Miles Salisbury is a licensed psychotherapist in the Oregon area.

Miles and I discuss the intricacies of modern therapy and how it can sometimes fall short, especially for men. We discuss the importance of a therapist being self-aware, capable of delving beyond conscious-level conversations, and the therapeutic relationship with their clients. Miles shares insights on working with male clients, the phases of therapy, and how to find the right therapist. The discussion highlights the need for men to cultivate friendships and emotional connections, as well as the challenges faced in the current therapeutic landscape.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Miles Salisbury

02:57 Boundaries in Therapy

06:15 Understanding Wounds in Therapy

10:39 Building Trust with Clients

12:40 The Importance of Time in Therapy

15:45 The Male Perspective in Therapy

18:26 Phases of Therapy

28:30 Handling Masculinity in Therapy

33:43 Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerability

36:02 Understanding Anger and Emotional Expression

38:44 Cultural Shifts in Emotional Expression

39:44 The Importance of Identity Beyond Labels

42:46 Finding the Right Therapist

50:29 Building Male Friendships for Emotional Support

Links

Miles Ahead Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xIVBmTqNpiAc0FWVHpUct?si=67037abb59dd4428

Episode with Miles and I: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aFfVIliZnzQsj7SHdUiT7?si=zsmxHlloSgiSsL52nFkU8w

Instagram: / miles.graham.salisburyphd

Website: https://milessalisburylpc.com/

Connect with Me:

Website: https://www.thegroundedwarrior.com

Coaching: ⁠https://www.thegroundedwarrior.com/coaching

Instagram: / the_grounded_warrior