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.

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Nick McCollum
Nick McCollum
Derek West
Derek West

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.