becoming better men.
I help boys and men ages 15+ become more confident in themselves, more effective communicators, and more self-directed and focused in a world where it’s easy to feel lost.
hey, that’s me! a guy you can talk to. (more about my practice here)
Jamie Ziegler, LPC, NCC
men seek therapy for several reasons…
but one thing is constant—men know there’s a better version of themselves waiting to be realized. I take a strengths-based, solution-oriented approach in our work together. We leave the staleness of shame and stigma at the door, and we get moving by having real, down-to-earth conversations about where you’ve been, where you are, and where you hope to be three, six, or twelve months down the line.
Within the first few weeks or months of working together, most of my clients come into session to talk about how partners, children, and/or colleagues have taken notice of the way they are handling stressors and communicating their thoughts and feelings in a clearer, more compassionate way. This is a pivotal moment in therapy, because it is tangible evidence that this process is working.
From there, we build on that momentum to form the type of person you know you are capable of being. If you’re stuck in patterns of self-doubt, guilt, and irritability, let’s connect and see if working together may be a good fit. If at the end of our call you would like to go a different direction, I will provide any resources and guidance I can to help you along your journey.
-Jamie
How I Work
session 1: connect
This one is easy: just a conversation. I practice open, active listening, non-judgment, and authenticity as we get to know each other.
session 2: clarify
In our second session, we revisit themes from the first: exploring patterns, past and present stressors, and identifying the main 1-2 things needing attention right now. Also, what would it feel like to solve (or at least better manage) these challenges?
session 3: create a plan
After establishing connection and gaining clarity, we can develop a plan. We’ll call on your strengths, gut feelings, and hopes for your future. I’ll provide reflection, feedback, and clinical experience as needed.
sessions 4+: Carry On
We meet weekly and continue to process thoughts and feelings, and test out different ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. At the 3-month mark, we ask questions like:
How do I feel compared to when I started?
What’s working, and what needs work?
Where do we want to go from here?
Drop a Note
Interested in working together, but writing feels a little more approachable at the moment? Feel free to leave a note here that goes directly to my inbox, and I’ll be sure to respond within 24 hours with any next steps.