Inside Teen Therapy: How Gen Z Boys Are Redefining Masculinity

On this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, we have two licensed therapists. Jack Lambert is a New York-based mental health counsellor. And Tim Mullins is a Colorado-based licensed professional counsellor. They discuss the rising demand for teen therapy. The conversation focuses on the communication challenges parents face. It highlights how Gen Z boys are navigating gender identity. It also sheds light on the crucial need for affirming therapy as boys shape their understanding of modern masculinity.

Jack brings years of experience working with college-aged young men. He notes, “I hear a lot of students saying, ‘I don’t even think my parents are going to be open to me going to therapy. I’m scared they’ll see it on the insurance.’” It’s a fear rooted in misunderstanding, stigma, and an ongoing generational divide.

Tim echoes these concerns. He adds, “Teenagers are struggling to express themselves in a rapidly evolving digital world. Their primary support system, ‘parents’, is often disconnected from what teens are experiencing.” They emphasize the importance of opening up nonjudgmental communication channels between parents and teenagers. Especially during times of teenage anxiety and identity exploration.

As we explore the nuanced psychological, social, and emotional dimensions of raising Gen Z, one thing becomes clear. Today's teens need therapy not because they're weak, but because the pressures of growing up in 2025 are unlike anything seen before.

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