Men in Intimacy” is an in-person processing group in Pasadena, CA for those who are struggling to establish fulfilling intimate relationships due to diverse reasons. Our mission is to create a safe and collaborative space where we can share our experiences, support each other to confront barriers to intimacy, and cultivate healthier patterns of communication and connection.
This group is welcoming to adult men, 18+. The group is limited to 6 participants to ensure everyone has ample time to share.
The group meets in-person in the city of Pasadena on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:20 PM. It is a closed group that accepts year-round referrals. New members are welcomed when there are openings.
I am Tigran Vardanyan, an associate marriage and family therapist at Sandoval Therapy in Pasadena, CA. I have always been curious about how intimate relationships can be a great source of strength and joy, and how different barriers to create these kinds of connections can bring an incredible amount of pain, loneliness and distress in our lives.
As a trauma informed psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I believe in the importance of words, and I think that sharing our experiences in a safe and holding environment can be a powerful healing opportunity. Having the possibility to witness others’ stories and letting others hold our hand in our most vulnerable moments can repair the most painful ruptures and heal the deepest scars.
I am excited to provide a space free of judgment and societal pressures where men can find others who will share their journey.
This is a talk-therapy processing group. Each session will loosely center on a theme for the week, often influenced by the group members and collaboratively chosen. Participants can expect to receive occasional resources, handouts, and some light psychoeducation on related topics.
This group is for adult men who are struggling with establishing emotional connections, communicating their needs, sex and intimacy, or maintaining stable relationships. Considering that this is a support group where conversations can evoke strong emotional responses it would be recommended to count with some external source of support.
In order to keep a safe and non-judgmental environment for everyone, clients should be able to respect the group boundaries, be open to different perspectives, and share emotional space within others.
This will be a closed group of 5 or 6 members. However, the group will be open to accept new members if a spot becomes available at the beginning of every month. Members can choose to stay as long as they would like.
We ask that clients who occupy a spot in the group commit to attending at least 80% of the sessions, which means attending at least five out of six sessions. We request a 3-month commitment to foster group cohesion, safety, and trust. Additionally, we require a 24-hour notice for cancellations to avoid incurring the full fee for the group session.
If you’re interested in scheduling a 15-minute screening call to enroll in the group or being listed on my referral sheet for notification about upcoming music groups launching later in the year, please fill out the form below.
