Men in Connection: Cultivating Strength Through Vulnerability
Co-led by Ryan Bruce & Grace Lynch, LMSW
8100 Washington Ave, Suite 170 · In-person & Telehealth
See If This Group Fits
A 15-minute screening call. Confidential. No commitment.
Or call: (713) 564-5146
From Our Clinical Director
Men in Connection: Cultivating Strength Through Vulnerability
For many men, emotional life is often relegated to isolation, characterized by internal pressure to maintain an image of unwavering strength and self-reliance. This group provides a necessary counter-narrative: a dedicated space where authentic strength is found not in repression, but in intentional connection and honest vulnerability.
We offer a structured, confidential environment for men to navigate complex emotions, relational challenges, and life transitions such as career shifts, fatherhood, partnership struggles, and the impact of societal expectations. We move beyond surface-level conversation to explore core issues of identity, purpose, and emotional expression.
Utilizing a process-oriented framework, the group actively practices emotional literacy and co-regulation, helping members dismantle outdated coping mechanisms and forge a deeper, more resilient connection with their inner selves and with other men.
This is not a place for fixing, but for finding grounding, speaking truth, and building the capacity for true presence in all areas of life.
Your Group Leaders
Mixed-Gender Co-Leadership
Ryan Bruce
LMSW · Co-Leader
Supervised by Mychal Riley, LCSW-S
Grace Lynch
LMSW · Co-Leader
Supervised by Yvonne Champion, LCSW-S, CGP
Grace and Ryan connected through the course of their social work education and close consultation. They each bring differing clinical experience to this group. Ryan has a background in psychodynamic group work and substance use issues. Grace sees adults presenting with a variety of concerns, many of them men. Together they offer a space for men to speak about men’s issues, with the added benefit of mixed-gender co-leadership.
Ready to Begin?
Speak with our Clinical Director about whether Men in Connection is the right fit for you.
Or email guy@connectclinicalservices.com • 8100 Washington Ave, Suite 170, Houston TX 77007
Questions men ask us before joining the group
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