**3 OPENINGS** Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where, week after week, you get to lean into authentic connection to yourself in a group of men who are equally committed to growth. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets in person weekly; includes a three-day annual retreat every spring.
**3 OPENINGS** Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where, week after week, you get to lean into authentic connection to yourself in a group of men who are equally committed to growth. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets in person weekly; includes a three-day annual retreat every spring.
Men are socialized to solve problems, not to feel our feelings. We’re taught to "suck it up," but we can struggle with taking responsibility. And when we fall, we're seldom taught to reach out for help when we really need it. We offer a space you can count on week after week, as you practice new ways of being with fellow group members. In our groups, we provide both support and challenge, because both are necessary to help you grow. Our groups are open to anyone that identifies as male, including cis and trans men.
Men are socialized to solve problems, not to feel our feelings. We’re taught to "suck it up," but we can struggle with taking responsibility. And when we fall, we're seldom taught to reach out for help when we really need it. We offer a space you can count on week after week, as you practice new ways of being with fellow group members. In our groups, we provide both support and challenge, because both are necessary to help you grow. Our groups are open to anyone that identifies as male, including cis and trans men.
This therapy group for male survivors of sexual abuse, began in Spring of 2015 and accepts new members as space opens up. I meet on-going with anyone interested in being considered for membership and willing to join a waitlist. Please contact me -without obligation- if you are interested. The first of several preliminary meetings is free of charge to assess the suitability and fit of this group for your healing needs. NOTE: This group is currently full, but contact me for a place on the waitlist. https://www.burmestermft.com
This therapy group for male survivors of sexual abuse, began in Spring of 2015 and accepts new members as space opens up. I meet on-going with anyone interested in being considered for membership and willing to join a waitlist. Please contact me -without obligation- if you are interested. The first of several preliminary meetings is free of charge to assess the suitability and fit of this group for your healing needs. NOTE: This group is currently full, but contact me for a place on the waitlist. https://www.burmestermft.com
This group is for men who want to learn opening up and navigating better their emotions. Even for men, men can be scary, especially when considering opening up to our vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This is a trauma aware, somatically focus processing group where we will practice giving and receiving support. For more info, email me or check jadotnicolastherapy.com/mens-work
Hosted by Nicolas Jadot
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94702
This group is for men who want to learn opening up and navigating better their emotions. Even for men, men can be scary, especially when considering opening up to our vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This is a trauma aware, somatically focus processing group where we will practice giving and receiving support. For more info, email me or check jadotnicolastherapy.com/mens-work
Building strong, meaningful friendships is essential for a fulfilling life, yet many men struggle to find and maintain deep connections. This group is a space to explore and strengthen friendships that support not just social connection, but also overall mental, emotional, and relational well-being. Together, we’ll focus on creating healthy, authentic relationships that help us show up more fully in all areas of life. Through open conversations and shared experiences, we’ll support each other in fostering lasting connections. Join us in building the kind of friendships that truly matter.
Building strong, meaningful friendships is essential for a fulfilling life, yet many men struggle to find and maintain deep connections. This group is a space to explore and strengthen friendships that support not just social connection, but also overall mental, emotional, and relational well-being. Together, we’ll focus on creating healthy, authentic relationships that help us show up more fully in all areas of life. Through open conversations and shared experiences, we’ll support each other in fostering lasting connections. Join us in building the kind of friendships that truly matter.
The impact of bringing a child into the world can be challenging to navigate, but as fathers we can strengthen one another. In this group we will be looking at our own experiences in childhood and what was modeled by our parents to better understand how to move towards being the fathers and partners we want to be. This is a small, in person group of four to six dads that will meet weekly for six weeks.
The impact of bringing a child into the world can be challenging to navigate, but as fathers we can strengthen one another. In this group we will be looking at our own experiences in childhood and what was modeled by our parents to better understand how to move towards being the fathers and partners we want to be. This is a small, in person group of four to six dads that will meet weekly for six weeks.
Sex/porn addiction group therapy provides a safe and effective place for men to address the multi-layered aspects of their addiction: relationships, family, work, friends, self-esteem, finances, etc. The group provides the opportunity to connect with a social group in which men can explore and develop safe and healthy male-to-male relationships. In this group, the men grow and heal as a result of the therapeutic interventions, the shared sense of accountability, and the transparent and supportive relationships. Call 510.343-7391 for more information or email: robert@innerwisdomnow.com
Sex/porn addiction group therapy provides a safe and effective place for men to address the multi-layered aspects of their addiction: relationships, family, work, friends, self-esteem, finances, etc. The group provides the opportunity to connect with a social group in which men can explore and develop safe and healthy male-to-male relationships. In this group, the men grow and heal as a result of the therapeutic interventions, the shared sense of accountability, and the transparent and supportive relationships. Call 510.343-7391 for more information or email: robert@innerwisdomnow.com
A group for men to connect, share about personal topics and support one another. Topics may include: intimate relationships, expressing emotions, work & career, and examining & unlearning the ways we are socialized in society - all with the goal of fostering more authenticity, healing, connection, and partaking in positive change
A group for men to connect, share about personal topics and support one another. Topics may include: intimate relationships, expressing emotions, work & career, and examining & unlearning the ways we are socialized in society - all with the goal of fostering more authenticity, healing, connection, and partaking in positive change
For those who learn by doing, you will get immense value and satisfaction from an Interpersonal Psychotherapy Process Group. You will learn about your relationship patterns and change the ones that don't work, all while offering both support and challenge, where members hold each other accountable. The majority of the men in my groups stay once they join as they continue to get deep connection and value from them. Berkeley group is on Thursdays 515-715pm. This is a hybrid group meaning it is primarily in-person with a handful of times in the year meeting on zoom.
For those who learn by doing, you will get immense value and satisfaction from an Interpersonal Psychotherapy Process Group. You will learn about your relationship patterns and change the ones that don't work, all while offering both support and challenge, where members hold each other accountable. The majority of the men in my groups stay once they join as they continue to get deep connection and value from them. Berkeley group is on Thursdays 515-715pm. This is a hybrid group meaning it is primarily in-person with a handful of times in the year meeting on zoom.
This is an interpersonal psychotherapy process group available to all who identify as men, including trans men. / Men can struggle with many parts of life: emotionally, in relationships, at the workplace, socially. The struggle is all the more difficult when they don't have enough support and connection with others. / By engaging in real, honest and open relationship with one another, it's possible for men to both receive and give support that can create profound change for themselves in many parts of life.
Hosted by David Thanos Heliotis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94703
This is an interpersonal psychotherapy process group available to all who identify as men, including trans men. / Men can struggle with many parts of life: emotionally, in relationships, at the workplace, socially. The struggle is all the more difficult when they don't have enough support and connection with others. / By engaging in real, honest and open relationship with one another, it's possible for men to both receive and give support that can create profound change for themselves in many parts of life.
This group is an opportunity for men to cultivate more fulfilling relationships with themselves, loved ones, and other men. Through self-exploration and the support of others, men have the opportunity to find a deeper strength within which can be used to overcome the fear of change and become more engaged with life. Topics include relationships, masculinity, self-confidence, sex and intimacy, anger, and emotional awareness. The environment is confidential and non-judgmental so men feel free to share their authentic selves.
This group is an opportunity for men to cultivate more fulfilling relationships with themselves, loved ones, and other men. Through self-exploration and the support of others, men have the opportunity to find a deeper strength within which can be used to overcome the fear of change and become more engaged with life. Topics include relationships, masculinity, self-confidence, sex and intimacy, anger, and emotional awareness. The environment is confidential and non-judgmental so men feel free to share their authentic selves.
This facilitated weekly group will utilize a combination of psychoeducation, group process/discussion and experiential activities (mindfulness, trauma-release, expressive arts,etc) to explore our diverse experience as men of color. Part of our work as self-identified men of color is to unlearn and heal from the violence of systemic oppression, especially the toxic masculinity perpetuated by patriarchy. 'Toxic masculinity' is an inherently narrow and restrictive band of behavior, belief and appearance that often perpetuates harm to all genders. We will explore and re-define our relationship to healthy masculinity. Participants will need to have an initial interview for acceptance into this group.
This facilitated weekly group will utilize a combination of psychoeducation, group process/discussion and experiential activities (mindfulness, trauma-release, expressive arts,etc) to explore our diverse experience as men of color. Part of our work as self-identified men of color is to unlearn and heal from the violence of systemic oppression, especially the toxic masculinity perpetuated by patriarchy. 'Toxic masculinity' is an inherently narrow and restrictive band of behavior, belief and appearance that often perpetuates harm to all genders. We will explore and re-define our relationship to healthy masculinity. Participants will need to have an initial interview for acceptance into this group.
This is group is for adult men who wish to explore themselves and how they relate in a safe and supportive environment. This is a process oriented group where opportunities to explore how we are in relationships happen in the “ here and now”.
Hosted by Raymond Scott Fortner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
This is group is for adult men who wish to explore themselves and how they relate in a safe and supportive environment. This is a process oriented group where opportunities to explore how we are in relationships happen in the “ here and now”.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS! Becoming a new parent is a joy beyond words. It is also challenging in ways most of us can’t anticipate until we’re in it. This group is here to support new dads as they navigate the amazing and overwhelming experience of becoming a father. Topics include processing this big life adjustment, maintaining a healthy partnership, self-care, understanding how our past shows up in our parenting, and celebrating the joys of being a dad with other dads.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS! Becoming a new parent is a joy beyond words. It is also challenging in ways most of us can’t anticipate until we’re in it. This group is here to support new dads as they navigate the amazing and overwhelming experience of becoming a father. Topics include processing this big life adjustment, maintaining a healthy partnership, self-care, understanding how our past shows up in our parenting, and celebrating the joys of being a dad with other dads.
The Somatica Method is a holistic, loving and systematic approach to sex and relationship coaching that invites people to move beyond shame, clarify their needs and boundaries, live emotionally connected and erotically embodied lives, and experience the joy and satisfaction of great sex and authentic relationships. The skills required for success in sex and relationships are learnable and Certified Somatica sex and relationship coaches, as well as the Somatica training, offer a comprehensive and systematic approach to learning these skills.
The Somatica Method is a holistic, loving and systematic approach to sex and relationship coaching that invites people to move beyond shame, clarify their needs and boundaries, live emotionally connected and erotically embodied lives, and experience the joy and satisfaction of great sex and authentic relationships. The skills required for success in sex and relationships are learnable and Certified Somatica sex and relationship coaches, as well as the Somatica training, offer a comprehensive and systematic approach to learning these skills.
*CURRENTLY 3 OPENINGS* Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where, week after week, you get to lean into authentic connection to yourself in a group of men who are equally committed to growth. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets online every week.
*CURRENTLY 3 OPENINGS* Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where, week after week, you get to lean into authentic connection to yourself in a group of men who are equally committed to growth. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets online every week.
Do you want more freedom and ease in your relationships? IRL Men runs weekly 90-minute Men's Support groups. Join our ongoing, 16 week at a time, closed (same men every week) groups to increase your communication skill, share your truth, hear honest stories from others and have a community of support. My groups are both supportive and challenging, so you can face your fears and get unique authentic feedback that is hard to find. Limited space available. Learn more @ Irlmen.com
Do you want more freedom and ease in your relationships? IRL Men runs weekly 90-minute Men's Support groups. Join our ongoing, 16 week at a time, closed (same men every week) groups to increase your communication skill, share your truth, hear honest stories from others and have a community of support. My groups are both supportive and challenging, so you can face your fears and get unique authentic feedback that is hard to find. Limited space available. Learn more @ Irlmen.com
*CURRENTLY 2 OPENINGS* In our culture, men are taught to solve problems, not to find out how we’re feeling. While we are told to “suck it up” when we fall, we're seldom taught to reach out for help when we really need it. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where you can practice new ways of being with fellow men. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets online 3x/month, in-person 1x/month. It includes an annual retreat every spring.
*CURRENTLY 2 OPENINGS* In our culture, men are taught to solve problems, not to find out how we’re feeling. While we are told to “suck it up” when we fall, we're seldom taught to reach out for help when we really need it. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where you can practice new ways of being with fellow men. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets online 3x/month, in-person 1x/month. It includes an annual retreat every spring.
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Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.