Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Seal 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 Seal 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 — OverviewHow the group container adapts to a secure video format
Coastal telehealth process group work for Seal Beach operates from a specific clinical premise — that the video format can hold depth-oriented process work when the practice was built for it, and that geographic distance from Mid-Wilshire doesn’t reduce clinical quality when the framework itself operates identically across formats.
The practice’s frame here: reach the character pattern, allow the presenting version to reorganize. Named facilitator competence in virtual group process, HIPAA-aligned infrastructure, and clear norms around camera use and group presence — each of those is a design decision that makes depth-oriented process work translate to video without compromising what the clinical framework can reach.
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 — ApproachThe clinical framework: same in telehealth as in-person
How the group operates clinically: coordinated with individual work inside the same practice, under one supervisory structure. What changes format-to-format is what the physical container adds; what stays constant is the clinical work.
The specific difference from adjacent culturally-fluent offerings is a published clinical framework. Members pairing group with individual therapy get two clinicians inside the same clinical team communicating with consent, and the coherence holds across the video format. You can read more about the practice on our 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 Seal BeachSeal Beach and the far-south commute equation
Seal Beach’s position at the far-south end of the Long Beach corridor means the commute to Mid-Wilshire is real, and telehealth is the sustainable format for weekly group participation. The specific catchment the practice serves from Seal Beach values the framework’s clinical seriousness enough to accept the video format as the primary container.
Practically, the group meets at 6363 Wilshire, Suite 520; telehealth is available for weeks the in-person schedule doesn’t work. The clinician holding the case stays constant, and the framework operates identically across formats.
04 — Getting startedConsulting about a virtual group spot
Starting Coastal Telehealth Process Group 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 Seal Beach 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 Seal 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 Seal Beach?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Seal Beach 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 Seal 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 Seal 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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