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A blog exploring issues relating to mental health, culture, philosophy, and spirituality.

Sep 9, 20225 min read

Altering Our Relational Images: Men Finding Connection

According to Relational-Cultural Theory, we all develop inner constructions and expectations about ourselves and others in the context of...

Sep 5, 20225 min read

Holding The Opposites: She-Hulk and Dialectical Behavior Therapy

**Warning – Spoilers ahead for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law** While I don't typically watch Marvel shows, two of my sons asked me to watch...

Aug 30, 20228 min read

Don Draper on The Couch: The Mad Man in Us All

Mad Men is one of my favorite television shows of all time. You can watch the series at two levels. The first level is the surface beauty...

Aug 27, 20224 min read

Seen Not Watched: Why Autistic Teens Need Relational Therapy

Over the years, I've noticed that many of the autistic teens I've worked with have developed an identity structured by surveillance. What...

Aug 24, 20225 min read

Therapy with Autistic Men: My Apporach

Over the years, I have focused working with men diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a developmental disorder that is...

Aug 24, 20226 min read

Men & Trauma: Moving From an Adapted to an Authentic Self

I've interviewed several men on my podcast, Therapy For Guys, who have spoken about their childhood trauma. Dr. Jonathan Tran shared the...

Aug 23, 20224 min read

Men & Intuition: Practical Ways To Reconnect With Yourself

While some people may be more intuitive than others, it is something that all men can cultivate. Men are often encouraged not to look within

Jul 20, 20224 min read

On Making Mistakes

No Mistakes? I’ve sometimes wondered how the greatest jazz improvers rarely seem to make mistakes. Of course, they spend thousands of...

Jun 20, 20223 min read

Fellas, Ready to “Man Up?”

Hello! My name is Rayshawn Ledet (He/Him) but you can call me Ray. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I...

Mar 23, 20224 min read

A Teen Therapist For Your Son: 3 Things to Look For

If you’re reading this post, it’s likely your teenage son is going through a difficult time. Your teen son could be struggling with...