At Life and Light Psychotherapy & Wellness in St. Louis Park, we believe checkups aren’t only physical. Many men are taught to “push through,” but real strength includes asking for help–especially when stress, anger, burnout, grief, or numbness won’t budge. Nationally, about 1 in 5 adults lives with a mental illness, and while prevalence is higher among women overall, men face the deadlier end of the spectrum: in 2023, men died by suicide nearly four times as often as women.

Why Men’s Mental Health Deserves Attention

Men often delay support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use due to pressures tied to masculine norms and stigma. Meta-analytic research shows that traditional masculinity beliefs correlate with self-stigma and lower help-seeking, which keeps many suffering in silence.

A local snapshot: Minnesota & the Twin Cities

In Minnesota, the male share of suicide deaths is about 80%, and firearms remain the most common means, which makes timely, local support crucial. Preliminary state data also indicate rates have eased from record highs but remain elevated, underscoring the need for accessible care.

At Life and Light, our team provides therapy in Minnesota and the Twin Cities, focused on helping men find balance, emotional strength, and purpose.

What Therapy Looks Like Here

Our therapists offer CBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and holistic care tailored to you. Evidence matters:

  • EMDR for depression: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggest EMDR significantly improves depressive symptoms, with effects comparable to other active treatments.
  • PTSD (common after trauma): High-quality reviews find EMDR and trauma-focused CBTamong the most effective options for adults with PTSD, with durable benefits.

In session, we help you:

  • Lower stress reactivity and steady your nervous system
  • Name and regulate emotions without shutting down or lashing out
  • Improve communication & boundaries at work and at home
  • Reconnect with purpose—career, fatherhood, friendship, identity

Inclusive care: We welcome cis and trans men, and nonbinary people who identify with men’s mental health concerns.

Taking the First Step

Therapy doesn’t make you less tough, it makes you more grounded, capable, and connected. If you or someone you care about could benefit from men’s therapy in Minneapolis or the greater Twin Cities area, we’re here to help.