Therapy for Men

Support for Anxiety, Stress, Relationships & Life Transitions

Many men come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how they got so far from themselves or the people they care about. Stress, responsibility, trauma, and unspoken expectations often pile up quietly—until anxiety, anger, shutdown, or relationship strain take over.

At Thrive Counseling for Healing & Connection, we offer therapy for men that is grounded, practical, and emotionally attuned. This is not about fixing you or teaching you to “think differently” alone—it’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface and creating lasting change.Find Your Tribe at Thrive we offer therapeutic groups, providing a nurturing environment to explore your thought, emotions and experiences. Whether you're a busy mom seeking balance, a trauma survivor seeking healing, or have teens in need of connection, our groups offer a sense of belonging and support. Join us to spark creativity, make healing connections, and gain a sense of belonging and support.

Who This Therapy Is For

Therapy for specifically for men at Thrive may be a good fit if you are:

• Experiencing anxiety, stress, or burnout

• Feeling emotionally disconnected or shut down

• Struggling in your marriage or intimate relationships

• Navigating major life transitions or identity shifts

• Carrying unresolved trauma or chronic pressure

• A veteran or first responder exposed to high-stress or traumatic environments

• Tired of being told to “just handle it”

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. Many men seek support because something feels off—and they want it to change.

How Men Often Experience Stress & Emotional Strain

Men are often taught to manage pain internally, minimize emotions, or stay productive at all costs. Over time, this can lead to:

• Emotional numbness or withdrawal

• Irritability or anger that feels out of control

• Anxiety or constant pressure to perform

• Difficulty expressing needs or vulnerability

• Conflict or distance in relationships

• Feeling misunderstood or unseen

Therapy helps slow this cycle down and make sense of what your system is protecting you from.

Our Approach to Men’s Therapy

At Thrive, therapy for men is:

• Attachment-based and trauma-informed

• Focused on emotional safety and nervous-system regulation

• Practical, relational, and paced with respect

• Grounded in evidence-based methods without being rigid

We integrate EMDR, CBT, supportive therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and attachment-focused work to help men develop emotional awareness, reduce overwhelm, and build stronger internal and relational connection.

This work is about depth—not pressure.

Work with Chris Biddix

Men’s Issues, Veterans & First Responders

Chris Biddix specializes in working with men navigating anxiety, emotional disconnection, trauma exposure, and relationship challenges. He has particular experience supporting veterans, first responders, and men in high-stress roles who are carrying more than they’ve been given space to process.

Chris offers a grounded, nonjudgmental approach that helps men:

• Understand emotional and relational patterns

• Process trauma and chronic stress

• Develop emotional language without shame

• Strengthen relationships and communication

• Reconnect with a sense of purpose and self

Therapy with Chris is direct, supportive, and deeply respectful of the resilience men bring into the room.

What Therapy Can Help With

Men often work on:

• Anxiety and chronic stress

• Emotional shutdown or overwhelm

• Trauma and nervous-system responses

• Relationship conflict and communication

• Identity shifts, burnout, or loss of direction

• Work-life balance and pressure

Therapy provides space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening internally, and reconnect with what matters most.