I don’t accept insurance. Payment is due from you at the time of service. However, many clients use their out-of-network (OON) benefits to get reimbursed for part of the cost. If you’d like to go that route, I can provide a superbill, a receipt with the details your insurance company needs, so you can submit a claim yourself. Coverage varies by plan, so it’s worth calling your insurer beforehand to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits and whether group therapy is covered.

Each session opens with a check-in, where everyone shares how they're doing and whether they'd like time to talk about something. When someone takes time, he names what he's looking for from the group: validation and support, feedback, hearing others' experiences, or open discussion. After a while, I'll check whether it's a good time to transition, and we shift to the next person. Each session closes with a check-out, where members share how the session felt and what they're taking with them.

While the conversation unfolds, I'm tracking more than the words being said. I notice who's quiet and who's carrying the conversation, what stirs people up, what gets glossed over, and how members respond to one another. You might see me ask a few curious follow-up questions, validate what someone's sharing, invite a quieter member in, slow things down when something important goes by too fast, ask the group how it felt to hear what someone shared, connect one member's experience to another's, name a pattern, or offer a gentle challenge.

It's common for early sessions to feel a bit awkward or uncertain, and there's no right way to start. Some men jump in right away. Others are quieter and take a few weeks to warm up. Both are completely normal, and you're never expected to share more than you're ready for. Simply showing up and listening is a meaningful way to begin.

Every group finds its own pace. Sometimes a particular mix of men clicks quickly and the conversation goes deep within the first few weeks. Other times, trust and comfort take longer to build. Neither is a sign that something's wrong. It's just how different groups come together.

If you're joining a group that's already running, it can feel a bit like walking into the middle of a conversation. The other members already know each other, and it may take time to feel like one of them. New members bring fresh energy, though, and I'll help you settle in, so you won't be left to figure it out on your own.

My groups are ongoing, with no set end date. I recommend attending at least the first six sessions before deciding whether it's a good fit, since trust and insight build gradually. Some members stay for a season or two, while others stay for years. Generally, the longer you stay, the more you'll get out of it.

Because trust and connection take time to build, one session rarely gives a real sense of what group is like, and drop-in visits can be disruptive for ongoing members. Instead, I ask new members to commit to the first six sessions before deciding whether it's a good fit. If you're unsure, we can talk it through in a consultation first.

That's completely normal, especially if you've never done group therapy. I'd encourage you to bring those doubts to me or to the group, since naming uncertainty is often a meaningful part of the work. Group isn't a crisis service, and it isn't the right fit for anyone currently at high risk of suicide or who has recently made an attempt. In those situations, a higher level of care is the best place to start.

Yes, and I encourage it. The two work well together. Group often brings up reactions, feelings, and patterns that are worth exploring more deeply one-on-one, and individual therapy gives you space to prepare for things you want to bring into group. Many members find that each makes the other more effective.

If time or cost is a concern, another option is to keep seeing your individual therapist less often, such as every other week, after joining a group. That way you still get the benefits of both.

It's natural to feel close to other members, but outside contact is strongly discouraged. In a process group, relationships outside the room can quietly shape what happens inside it. They can lead to side conversations, alliances, or things that go unsaid in group, which makes it harder for everyone to be fully honest. Keeping the relationships within the group protects the work and keeps the space safe for every member. If you do run into another member or find yourself in contact outside of sessions, I ask that you bring it back into the group so it can be talked about openly.

You're always free to leave. I ask that you share your decision with the group and attend one final session before you go. Endings are an important part of the work, and saying goodbye gives both you and the other members a chance to reflect on what you've shared and what you're taking with you. Leaving without warning can be hard on the group, and it can mean missing one of the most meaningful parts of the experience.