Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for East 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 East 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 — OverviewHow familismo, marianismo, and machismo shape group material
Latino familismo and cultural-dynamics process group work in East LA addresses a specific clinical reality — the accumulated material of navigating familismo, marianismo, and machismo as they operate in real households, and the specific clinical patterns those cultural frameworks produce across generations. That material requires a facilitator whose competence is built for it.
The clinical work at APG runs deeper than surface-symptom containment. The practice’s published clinical thinking provides the theoretical container the group operates from, and named facilitator competence — not generalist training adapted on the fly — is what makes the process work reach the material.
Familismo. Familismo is the cultural value in many Latino communities of strong loyalty, reciprocity, and interconnection with extended family. It shapes decisions, boundaries, and relational patterns in ways that culturally-fluent clinical work treats as central material rather than variables to be managed.
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 — ApproachCulturally-fluent facilitation: what the clinical team’s expertise adds
Sessions integrate cultural or professional-identity material as clinical content rather than adjacent context. Sessions work with the specific patterns clients develop across a lifetime of navigating those frameworks in real households, and the group container reaches that material as it operates in the here-and-now.
The distinguishing piece against adjacent group offerings is architectural coordination under one supervisory structure. Individual therapy runs alongside group work with client consent, and the framework is legible before intake through the practice’s published clinical content on Latino cultural dynamics. You can read more about the practice on our our therapy 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.
Whatever you’re carrying, there’s a place to begin. Book a free, 20-minute consultation.
Start a free consultation03 — In East Los AngelesEast LA and the Latino cultural corridor
East LA’s role as one of the historic centers of Los Angeles Latino community life means the specific catchment the practice serves is well-defined — multigenerational Latino households, second-generation clients navigating cultural dynamics, and adjacent East-Side communities across Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights.
Weekly work runs at 6363 Wilshire, Suite 520; HIPAA-aligned telehealth covers weeks the drive isn’t sustainable. The clinician holding the case stays constant across formats.
04 — Getting startedBeginning a culturally-fluent group inquiry
Starting Latino Familismo & Cultural-Dynamics Process Group in East Los Angeles begins with a 20-minute call to determine group fit and clarify what the group actually holds: familismo dynamics, marianismo and machismo as clinical material rather than adjacent culture, generational immigration patterns, and the specific relational patterns those produce. Placement is deliberate — the facilitator confirms cohort composition and timing before offering a spot.
Culturally-fluent facilitation at APG means named competence rather than generalist training. The practice’s published clinical framework on Latino cultural dynamics is what the group actually operates from — not translated on the call. The APA guide on choosing a psychologist is a useful cross-reference for what to ask any culturally-focused group.
Groups meet at Mid-Wilshire (6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520) with a secure telehealth option for cohorts where clinically indicated. Private-pay with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Reach out at (310) 866-0440 or the online 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 East 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 East Los Angeles?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for East Los Angeles includes culturally-fluent process groups drawing on the practice’s clinical work on familismo, generational immigration dynamics, and multigenerational Latino family systems — a container that holds cultural context rather than requiring translation. Groups are facilitator-led and HIPAA-aligned.
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.
How does the group work with Latino family and cultural dynamics?
The practice’s published clinical framework addresses familismo, marianismo, machismo, respeto, curanderismo, acculturative stress, language brokering, DACA mental health, and first-generation guilt by name. The groups operate from that framework and treat cultural context as central to the clinical work, which reduces the translation labor that individual therapy sometimes requires.
Is telehealth available for clients in East 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 East 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.
Sources & Further Reading
Explore related group therapy pages
