Men’s Issues

It can be difficult for men to admit that they don’t have it all together.Men struggle with any number of issues, including damaged or broken relationships, anger management, stress from past trauma, pornography, or other kinds of addictions, to name but a few. Whatever your struggle might be, Bellevue Christian Counseling offers Christ-centered guidance and support to help you in overcome the issues you face.

Bellevue Christian Counseling offers:

• Support with dignity – Admitting you have a problem and asking for help can be the toughest step of all. This requires a great deal of courage on your part, and we like to recognize and applaud that courage by providing personal support in a safe space where you can freely open up about your hopes and fears.
• Tools to enact positive change – Since our desire is to help you bring about positive change in your life, we offer a variety of tools and methods tailored to fit your unique situation. We are dedicated to helping you succeed.
• Trusted experience – Bellevue Christian Counseling is one of the most trusted and experienced Christian counseling groups in Washington. We have successfully helped a lot of men conquer a huge variety of issues (even some of the darkest kinds) and develop a happy and fulfilled life.
• Faith-based solutions – Christian counseling for men goes far beyond what secular counseling can offer. Through faith in and wisdom from the Lord Jesus Christ, we see success where other methods fail.Our desire is to help you grow – not just into a good man, but into a man of faith in God.

As mentioned before, admitting that you have a problem that needs help can be tough, but those who come to God with attitudes of dependence and humility will find the help they need. Bellevue Christian Counseling provides help for men who desire to follow Christ and be the man that God wants them to be.

Case Study:

Shaun pled with his wife to give him another chance. He wanted to be a better husband and father, but he didn’t know how. Though he had resisted the idea of getting counseling before, Shaun finally agreed to give it a try if his wife agreed to give him one last chance. She agreed and Shaun made the appointment. He was unsure about the idea of counseling at first, but when he realized that the counselor was just another man like him who carried his own battle scars, Shaun relaxed and began the journey of discovery and healing.

Perhaps, like Shaun, you are uncomfortable with the whole idea of Christian counseling.If so, you are far from alone. Research shows that men are much less likely to pursue counseling than women. Often men wait until the situation reaches the absolute crisis point before they seek help.

Men are taught from a young age to hide their emotions and solve their own problems without any help, and as a result,they often feel that display of emotion implies weakness of character. Ironically, the very reason men fail to seek out counseling is often the very reason that they need it.

Christian counseling for men addresses the hard topics for spiritual as well as practical reasons. By learning to express your emotions, you will learn more about who you are, who you ought to be, and how to communicate your needs in a healthy way.

Men seek out Christian counseling for a lot of reasons.

Here are a number of the most common:

Anxiety and Depression

Do you wrestle with worry or fear on a persistent basis? Do you often feel listless, experience a lack of focus, or just feel down? If any of these symptoms describe you, then you may be suffering from either anxiety or depression. These two conditions are among the most common, and yet least diagnosed problems in men.

Because anxiety and depression can take a serious toll on many areas of your life, it is important to get help. We can assist you in finding the root causes of these problems and provide help for you to overcome them to the glory of God.

Anger

For many men, anger is the default emotional setting.Whenever feelings of disappointment, hopelessness, frustration, despair, self-loathing, or alienation rear their ugly heads, it is often easier to give in to anger, rather than deal with the root problems.

Unrestrained anger can not only create problems at work and damage relationships, but it can even lead to legal trouble as well.

Do you need help overcoming your anger? Christian counseling for anger management can teach you how to conquer this sin and gain self-control.

Pornography and Sexual Addiction

It is no secret that we live in a society that is saturated with sex. Sexual imagery is everywhere, plastered on billboards, magazine ads, t-shirts, and signs. If that weren’t enough, we have only to look to our phones, televisions, and laptops where everything from suggestive images to hard-core pornography is only a click away.

The consequences of pornography addiction can be dire, leading to a host of serious mental, emotional, personal, and even legal problems. If you are enslaved to pornography, take the first step toward freedom by contacting the staff at Bellevue Christian Counseling.

Integrity and Servant Leadership

Perhaps you struggle with knowing just what it means to be a man of God. Christian counseling can help you explore the ideas of honor, personal integrity, and leadership.No matter where you lead, whether at home, church, or work, biblical leadership involves an attitude of service and sacrifice.A leader should be the first to serve, the first to forgive, the first to love, and the first to repent. With the help of a Christian counselor, you can explore these concepts and find out how to be the man Christ wants you to be.

Chemical Addiction

All addiction is slavery, and chemical addiction is no different. It controls both mind and body and draws you into a spiritually dark place. Bellevue Christian Counseling offers help to those struggling with addiction to substances. Though the road to recovery from the grip of addiction to alcohol or drugs can be long and hard, we at Bellevue Christian Counseling are dedicated to helping you every step of the way, making use of a customized approach that is strengthened by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Marriage and Family

Many men don’t really understand women.As a result, they struggle with relationship issues. Relationships can already be stressful by themselves, but parenthood adds stresses of its own.Christian counseling for men can help you see what the Bible says about relationships and family, and provide you with tools to help you tackle whatever relationship or parenting issues come up. We offer everything from relationship counseling to parenting skills counseling, and even divorce counseling if necessary.

Crisis and Trauma Counseling

No matter who you are, or what season of life you are in, you are vulnerable to trauma. Christian counseling for men provides support for those who are suffering from problems related to abuse in their past, neglect, or other kinds of traumatic experiences. If you are suffering from trauma, sexual abuse, loss, or any other event that prevents you from living a full, productive life, we are here for you.

Work and Career Coaching

Maybe you would just like counsel with regard to your career or professional development. Many men seek counseling because they are either unfulfilled in their jobs, or don’t have any kind of overarching vision for their lives. Whatever your case may be, Christian counseling for men can assist you in gaining a passion for your work, and a recovery of purpose so that you can provide for your loved ones and be fulfilled, knowing you are caring for them as God has commanded.

Spiritual Development

As Christians, we often feel as if the world and even the Church expects us to have all the answers, and to have our lives all put together. Unfortunately, just like everyone else in the world, Christians experience hardship, doubt, and temptation. If your church is not already providing it, Christian counseling for men can offer a place where you, as a man, can discuss your faith with like-minded people who understand the ins and outs of spiritual development.

Christian counseling for men is about much more than merely fixing your life problems. After all, even secular counseling offers this. Christian counseling, on the other hand, not only provides standard treatments but also offers guidance for those seeking spiritual healing in order to become more like Christ. In a world that has set itself against the things of God, it is a great benefit to have support from others who share our faith and have experience in conquering sin through faith in Christ Jesus.

Do you remember Shaun from earlier in this article? Christian counseling opened Shaun’s eyes to a number of big changes that he needed to make in his life. Thanks to the counseling and the tools it provided, Shaun was able to succeed. He was able to heal wounds from his past that had encouraged his alcoholism, he learned how to be the husband and father God wanted him to be, and along the way, he discovered a hunger to serve God. For the first time in his life, Shaun felt like a real man.Though he was confident and firm, he was also humble and loving and was able to stand firm against the world that threatened to destroy him.

This is what we do here at Bellevue Christian Counseling – we help you heal, grow, and thrive in every aspect of your life by assisting you to build a strong relationship of faith and trust in God.

We know the pressures you can often experience as a Christian man. Jesus Christ has the answers. As one of His disciples said when asked if he wanted to leave: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68). As Christian counselors, we share our own enthusiasm, experience, and knowledge with anyone struggling with lives darkened by sin. We are here to inspire you to greater things, and to provide the tools for living a healthy Christian life.

Should I see a male Christian counselor?

You are free to choose a male or female counselor according to your comfort level. While there are some issues that are more comfortably discussed with a male counselor, Bellevue Christian Counseling does include both men and women who offer Christian counseling for men. We welcome you to browse our counselor profiles to find a professional you think would be right for you.

How long does Christian counseling last?

The length of counseling varies from person to person. Depending on your struggles, dedication to the treatment, and other factors, your counselor will help you decide what kind of counseling you need and how long it may need to last.

Do you offer Christian counseling groups for men?

Though Bellevue Christian Counseling offers a number of counseling groups, they change from time to time, depending on counselor availability and client requests. Please take a look at our group counseling page for a listing of current groups we are offering. If you don’t find something that suits you and have an interest in having a group formed, let us know. We are always open to suggestions for helping our clients.

Do you offer Christian counseling for male teens?

Yes. We provide Christian counseling services for people of all ages and backgrounds. We understand the struggles teens face, so if you’re interested in Christian counseling for teens, we are here to help.

Contact us today to learn more about Christian counseling for men

If you’re ready to become the man of God that the Bible calls you to be, we are here to help you on your journey. Give us a call at 425-939-6856 or contact us online to schedule your risk-free initial session.