The Men & Masculinity Support Group is an 8-week therapy support group for male-identifying individuals of all sexual orientations who want a supportive space to talk openly about the challenges and pressures of being male in today’s world, especially within the fast-paced environment of New York City. This group emphasizes the shared experience of being a man, self-reflection on each individual’s masculine identity, reflecting on cultural expectations, deepening emotional awareness, and building healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Who: This group welcomes male-identifying individuals of all sexual orientations
Where: In Person in our FiDi location
When: Eight Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST, beginning October 5th, 2026.
Cost: $80/session. In network with Blue Cross and Aetna. Sliding scale available.
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The Men & Masculinity Support Group is an 8-week therapy support group for male-identifying individuals of all sexual orientations who want a supportive space to talk openly about the challenges and pressures of being male in today’s world, especially within the fast-paced environment of New York City. This group emphasizes the shared experience of being a man, self-reflection on each individual’s masculine identity, reflecting on cultural expectations, deepening emotional awareness, and building healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Who: This group welcomes male-identifying individuals of all sexual orientations
Where: In Person in our FiDi location
When: Eight Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST, beginning October 5th, 2026.
Cost: $80/session. In network with Blue Cross and Aetna. Sliding scale available.
Participants will explore how cultural expectations of masculinity, such as emotional restraint, self-reliance, and pressure to perform, shape their mental health, relationships, and everyday experiences. Members are encouraged to share at their own pace, listen to others, and receive compassionate support from other group members and the group therapist. The group emphasizes that emotional connection and honesty are strengths and not weaknesses. Over time, participants develop a more balanced and authentic understanding of masculinity grounded in connection, self-awareness, and personal meaning. This space will provide a safe, brave, empathetic environment where members can share experiences, reduce shame, and feel less alone. Each session includes guided discussion, reflection activities, optional experiential exercises, and supportive sharing.
Who This Group Helps: This group is for Male-identifying individuals of all sexual orientations who are seeking a supportive community for personal growth and healthier emotional expression. It is especially helpful for those feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or disconnected from some or all of their support systems, such as friends, romantic relationships, and family.
Led by Matt Khapra-Reininger and Daniel Whitaker
Group therapy can promote learning through listening to the experiences of others and sharing your own experiences in a supportive setting. As a result, many gain new perspectives and insights into their lives. Group membership can also reinforce a sense of connection, decrease one’s sense of feeling alone, and increase self-esteem. Group therapy should be seen as a complement to, and not replacement for, individual therapy, which allows for more in-depth exploration of individual challenges in a one-on-one setting.
Though there is often plenty of support offered in process groups, the main distinction between support groups and process groups is the level of involvement from the group members. Where support groups may have more structured learning activities, process groups allow for members to bring present concerns or challenges to the group to process them together with their peers. Though some structure will be provided, process groups allow for flexibility and thrive off of member participation and interaction.
Group therapy encourages sharing and learning. Members will help to shape the weekly themes, which will cover common challenges such as: managing stress and anxiety, dealing with the effects of depression, and more.
Groups are $80 for each group session. Groups are insurance reimbursable, much like individual therapy. We are an “in network” provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna insurances. Group therapy qualifies for reimbursement for those with other insurance plans that offer out of network mental health benefits. Also, we offer a sliding scale for those who who do not have insurance or have out of network benefits.
To get started, please fill out this questionnaire and we will get back to you and answer any questions you may have! Before you join the group, we would have an individual initial session to assess if the group is right for you.
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