dads Archives - Justin Lioi, LCSW - Brooklyn, NY

[VIDEO] Raising a Shame-Free Child

TRANSCRIPTION: Fathers today are still often thought of as secondary caregivers. Often in therapy I have to ask about my client’s dads because their mothers are so prominent. But dads, no matter what, have a strong impact on us. And those of you watching who are dads...
How to Get a Man to Go to Therapy

How to Get a Man to Go to Therapy

To get a man to go to therapy there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Men are not socialized to ask for help—especially when it comes to slippery “feminine” things like their emotions. But men have them (emotions, that is) and often could use some...
Video: Paternal Post-Partum Depression

Video: Paternal Post-Partum Depression

We’re seeing more and more that depression often shows up differently for men than it does for women. While we’ve gotten better at supporting women who are suffering from Post Partum Depression, studies are showing that more fathers are also showing signs...
Creating the Space for Paternity Leave

Creating the Space for Paternity Leave

A reporter from Refinery 29 interviewed me regarding paternity leave and the challenges of asking for it–and getting it–in today’s workforce. So many of the guys I work with are coming to counseling because they want to parent differently than their...