Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles 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 — OverviewThe signature slate of process groups at APG
Combined group and individual therapy work in DTLA draws on APG’s coordinated practice structure — a configuration where group facilitator and individual clinician operate inside the same clinical team under doctoral supervision, and communicate with client consent so the two formats reinforce each other rather than fragment.
APG’s operating frame: the underlying pattern is where the clinical work actually happens. That coherence is a clinical value.
Coordinated multi-clinician practice. A coordinated multi-clinician practice is one in which the clients’ clinicians share a common clinical framework and, with client consent, communicate directly to keep the care coherent. It contrasts with fragmented care, where different providers work in isolation and never speak.
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 — ApproachGroup and individual work as coordinated care in one practice
The framework for this signature group is depth-oriented and specifically built for the catchment’s clinical demographic. Each operates from named facilitator competence, and each coordinates with individual clinicians inside the practice with client consent.
One line between this and adjacent group work: group and individual clinicians inside one practice, with consent. Group and individual clinicians share the case conceptualization, and material that surfaces in group can be tracked directly in individual sessions the same week. That’s operationally hard for most practices and structural for APG. You can read more about the practice on our our group therapy 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.
Whatever you’re carrying, there’s a place to begin. Book a free, 20-minute consultation.
Start a free consultation03 — In Downtown Los AngelesDTLA and central-corridor client demographics
DTLA and the central-corridor client catchment concentrate a specific demographic — professionals across industries, urban-dense household configurations, and the specific clinical realities of central-Los-Angeles residency where transit access and clinical density both concentrate around the corridor.
A short Metro or drive from DTLA to 6363 Wilshire, Suite 520 anchors in-person coordinated care; secure telehealth covers individual-side continuity. 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 across formats.
04 — Getting startedA first consultation for combined care
Starting DTLA Coordinated Group + Individual Therapy begins with a 20-minute consultation to determine which of APG’s signature process groups fits your work, and whether group is the format you’re actually looking for versus individual therapy alone. Combined care — group plus individual — is a common configuration for Downtown Los Angeles clients who arrive after a stretch of individual work has reached a plateau.
The full slate of signature groups (the Black Men’s Healing Group with Gabrey Milner, MA; the Gay Men’s Therapy Group with Matthew Michael Brown, MA; the Women’s Life-Transitions Group; the bicultural process groups) all run under doctoral-level supervision inside one coordinated practice. That coordination is the clinical distinction: group and individual clinicians can communicate with your consent, so the care stays coherent. The APA’s material on choosing a psychologist covers what to ask about coordinated care.
Groups meet at Mid-Wilshire (6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520, Los Angeles 90048); secure telehealth is available for the individual side of combined care. Private-pay with superbills. Direct booking at (310) 866-0440 or through the online system.
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 Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Downtown Los Angeles includes the practice’s signature process groups — the Gay Men’s Therapy Group (Matthew Michael Brown, MA), the Black Men’s Healing Group (Gabrey Milner, MA), the Women’s Life-Transitions Group, and a Couples Support Group. Each is facilitator-led with informed consent and HIPAA-aligned confidentiality.
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.
Which signature groups does APG run?
The Gay Men’s Therapy Group (facilitated by Matthew Michael Brown, MA, IFS specialization), the Black Men’s Healing Group (facilitated by Gabrey Milner, MA), the Women’s Life-Transitions Group, and a Couples Support Group. Each is process-oriented and facilitator-led with informed consent and HIPAA-aligned confidentiality protections; each draws on the practice’s published clinical framework for the population it serves.
Is telehealth available for clients in Downtown Los Angeles?
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 Downtown Los Angeles 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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