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Why I work with Men & Fathers

My goal in working with men is to help them broaden their social and emotional toolbox

I currently offer virtual and in-person sessions

The therapy process is designed to help men and fathers deepen their emotional vocabulary, awareness and expressiveness. Emotions lie at the core of our work together. I believe our society has done a horrible job coaching/teaching and showing men how to have a broad range of emotions. As a result, men often act out their emotions in ways that can surprise, frighten and even hurt themselves and the people they care about.  My goal is not to soften a man to the point of being an emotional mush ball — but to help him check in with his emotions and potentially harness those feelings in a healthy way.  

One of John’s greatest skills as a therapist is his ability to serve as a guide and advisor throughout one’s journey of identity formation. He supported my taking command of the process as I unpacked and sorted through my emotional past and present to arrive at a more integrated and individuated self. During our sessions, he knew just when to assume control and share his knowledge, highlighting parts of myself and experiences that I could focus on to derive the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual power to be a better son, brother, lover, friend, and professional.

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         - Former client

I Work with Men and Fathers Who Are...

  • ​adjusting to the practical and emotional demands of having a baby

  • looking for support and guidance with everyday parenting issues- discipline, co-parenting, in-laws, work/life imbalance

  • grappling with anger, irritability and frustration

  • curious about what it means to be a healthy man and father

  • adjusting to life after being a competitive athlete  

  • finding it hard to put emotions into words

  • going through a life transition: a divorce, job loss, recent move, new baby, death of a loved one

  • questioning their purpose and or role in their personal or professional life

  • excited and scared about becoming a parent

  • depressed about their past and trying to make healthier choices for their future

  • trying to figure out how to better establish boundaries and limits for themselves and the challenge that comes with asserting their needs and saying NO

  • finding it hard to be compassionate, empathic and forgiving toward themselves and others

I Lead Support Groups For...

  • men or fathers who feel alone and are seeking support and connection

  • men who are interested in exploring what it means to be a man in today’s world where gender roles are shifting, expectations are confusing and stereotypes abound

  • fathers who are interested in comparing notes, getting/giving support and learning how to be a dad who is firm yet tender

  • men who are interested in talking about themes around identity, purpose, motivation, emotion, family of origin and making healthy choices

I always feel good when I think about any client connecting with John. He has a genuine, modest, warm and welcoming quality that is a natural expression of who he is at a deep level. And he is skilled, experienced, and deeply compassionate. He’s one of my favorite people both on a professional and personal level. John has a great heart combined with an astute mind and a great willingness to laugh. I recommend him highly.

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         - Douglas Baker, LICSW

My Fees and Insurance

I have a standard rate and payment is due at the conclusion of each session. I accept credit/debit cards through Ivy Pay (HIPPA compliant online payment system). I provide a Superbill that you can  submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.  

 

At times I will adjust my fee to accommodate your ability to pay. Please let me know if you’d like to have a conversation about my standard rate. And if we are unable to work together, I am delighted to discuss other resources and help you find a therapist.  

 

Understanding Insurance:

If you have health insurance and would like to use it for psychotherapy, please contact your insurance company to find out if you have benefits for “out-of-network: out-patient mental health psychotherapy.” Many PPO and POS plans have “out-of-network” benefits that cover a percentage of psychotherapy. HMO plans typically do not include "out-of-network" benefits. This means, you pay all costs associated with seeing an out-of-network provider like myself.

Your insurance may want to know my credentials – I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW).

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Some questions to ask your insurance company to discern if they will cover:

“What is my reimbursement rate for out-patient- out-of-network mental health?”

“What is the  deductible for behavioral health?”

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NOTE: once the deductible is met, your health care provider will reimburse you directly a certain percentage of my fee. You might want to check and see if the deductible is calendar year or by date of hire.  The deductible for behavioral health services is sometimes different from the deductible for medical services.

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If your insurance company needs to speak with me or have me sign any paperwork I am happy to do so.

 

Click here for a helpful article on the topic of seeing out-of-network providers:

 

If you’d like to discuss my fees or insurance related matters please email me at johncarr268@gmail.com.

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