection

Many men describe drifting from people without meaning to. Friendships that run on logistics. A partner who gets the tired version. Sessions are a place to look at that honestly and practice reaching out again, one text or one conversation at a time.

Asking for support is a skill. Most of us were never taught it.

Vulnerability without the speech

Vulnerability doesn't have to mean a dramatic confession. Often it's smaller: saying "I'm not sure," admitting something hurt, or asking for help before things are on fire.

Drew is direct and doesn't do pep talks. He'll help you notice what you're avoiding, take a clear look at the cost, and choose your next move. He works with performance too, for men who want to do well at work or in sport without it running their whole life.

Interested in a group setting instead? The Self-Led Man is a nonclinical coaching program, separate from therapy.

Say what matters without apologizing for it.

Clear intentions make connection easier. That might mean telling a partner what you actually want, letting a friend know you've missed them, or naming something that hurt without wrapping it in a joke.

Vulnerability here isn't about finding the perfect line, and therapy isn't a dating formula or a script for getting what you want from people. It's practice in saying true things, plainly, to the people who matter.

That work also points toward a life beyond output. Asking for support, and practicing small, honest conversations, can make room for more courage, more enjoyment and more curiosity about what you want next. It starts with the man you already are.

Who This Is For

  • Men who have gotten good at handling things alone.
  • The nice guy who keeps everyone happy and quietly runs on empty.
  • Men who outrun pain through distraction or overachievement.

What Can Shift

  • Capable but inconsistentSelf-trust earned through kept commitments
  • Urges and actions blur togetherSpace to separate an urge from what you do
  • Waiting for the big overhaulThe smallest meaningful step, taken this week

What Sessions Look Like

Format
45-minute telehealth sessions

Prefer a group setting? See The Self-Led Man.

Payment
Private pay, superbills available
First Step
Free 15-minute consultation
Rates
Contact the practice for current rates

Therapy is available where Drew is licensed and authorized. Contact the practice to confirm current eligibility before scheduling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between therapy and coaching?

Therapy is clinical care from a licensed psychologist and can address mental health concerns. The Self-Led Man is nonclinical coaching and does not include diagnosis or treatment.

I'm not sure I have a problem. Is that okay?

Yes. Feeling stuck or disconnected is a reasonable reason to talk.

Will this be a lot of talking about feelings?

Some, and also practical work: noticing patterns and trying small, concrete changes.

Is this a group?

No. Men's therapy happens in individual sessions.

You don't need to have the words yet. A first conversation is enough.

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