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Available Online / Based in Los Angeles, CA, United States

Gay Men's Online Sex Therapy Group

Led By Certified Sex Therapist
An opportunity to bond, learn and grow among other gay men in a sex therapy support group led by a gay male psychologist specializing in Sex Therapy for over 30 years

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🌻 Healing, Connection, and Growthβ€” Join the Community

Join a safe space where gay men share, heal, and support one another through shared experiences and understanding.

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πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Find a Supportive Community
Inclusive & Safe Space
Connect with Like-Minded Men
Find Support & Encouragement

πŸ‘₯ Group Details & Information

When We Meet
Schedule & Duration
  • Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm PST
  • 10 consecutive weeks
Where We Meet
Platform & Access
  • Online via HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform
  • Accessible from anywhere with internet connection
Investment
Cost & Payment Options
  • Initial consultation & screening session: $200
  • Group session fee: $75 per session
  • Sliding fee scale available (based on income)
  • Insurance not accepted, but superbill provided
Group Format & Process
What to Expect in Sessions

This group provides a safe, moderated space for 8-10 gay men to openly discuss various aspects of their sexual lives under Dr. McCombs' expert guidance. The group offers:

  • Guided discussions and conversations facilitated by Dr. McCombs
  • Personalized focus based on individual needs and group dynamics
  • Expert insights on sexuality and sex therapy to improve participants' sexual lives
  • A healing community that offers support, normalization, and individual growth
Is This Group Right For You?
Ideal Candidates & Enrollment Process

Dr. McCombs is currently recruiting and screening candidates for this specialized therapy group. The best candidates typically:

  • Have prior experience with individual therapy (beneficial but not required)
  • Seek to resolve sexual frustrations or heal wounds related to sexuality
  • Want to address sexual values or find a safe, judgment-free zone to discuss sexuality
  • Are open to participating in a group setting focused on personal growth

A consultation with Dr. McCombs will help determine if you're appropriate for the group and likely to benefit from participation. The group will begin once 8-10 suitable candidates have been selected.

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What Former Clients Say

Here's what former clients have had to say about working with Martin McCombs PhD

  • Dan F., 29
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    Dr. McCombs made it easy for me to talk about things I'd never been able to talk about before.
  • Mark & Lisa, Married 11 Years
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    My wife and I were in a tough place, and agreeing to see Dr. McCombs and working with him saved our relationship.
  • Erica, 33
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    The peace of mind I found from working with Dr. McCombs was one of the best things I ever did for myself.
  • Marcus G., 38
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    I've started a new relationship, the first healthy one I've ever been in. I think I have you, Dr. McCombs, to thank for that. I'm excited about my personal life again.
  • Kyle D., 49
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    I've been in therapy before, but working with Dr. McCombs helped me in ways that other therapy had not.
  • Leesa G., 40
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    I just wanted to thank you, Dr. McCombs, for your wisdom and warmth and understanding, and for helping me see what was blocking me from getting things I wanted.
  • Cora, 48
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    I was having such trouble getting my husband to understand what I was feeling and why it was threatening our marriage. Dr. McCombs made both of us feel safe and find the courage we needed to face and handle our problems.
  • Aaron, 25
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    Dr. McCombs, Thank you. Your experience along with your compassion and understanding, and your insights, did more for helping me fight for my own happiness than anything I've ever done and I can never thank you enough for that.
  • Kay T., 55
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    The demons haunting me from my sexual assault just wouldn't let go of me, and trying to deny them any influence on my life wasn't working. You made it safe for me to face them, and heal from them. You are a gift to people in pain.
  • Dora D., 31
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    I hadn't realized how uncomfortable I was talking with other therapists about my sex life, or I think how uncomfortable they were too. You were the opposite of that. I had expected to cry, but not to laugh as well. You helped me so much, and I'll never stop being grateful for that.
  • Hector A., 21
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    I was having such painful turmoil about my sexuality because of my religious upbringing. I can't believe how much difference it made to talk with Dr. McCombs, or how deeply informed he is on the subject.
  • Mick & Sue M., 35
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    We were terrified about what was going on with our adolescent, and they wouldn't talk to us about what they were going through. Dr. McCombs was the perfect solution, earning our child's trust and helping them deal with all the challenges they were facing.
  • Corey B., 41
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    I felt like my sex life was out of control, like maybe I was addicted. I was afraid to face it, afraid of talking to anyone about it. Dr. McCombs' help was monumental in helping me manage what I was afraid of and finding perspective and balance. He really knows his stuff!
  • Rasul Y., 39
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    Working with Dr. McCombs and the Surrogate Partner changed everything I thought I knew about who I was and how to be in a relationship. It also changed my body from not cooperating to cooperating and finding real joy and love and satisfaction with others. I am forever indebted.
  • Paul F. & Ben G., Married 38 Years
    πŸ‘‰ Tap & Hold to Stop
    We were really thinking of calling it quits, even after nearly 40 years together. Dr. McCombs helped us face problems we'd ignored our entire marriage. We're so lucky to have found him.
Martin McCombs PhDPsychologist & Certified Sex Therapist
Top Rated, 30+ years experience

Meet Martin McCombs PhD

"Our sexualities are profound, meaningful parts of our identity - yet societal influences often poison our natural right to sexual fulfillment. For over 25 years, I've specialized in helping LGBTQ+ individuals reclaim this essential aspect of themselves."- Martin McCombs PhD

As both a clinical sexologist and psychotherapist, I bring unique qualifications to our Gay Men's Group Therapy:

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ LGBTQ+ Leadership

  • Director of Counseling @ LA Gay & Lesbian Center (1991-1994)
  • Pioneered HIV prevention and sexuality programs in 11 US cities
  • Pioneered same sex Surrogate Partner Therapy programming in the US
  • Director of Health Education, LA Gay and Lesbian Center, 1987-90
  • LAPD Advisor for LGBTQ+ sex worker protections

πŸ“š Specialized Training

  • Certified SPT Sex Therapist (IPSA)
  • HIV Prevention Research Fellow (CDC)
  • Treating Male Survivors (SCRIPT/IVAT)
  • Tavistock Group Training (Rice Institute)

In this group we focus upon issues unique to gay men's sexual experiences (including but not limited to):

  • Internalized shame from cultural / religious / familial messaging
  • Building intimacy through vulnerability
  • Sexual dysfunctions, body image issues, kinks and fetishes, performance pressure, etc.
  • STI's and responsible sexual behavior
  • Growing in self-expression
  • Surviving sexual assault
  • Learned coping behaviors
  • Sexual addiction
30+
Years Of Experience

Martin McCombs PhD has dedicated over 30 years to creating safe, authentic spaces for gay men in group therapyβ€”empowering you to embrace your true self. (πŸ”— View CV)

900mins
Community Connection

Group participants will engage in 900 minutes of shared group therapy over a 10-week period.

  1. Certified SPT Sex Therapist

    International Professional Surrogates Association - LGBTQ+ affirming surrogate partner therapy

  2. CDC Prevention Fellow

    HIV prevention research focusing on MSM (men who have sex with men) communities

  3. CDC Conference Chair

    National HIV Prevention Conference - Organized first federal LGBTQ+ sexual health track

  4. LAPD Special Advisor

    Sex work decriminalization & LGBTQ+ trafficking victim protection

  5. Sex Work Policy Analyst

    University of Toledo - Research on LGBTQ+ survival sex work patterns

  6. Author

    For the Male Survivor, Chapter 9, Surviving Sexual Assault, Congdon & Weed, NY

Book An Appointment

Martin McCombs PhD offers online only sessions, you can schedule a session by filling out the free consultation form.

Frequently Asked Questions

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