Men’s group therapy in HoustonMen in Connection
Cultivating strength through vulnerability.
A weekly group where men practice saying what is actually going on, with other men and two co-leaders, in a confidential room on Washington Avenue.
Start with a free, confidential 15-minute screening call. No commitment.
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- WhenTuesdays6:00 to 7:15 pm, weekly
- Length75 minutesProcess group format
- Where8100 Washington AveSuite 170, in person only
- Led byTwo co-leadersMixed-gender, both LMSW
From our Clinical Director
A counter-narrative to isolation
Why a room full of men, meeting every week, can do something that is hard to do alone.
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framework, the group actively practices emotional literacy and co-regulation, helping members dismantle outdated coping mechanisms and forge a deeper, more resilient connection with their inner selves and with other men.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.
Guy Bender, LPC, Clinical Director
Who it is for
Men carrying more than they say out loud
Men come to the group from very different places. Some of what brings them in:
- Career shifts
- Fatherhood
- Partnership struggles
- Societal expectations
- Relational challenges
- Life transitions
- Feeling isolated
- Pressure to always be the strong one
Name what is going on
Navigate complex emotions, relational challenges, and life transitions with men who are doing the same.
Go past small talk
Move beyond surface-level conversation to identity, purpose, and emotional expression.
Practice it in the room
Practice emotional literacy and co-regulation with other men, week after week, in real time.
Your group leaders
Mixed-gender co-leadership
Ryan Bruce
Supervised by Mychal Riley, LCSW-S
Grace Lynch
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.
How to join
Three steps, and the first one is small
There is no application and nothing to prepare. You find out whether the group fits before you ever walk in.
Reach out
Call (713) 564-5146 or send the short form. Either way, our care team gets back to you to set up a time.
A 15-minute screening call
Confidential, with no commitment attached. It exists so both sides can work out whether this particular group suits what you are dealing with.
Join on a Tuesday
Come at 6:00 pm. Listening for the first few weeks is a normal way to start, and the leaders will not put you on the spot.
Where we meet
In person on Washington Avenue
8100 Washington Ave, Suite 170
Houston, TX 77007
- Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:15 pm, every week
- In person only, at our Houston office
- A 75-minute process group, co-led by two LMSW clinicians
Before you join
Questions men ask us before joining the group
When and where does the group meet?
Who leads the group?
Do I have to talk in my first session?
Is what I say in the group confidential?
Can group replace individual therapy?
How do I find out whether it is a fit?
Ready to connect?
See whether Men in Connection fits
Talk with our care team about the group. The first step is a free, confidential 15-minute call.
Or email guy@connectclinicalservices.com · 8100 Washington Ave, Suite 170, Houston TX 77007
If you are in crisis right now, please call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). A weekly group is not the right level of care for acute crisis.
Last reviewed May 2026 by Guy Bender, LPC, Clinical Director.
