Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach 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 — OverviewThe bar for telehealth clinical quality at APG
South Bay wellness-community telehealth group work for Redondo Beach clients operates through APG’s clinical-framework-first telehealth design. The wellness-literate demographic the South Bay concentrates values depth work that treats body-held and character-level material seriously, and the framework is built to deliver that across the video format.
The practice’s method operates below the layer talk-only therapy alone typically reaches. Named facilitator competence in virtual process work, HIPAA-aligned infrastructure, clear norms around group presence — each of those is a design decision making depth-oriented group work reach material video-migrated practices don’t touch.
Virtual group facilitation. Virtual group facilitation is the practice of leading a therapy group over secure video conferencing while holding the clinical container to the same standard as in-person practice. It requires deliberate attention to confidentiality, informed consent, technical setup, and the specific relational dynamics of video-mediated work.
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 group container in secure video vs in-person
Coordinated group-plus-individual care runs across formats under one clinical team. The Black Men’s Healing Group, the Gay Men’s Therapy Group, the Women’s Life-Transitions Group, and the bicultural process groups all run under coordinated doctoral supervision, and the framework holds regardless of whether sessions are in person or by secure video.
Across wellness-literate coastal catchments, the practice’s separator from adjacent depth-oriented offerings is the coordinated multi-clinician structure. Members pairing group work with individual therapy get clinicians inside the same practice communicating with consent, and the coherence holds across the video format’s specific constraints. 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 Redondo BeachRedondo Beach and the South Bay wellness catchment
Redondo Beach concentrates a specific wellness-literate South Bay demographic — coastal residency, professional-class households, and often substantial prior therapy or wellness exposure. The clinical framework’s specificity — depth work under psychology licensure, distinct from adjacent wellness modalities — matters as the intake variable for this catchment.
For sustainable weekly work, the format is secure video; in-person sessions at 6363 Wilshire, Suite 520 anchor the arc periodically. For wellness-literate clients who value modality legibility, the practice’s distinction between depth psychotherapy and adjacent somatic offerings is documented before intake, and combined group-plus-individual care runs coherently across the video format.
04 — Getting startedA virtual first consultation
For South Bay Wellness-Community Telehealth Group in Redondo Beach, the format is telehealth from the outset — the South Bay is far enough from Mid-Wilshire that virtual group participation is the sustainable arrangement, not a compromise. The 20-minute consultation is scheduled by secure video and determines group fit, cohort timing, and the specific clinical framework the group operates from.
Telehealth group work at APG is designed for the format: named facilitator competence in virtual group process, HIPAA-aligned infrastructure, camera norms clearly stated up front, and doctoral-level clinical supervision. The clinical bar is the same across format — depth-oriented, coordinated, culturally-fluent where relevant. The APA guide on choosing a psychologist is a useful cross-reference for what to ask about telehealth group work at any practice.
Sessions run by secure video; occasional in-person work at Mid-Wilshire (6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520) is available where clinically indicated. 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 Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Redondo Beach is available in secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth format for South Bay clients — the clinical depth of process group work translates to the virtual format when facilitated with deliberate attention to the specific technical and relational dynamics of virtual group work.
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.
Does depth-oriented group work translate to telehealth?
Yes, when facilitated with attention to the specific technical and relational dynamics of virtual group work. The practice’s stated position is that telehealth delivers the same clinical depth as in-person work when the facilitator holds the container accordingly, and the practice explicitly counters the assumption that depth work cannot be done online.
Is telehealth available for clients in Redondo Beach?
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 Redondo Beach 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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