Empowering Men with Therapy for Self-Improvement

Are you experiencing one or more of these symptoms?

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  • Persistent sadness or low mood: Feeling down, hopeless, or empty.

  • Irritability or anger: Increased irritability, anger, or aggression.

  • Withdrawal: Avoiding social interactions, friends, and activities once enjoyed.

  • Changes in sleep patterns: Difficulty sleeping, sleeping too much, or insomnia.

  • Fatigue: Persistent tiredness or low energy.

  • Changes in appetite: Eating more or less than usual, leading to weight changes.

  • Physical symptoms: Unexplained aches, pains, or digestive issues.

  • Difficulty concentrating: Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.

  • Substance abuse: Increased use of alcohol or drugs.

  • Risky behaviours: Engaging in reckless activities, such as dangerous driving.

  • Emotional numbness: Feeling detached from reality or emotionally numb.

  • Suicidal thoughts: Thinking about or attempting suicide.

I am here to provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to discuss your personal challenges and help you to develop strategies for improving your self-awareness, relationships, and resilience.

Meet Amber

“I think we all need to feel like we have a space to feel seen and be heard.”

Amber Jerome

Registered Clinical Counsellor, CCC

Amber is a clinical counsellor that has extensive experience supporting men with mental health challenges in a variety of settings and circumstances. What’s different about Amber is that she uses a men specific approach that is underpinned by her understanding of how men communicate in therapy. She has counselled men experiencing addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and a range of thought disorders. She can assist you to navigate your relationships, balance work and family responsibilities, and repair communications with your partner, family, and others in your life. Through her therapy sessions, she helps you gain self-awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours as the first step towards improvement.

Learn more about Amber.

Men’s Mental Health Signs May Be Different Than What You Think

“Therapy offers a uniquely confidential space where we don't have to worry about judgment, labeling, or any social consequences from friends or family,” says Amber

Jeff’s story

 Jeff’s wife was upset with him, she wanted him to be there, to be a family, to help with the kids. Although his job required him to be away, it gave Jeff the opportunity to take good financial care of his family, and he enjoyed the work. Even though it met some important needs, it also created some problems. His relationship with his wife was deteriorating, and he felt increasingly distant from his kids. While his job made it possible for them to play hockey and soccer, he wasn’t there in time to coach them. Other relationships were beginning to breakdown including an argument with his boss. The compounded pressure was too much, and Jeff relapsed. Fortunately, Jeff recognized that in order to keep himself on track he needed to go to therapy.

“Men feel stresses and pressures as women do, but they express them differently,” says Amber Jerome, Registered Clinical Councilor at As You Are Therapy & Consulting. “Anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorders commonly affect both men and women, but men have higher rates of addictions and suicide. Recognizing the signs of mental health distress are key to getting men the support they need.”

Although, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, men are 14% less likely to seek mental health supports than women. There are a number of factors that contribute to this disparity for men, such as upholding the traditional norms of strength, toughness, and self-reliance, as well as lack of self-awareness, reluctance to discuss problems, embarrassment, and shame. Destigmatizing and normalizing seeking help would go a long way to helping men…

Get Started with Men’s Therapy for Self-Improvement

How can men’s therapy for self-improvement help?

  • Emotional Expression: Therapy provides a safe space for you to express your emotions, which can be particularly important in cultures where men are often discouraged from showing vulnerability.

  • Stress Management: It helps you develop strategies to manage stress, whether it’s related to work, relationships, or other life pressures.

  • Mental Health: Therapy can address mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, offering tools and techniques to cope and heal.

  • Self-Esteem: It can boost self-esteem and self-worth by helping you understand and appreciate your strengths and achievements.

  • Relationship Improvement: Therapy can improve communication and relationship skills, leading to healthier and more fulfilling personal and professional relationships.

  • Behavioural Changes: It can assist in changing harmful behaviours and developing healthier habits.

  • Coping Mechanisms: Therapy provides effective coping mechanisms for dealing with life’s challenges and setbacks.

  • Personal Growth: It encourages personal growth and self-awareness, helping you to better understand yourself and your goals.

  • Support System: Therapy offers a consistent support system, which can be crucial during difficult times.

  • Work-Life Balance: It can help you achieve a better work-life balance, reducing burnout and improving overall quality of life.

Read more about our therapy services.

We are accepting clients residing in Canada.

Our Rates

Amber Jerome (Registered Clinical Counsellor, CCC)

$160 (55 min)

Covered by most insurance providers

Your therapy experience will be unique to who you are, your goals and needs. Drawing on various forms of therapy ensures we can tailor your experience to best suit your needs. One size does not fit all.

Therapy FAQs

  • We work with emerging adults, adults and couples who are experiencing life transitions, symptoms of anxiety, depression, challenges with relationships, stress, trauma and struggles with parenting/co-parenting.

  • We offer a free 15 minute consultation session for you to explore if we are the right fit for you–your goals, your needs, and your style.

  • We do not work with children under the age of 15. We do not support individuals experiencing active psychosis.

  • Sessions are 55 minutes in length.

  • This can be directed by you if that feels right. We will often share a bit about who we are, explore your goals for therapy, answer any questions you have, and give you an opportunity to explore if we are the right fit for you.

  • We do not bill insurance companies directly. After each session you will receive a detailed insurance receipt via email.

  • Therapy can help you explore how past, current, and future experiences impact your behaviour, thoughts, and emotions. It can unpack how to show up as the best version of yourself in relationships and throughout contexts in your life. It can help you better manage how you cope with life stressors to enhance your daily functioning.

  • We are client-centered which means, we take our cues and direction about how therapy unfolds from you. At times, therapy will be uncomfortable and this is where growth happens. We believe in being real and transparent, this will sometimes include some laughs and hearing the hard things.

  • Your first session is an opportunity to know each other better and explore how to reach your goals, or we can dive right into why you came to therapy in the first place. It’s up to you!

  • Our hope is that every therapy session will provide valuable insight, resources, and tools to help you get closer to reaching your goals in life.

    Depending on the goals you have and the challenges you are navigating, some people will be in therapy regularly for a longer period of time, some may check in infrequently, and some may feel like they have what they need after a few sessions.

    Our goal is never to have people in therapy every week forever, we want people to gain skills and practice them in the world without us and come back when they need support.

  • We offer both virtual and in-person walk and talk sessions. We want you to be in your own safe space while working through the ‘tough’ stuff. For local clients (Calgary and Chestermere), there are options for walk and talk sessions. These sessions occur in nature (parks, walking paths, trails etc.) where we conduct a therapy session while walking together. Some people find this to be an easier way to work through their tough stuff. These sessions are weather dependent.

  • You are free to contact us after hours, however, please do not expect a response outside of the business day.

  • We have a limited number of sliding scale sessions available.

  • We accept credit card payments, e-transfers, and NIHB funding.

  • Either book your free 15-minute consult today, book yourself in for a session, or Contact Us with your questions.

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A therapeutic connection is an intimate and meaningful partnership. We offer a 15-minute complimentary phone consultation to determine if As You Are Therapy is the right choice for you.