Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for San Fernando 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 San Fernando 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 — OverviewNortheast Valley access to depth-oriented group work
Northeast Valley community process group work for San Fernando clients operates through APG’s Valley catchment format flexibility. The specific position at the north end of the Valley — further from Mid-Wilshire than the immediate Valley Community catchment — means the format decisions the practice makes with each client are more consequential clinically.
The practice’s operating assumption is that the pattern beneath produces the surface presentation. Same-week telehealth availability makes weekly group cadence sustainable; in-person sessions at Mid-Wilshire anchor the arc where the physical container adds clinical value. The mix is decided per case, and it respects the North Valley position.
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 — ApproachIn-person and telehealth format across the Valley
The methodology here holds video as a legitimate primary clinical container. Each operates under coordinated doctoral supervision, and the framework operates identically across in-person and telehealth formats.
The delta from adjacent telehealth offerings: framework designed for video from the start, not adapted to it. Members pairing group work with individual therapy get two clinicians inside the same team communicating with consent, and the coherence holds across the format flexibility North Valley position requires. 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.
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San Fernando’s position at the north end of the Valley community catchment means telehealth often serves as the primary format for weekly group participation, with in-person work at Mid-Wilshire held for occasional anchor sessions. That format mix is a running clinical decision rather than a service compromise.
Video is the practical primary format for this catchment; in-person sessions at Mid-Wilshire happen where clinically indicated. The clinician holding the case stays constant across format shifts, and combined group-plus-individual care operates coherently regardless of the specific format mix each week uses.
04 — Getting startedA first Valley consultation
For Northeast Valley Community Process Group in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando 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 San Fernando?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for San Fernando 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 San Fernando?
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 San Fernando 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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