Quick Answer
Group Therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Westchester 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 Westchester 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 therapy as continuation from an individual-therapy plateau
Westside professional depth process group work in Westchester often serves clients arriving after a stretch of individual therapy has reached a specific plateau — the analytical understanding of the pattern is thorough, and the change from that understanding has slowed. The group format reaches material individual sessions circle without fully touching.
How the practice frames this work: depth first, containment as consequence. Group work opens the here-and-now dynamics that form only when participants running similar patterns share a clinical container, and depth work reaches those dynamics at the character level rather than the analytical.
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 — ApproachHow the group format opens what individual sessions circle
The clinical framework here treats format flexibility as a clinical variable rather than a service option. The framework operates from named facilitator competence rather than generalist group models adapted for the demographic.
The specific line from adjacent offerings: format flexibility as clinical variable rather than service accommodation. The two clinicians communicate with client consent, and the case conceptualization stays coherent across formats — which is what makes the group-plus-individual configuration reach material fragmented care doesn’t. 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 WestchesterWestchester and LAX-adjacent professional life
Westchester’s position in the LAX-adjacent Westside professional corridor means the specific catchment often carries multi-year professional careers and established individual-therapy history. The practice’s depth-oriented group work is specifically what individual work often needs to move past when the analytical layer has been thoroughly worked.
Members meet by secure HIPAA-aligned video from across California; occasional in-person sessions at Mid-Wilshire are arranged where clinically indicated. The clinician holding the case stays constant across formats, and combined group-plus-individual care operates coherently. Westchester clients typically settle on the format mix that fits both clinical need and professional schedule.
04 — Getting startedBeginning group work after individual therapy
Starting Westside Professional Depth Process Group in Westchester 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 Westchester 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 Westchester?
Group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group for Westchester 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 Westchester?
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 Westchester 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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