Group therapy
EXPERIENTIAL, PROCESS & STORY GROUPS
Interested in seeking group therapy in Brentwood, TN? At Made and Matter Counseling, we believe in the transformative power of relationships. Our group therapy sessions offer a safe and nurturing space where individuals can authentically connect, cultivate empathy, and gain insights into their behaviors and patterns. By participating in group discussions and witnessing the journeys of others, individuals may uncover hidden aspects of themselves, fostering deeper understanding and personal growth. Whether you're seeking a sense of belonging or eager to explore fresh perspectives, our therapy groups provide invaluable support and guidance on your path to healing and self-awareness. We offer two different types of therapy groups: Co-Ed Process Groups and Men’s Process Groups, each tailored to meet your unique needs on your journey toward wholeness.
Learn the value of group therapy
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Discovering Shared Paths
In group therapy, you'll realize there are others who share your struggles or understand what you are going through. Through shared experiences and empathetic connections, you'll find solace and validation in knowing you're not alone on your journey toward healing.
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Deepening Emotional Intimacy
In our therapy groups, you'll give and receive real-time, honest, and direct feedback, increasing your emotional capacity for intimacy with others in the group and in meaningful relationships outside of the group. Experience authentic relationship in the context of confidentiality and caring, creating a space where you can unravel and address relational family ‘rules of engagement’ while recovering the deep and good parts of yourself that have been lost or dampened by life happening.
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Embracing Relational Growth
Practice the very relational issues you struggle with in everyday life with others seeking to address their own struggles and issues. Engage in authentic interactions within a supportive environment, where you can experiment with new behaviors and communication strategies, fostering personal and relational growth.
Made & Matter Counseling
THE LAB
A men’s therapy process group
You can learn a lot about yourself alone. Some things can only be learned with other people.
The Lab is a place for men to practice the work of relationship in real time. We create a space to show up honestly, get curious about what happens between us, take relational risks, and notice the patterns we usually miss. Not because we need to perform better, but because meaningful change often happens when we experience something different with other people.
This is a place to experiment with being known.
Inquire about The Lab →
When
Thursday mornings
7:00–8:30 AM
Starting January 2027
Where
Made & Matter Counseling
5205 Maryland Way
Brentwood, TN 37027
The Lab is for
Men who want more meaningful relationships and a place to practice showing up differently.
Ongoing process group
Experiential work. Honest conversation.
Real-time feedback. Meaningful connection.
Show up
Bring what is actually happening—not the polished version.
Explore
Notice the reactions, emotions, and patterns that emerge when we are with other people.
Get curious
Slow down and explore what is happening beneath the surface, without rushing to fix it.
Connect
Practice being more honest, present, and known—and experience what happens when other people meet you there.
The act of revealing oneself fully to another and still being accepted may be the major vehicle of therapeutic help.”
IRVIN D. YALOM
Interested IN other Types of COunseling?
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If personal struggles are overshadowing the progress of your relationship, you might find individual counseling as a beneficial first step in addressing your unique concerns.
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If you realize that conflicts within your family dynamics are impacting your relationship, you might find Family Counseling beneficial in fostering understanding and harmony among all members.
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As you weigh options for therapy, it might be worth you and your partner considering couples counseling, a great way to process your relationship in a safe place, opening doors to break unhealthy cycles and connect differently.
Want to Start Your Group Therapy Journey?
Now that you know more about our group therapy service offerings at Made and Matter Counseling, we would love to hear from you! By filling out our contact form, you are taking the first step in working through your current struggles. Reach out, and we will get back to your request as soon as we can!