Sun, Aug 9 · 5:00 PM EDT
# The Highly Sensitive Man
### Understanding Your Sensitivity. Discovering Your Strength.
Have you ever felt like you experience the world differently than other men?
Do you notice what others overlook? Feel emotions deeply? Need time to recharge after conflict or overstimulation? Have you spent years feeling misunderstood because your sensitivity didn't fit society's expectations of what a man "should" be?
If so...
You are not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you.
Research suggests that approximately 15–20% of people possess the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait—a naturally occurring temperament characterized by deeper processing, heightened awareness, empathy, and emotional responsiveness. Yet many highly sensitive men grow up believing these qualities make them weak when, in reality, they are simply different.
The Highly Sensitive Man is a therapist-led support and growth group designed specifically for men who identify as highly sensitive, empathic, intuitive, emotionally aware, or who simply feel out of place in a world that often values toughness over authenticity.
Together we'll explore:
🌿 Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait
🌿 Building confidence without changing who you are
🌿 Healthy masculinity and authentic identity
🌿 Relationships, communication, and boundaries
🌿 Anxiety, overstimulation, and emotional regulation
🌿 Workplace stress and navigating difficult personalities
🌿 Self-worth and overcoming shame
🌿 Learning to see sensitivity as a strength rather than a flaw
This isn't about becoming someone different.
It's about understanding how you're wired, honoring your strengths, and learning to thrive in a world that hasn't always understood them.
You'll find a confidential, judgment-free space where you can connect with other men who truly understand your experience, share openly, and develop practical tools for everyday life.
Your sensitivity is not a weakness.
It may become one of your greatest strengths.
Registration & Fees: Some therapeutic groups may be eligible for insurance coverage for qualifying participants. A self-pay option of $35 per group participation is also available. Please contact Phoebe at Revitalize Counseling Center (352) 322-2044 to complete registration and verify eligibility before attending.