ABSTRACT
The treatment of Chicano or Mexican American men in psychotherapy remains one of the most challenging of all endeavors for the psychologist or therapist (Valdes, Barón, & Ponce, 1987). Unlike Chicana women, whose presence in psychotherapy has been increasing over the years, Chicano men are less likely to voluntarily seek out treatment for emotional or psychological problems (Altarriba & Bauer, 1998; Falicov, 1998; Fragoso & Kashubeck, 2000; Valdes et al.). This is especially evident in the community. When Chicano men are in therapy, they are likely to be there because: (a) they have been mandated to go to therapy by the courts, (b) they have been brought to therapy by the spouse, children, or parents, or (c) they are older and have been referred by a medical professional.
