This is a men's group which allows for personal exploration and growth into the issues related to men's relational and emotive well being. The benefit of a cohesive, therapist supported peer group is healing and informative. The groups will run for 4 weeks and commitment to the group is essential. The groups are confidential and the setting is comfortable and welcoming. Feel free to call the office with questions or more information. 210-355-8657
Hosted by Dr. Demi Shugrue
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, RN, BS, MA, LPCC, MFT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
This is a men's group which allows for personal exploration and growth into the issues related to men's relational and emotive well being. The benefit of a cohesive, therapist supported peer group is healing and informative. The groups will run for 4 weeks and commitment to the group is essential. The groups are confidential and the setting is comfortable and welcoming. Feel free to call the office with questions or more information. 210-355-8657
If you're feeling trapped by porn, sexting, or other sexual behaviors that feel out of control, you're not alone. This weekly group is designed to provide accessible, affordable help for those struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors. We support in each other in growing toward healthy sexuality and relationships. The group is currently running and space is limited, so please contact us for more details.
Hosted by Jeremy Mast
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MDiv, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
If you're feeling trapped by porn, sexting, or other sexual behaviors that feel out of control, you're not alone. This weekly group is designed to provide accessible, affordable help for those struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors. We support in each other in growing toward healthy sexuality and relationships. The group is currently running and space is limited, so please contact us for more details.
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Stop making excuses. Start making changes. Are you tired of the same patterns? Ready to move beyond blame and victim stories? This group is about taking complete ownership of your life – your relationships, conflicts, and personal struggles. Radical Responsibility is asking "How am I creating this?" not "Why does this happen to me?" This is for men who are: Ready to examine themselves, not Blame others, Willing to face uncomfortable truths, Committed to breaking cycles. We will challenge each other with direct feedback and support real transformation. No coddling. No endless processing. Ready to own your life?
Hosted by Gregory P Young II
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93150
Stop making excuses. Start making changes. Are you tired of the same patterns? Ready to move beyond blame and victim stories? This group is about taking complete ownership of your life – your relationships, conflicts, and personal struggles. Radical Responsibility is asking "How am I creating this?" not "Why does this happen to me?" This is for men who are: Ready to examine themselves, not Blame others, Willing to face uncomfortable truths, Committed to breaking cycles. We will challenge each other with direct feedback and support real transformation. No coddling. No endless processing. Ready to own your life?
How do we navigate this often difficult phase of life? Creating new identity, meaning and purposes, coping strategies for health, financial and relationship issues unique to this era of life. I have other groups for couples, men and women on other days and times. If you are looking for other options.
Hosted by Paul-Bowie Hahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
How do we navigate this often difficult phase of life? Creating new identity, meaning and purposes, coping strategies for health, financial and relationship issues unique to this era of life. I have other groups for couples, men and women on other days and times. If you are looking for other options.
This group supports men from all walks of life in becoming more emotionally intelligent, resilient, and present. The group is designed to strike a balance between "head" (intellectual learning) and "heart" (experiential processing). Topics covered in the group include emotions, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, and addiction.
This group supports men from all walks of life in becoming more emotionally intelligent, resilient, and present. The group is designed to strike a balance between "head" (intellectual learning) and "heart" (experiential processing). Topics covered in the group include emotions, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, and addiction.
The group focus is to improve interpersonal relationships with other men. As a leader, I strive to offer a wide range of experiences, whether it be weekly e-mail feedback or having members complete a genogram. The curriculum for the group draws on my various trainings - Gestalt, KAP, EMDR, Structural Family Therapy, to name a few. This group is for men who want to be challenged, improve their relationships, and have some experience with therapy. All potential members are screened to make sure they are the right fit.
The group focus is to improve interpersonal relationships with other men. As a leader, I strive to offer a wide range of experiences, whether it be weekly e-mail feedback or having members complete a genogram. The curriculum for the group draws on my various trainings - Gestalt, KAP, EMDR, Structural Family Therapy, to name a few. This group is for men who want to be challenged, improve their relationships, and have some experience with therapy. All potential members are screened to make sure they are the right fit.
The group focus is to improve interpersonal relationships with other men. As leader, I strive to offer a wide range of experiences whether it be weekly e-mail feedback or having members complete a genogram. The curriculum for the group draws off my various trainings - Gestalt, KAP, End of Life Doula, to name a few. This group is for men looking to be challenged, improve their relationships, and have some experience in therapy. All potential members are screened to make sure they are the right fit.
The group focus is to improve interpersonal relationships with other men. As leader, I strive to offer a wide range of experiences whether it be weekly e-mail feedback or having members complete a genogram. The curriculum for the group draws off my various trainings - Gestalt, KAP, End of Life Doula, to name a few. This group is for men looking to be challenged, improve their relationships, and have some experience in therapy. All potential members are screened to make sure they are the right fit.
A men’s process group with the objective to support, educate, and improve the quality of life of its members. This group will address mental health issues, stress of daily life, and keep members accountable to help them achieve their goals. Ideal for men who want more out of their lives. This group will help men be more assertive, learn to take better care of themselves, and live a more enriching existence. Weekly group with the day and time To Be Determined.
A men’s process group with the objective to support, educate, and improve the quality of life of its members. This group will address mental health issues, stress of daily life, and keep members accountable to help them achieve their goals. Ideal for men who want more out of their lives. This group will help men be more assertive, learn to take better care of themselves, and live a more enriching existence. Weekly group with the day and time To Be Determined.
Living as an authentic man requires new awareness and interpersonal skills to foster empathy, connection and a more full-bodied experience of the whole human being. This group explores common personal and interpersonal themes men experience in middle life. Outcomes for members include: greater awareness of and normalization of healthy emotional expression; discovery of blind spots and unsatisfying relational patterns; transformation of shame & grandiosity; increased empathy; and clarity of purpose to pursue and life meaning.
Hosted by Thery Jenkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Living as an authentic man requires new awareness and interpersonal skills to foster empathy, connection and a more full-bodied experience of the whole human being. This group explores common personal and interpersonal themes men experience in middle life. Outcomes for members include: greater awareness of and normalization of healthy emotional expression; discovery of blind spots and unsatisfying relational patterns; transformation of shame & grandiosity; increased empathy; and clarity of purpose to pursue and life meaning.
90 minute therapy group for adult males meets weekly for twelve sessions to address sexually compulsive behaviors. Group size is limited to 8 members. There are 2-3 pre-screening interviews required prior to joining group. Fee is $75.00 per week. Psychoeducation, process work and weekly homework assignments are integrated in treatment. Call phone number listed above to arrange an interview and for further information.
Hosted by Jackson Sousa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, CSAT-S, CST, CATC-IV
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
90 minute therapy group for adult males meets weekly for twelve sessions to address sexually compulsive behaviors. Group size is limited to 8 members. There are 2-3 pre-screening interviews required prior to joining group. Fee is $75.00 per week. Psychoeducation, process work and weekly homework assignments are integrated in treatment. Call phone number listed above to arrange an interview and for further information.
Currently accepting members for in-person group therapy. This is an ongoing group for men aged 20 and older. This group provides a powerful space to gain greater self awareness, confidence, to receive support, and to upgrade one's ability to be successful in relationships. This group is ideal for Men who are functioning in their life but want to grow, heal, and change in deeper ways. This is an excellent opportunity to work on anxiety and depression, and to learn relational skills that will help you in your personal and professional life. This group is held Online.
Currently accepting members for in-person group therapy. This is an ongoing group for men aged 20 and older. This group provides a powerful space to gain greater self awareness, confidence, to receive support, and to upgrade one's ability to be successful in relationships. This group is ideal for Men who are functioning in their life but want to grow, heal, and change in deeper ways. This is an excellent opportunity to work on anxiety and depression, and to learn relational skills that will help you in your personal and professional life. This group is held Online.
Weekly intensive group therapy focused on living with sexual integrity. Each session is 50 minutes and is conducted via Zoom. Topics discussed include infidelity, porn/lust, risky sexual behaviors, and other unwanted behaviors. This is a safe space for men to take off their “mask,” practice honesty/vulnerability, develop an accountability network, and learn from others on the same journey. During the sessions, we share our struggles and successes. We develop solutions for difficult situations. We delve deeper into the underlying issues that hinder growth. We study books and selected readings to gain greater understanding.
Hosted by Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Weekly intensive group therapy focused on living with sexual integrity. Each session is 50 minutes and is conducted via Zoom. Topics discussed include infidelity, porn/lust, risky sexual behaviors, and other unwanted behaviors. This is a safe space for men to take off their “mask,” practice honesty/vulnerability, develop an accountability network, and learn from others on the same journey. During the sessions, we share our struggles and successes. We develop solutions for difficult situations. We delve deeper into the underlying issues that hinder growth. We study books and selected readings to gain greater understanding.
This is a group for men who are dealing with the challenges of having a wife/significant other, child or family member that has significant mental health issues. In our busy lives we often do not practice enough self care, have enough education and a place to discuss what is likely the most stress inducing issue of our lives; living with or in relationship to a family member with mental health issues. This group provides meaningful conversations, tools and resources to build new ability to stay well in this challenging life situation.
Hosted by Paul-Bowie Hahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
This is a group for men who are dealing with the challenges of having a wife/significant other, child or family member that has significant mental health issues. In our busy lives we often do not practice enough self care, have enough education and a place to discuss what is likely the most stress inducing issue of our lives; living with or in relationship to a family member with mental health issues. This group provides meaningful conversations, tools and resources to build new ability to stay well in this challenging life situation.
In our Men's Relational Group, we cultivate a secure and supportive environment that addresses many relationship issues, from intimacy and attachment to codependency and commitment challenges. This group is designed for those on a journey of personal growth or facing pivotal moments in their relationships, such as dealing with infidelity or overcoming sexual compulsions, including pornography addiction. Our group is intentionally limited to 6 male participants. This small size ensures that discussions remain focused, and every voice is heard, creating an atmosphere of support and direct engagement.
Hosted by Robert McShane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
In our Men's Relational Group, we cultivate a secure and supportive environment that addresses many relationship issues, from intimacy and attachment to codependency and commitment challenges. This group is designed for those on a journey of personal growth or facing pivotal moments in their relationships, such as dealing with infidelity or overcoming sexual compulsions, including pornography addiction. Our group is intentionally limited to 6 male participants. This small size ensures that discussions remain focused, and every voice is heard, creating an atmosphere of support and direct engagement.
In person men's therapy Group
In person men's therapy Group
A free monthly online group that runs on the FIRST THURSDAY of every month from 7:00pm-9:00pm. The forum is offered as a community service to support people who identify with the fatherhood role to learn, teach, and share about their struggles and successes related to parenting. Contact me directly for login credentials. Gender alignment is not MANdatory. Anyone who is interested in being a better parent is welcome.
Hosted by James 'jamie' Fortin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AATI
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
A free monthly online group that runs on the FIRST THURSDAY of every month from 7:00pm-9:00pm. The forum is offered as a community service to support people who identify with the fatherhood role to learn, teach, and share about their struggles and successes related to parenting. Contact me directly for login credentials. Gender alignment is not MANdatory. Anyone who is interested in being a better parent is welcome.
Online Groups
This group will focus on Tools that develop Skills to create awareness of Self leading to the Action of Chage, (Personal Power driven by your Will). We learn the agency of emotional regulation by identifying our true coping skills. Th goal is to achieve the Mirro Effect by challenging the blockers to self-awareness.
Hosted by Charles Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, (PsyD), MBA
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90073
This group will focus on Tools that develop Skills to create awareness of Self leading to the Action of Chage, (Personal Power driven by your Will). We learn the agency of emotional regulation by identifying our true coping skills. Th goal is to achieve the Mirro Effect by challenging the blockers to self-awareness.
This group is designed to help male addicts in recovery receive support and gain understanding about addiction. We will use this time to help build insight, develop empathy for your partner, and create a safe space to face the struggles of addiction recovery.
Hosted by Banyan Therapy Group
Treatment Center, LMFT, LPCC, CCPS-S, CSAT-S
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
This group is designed to help male addicts in recovery receive support and gain understanding about addiction. We will use this time to help build insight, develop empathy for your partner, and create a safe space to face the struggles of addiction recovery.
Are you 21+, gay male-identified, and find yourself scrolling through apps feeling lonely or unsatisfied, working hard and still not feeling like enough, feeling good when out but not finding sparkle in daily life, or having “friends” but no one to call when it counts? Gay men have often been robbed of true intimacy. Discover the healing potential of deeper connections with others like you in this process group that allows gay men to explore identity development and its impact on attachment and intimacy in their relationships.
Hosted by Matthew Michael Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Are you 21+, gay male-identified, and find yourself scrolling through apps feeling lonely or unsatisfied, working hard and still not feeling like enough, feeling good when out but not finding sparkle in daily life, or having “friends” but no one to call when it counts? Gay men have often been robbed of true intimacy. Discover the healing potential of deeper connections with others like you in this process group that allows gay men to explore identity development and its impact on attachment and intimacy in their relationships.
For men struggling with sexual addiction or sexually compulsive behaviors. This is an ongoing weekly process group that will help you explore and understand the origins of your behavior, learn healthy coping mechanisms, and new behaviors towards healthy sexuality and well-being.
Hosted by Vanessa Harvell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90064
For men struggling with sexual addiction or sexually compulsive behaviors. This is an ongoing weekly process group that will help you explore and understand the origins of your behavior, learn healthy coping mechanisms, and new behaviors towards healthy sexuality and well-being.
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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.