Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Carthay is facilitator-led, HIPAA-aligned process work with named clinicians and specific clinical specializations. Groups run in person at our Mid-Wilshire office and by secure telehealth across California, with informed consent for group participation and coordinated care alongside individual therapy at the same practice. Consultation begins with a free 20-minute conversation.
Key Takeaways
- Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Carthay is facilitator-led process work with named clinicians and specific clinical specializations.
- Groups are HIPAA-aligned with informed consent for group participation; signature groups include the Gay Men’s Therapy Group (Matthew Michael Brown, MA) and the Black Men’s Healing Group (Gabrey Milner, MA).
- Group therapy runs alongside individual and couples work at the same practice — coordinated care rather than fragmented referrals across providers.
- Sessions are available in person at our Mid-Wilshire office (6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520) or by secure telehealth across California.
- Consultation begins with a free, 20-minute conversation — a discussion about clinical fit before any commitment.
01 — OverviewDirect in-person access to APG’s signature groups
Neighborhood in-person process groups in Carthay draw on the direct walkable proximity to APG’s Mid-Wilshire home office. The walk from most of Carthay to 6363 Wilshire is a short one, and the physical clinical container the office provides reaches material that virtual formats don’t fully hold — a small logistics point with real clinical implications.
APG’s framework holds the character-level pattern as the actual clinical target. The between-session presence, the somatic register, the specific quality of ending a group session by walking out into shared physical space — each of those is clinical rather than aesthetic.
The clinical container. The clinical container is what psychodynamic clinicians call the physical, temporal, and relational structure of the therapy — the office, the session length, the confidentiality, the consistency of the facilitator. A well-held container does clinical work by itself, quite apart from the specific interventions used inside it.
The American Psychological Association describes group therapy as an effective format for a wide range of clinical concerns, and research from the National Institute of Mental Health supports psychotherapy as an evidence-based treatment for the underlying concerns members typically bring. The specific clinical value of a facilitator-led group is that shared experience does work individual therapy alone often cannot.
02 — ApproachFacilitators, groups, and the coordinated multi-clinician practice
Sessions run under a facilitator-led framework specifically built for the catchment’s material. The framework operates from named facilitator competence — Gabrey Milner, MA; Matthew Michael Brown, MA; and adjacent specialists for the bicultural and life-transitions groups.
The point of divergence from adjacent group work: coordination with individual therapy under one supervisory structure. Clients often walk in for group sessions and stay in a physical neighborhood clinical relationship rather than a purely appointment-based one, which changes the quality of continuity across weeks. You can read more about the practice on our our signature process groups page.
Facilitator-led
Process groups led by named clinicians with specific specializations under supervision.
Shared experience
Groups organized around shared context — identity, life stage, or relationship structure — so the container does clinical work individual sessions cannot.
Confidential container
Informed consent, HIPAA-aligned confidentiality, and named clinical framework govern every group.
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Start a free consultation03 — In CarthayCarthay and the walkable Mid-Wilshire catchment
Carthay’s proximity to the Mid-Wilshire corridor makes it one of the practice’s most direct catchments — the neighborhood sits inside the immediate clinical corridor, and the specific residents drawn to the practice’s group work often value the walkable in-person format as clinically distinct from telehealth.
A short walk from most of Carthay to the office at 6363 Wilshire, Suite 520 anchors in-person work; secure video covers weeks when in-person doesn’t work. Secure telehealth is available for the individual side of combined care; the in-person group format is the primary clinical container. The clinician holding the case stays constant.
04 — Getting startedComing in for a first conversation
Starting Neighborhood In-Person Process Groups at the Mid-Wilshire office is a direct in-person experience — the physical container matters clinically for depth-oriented group work, and the practice’s signature groups run at 6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520. The first 20-minute consultation determines which of the signature groups fits: the Black Men’s Healing Group facilitated by Gabrey Milner, MA; the Gay Men’s Therapy Group facilitated by Matthew Michael Brown, MA; the Women’s Life-Transitions Group; or one of the bicultural process groups.
In-person process work reaches material that video-only formats don’t fully hold — the somatic register, the group-level attunement, the between-session container that walking out of a room together creates. The framework across all APG groups is facilitator-led, HIPAA-aligned, coordinated under doctoral-level supervision. The APA guide on choosing a psychologist covers what to ask any group facilitator on a first call.
The Mid-Wilshire office is walkable from Carthay and adjacent neighborhoods; secure telehealth is available for individual work between group sessions where clinically indicated. Private-pay with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Booking is by (310) 866-0440 or the scheduling portal.
Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (additional times available as needed), with additional times arranged when the standard availability doesn’t quite fit. For Carthay clients specifically, the intake team can advise on current wait times, clinician availability, and whether the format that fits your schedule is in-person, telehealth, or a mix. The consultation is free, no diagnosis is required to start, and you can pause or end the work at any point without penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Carthay?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Carthay runs at the practice’s Mid-Wilshire office at 6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520 — a calm, containing environment with a private retreat space and complimentary tea, designed to lower the initial nervous-system activation clients often bring to a first group session. The full slate of signature groups is available in person here.
Who provides the care?
Care is provided by a multi-clinician team including licensed psychologists, licensed marriage and family therapists, and associate (pre-licensed) clinicians working under doctoral-level clinical supervision. The practice is founded and clinically directed by Dr. Neil Schierholz, PsyD (PSY25154), a licensed clinical psychologist. Angeles Psychology Group is a psychology practice and does not prescribe medication — where medication is relevant, care is coordinated with the client’s own prescriber. All clinicians hold current California licensure or are registered associates working under supervision.
What is the environment like at the Mid-Wilshire office?
The office is designed as a clinical sanctuary rather than a standard waiting-room-plus-office arrangement: private retreat space, complimentary tea before sessions, and a calm containing atmosphere. The physical container is treated as part of the clinical work — an intentional design choice reflecting the practice’s position that therapy environments should lower nervous-system activation rather than add to it.
Is telehealth available for clients in Carthay?
Yes. Sessions are available in person at our Mid-Wilshire office (6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520, Los Angeles, CA 90048) or by secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth across California. Telehealth removes the commute barrier for clients in Carthay and is delivered with the same clinical depth as in-person work — the practice’s stated position is that depth-oriented care translates to the virtual format when the container is held accordingly. Clients often split between formats based on schedule and preference, keeping continuity with the same clinician.
How do we get started?
Begin with a free, 20-minute consultation — a conversation about fit before any commitment. A clinician helps you decide who should be involved (individual, couple, family, or group), what modality is likely to fit, and what the work might look like, with no obligation. You can book online or call (310) 866-0440. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (additional times available as needed), and additional times can be arranged by request.
About this page
This page reflects the practice of Angeles Psychology Group, a depth-oriented, affirming psychology practice in Los Angeles founded by Dr. Neil Schierholz, PsyD (PSY25154). Angeles Psychology Group provides psychotherapy and does not prescribe medication; where medication is relevant, care is coordinated with a client’s own prescriber. Claims about psychotherapy are framed as research suggests and cited to primary sources below.
Reviewed by Dr. Neil Schierholz, PsyD. Last updated September 2026.
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