Quick Answer
Group therapy in Los Angeles at Angeles Psychology Group is depth-oriented, clinician-led clinical work — more than a support group. Being seen, gently challenged, and accepted by peers becomes part of the change. Groups include LGBTQ+ affirming and community-specific spaces, offered in person in Mid-Wilshire or by telehealth across California, beginning with a free consultation.
Key Takeaways
- Group therapy is facilitated, depth-oriented clinical work — more than peer support, though connection is central to how it heals.
- Being seen, challenged, and accepted by others walking a similar path is part of what makes group work powerful.
- Groups can focus on particular themes or communities, including affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ and other shared experiences.
- With consent, group work can complement individual, couples, or family therapy in the same coordinated practice.
- Sessions are available in person at our Mid-Wilshire office or by secure telehealth, beginning with a free consultation.
01 — OverviewWhat depth-oriented group therapy offers that individual work can't
Some change happens most powerfully in the company of others. Depth-oriented group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group is facilitated clinical work — not just a support circle — where being seen, gently challenged, and accepted by peers becomes part of the healing. Many people discover in a group that they are far less alone with what they carry than they believed. If you have been searching for group therapy near you in Los Angeles, this is what sets a clinical group apart.
The work is depth-oriented: groups attend to the patterns members bring into the room with one another, which often mirror patterns from the rest of their lives. This is part of our broader approach to therapy that works at the root, and before you join, you can read exactly what to expect from a free consultation.
Depth-oriented care. Depth-oriented care is a form of psychotherapy that works beneath the presenting symptom — addressing the patterns, history, and unmet needs that generate distress — rather than only managing symptoms on the surface.
02 — How it worksGroup therapy vs individual therapy — and doing both
Groups are led by clinicians who hold the space safe enough for honesty and connection. Where individual therapy is one-to-one, group therapy uses the relationships among members as part of the therapeutic work itself. With your consent, the two can complement each other in the same coordinated practice, so what surfaces in group can be explored in individual therapy and vice versa — and getting the right therapeutic fit matters as much in a group as it does one-on-one.
Research summarized by the American Psychological Association supports psychotherapy's effectiveness across formats, and the American Group Psychotherapy Association documents how the group itself becomes an agent of change.
Not alone
Not alone
The relief and challenge of being understood by others walking a similar path.
Facilitated & safe
Facilitated & safe
Clinician-led groups that hold space safe enough for honesty and connection.
Connected care
Connected care
With consent, group work complements individual, couples, or family therapy.
Some healing happens best together. A free consultation can help you find the right group in Los Angeles.
Book a Free Consultation03 — Who groups are forLGBTQ+ affirming and community-specific group therapy
Groups can focus on particular themes or communities, including affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ people and others who share an experience. Being in a room with people who do not need the basics explained can itself be part of the relief. This work is grounded in our affirming, culturally fluent approach to care, so identity is held as context rather than as something to justify.
Availability varies by focus and community over time. A clinician can talk you through the groups currently forming and whether a given group is the right place to begin.
04 — Our groupsOur current groups
Below are our current therapy groups. Availability changes as groups fill, so a free consultation is the best way to confirm current openings and whether a group is the right fit.
Navigating Shared Goals, Intimacy & Differences: A Therapy Group for Couples
With Javan Taherkhani, MA & Eszter Heins, MSWFormat In person · Mid-Wilshire, Los AngelesCadence Biweekly · Tuesdays 6:00–7:30pm · 90 min · ongoingFee $210 per couple
For couples currently in a romantic relationship.
This group creates space for couples to process feelings, lean into and work through differences, explore shared dreams and goals, and examine the nuances of — and blocks to — intimacy. Alongside the group work, couples receive psychoeducation on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, communication, and reframing misunderstandings into opportunities for deeper connection. If you'd like to slow down, feel heard, and understand one another while connecting with other couples navigating similar seasons, Javan Taherkhani, MA and Eszter Heins, MSW would love to welcome you.
A 50-minute in-person diagnostic assessment with both facilitators precedes joining.
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Queer BIPOC Process Group
With Elisa Rosado, MAFormat Telehealth · throughout California & internationallyCadence Biweekly · Tuesdays 7:00–8:30pm · 90 min · ongoingFee $105 · some sliding-scale discounts
For adults who identify as both queer and BIPOC.
Led by Elisa Rosado, MA, this process group is a space for people who identify as both queer and BIPOC to connect, reflect, and share experiences openly. Together, members explore navigating multiple identities, experiences in queer and cultural communities, dating and relationships, and the impacts of racism and heteronormativity — in an environment built for connection, self-exploration, feedback, and collective support.
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Navigating Life Transitions: A Therapy Group for Women
With Reagan Jobe, MAFormat In person · Mid-Wilshire, Los AngelesCadence Biweekly · Wednesdays 6:00–7:30pm · 90 min · ongoingFee $105 · some sliding-scale discounts
For women and femme-identifying people navigating a life transition.
Feeling a little off lately — in between chapters, unsure what's next, adjusting to a new role, a relationship or career change, or simply stretched thin holding it all together? This group offers a space to build connection with other women, process life transitions together, and find tools to navigate change. If you're ready to feel more supported and less alone in this season, Reagan Jobe, MA would love to welcome you.
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Black Men's Healing Group
With Gabrey Milner, MAFormat Telehealth · occasionally in person · Mid-Wilshire, Los AngelesCadence Biweekly · Wednesdays 6:00–7:00pm or Saturdays 11:00am–12:00pm · 60 min · ongoingFee $90
For Black men.
Black men face unique pressures around masculinity, emotional expression, and navigating a world that often stereotypes or fears them. This therapy group provides space for Black men to claim the full range of their emotional lives, share experiences of racism and othering, and support each other in healing generational trauma.
Facilitated by Gabrey Milner, MA, who specializes in Depth Therapy, this group counseling experience validates the specific challenges Black men face while helping members develop emotional literacy, build genuine connections, and reclaim parts of themselves they've had to suppress to survive. The group addresses both individual patterns and collective experiences of being Black men in America.
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Gay Men's Process Group
With Matthew Michael Brown, MAFormat In person · Mid-Wilshire, Los AngelesCadence Biweekly · Tuesdays 5:30–7:00pm or Wednesdays 5:30–7:00pm · 90 min · ongoingFee $105 · some sliding-scale discounts
For gay men.
This group therapy experience explores how identity development impacts attachment and intimacy for gay men. Many gay men grow up hiding core parts of themselves, learning to manage shame, and navigating rejection from family or community. These early experiences shape adult relationships in profound ways. The group provides space to examine these patterns, build authentic connections with other gay men, and develop the capacity for deeper intimacy and trust.
Facilitated by Matthew Michael Brown, MA, who specializes in Internal Family Systems, this group helps members understand their internal parts, heal from internalized homophobia, and create lives aligned with their authentic selves. Members often describe the experience as transformative — finally having space to be fully seen without performing or hiding.
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05 — Getting startedTelehealth group therapy across California, and what it costs
You do not have to be near our Mid-Wilshire office to take part. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth group therapy across California, so you can join from anywhere private in the state. A free, 20-minute consultation helps determine which group — or whether group plus individual work — fits your situation and goals.
The practice is private-pay, with superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement; you can see how therapy costs and superbills work before you commit. Whether you are looking to book group therapy in Los Angeles in person or start online, fees are explained transparently up front. You do not have to do this alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is group therapy at Angeles Psychology Group?
Group therapy is facilitated, depth-oriented clinical work in the company of others who understand — more than a support group. Being seen, challenged, and accepted by peers becomes part of the change. Groups can focus on particular themes or communities and are available in person in Los Angeles or by secure telehealth, beginning with a free consultation.
How is group therapy different from a support group?
A support group is typically peer-led and focused on encouragement. Group therapy is led by a clinician and is true psychotherapy: it attends to the patterns members bring into the room with one another, using the relationships among members as part of the therapeutic work.
Can I do group and individual therapy at the same time?
Yes, and many people find the combination powerful. With your consent, what surfaces in group can be explored in individual therapy and vice versa, within the same coordinated practice. A free consultation can help you decide.
Do you offer LGBTQ+ affirming or community-specific groups?
Yes. Groups vary by focus and community over time, including affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ people and others with shared experiences. Because availability changes, the best way to learn about current options is a free consultation, where a clinician can talk you through what fits.
Is group therapy available by telehealth across California?
Yes. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth group therapy anywhere in California, as well as in person at our Mid-Wilshire office. Book a free, 20-minute consultation and a clinician will help determine which format and group fit your goals, with no obligation.
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.
Reviewed by Dr. Neil Schierholz, PsyD. Last updated June 2026.
NoteThis page is for general information and is not a substitute for individualized clinical care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7.
Written & reviewed by
Dr. Neil Schierholz, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist · PSY25154
