Better Dating, Better Mating: An 8-Week Virtual Gay Men's Dating Therapy and Support Group will address the challenges of sex, modern dating, and relationships. Cognitive therapy, humor, and mindfulness will be the treatment modalities for the group. Each session will focus on the eight steps for successful dating. These steps include:

Step 1: Who Are You as a Sexual and Emotional Human Being?

Step 2: What Type of Relationship Do You Want?

Step 3: How to Meet Someone Worthy of Your Time and What to Do When It Happens by Gaining Self-Confidence

Step 4: How to Be Successful on the First Date: Coping with Dating Anxiety and Dating App Fatigue

Step 5: What to Do After the First Date

Step 6: What to Do on Dates Two to Five and Beyond

Step 7: How to Pick Yourself Up If It Doesn’t Work Out 

Step 8: How to Move On 

 

Who: Gay men in DC, MD, VA, NY, and FL (Ages 40 and up) 

When: May 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. ET 

Cost: $100/ session. A statement of insurance reimbursement will be provided. 

 

The group is relational, and members will collaborate to foster a safe environment where everyone feels supported, heard, and validated. Non-monogamous and polyamorous individuals are welcome.

 

Please contact Dr. Lee at drleephillips@gmail.com or (757) 582-3233.