If you feel like something is missing, you are
definitely not alone!
Some gay men experience a strange paradox:
out to their families and even at work,
there’s still a deep sense of not quite fitting in,
constantly second-guessing their own effectiveness.
You may have a lingering dread you will be “found out”
to be less capable than you really are.
I call this uneasiness the “impostor syndrome,” and it’s not that uncommon!

Imagine how it would feel:

If you had a more confidence in your direction ~
and you could deal with work and relationships with:
    Increased clarity, greater ease,
enjoying yourself along the way!

Let's see if we can:

• Create a clear vision for your true goals
• Identify hidden challenges
• Relieve doubts
• Soothe your inner "impostor"
• Calm emotional reactivity, and
• Rekindle your enthusiasm for work, love, and life!

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Rik Isensee, LCSW

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Gay men have made great strides in establishing greater personal freedom, plus civil rights in many areas — and yet, there's often a lingering sense that something is not quite right.

Through our work together, you can gain the confidence to make the best of your talents, true values, and dreams.

 * Rik is a licensed psychotherapist, author of several books for gay men, with decades of experience helping gay men lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life!

License # LCSW 10773

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Rik's Books for Gay Guys

Resolving Conflicts

Support for Recovery

Thriving at Midlife

“Must reading for all male couples.”
— David McWhirter and Andrew Mattison, co-authors of The Male Couple.

More info on Rik's books

“If you are a gay man who grew up in a dysfunctional family or were abused, be kind to yourself and read this book. It’s full of validation, understanding, common sense, and wise guidance, like a good friend.”
— Ellen Bass, coauthor of The Courage to Heal

“Readers of this book should be ready to experience an engaging intimate conversation about how to live with wisdom and passion while embarked on the uncertain journey of midlife.
Gay men of all ages will be enriched by Isensee’s timely and eloquent synthesis of his clinical work and the firsthand accounts of ten remarkably articulate men."
— Robert M. Kertzner, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University

Tips for gay couples

How to approach conflict:

and come out feeling better on the other side!

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Freedom, Purpose, and Love!

Whatever dissatisfaction you are experiencing right now doesn't
have to last forever. Discover your true source of
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I look forward to meeting you, understanding where
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What is Mindfulness?

Can Stress be Helpful?

You Are Not What You Think

The intention to be aware of whatever arises, in the present moment, without a lot of judgment: bring curiosity, friendliness, and self-compassion to your daily life.

Stress occurs with any event that requires effort.
The key is to find the balance between a stimulating challenge, versus
feeling overwhelmed.

You are not just your thoughts and feelings, your role in life,
your current abilities,
or
your story.

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