You know the thought doesn’t make sense. You know checking again won’t change anything. But your brain won’t quit. The “what ifs” take over until you feel you have to check, repeat, or avoid — just to calm the anxiety.

For men across Massachusetts, OCD isn’t about being “neat” or “organized.” It’s about thoughts and habits that feel impossible to control — and the guilt, frustration, and exhaustion that follow.

At MisterHealth, we provide OCD counseling for men statewide through private, virtual sessions.

When your mind won’t let go

ocd Counseling for Men in Massachusetts

You don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle.

What OCD looks like in men

In men, it often looks like:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder doesn’t always match the stereotypes.

It’s about feeling trapped in a loop you can’t break.

It’s not about being careful.

Repetitive checking (doors, locks, stoves, emails, texts)

Obsessive worry about harming others, contamination, or “what if” scenarios

Mental rituals (repeating phrases, counting, reviewing conversations)

Needing things to feel “just right” before you can move on

Hiding compulsions from your partner, kids, or coworkers

Avoiding situations that trigger obsessive thoughts

Hours lost to rituals or overthinking every day

Shame, embarrassment, or feeling “crazy.”

In Yourself

High stress, poor sleep, constant mental exhaustion.

In Health

At Home

At Work

Therapy helps you take that control back.

Missed deadlines from overchecking or overthinking.

Frustration from partners or kids who don’t understand.

OCD convinces you that you’re not in control.

The hidden cost of OCD

OCD doesn’t just affect your thoughts — it takes over your life:

How counseling helps men with OCD

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Therapy for OCD isn’t about “just stopping.” It’s about retraining your brain and giving you new tools.

At Mister Health, we help men across Massachusetts:

Understand the OCD Cycle: Recognize how obsessions and compulsions feed each other.

Challenge Obsessive Thoughts: Learn techniques to quiet “what if” thinking.

Reduce Rituals: Build skills to break habits that keep you stuck.

Manage Anxiety: Tools for calming your body and mind when the urge hits.

Strengthen Relationships: Reduce the tension OCD creates at home or with partners.

Create a Plan Forward: Shift from stuck and reactive to grounded and intentional.

Rebuild Confidence: See yourself as capable again — not defined by OCD.

Boston-Based, Statewide Access: Virtual therapy available anywhere in Massachusetts.

Led by Dr. Michael Stokes: Licensed therapist with years of experience helping men manage anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors.

Why men work with Mister Health

Private & Convenient: Secure, online sessions without judgment or awkward waiting rooms.

Therapy Designed for Men: We understand how OCD shows up differently for men and tailor strategies to your life.

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Note: To work with Mister Health, you must be located in Massachusetts at the time of your session.

35, Worcester

Eric

"I thought I was just stressed, but Dr. Mike helped me see I was burned out and depressed. Having someone who gets men made the difference."

42, Boston

James

"I didn’t think therapy was for me. I figured I’d just deal with it. But after a few sessions, I realized how much I’d been carrying. For the first time in years, I feel like myself again."

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Mister Health provides divorce & breakup recovery counseling statewide:

Boston • Worcester • Springfield • Cambridge • Lowell • Brockton • Quincy • Lynn • New Bedford • Fall River • All of Massachusetts

Imagine life without the loop

That’s what OCD counseling can help you create.

Virtual counseling for men across Massachusetts.
198 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 7-MISTER hello@misterhealth.com

Picture this: getting through the day without checking the same thing 10 times. Letting a thought pass without spiraling. Sleeping without hours of mental rituals. Finally feeling like your mind is working with you — not against you.