Being a Man in Therapy

Dr. Fredric Rabinowitz discusses masculinity and gender definitions and how those affect our perceptions of men and their decisions to take part in therapy. Dr. Rabinowitz also touches on some of the common issues that lead men to therapy.

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Fredric E. Rabinowitz, PhD

Fredric E. Rabinowitz, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Redlands and in private practice specializing in psychotherapy with men in Redlands, CA. He has co-authored several articles, chapters, and books. His latest book, Deepening Group Psychotherapy with Men, will be coming out this March. Dr. Rabinowitz is the past president of the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities of the American Psychological Association.

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Dr. Elchert recently completed his doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Iowa, where he also earned a master’s degree in educational measurement and statistics. He completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Michigan State University and currently lives in the Washington, DC, area.