Mental Health Counseling for Men in their 20s & 30s
Therapy for young men in Arlington, Virginia and online statewide
Being a man can be stressful in your 20s and 30s
Demands of early career in a professional-oriented area like the DMV, exploring more serious romantic relationships, and solidifying your identity as an adult millennial can get intense, leading to anxiety and frustration for many young men.
In therapy, we’ll work on equipping you with tools to manage stress, build resilience, and make decisions that bring you more meaning and well-being during these two defining decades of your life.
Sound familiar to you?
Not feeling confident or at ease with yourself
Lots of uncomfortable emotions and thoughts you don’t know what to do with
Being uncertain about the future of a relationship with someone you’re dating
Having issues with your partner and not knowing how to bring them up because you’re worried it will cause more drama than resolution
Disliking your job, but not sure where exactly to go next or how to get there
Struggling to adjust to a major life change, like finding a job post-college, moving to a new city, losing a friend group, starting a family, or divorce.
Feeling like there’s not anyone you can go to for these concerns
My Services
Hey, I’m Ben Sollenberger, MEd in Counseling
In a field made up of mostly women and older male therapists, I understand finding someone relatable can be tough. In fact, fewer than 16% of therapists under 40 are men.
As a man in my thirties and on my second career, I’ve faced many of the same challenges you’re experiencing. I bring both clinical training and personal insight into the issues affecting older teens and men in their twenties and thirties in Arlington, Virginia. My mission is to support your well-being through an equal measure of real-world understanding and research-based psychotherapy treatments.
Many of my clients tell me they enjoy working with me because I offer professional guidance that feels more conversational, almost like it’s coming from a trusted friend than Freud.
Frequently asked questions
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In psychotherapy sessions, you’ll work one-on-one with me to address your concerns, explore emotions, beliefs, and behaviors.
Over time we will pinpoint areas for positive change, come up with plans for you to make and maintain those changes.
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Typical sessions with me last between 45-50 minutes
In terms of how many sessions you’ll need. That answer varies! My job is to enable you to live your best life without me. Most people see symptom improvement after 10-20 sessions, but deeper work can take longer. It all depends on the individual.
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Once a week at a regular day and time.
Why this cadence? I want to give you the very best care. You will be learning new ways of thinking. Like any other skill, repetition is key, especially at the start. Studies show that therapy is most effective if you see your therapist weekly. Bi-weekly sessions don’t offer the same benefits and I don’t want to waste your time or money!
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It depends! Research says most people experience most symptom relief after ~6 months of weekly sessions. Others might extend therapy for a couple more months or years for deeper healing and self-exploration.
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My 50-minute session fee is $210. My fee is comparable and competitive to those out-of-network rates of other clinicians practicing within the D.C. metro area.
While I don’t take insurance, you might be able to get reimbursed 30-80% for out-of-network therapy. Check here mentaya.co/b/vayacounseling or reach out to your insurance company.