Counseling for Men in Kansas City
I’m James Cochran, and I’m a professional counselor in Kansas City, Missouri and Leawood, Kansas. My passion is walking with people as they learn to become and to love who they truly are. As men, we’re taught from an early age that we need to act a certain way to be worthy of love and belonging, and it isn’t an overstatement to say those constraints are killing us. Whatever the nature of your particular stuck-ness, I want to help you get unstuck.
Why Counseling is Different for Guys
In a word: vulnerability. Guys in Kansas City and all over the Midwest are given a certain image of what it means to be a man. Usually, that is a man who doesn’t feel any feelings except the occasional bout of anger. Which is why it’s even more difficult when you feel overwhelmed by apprehension, despair, loneliness, rage, and boredom. But the cardinal sin is to talk to anyone about it. That would be admitting weakness! So by looking into counseling at all, you’re already doing something incredibly brave: you’re breaking out of the “man box” so you can honor your truest, most authentic self.
How I Work with Men
It’s actually pretty simple. I start by acknowledging that somewhere, underneath all of the conditioned responses and coping skills you’ve had to adopt to survive, there is a real you just waiting to break free. After that, it’s about using over a decade of clinical experience to give you the tools that you need to become that version of yourself.
Therapy Services for Men in Kansas City
Managing Anxiety
Learn effective strategies to manage stress and anxiety, regaining control and finding peace in daily life.
Dealing with Depression
Explore and address the root causes of depression, fostering hope and resilience for a brighter future
Finding Purpose
Discover your purpose, gaining direction and motivation to pursue fulfilling paths in both personal and professional life.
Cultivating Emotional Intelligence
Identify and understand your emotions, guiding you towards emotional intelligence and healthier coping mechanisms.
Improving Self-Esteem
Boost self-esteem through self-acceptance and developing a positive self-image with personalized strategies.
Navigating Transitions
Navigate career changes or life transitions with confidence, armed with insights and tools for embracing new chapters.