Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Marina Del Rey 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 Marina Del Rey 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 — OverviewGroup-individual reinforcement: what the two formats do together
Westside coordinated group and individual therapy in Marina Del Rey draws on APG’s specific practice structure — group facilitator and individual clinician inside the same clinical team, communicating with client consent so the two formats reinforce each other. That coherence is structurally rare in the LA Westside group-therapy market.
Coordinated group-plus-individual care at APG treats surface pattern as data about the character layer beneath. Here-and-now group dynamics get directly workable in individual sessions the same week; individual material shapes what the client can access in group. The coordination is a clinical value, not just a service configuration.
Group-individual reinforcement. Group-individual reinforcement is the clinical pattern in which group therapy and individual therapy, pursued simultaneously inside a coordinated practice, do work together that neither format alone reaches as fully. The group surfaces relational patterns; individual sessions work them at the character level.
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 — ApproachNamed signature groups and named individual clinicians
The specific clinical apparatus: facilitator, doctoral supervision, integrated with individual therapy inside the same practice. Each operates under doctoral supervision.
For Westside professional catchments, coordinated group-plus-individual care under one clinical team separates this from adjacent offerings. Coordinated group-plus-individual work operates inside one clinical team rather than across outside providers, and the two clinicians share the case conceptualization — coherence that reaches material fragmented care doesn’t. You can read more about the practice on our APG’s group programs 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 Marina Del ReyMarina Del Rey and the Westside professional corridor
Marina Del Rey sits inside the Westside professional corridor, and the specific catchment the practice draws — professionals across industries, established Westside households, and coastal-adjacent commute realities — factors into the format flexibility and clinical structure the practice offers.
HIPAA-aligned video is the primary container for this catchment; in-person work at 6363 Wilshire is available where the drive works. The clinician holding the case stays constant across format shifts, and combined group-plus-individual care operates coherently regardless of the specific format mix.
04 — Getting startedA first Westside coordinated-care consultation
Starting Westside Coordinated Group + Individual Therapy in Marina Del Rey begins with a 20-minute consultation to determine which signature group fits and whether combined group-plus-individual work is what you’re actually looking for. Combined care is common for Westside professional clients who arrive after individual therapy has reached the point where a plateau starts to feel structural rather than clinical.
The group format opens material that individual sessions often circle without fully reaching — the here-and-now dynamics that only surface in a room with other people running the same patterns. All APG signature groups are facilitator-led under doctoral-level supervision, and coordination between group and individual clinicians is a practice default with client consent. The APA guide on choosing a psychologist covers what to ask any coordinated practice.
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 Marina Del Rey 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 Marina Del Rey?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Marina Del Rey runs alongside individual and couples work at the same practice — Westside clients often pursue coordinated group and individual therapy rather than fragmenting care across providers. The two formats reinforce each other inside one clinical framework.
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.
Do clients often combine group therapy with individual work?
Yes. Group and individual therapy work well together — the group surfaces relational material that individual sessions then work with in depth, and the individual work reaches the character-level layer underneath. With client consent, the clinicians communicate to keep the care coordinated. The practice is non-prescribing; medication is coordinated with each client’s own prescriber where relevant.
Is telehealth available for clients in Marina Del Rey?
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 Marina Del Rey 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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