Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood 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 — OverviewFormat flexibility: in-person, telehealth, or split by week
Valley community process group work in North Hollywood operates on the practice’s format flexibility across the Valley catchment — the ability to move between in-person work at Mid-Wilshire and secure telehealth as clinical need and commute reality dictate, without disrupting the clinical continuity of the group or individual work.
APG’s method for this catchment: depth work over managed containment. Same-week telehealth availability makes weekly group cadence sustainable; in-person sessions at Mid-Wilshire anchor the arc where the physical container is clinically useful. The mix is decided per case rather than by practice policy.
Format flexibility. Format flexibility is the clinical policy of holding the same clinical framework across in-person and telehealth delivery, so that clients can shift between formats without losing continuity or clinical depth. It requires deliberate practice-level attention to what does and does not translate across the two.
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 — ApproachAPG’s signature groups and how they operate in both formats
The group’s clinical framework is coordinated across the broader practice’s individual, couples, and family work. The Valley catchment accesses that full slate through the format that fits each client’s schedule and commute reality.
APG’s distinctive piece against adjacent cultural offerings: named facilitator competence plus published clinical thinking. Individual therapy runs alongside group work with client consent, and the two clinicians communicate inside the same team — a coherence that’s structurally rare in the LA group-therapy market. 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 North HollywoodNorth Hollywood and the Valley community catchment
North Hollywood sits inside the immediate Valley community catchment, and the specific clinical realities NoHo households bring — Valley professional life, creative-industry adjacencies, dense residential neighborhoods with mixed commute patterns — factor into the format decisions the practice makes with each client.
The primary format is in-person at 6363 Wilshire, Suite 520, with secure telehealth as the working alternate across California. The clinician holding the case stays constant across formats. North Hollywood clients typically settle into a rhythm that reflects both clinical value and commute reality.
04 — Getting startedA first consultation across formats
For NoHo Valley Community Process Group in North Hollywood, the first 20-minute consultation resolves the format question that often blocks Valley clients from starting group work: whether the group is in-person at Mid-Wilshire, telehealth, or a rotating mix. Same-week telehealth availability is common; in-person Mid-Wilshire sessions can anchor the arc without requiring the drive every week.
The signature groups running at APG include the Women’s Life-Transitions Group, the Black Men’s Healing Group with Gabrey Milner, MA, the Gay Men’s Therapy Group with Matthew Michael Brown, MA, and the bicultural process groups — all operating under doctoral-level supervision inside a coordinated practice. The APA’s material on choosing a psychologist is a useful reference for what to ask about facilitator credentials on any group inquiry.
Groups meet at Mid-Wilshire (6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520, Los Angeles 90048) with secure telehealth continuity for cohorts where clinically appropriate. Private-pay with superbills. Booking at (310) 866-0440 or through 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 North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for North Hollywood runs in both in-person (Mid-Wilshire) and secure telehealth formats — Valley clients get access to APG’s signature groups without the standing Wilshire commute. The clinical framework holds consistently across both formats.
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 groups are available by telehealth for Valley clients?
Most of APG’s signature groups are available in both formats. Clients can attend telehealth-only, in-person-only, or split between the two based on schedule. All formats follow HIPAA-aligned confidentiality and informed consent for group participation, and the clinical framework holds consistently across both.
Is telehealth available for clients in North Hollywood?
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 North Hollywood 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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