Feel at home in the body you’ve been battling.
Specialized therapy for millennial men who feel stuck thinking about food, their bodies, and whether they measure up.
therapy in-person in boston & Online Across MA, ME, & FL
You’ve accomplished so much. Now you want to feel at ease in your own skin.
You work hard, take care of everyone else, and look confident from the outside, but privately you never feel good enough in your body.
You spend so much time thinking about food, workouts, and how you look that your mind never fully shuts off.
You compare yourself to other guys at the gym or on dating apps and walk away feeling invisible or behind.
You’ve been disciplined for years, but no matter what you try, the pressure to stay in control never lets up.
You want to stop feeling anxious around food and finally have days where your body isn’t the enemy.
You’re ready for deeper work, not quick fixes. You want real change that helps you feel grounded, connected, and fully yourself again.
Maybe you’re…
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You care about feeling strong and healthy, and you also care about feeling attractive to other men. It can feel good when someone notices you, and it can hurt when you feel overlooked. Sometimes it seems like keeping a certain look is the only way to feel seen or desirable, even though that pressure gets heavy. There is a part of you that wants connection without feeling so much on the line.
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You handle work, friendships, and daily responsibilities without missing a beat, but when it comes to your own needs, you tend to push them aside. It is easier to stay busy, stick to routines, or double down on discipline with food or exercise than to slow down and notice what you are really feeling. Slowing down can feel uncomfortable, especially when you are used to being the strong one. A part of you is ready for support that lets you show up honestly, without always holding everything together.
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You carry yourself with ease, but underneath that confidence is a lot you keep private. People may see you as put together, but they don’t see the anxiety that shows up around your body, how much mental space food or workouts take, or the pressure you feel to look a certain way in gay spaces. There are parts of your story you rarely share because you’re not sure how they will land. You want a place where you don’t have to perform or hide parts of yourself.
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There are rules you try to follow, foods that feel safe, and moments where it feels like you lose control. Even when no one else knows, your mind is busy with what you ate, what you should eat, or how to make up for it later. You want food to feel simple instead of stressful.
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Part of you wants to relax, enjoy meals with friends, and stop worrying about how you look. Another part fears what might happen if you let go. That push and pull leaves you feeling stuck and tired of thinking about this so much.
Hey. I’m Dr. Matt Richardson.
You deserve to feel enough, just as you are right now.
Whether it’s the constant mental math about food, the pressure to stay in control, or the quiet shame that never really leaves, you don’t have to face it alone.
I work with men who feel stuck thinking about food, their bodies, and how they measure up. On the outside you might look disciplined and collected, but underneath there is guilt after eating, pressure to push harder at the gym, and the endless comparisons on dating apps or in the mirror. That weight builds over time and can leave you feeling cut off from yourself.
In therapy we will take the time to understand what keeps you stuck, soften the parts that carry shame, and build the kind of steadiness you have been looking for. The goal is to help you feel more at home in your body and more able to show up fully in your life.
How to get started
01 - Reach Out
When you’re ready, fill out the contact form and I’ll get back to you within two business days. From there, we’ll schedule a free 15-minute Zoom call to talk about what you’re looking for, answer your questions, and get a sense of how it feels to work together. If it doesn’t feel right, I’ll share referrals so you can find the support that’s right for you.
02 - Jump In
Once your intake is scheduled, I’ll send you simple instructions to set up your Sessions Health client portal. You’ll fill out a few forms ahead of time so that when we meet, we can focus on your experiences, the challenges you’ve been carrying, and the future you want to build.
03 - Feel Better
Over time, the constant noise about food, your body, and how you measure up begins to quiet. The comparisons lose their grip, and meals or workouts no longer carry so much pressure or guilt. You start to feel more at home in your own skin, more open in relationships, and less burdened by shame. As that weight lifts, there is space for ease, connection, and a steadier sense of self.