Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Fairfax District 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 Fairfax District 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 — OverviewWhy in-person process work opens material telehealth doesn’t fully reach
In-person depth-oriented group therapy in the Fairfax District draws on the walkable proximity to APG’s Mid-Wilshire office — a short walk or drive up La Brea puts clients in a physical clinical container that reaches material video-only work can’t fully hold. That format decision is clinical, not logistical.
The specific clinical container here operates one layer below the presenting concern. The framework — facilitator-led, HIPAA-aligned, coordinated across group and individual work — is built for what the physical container makes possible: the somatic register, the between-session presence, the specific quality of process work that happens in shared space.
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 — ApproachThe Mid-Wilshire office and what the physical container does
The clinical framework across the 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 — operates from named facilitator competence and coordinated doctoral supervision.
One structural piece that separates this: individual therapy runs alongside group work inside the same clinical team. Individual therapy runs alongside group work with client consent, and the framework operates from published thinking clients can read before intake. 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.
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Start a free consultation03 — In Fairfax DistrictFairfax proximity and walking in for a first session
The Fairfax District’s mid-city location puts it directly adjacent to the Mid-Wilshire office corridor, and the specific catchment the practice draws from Fairfax often values the walkable clinical container — arriving and leaving on foot rather than by car changes the between-session quality of group participation.
The primary container is 6363 Wilshire, Suite 520; secure telehealth is available for weeks when the in-person schedule doesn’t work. Secure telehealth is available for the individual side of combined care; the in-person group format is the primary clinical container for signature process groups.
04 — Getting startedA first in-person consultation
Starting In-Person Depth-Oriented Group Therapy 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 Fairfax District 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 Fairfax District 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 Fairfax District?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Fairfax District 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 Fairfax District?
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 Fairfax District 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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