Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 — OverviewTelehealth clinical quality as a stated practice commitment
South coast telehealth group therapy for Lakewood clients operates from a specific practice commitment — that clinical quality is preserved in the video format when the framework is designed for it, and that telehealth is a legitimate primary format rather than a compromise for clients whose commute realities make in-person cadence unsustainable.
APG’s clinical container sits below the analytical layer talk-only therapy typically reaches. The facilitator competence is named, the infrastructure is HIPAA-aligned, and the clinical norms around group presence and camera use are established rather than improvised per session. That difference is what makes depth-oriented process work reach its material across a screen.
Telehealth clinical quality. Telehealth clinical quality is the deliberate practice of holding a virtual therapy container to the same clinical standard as an in-person one — attention to confidentiality, technical setup, informed consent, and the specific relational dynamics of video-mediated work. It is a practice-level commitment, not a byproduct of the technology.
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 — ApproachFacilitator-led process groups in a secure video format
The specific framework here is named-facilitator process work — not a generalist support-group model. The signature groups translate to the video format because they were designed to.
One structural separator: clients can read the practice’s clinical thinking before deciding whether the framework fits. Members can pair the group work with individual sessions inside the same clinical team, and the two clinicians communicate with client consent — a coherence that’s operationally hard for most practices offering telehealth-only formats. You can read more about the practice on 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 LakewoodLakewood and the south-coast corridor commute reality
Lakewood’s south-coast corridor position means the practice’s telehealth format is the sustainable one for weekly group participation. In-person work at Mid-Wilshire remains available for occasional anchor sessions where clinically indicated, but the primary clinical container for Lakewood clients is secure video.
The physical container: 6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520. HIPAA-aligned telehealth is the alternate for the weeks the drive requires it. The clinician holding the case stays constant, and the framework is genuinely built for depth-oriented process work across the video format rather than adapting to it.
04 — Getting startedA virtual first conversation
Starting South Coast Telehealth Group Therapy means the format is telehealth from the outset — the Long Beach corridor, Signal Hill, Lakewood, and Seal Beach are far enough south that virtual group participation is the sustainable format rather than the fallback. The 20-minute consultation happens by secure video and covers group fit, cohort timing, and the practical clinical distinction: telehealth group work at APG is designed for the format, not migrated to it under pressure.
What that design actually looks like: named facilitator competence in group process, HIPAA-aligned video infrastructure, clear norms around group presence and camera use, and doctoral-level clinical supervision. The framework the groups operate from — sociocultural, depth-oriented, coordinated with individual work when clinically indicated — stays continuous across format. The APA guide on choosing a psychologist covers what to ask any practice that offers telehealth groups.
Groups meet by secure video; occasional in-person sessions at Mid-Wilshire (6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520) are arranged for cohorts where clinically indicated and logistically possible for Lakewood clients. Private-pay with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Direct booking at (310) 866-0440.
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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Lakewood is available in a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth format that preserves the group dynamic without requiring the Wilshire drive — designed for Long Beach corridor clients who benefit from telehealth access. The clinical framework is the same as the in-person groups.
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 group therapy work in a telehealth format?
Facilitators lead the process group in a secure video-conference environment with deliberate attention to the specific technical and relational dynamics of virtual group facilitation. Confidentiality protocols extend to the telehealth environment, and informed consent addresses the specifics of virtual group participation. The practice’s stated clinical position is that depth-oriented group work translates to telehealth when the container is held accordingly.
Is telehealth available for clients in Lakewood?
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 Lakewood 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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