Quick Answer
Narrative Therapy helps you step back from the stories you have absorbed about yourself and re-author them in ways that fit who you actually are. At Angeles Psychology Group it is offered within depth-oriented, people-first care — matched to you, not applied from a manual — beginning with a free consultation.
Key Takeaways
- Narrative Therapy helps you step back from the stories you have absorbed about yourself and re-author them in ways that fit who you actually are.
- At Angeles Psychology Group, Narrative Therapy is offered within a depth-oriented, people-first practice rather than as a standalone protocol.
- Your clinician matches and integrates approaches to fit you, drawing on depth, somatic, and evidence-based methods.
- Sessions are available in person at our Mid-Wilshire office or by secure telehealth across California.
- There is no diagnosis required to start, and care begins with a free, 20-minute consultation.
01 — What it isAbout Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy helps you step back from the stories you have absorbed about yourself and re-author them in ways that fit who you actually are. You can explore how it sits alongside our other approaches in the therapy modalities overview.
Research from the National Institute of Mental Health suggests that psychotherapy helps for the concerns this approach is used with, and a clinician can help you understand whether it fits your goals. At Angeles Psychology Group, no single method is treated as a cure-all — the right approach is the one matched to you.
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 we use itMatched and integrated, not applied from a manual
Rather than applying Narrative Therapy from a manual, your clinician integrates it within depth-oriented, person-first care — combining it with other methods as they fit, and keeping the focus on root causes rather than surface symptoms. The American Psychological Association notes that the relationship between client and therapist is central to good outcomes, which is why matching is the first piece of clinical work.
Most clients receive this work within individual therapy, and with your consent it can connect to other care across our therapy services — for example life purpose & identity or depth-oriented therapy. The pace is always yours.
Matched to you
The approach is fitted to your goals and history, not applied from a manual.
Integrated care
Combined with other methods as they fit, all within depth-oriented practice.
In person or online
The same care at our Mid-Wilshire office or by secure telehealth across California.
Curious whether Narrative Therapy fits your goals? A free, 20-minute consultation is the simplest way to find out.
Start a free 20-minute call03 — Getting startedA low-pressure first step
Beginning is low-pressure and in your control. You book a free, 20-minute consultation, talk with a clinician about what brings you in, and together decide whether Narrative Therapy — on its own or combined with other approaches — fits. There is no diagnosis required to start. Sessions are available in person at our Mid-Wilshire office or by secure telehealth across California.
The practice is private-pay, with superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement, and fees are explained transparently before you commit. If you are weighing your options, the American Psychological Association's guidance on choosing a therapist is a helpful place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Narrative Therapy?
Narrative Therapy helps you step back from the stories you have absorbed about yourself and re-author them in ways that fit who you actually are. At Angeles Psychology Group it is offered within depth-oriented, people-first care — matched to you and integrated with other approaches as they fit, in person or by secure telehealth, beginning with a free consultation.
Is Narrative Therapy right for me?
That depends on your goals, and you do not have to decide alone. During a free consultation, a clinician helps you understand whether Narrative Therapy — on its own or combined with other methods — fits what you are working on. No single approach is treated as a cure-all here.
How does Narrative Therapy work in a depth-oriented practice?
Rather than applying it from a manual, your clinician integrates Narrative Therapy within root-cause-focused care, combining it with depth, somatic, and other evidence-based methods as they fit. The aim is change that holds, not only short-term symptom relief.
Is this available online?
Yes. It is offered both in person at our Mid-Wilshire office and through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth across California. Some somatic and experiential work benefits from being in the room, and your clinician will be candid about when that matters.
How do I get started?
Book a free, 20-minute consultation through our online scheduling. You talk with a clinician about what brings you in, with no obligation, and together decide what fits.
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.
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