We live in a world that tries to automate everything—even your pain. Mental health apps promise instant help, clever AI “companions,” and daily affirmations that feel more like bumper stickers than breakthroughs. For men especially, it can be tempting to swipe through a few screens and call it self-care. But let’s be honest: no app can dig deep into your history, challenge your blind spots, or call you out when you’re self-sabotaging. At best, they’re a Band-Aid. At worst, they can keep you stuck. Real healing doesn’t come from algorithms—it comes from direct, honest conversations with someone who gets it.

Growing up with a father who flew off the handle without warning is like living with a loaded gun on the table—no one knows if or when it’ll go off, only that it could. And that’s enough to shape a childhood around fear.

If you've ever heard a therapist say, "Make sure you're exercising and staying hydrated," and thought, "Okay, but why?" — you're not alone.

When I launched Common Man Therapy, I knew that trust would be the foundation of every client relationship. If someone is opening up about their personal struggles, the last thing they should worry about is whether their information is safe. That’s why I spent serious time researching the best platforms available—and ultimately chose Simple Practice to manage every aspect of my therapy practice.

When people think of therapy, they often imagine a quiet office, awkward small talk in the waiting room, and the therapist scribbling away in a notepad. But here’s the truth—none of that is necessary to get real results. At Common Man Therapy, I’ve chosen to operate exclusively through telehealth. Not because it’s trendy, not because it’s convenient for me, but because it genuinely works better for the kind of people I help. Whether you're a working parent, a business owner, or someone who simply doesn't want to deal with the logistics and judgment of traditional therapy, telehealth changes the game. It brings therapy back down to earth—right where it belongs.

For many people searching for a solid, no-nonsense therapist, the journey quickly turns frustrating. They come in ready to deal with real issues like stress, relationships, and personal growth. But instead, they find themselves face-to-face with the same worn-out playbook of trendy techniques. Whether it’s being asked to journal their feelings, whisper affirmations into a mirror, or "explore their inner child" through awkward role-play, it doesn’t take long for the session to feel more like performance art than practical help. These approaches are often pushed by therapists who focus more on trendy buzzwords and ideological scripts than on honest, real-world problem solving. The result is that people leave feeling unheard, annoyed, and more skeptical about therapy than ever before.

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For a lot of men, especially those with traditional values, trying to find a therapist can feel like walking into the wrong room. You’re not looking for someone to validate every feeling or tiptoe around hard truths—you want clarity, direction, and someone who’s willing to tell it to you straight. But instead, you often find therapists who seem more interested in pushing ideology than solving problems. It’s no wonder so many men give up before they even start.