You feel stuck, wishing things would change but unsure of what to change, or how. Nothing you do seems to be enough to make others happy and your efforts feel unseen or unappreciated. Maybe you’re unsure of how you feel or can’t seem to find the right words to describe your emotions to others. This group can help you to learn more about what you need and feel clear about how to share this, understand your relationships better, and explore the messages you have received about "how men should be".
Hosted by Couples Therapy at The Center for Connection
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
You feel stuck, wishing things would change but unsure of what to change, or how. Nothing you do seems to be enough to make others happy and your efforts feel unseen or unappreciated. Maybe you’re unsure of how you feel or can’t seem to find the right words to describe your emotions to others. This group can help you to learn more about what you need and feel clear about how to share this, understand your relationships better, and explore the messages you have received about "how men should be".
Do you avoid hard conversations or important decisions? Do you feel triggered by certain people or dynamics? Do you feel lonely or alienated in your relationships? This is a weekly, process-focused group for men who want to expand their ability to share their story and form more meaningful connections with others. The group will provide a supportive environment for breaking old patterns of behavior, understanding the impact of past relationships, and exploring new and more effective ways of relating. This group complements individual therapy, providing a space for practicing skills and building self-awareness to make real-world changes.
Do you avoid hard conversations or important decisions? Do you feel triggered by certain people or dynamics? Do you feel lonely or alienated in your relationships? This is a weekly, process-focused group for men who want to expand their ability to share their story and form more meaningful connections with others. The group will provide a supportive environment for breaking old patterns of behavior, understanding the impact of past relationships, and exploring new and more effective ways of relating. This group complements individual therapy, providing a space for practicing skills and building self-awareness to make real-world changes.
Research shows that men who are emotionally self-aware are clear in their understanding of what they do well, what drives and satisfies them, and which people and situations can be triggering. Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate social complexities, both in their personal and professional lives. Most men desire to be emotionally healthy but lack the skills and motivation to get there. We are here to help. With a combination of psycho-education, in-session modeling, and interpersonal processing, we will work to help you meet your goals and live an emotionally healthier life.
Hosted by Paul W. Sarigianis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABC, LPC
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Research shows that men who are emotionally self-aware are clear in their understanding of what they do well, what drives and satisfies them, and which people and situations can be triggering. Emotional health affects how men manage behavior and navigate social complexities, both in their personal and professional lives. Most men desire to be emotionally healthy but lack the skills and motivation to get there. We are here to help. With a combination of psycho-education, in-session modeling, and interpersonal processing, we will work to help you meet your goals and live an emotionally healthier life.
Open group for college age/young adult's struggling with pornography and compulsive sexual behaviors and/or legal involvement.
Hosted by Tracey E Guard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP, CSAT
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Open group for college age/young adult's struggling with pornography and compulsive sexual behaviors and/or legal involvement.
Do you avoid hard conversations or important decisions? Do you feel triggered by certain people or dynamics? Do you feel lonely in your relationships? This group is for men who want more meaningful connections with others. Group will provide a supportive environment for breaking old patterns, understanding the impact of past relationships, exploring more effective ways of relating, navigating interpersonal conflict, increasing productive expression of difficult emotions, addressing stressors that impact emotional regulation, gaining experience relating to others on difficult topics, healing in a supportive community of peers, improving insight into needs in relationships, improving self-advocacy and boundary setting.
Hosted by Fairfax Integrative Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Do you avoid hard conversations or important decisions? Do you feel triggered by certain people or dynamics? Do you feel lonely in your relationships? This group is for men who want more meaningful connections with others. Group will provide a supportive environment for breaking old patterns, understanding the impact of past relationships, exploring more effective ways of relating, navigating interpersonal conflict, increasing productive expression of difficult emotions, addressing stressors that impact emotional regulation, gaining experience relating to others on difficult topics, healing in a supportive community of peers, improving insight into needs in relationships, improving self-advocacy and boundary setting.
With a combination of psycho-education, in-session modeling, and interpersonal processing, we will work to help you meet your goals and live an emotionally healthier life. Thrive groups are for men who desire to do more than just survive in their relationships with themselves and those they care about. Improve your understanding of yourself and your relationships with others by participating in our 13-week in-person men’s groups starting Saturday, January 10th, 2025. Sign-up link: https://synergycounselingllc.com/groups
Hosted by Andrew (Andy) E. Hart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABC, LPC
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
With a combination of psycho-education, in-session modeling, and interpersonal processing, we will work to help you meet your goals and live an emotionally healthier life. Thrive groups are for men who desire to do more than just survive in their relationships with themselves and those they care about. Improve your understanding of yourself and your relationships with others by participating in our 13-week in-person men’s groups starting Saturday, January 10th, 2025. Sign-up link: https://synergycounselingllc.com/groups
More Groups Nearby
Building Christian Men Who Lead loving relationships. Most men are trained to win in the office or the gym, but few are coached on how to win in the living room and in family life. The Vanguard is a brotherhood for men who strive to become supportive and active husbands and loving fathers. We focus on the "Heavy Lifts" of life: maintaining a thriving marriage, raising resilient children, and building personal strength.
Hosted by Barrios Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
Building Christian Men Who Lead loving relationships. Most men are trained to win in the office or the gym, but few are coached on how to win in the living room and in family life. The Vanguard is a brotherhood for men who strive to become supportive and active husbands and loving fathers. We focus on the "Heavy Lifts" of life: maintaining a thriving marriage, raising resilient children, and building personal strength.
Do you struggle to say no without feeling anxious or guilty? Do you overextend yourself to keep the peace, avoid conflict, or make others happy, only to feel resentful later? This group is for high-functioning adults who want to break patterns of people-pleasing, over-responsibility, and difficulty setting limits in relationships, family, or work. Together, we’ll explore where these patterns come from, learn practical skills, and practice communication with clarity and confidence. If you’re ready to stop over-functioning and start showing up more authentically, this group offers a supportive and structured space to begin.
Hosted by Jennifer Semaan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Group meets in Herndon, VA 20171
Do you struggle to say no without feeling anxious or guilty? Do you overextend yourself to keep the peace, avoid conflict, or make others happy, only to feel resentful later? This group is for high-functioning adults who want to break patterns of people-pleasing, over-responsibility, and difficulty setting limits in relationships, family, or work. Together, we’ll explore where these patterns come from, learn practical skills, and practice communication with clarity and confidence. If you’re ready to stop over-functioning and start showing up more authentically, this group offers a supportive and structured space to begin.
Our Virginia certified domestic violence intervention program provides trauma-informed care for voluntary and court-ordered participants. Rather than a ons-size-fits-all approach, our program is tiered from 24 to 52 weeks. We offer a sliding fee scale, based upon household income. Program graduates may continue attending free of charge. Our acceptance-based program fosters healthy boundaries, effective communication, mindfulness training, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, parenting skills, attachment security, healthy coping strategies, and personal agency. Participant workbooks are available on Amazon: EMAP: Emotionally Intelligent Mindful Acceptance-Based Program and Mindful Workbook for Women
Our Virginia certified domestic violence intervention program provides trauma-informed care for voluntary and court-ordered participants. Rather than a ons-size-fits-all approach, our program is tiered from 24 to 52 weeks. We offer a sliding fee scale, based upon household income. Program graduates may continue attending free of charge. Our acceptance-based program fosters healthy boundaries, effective communication, mindfulness training, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, parenting skills, attachment security, healthy coping strategies, and personal agency. Participant workbooks are available on Amazon: EMAP: Emotionally Intelligent Mindful Acceptance-Based Program and Mindful Workbook for Women
The AR is primarily a psychoeducation group that covers various topics including but not limited to family-of-origin, relationship styles, personality, relationship injury repair, culture, and sex.
Hosted by The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DCPC, LPC
Group meets in Vienna, VA 22182
The AR is primarily a psychoeducation group that covers various topics including but not limited to family-of-origin, relationship styles, personality, relationship injury repair, culture, and sex.
In a world where struggle often goes unseen and the fight for recovery feels like a solo battle, you are not alone. Our Sex Addiction Recovery Workgroup is designed from the ground up to provide a haven for healing, growth, and transformation. Led by Duane Osterlind and his compassionate team, we offer a safe space for individuals struggling with sex addiction, porn addicts, and persons on the path to recovery. You can heal yourself and your relationships. Start now! Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Hosted by Duane Philip Osterlind
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S
Group meets in Great Falls, VA 22066
In a world where struggle often goes unseen and the fight for recovery feels like a solo battle, you are not alone. Our Sex Addiction Recovery Workgroup is designed from the ground up to provide a haven for healing, growth, and transformation. Led by Duane Osterlind and his compassionate team, we offer a safe space for individuals struggling with sex addiction, porn addicts, and persons on the path to recovery. You can heal yourself and your relationships. Start now! Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
This group is for men committed to healing and growth in their relationships. Whether you’re recovering from sex or porn addiction, working through the aftermath of an affair or infidelity, or simply want to build healthier relationship patterns moving forward, this group offers a safe space to process, learn, and grow. Together, we’ll explore accountability, vulnerability, emotional awareness, and practical skills to create lasting change. Join a community of men dedicated to authentic connection, healing, and becoming the partner they aspire to be.
Hosted by Jenna Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
This group is for men committed to healing and growth in their relationships. Whether you’re recovering from sex or porn addiction, working through the aftermath of an affair or infidelity, or simply want to build healthier relationship patterns moving forward, this group offers a safe space to process, learn, and grow. Together, we’ll explore accountability, vulnerability, emotional awareness, and practical skills to create lasting change. Join a community of men dedicated to authentic connection, healing, and becoming the partner they aspire to be.
This 6-week therapy group is designed for men ages 22–35 who are looking to strengthen self-confidence, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier relationships. Through guided discussion, psychoeducation, and connection with others navigating similar experiences, participants will gain insight into the patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that shape the way they relate to themselves and others. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, fear of rejection, low self-confidence, difficulty communicating, challenges with boundaries, or simply wanting to better understand yourself and build healthier relationships, this group is here to help.
This 6-week therapy group is designed for men ages 22–35 who are looking to strengthen self-confidence, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier relationships. Through guided discussion, psychoeducation, and connection with others navigating similar experiences, participants will gain insight into the patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that shape the way they relate to themselves and others. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, fear of rejection, low self-confidence, difficulty communicating, challenges with boundaries, or simply wanting to better understand yourself and build healthier relationships, this group is here to help.
In our close-knit men’s group, we weave bonds that defy time. We’re more than just allies; we’re soul navigators. Together, we explore the depths—the raw, unfiltered conversations that carve lasting grooves in our hearts. Our mission? To lift each other, to hold space for vulnerability, and to build relationships that echo across years. Welcome to a sanctuary where authenticity reigns and lasting connections find their home!
In our close-knit men’s group, we weave bonds that defy time. We’re more than just allies; we’re soul navigators. Together, we explore the depths—the raw, unfiltered conversations that carve lasting grooves in our hearts. Our mission? To lift each other, to hold space for vulnerability, and to build relationships that echo across years. Welcome to a sanctuary where authenticity reigns and lasting connections find their home!
This weekly group is 90 minutes and focuses on helping clients build a strong recovery from sexual addiction. The small group environment is excellent for creating trust and safety to address sobriety challenges and explore solutions. It is also a great compliment to a 12 step program and provides an immediate boost to clients' sober support networks. This group is virtual.
This weekly group is 90 minutes and focuses on helping clients build a strong recovery from sexual addiction. The small group environment is excellent for creating trust and safety to address sobriety challenges and explore solutions. It is also a great compliment to a 12 step program and provides an immediate boost to clients' sober support networks. This group is virtual.
Private Practice that services Virginia as a telehealth only practice for adults, teens and families. Sole provider offering psychotherapy and christian counseling.
Hosted by Ashley Patrican
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Group meets in Clifton, VA 20124
Private Practice that services Virginia as a telehealth only practice for adults, teens and families. Sole provider offering psychotherapy and christian counseling.
This exploratory group and promotes the growth of self and how to have healthy relationships in which there is mutual understanding and the ability to take care of oneself, while maintaining a sensitivity to the needs of others. Work on emotional awareness and understanding of self and others, and self-assertion, and we learn about our impact on others and their impact on us. As well, we develop our ability to speak to these issues. We learn that ways of feeling about oneself, way we feel we are perceived by others, and knowing oneself are related to early trauma.
Hosted by Mary Jean Kane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22305
This exploratory group and promotes the growth of self and how to have healthy relationships in which there is mutual understanding and the ability to take care of oneself, while maintaining a sensitivity to the needs of others. Work on emotional awareness and understanding of self and others, and self-assertion, and we learn about our impact on others and their impact on us. As well, we develop our ability to speak to these issues. We learn that ways of feeling about oneself, way we feel we are perceived by others, and knowing oneself are related to early trauma.
You might feel detached, self-critical, and have problems forming deep relationships with the people around you. Our men’s group is a place where you can drop your mask(s), where you can be honest about what you think and what you feel, where you can help men with their blind spots and they can help you with yours. This is not a club to chit chat. This is a forum for working on your deeper issues so you can have the life and relationships you really desire.
You might feel detached, self-critical, and have problems forming deep relationships with the people around you. Our men’s group is a place where you can drop your mask(s), where you can be honest about what you think and what you feel, where you can help men with their blind spots and they can help you with yours. This is not a club to chit chat. This is a forum for working on your deeper issues so you can have the life and relationships you really desire.
An open-ended process group for men (25-55 y/o). Group focus on emotional expression and relationship building. Ideally for men with intact social skills but struggling with emotional range or opportunities for developing close relationships. Group seeks to provide a safe and supportive setting for emotional expression as well as a setting for discussing issues of identity, friendships, romantic/marital relationships, parenting, and professional development. Group members must have 6 months of individual therapy experience. This group is co-facilitated with Dr. Rolando Díaz, each Wednesday night from 5:15-6:30PM.
An open-ended process group for men (25-55 y/o). Group focus on emotional expression and relationship building. Ideally for men with intact social skills but struggling with emotional range or opportunities for developing close relationships. Group seeks to provide a safe and supportive setting for emotional expression as well as a setting for discussing issues of identity, friendships, romantic/marital relationships, parenting, and professional development. Group members must have 6 months of individual therapy experience. This group is co-facilitated with Dr. Rolando Díaz, each Wednesday night from 5:15-6:30PM.
Ubuntu Power Circle is a virtual psychotherapy group for adult, African American men. The group will offer a safe, inviting, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for adult, African American men to discuss a variety of daily occurrences (parenting, careers, relationships, family conflict, stress, etc.) from an African American male perspective. The group will meet weekly for six weeks and each group will last for an hour. There will be a wait list for potential members and once the current group is close to ending, the next potential member will be called.
Ubuntu Power Circle is a virtual psychotherapy group for adult, African American men. The group will offer a safe, inviting, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for adult, African American men to discuss a variety of daily occurrences (parenting, careers, relationships, family conflict, stress, etc.) from an African American male perspective. The group will meet weekly for six weeks and each group will last for an hour. There will be a wait list for potential members and once the current group is close to ending, the next potential member will be called.
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Men's Issues Support Groups
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.