Group Therapy
Reauthoring Masculinity
Online
Tuesdays
6:00PM – 7:30PM
Thursdays
7:00PM – 8:30PM
A psychotherapy group for trans men and transmasculine people
This group is intended to help trans men and transmasculine people relate to themselves and others more authentically, and to deepen their experience of vulnerability, intimacy, and closeness with each other.
The group’s underlying principles are that each of us gets to author our own narrative, and it is possible to be a man with a thoughtful and healthy relationship with one’s masculinity. Tuesdays are facilitated by Maxx Clarke, LMSW and Thursdays by Em Finch, LMSW. Both groups are currently enrolling: click Join to fill out an intake questionnaire and a group facilitator will follow up with you via email to schedule a group therapy intake session.
Cost: $35/session
Meet your therapist
Maxx Clarke, LMSW
He/Him
Maxx roots his psychotherapy practice in mutual trust, respect, and consent. He integrates psychodynamic, relational, and strengths-based approaches, parts work and somatic frameworks, and is passionate about community care and queer solidarity.
Meet your therapist
Em Finch, LMSW
They/Them
Em is an eclectic psychotherapist passionate about collaborative interventions, psychodynamic theory, DBT, trauma-informed affirmative care, and mindfulness. Their group facilitation style is person-centered and emphasizes collaboration, feedback, and collective growth.
Meet your therapist
Maxx Clarke, LMSW
He/Him
Maxx roots his psychotherapy practice in mutual trust, respect, and consent. He integrates psychodynamic, relational, and strengths-based approaches, parts work and somatic frameworks, and is passionate about community care and queer solidarity.
FAQ
Any Questions?
We define it together.
Masculinity looks different for each of us and is vast in its potential for gender identity and expression.
What is affirming care?
Affirming care therapy creates a space where people can explore their experiences openly while recognizing the real impact that stigma, discrimination, and social inequities can have on mental health. It is the foundation of our care.
Shouldn’t all LGBTQ+ therapy be affirming?
Ideally, yes. But LGBTQ+ identities are not always recognized and affirmed as part of the rich diversity of human experience.
Can you tell me more about the treatments you offer?
- Identity exploration: Sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and coming out (at any stage of life)
- Mental health: Depression, eating disorders, grief, anxiety, phobias, stress, PTSD and trauma, substance abuse
- Stress: Navigating systemic discrimination, microaggressions, and identity trauma
- Relationships of all types: Navigating interpersonal, intimacy, and communication challenges
- Family and relationships: LGBTQ+ parenting, family-building, and youth advocacy
- Relationship models and structures: Specialized care for individuals in non-traditional relationship styles, including polyamory and consensual non-monogamy
- Dedicated therapy groups: Centering on Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as those experiencing grief and loss, trauma recovery, PTSD, depression, couples communication, divorce and separation, and other life transitions
What are examples of the kinds of questions you help people answer?
We engage with broader issues of identity, transition, mental health, coming out, queer relationships, and navigating polyamory. But we also understand and celebrate what makes every person different, helping address questions as diverse as:
- How do I get divorced as a queer person with kids?
- How do I deal with the myriad challenges of “second adolescence” in adulthood?
- Can you provide guideposts as I transition, navigate surgeries, manage my expectations, and work through relationships with family and friends?
- How and where do I put natural feelings of anger and frustration as I navigate the lived experience of a queer person?
Do I have to identify as LGBTQ+ to receive services?
While many of our clients identify as LGBTQ+, our services are open to anyone seeking affirming, culturally responsive care.
I'm underinsured. Can you help?
We’re here for you. Our cash rates are less than half the average cost of therapy in NYC. You can learn more about our insurance, fee, and care options here.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes, we offer in-person and virtual therapy options for clients located in New York State. Availability varies by therapist.