Men’s Therapy Group

Are you looking for a space where you can speak honestly about life’s challenges without judgment?

This transformation group for men can be helpful because it offers a unique, judgement-free environment for addressing some of the challenges men face with shared understanding. Being among other men who experience similar struggles creates an inherent sense of validation and normalized vulnerability. It removes relationship dynamics. Without your partners present, men can explore thoughts and feelings without the immediate concern of how their words might affect their relationship. Third, men’s groups provide role models. Seeing other men express emotions and communicate openly demonstrates that vulnerability is possible and even valuable. Fourth, groups build communication skills gradually. Men can practice articulating feelings and experiences in a lower-stakes environment before bringing these skills back to their relationships. Last, men’s groups create accountability between peers rather than from authority figures or partners, which many men respond to more effectively. This supportive environment can help men develop the confidence and skills to communicate more authentically with their wives and relationships overall.

This weekly gathering offers:

A supportive environment to discuss stress, relationships, identity, and personal growth
Practical tools for emotional regulation and improved communication
Peer support from men with similar experiences
Accountability that helps you follow through on personal goals
A safe space to develop emotional intelligence in ways many men haven’t had elsewhere

Sliding scale costs $50 / $65 / $80 per session (significantly more affordable than individual therapy), and your commitment to attend all sessions strengthens both your experience and the group’s.

Registration Process:

Submit a $25 registration/interview fee via Venmo @drpaulasmith.
Then email me dr.paulamsmith@gmail.com to let know you are interested.
Upon receiving your registration info you will be contacted for a 30-minute pre-group interview prior joining for the group.

About the Facilitator

Paula Smith Ph.D is a skilled and compassionate therapist who creates a welcoming and supportive space for individuals seeking personal growth and healing. With over 30 years experience Dr. Smith’s therapy groups are transformative. Her group sessions function as living laboratories where participants experiment with cultivating resilience, through collective wisdom and vulnerability in the here-and-now.