The Center for Men's Excellence

09/08/2026

We’ve charted the stars, built incredible technology, and accomplished the impossible. So why is it still so tough for men to say three simple words: "I need help"?

At The Center For Men’s Excellence, we take the awkwardness out of therapy. We offer practical, straightforward mental health support tailored specifically for men—making emotional health a little less alien and a lot more manageable.

This Star Trek Day, make a commitment to your own well-being. You don't have to wait for a crisis to start working on yourself.

Visit us today at MenExcel.com to schedule an initial consultation or learn more about our individual and group therapy options.

07/28/2026

What does it actually mean to be a good man?

If you ask 10 different people, you’ll get 10 different answers. That’s why we asked our staff, clients, and friends to weigh in with the music that speaks to them.

~ These songs reflect what our staff, clients, and friends think reflect what it is to be a good man—in a variety of ways. ~

From fatherhood and vulnerability to resilience, growth, and inner strength, this 40-track Spotify playlist captures the full, complex spectrum of masculinity.

🎶 Take a listen, hit shuffle, and tell us in the comments: What song would you add to the list?

Listen at: https://www.menexcel.com/CME-Spotify

07/25/2026

Don't just sit around and drink at a bar.....meet new people and learn something!

Join us for an engaging evening featuring Daniel Singley, CME's founder and board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in men’s mental health, perinatal psychology, and fatherhood transitions.

We’ll explore how biological, psychological, and social factors impact men's well-being and break down practical ways to strengthen resilience, foster open connections, and address mental health challenges head-on.

🗓 Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026

⏰ Time: 7:00 PM PDT (Doors open at 6:00 PM)

📍 Location: Scripps Ranch — San Diego, CA

🎙 Host: The Social Study

🎟 Open to all ages. Reserve your spot today on Eventship: https://MenExcel.com/GetSocial

07/22/2026

What if Darth Vader had paid parental leave? 🌌

It turns out pop culture’s most famous patriarch is a cautionary tale of what happens when a father lacks basic workplace flexibility and early bonding opportunities.

With Comic-Con right around the corner, our latest blog post uses the Star Wars universe to unpack three critical policy changes needed for modern fathers and families:

1️⃣ Expanded Paid Parental Leave with job protections—so dads can be more like Din Djarin, less like a Sith Lord.

2️⃣ Paternal Mental Health Screenings during pediatric visits (with strict privacy protections!).

3️⃣ Father-Inclusive Family Services that integrate dads into early childhood programs.

Transitioning to a family-systems model of care improves long-term health outcomes for mothers, fathers, and kids alike.

🔗 Read the full post here: https://www.menexcel.com/galaxydads

06/26/2026

Fathers' mental health is having a moment — and Dr. Dan Singley is helping lead it. He's training and certifying professionals through Postpartum Support International's "Foundations in Paternal Perinatal Mental Health" program, expanding the network of providers equipped to support fathers and families during the perinatal period. The Greater Washington Urban League group was so lively they started a selfie tradition that's now part of every training wrap-up. 📸

More trained providers = Better outcomes.
For dads, partners, and families everywhere!

Look at this room 🙌💙

PSI trainers Daniel Singley, PhD, ABPP, PMH-C of The Center for Men's Excellence and Dr. Sheehan D. Fisher, PhD just completed a 2-day Foundations in Paternal Perinatal Mental Health Training with the Greater Washington Urban League in Washington, DC, right before International Fathers' Mental Health Day.

This training gives providers the tools to recognize, screen for, and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in fathers using evidence-based, culturally responsive approaches. Every professional in a room like this one is a ripple effect, reaching dads and families who need support.

Interested in bringing this training to your area? Check out https://loom.ly/sbntBrc

06/22/2026

1 in 10 dads experience perinatal depression or anxiety — yet fathers are rarely part of the conversation.

International Father's Mental Health Day exists to change that. It was co-founded by CME's own Dr. Daniel Singley alongside paternal postpartum depression survivor Mark Williams.

Asking for help early makes a real difference. Find resources at ifmhd.org/resources-and-information, or call The Center for Men's Excellence at (858) 609-1549 to connect with a perinatal mental health therapist.

— tag a dad you care about.

06/22/2026

Check out the latest post by Dr. Dan Singley, CME founder:

Everyone's heard of the "manosphere" — and most people picture the worst of it: Alpha/Beta hierarchies, red-pill grievance, women treated as conquests. That corner is real, and it's done damage.

But it's also only half the bell curve.

In my latest piece, I make the case for why "manosphere" should mean all online content about men and masculinity — including the prosocial half nobody's talking about. Communities like r/daddit (731K members, zero tolerance for "hustle bro" posturing) are quietly modeling something better: men showing up, admitting they're "winging it," and being present rather than perfect.

https://www.menexcel.com/manoshpere-meet-dadosphere/

06/20/2026

HIRING: DAD, Minimum Qualifications:

🧦 Can locate one missing sock in under 60 seconds
🍗 Expert in making dinner that's ready in 12 minutes and 34 seconds, MAX
🧸 Able to carry 47 objects in one trip, including a baby in a carrier and a kid on their shoulders
☕️ Runs on coffee and mysterious reserves of energy
🙈 Professional must-have: pretending not to know where the kids are during hide-and-seek
😴 Can fall asleep on the couch in under 90 seconds

No experience required. Just show up. Every day.

Happy Father's Day from The Center for Men's Excellence!



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06/10/2026

Did you know that regardless of gender or sexual orientation, every person carries both feminine and masculine aspects within their identity? That's not a flaw or a contradiction — it's part of what makes us fully human.

Embracing all of it is where the real strength lives. Happy Pride Month. 🌈

06/03/2026

We are deeply honored to have been selected by the Mayor of Imperial Beach to receive a City Council Proclamation in recognition of Men's Health and Mental Health Week.

June is , and recognition like this matters — not just for The Center for Men's Excellence, but for every man who has ever struggled in silence and every community working to change that. We're grateful to be part of this movement.

Strong men. Healthy minds. Stronger communities. 💙