About Me:

My name is Rene Gallardo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep passion for supporting men’s health and helping them navigate stress and relationships in our increasingly complex society. As a Latino male therapist, I bring not only my professional expertise but also my personal understanding of the challenges men face—often in silence.

For too long, men have been taught to suppress emotions, dismiss vulnerability, and discard anything that might make us feel weak or inadequate, all in the name of maintaining our place in our families and in society. We push ourselves, pretending we’re made of steel, without realizing the emotional toll it takes on our bodies and minds. This agony we keep hidden bleeds into the lives of the people we love and care for.

But I’ve come to realize that the only way forward is by finding the courage to truly face ourselves. To take responsibility for our actions and to confront the darkest parts of our souls—those hidden behind addictions, aggression, and numbness. It’s about unlocking the strength that’s already inside us, facing our deepest fears, and rebuilding a relationship with ourselves. Because true masculinity is not about being unbreakable—it’s about being authentic, whole, and free to embrace all the parts of who we are.

It’s time to break the silence and reclaim the power we were always meant to have.