When you lose someone close — a parent, sibling, partner, child, or friend — life feels like it’s been turned upside down. People tell you to “be strong” or “move on,” but inside you feel numb, angry, or like you’re barely keeping it together.
Loss changes everything
grief Counseling for Men in Massachusetts
What grief looks like in men
Grief in men often shows up as:
Men often carry grief differently than women — not because it hurts less, but because of how we’re taught to cope.
On the outside, you may look like you’re functioning. On the inside, you know you’re not the same.
At Mister Health, we offer grief counseling for men across Massachusetts — a safe, private space to process loss in your own way, without judgment or pressure.
Grief doesn’t look like constant tears.
for many men
It shows up as irritability, silence, workaholism, or feeling disconnected from everyone around you.
A quiet heaviness you can’t shake
Working long hours or distracting yourself instead of feeling
Irritability or short temper over small things
Trouble sleeping or staying focused
Withdrawing from friends, family, or partners
Numbing out with alcohol, porn, or other escapes
Feeling like you can’t talk about your pain without burdening others
None of this means you’re grieving “wrong.” It means you’re grieving like a man who was told to hold it all inside.
Loneliness, guilt, and depression creep in.
You Suffer
Stress builds up in your body. Sleep, appetite, and energy decline.
Health Suffers
Work Suffers
Relationships Suffer
Grief doesn’t have a timeline
Partners and kids feel the emotional distance.
Focus, motivation, and energy drop.
But trying to handle it all alone only makes the burden heavier.
The cost of carrying grief alone
When grief isn’t processed, it doesn’t go away — it lingers, reshaping your life in ways you may not notice until much later:
Honor What You Lost
Rebuild Connection
Strengthen relationships with loved ones who are still here.
Process Loss Safely
A private space to express pain, anger, or numbness without judgment.
How grief counseling helps men
Find ways to carry memories forward without being consumed by them.
Counseling isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about learning how to carry loss in a way that allows you to keep living.
At Mister Health, we help men across Massachusetts:
Navigate Emotions
Learn Healthy Coping
Replace numbing behaviors with tools that actually help
Understand the mix of sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion that grief brings.
Private & Convenient: Secure online sessions. No waiting rooms. No explaining yourself to others.
Led by Dr. Michael Stokes: Licensed therapist with years of experience supporting men through grief, loss, and major life transitions.
Why men work with Mister Health
Boston-Based, Statewide Access: Virtual online counseling available anywhere in Massachusetts.
Therapy Designed for Men: We know how grief shows up differently in men — silence, irritability, withdrawal — and we meet you there.
Mister Health provides virtual men’s counseling statewide, including:
Boston • Worcester • Springfield • Cambridge • Lowell • Brockton • Quincy • Lynn • New Bedford • Fall River • All of Massachusetts
Imagine living with loss without losing yourself
That’s what grief counseling can help you create.
Virtual counseling for men across Massachusetts.
198 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 7-MISTER hello@misterhealth.com
Grief doesn’t disappear, but it doesn’t have to define your life. Imagine feeling connected again. Sleeping better. Having patience with your family. Honoring your loss while still moving forward with strength and clarity.
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