Quick Answer
Relationship therapy at Angeles Psychology Group is affirming, depth-oriented care for relationships of all configurations — partners, polycules, and chosen families. Rather than assuming a single template, clinicians help the people involved understand their patterns and meet each other's needs. Available in person in Los Angeles or by telehealth, beginning with a free consultation.
Key Takeaways
- Relationship therapy here is affirming and open to all configurations — monogamous, non-monogamous, queer, and chosen-family relationships alike.
- The work is depth-oriented: understanding the patterns and unmet needs underneath the conflict, not just managing the surface.
- Clinicians do not assume a single relationship template; care is shaped around the people actually in the room.
- With consent, relationship work connects to individual and couples support 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 — OverviewEvery relationship, on its own terms
Relationships come in many shapes, and therapy should not assume otherwise. Relationship therapy at Angeles Psychology Group is built for partners, polycules, and chosen families of every configuration, delivered by clinicians who affirm your relationship rather than asking you to explain or defend it. Our relationships guide covers the full range, from couples to consensual non-monogamy.
Whatever the structure, the depth-oriented work is the same: understanding the patterns and unmet needs underneath the conflict, so the people involved can meet each other more honestly. For relationships that include kink or sexuality questions, our kink-aware, sex-positive clinicians can help without judgment.
Talk therapy of this kind is well established: the National Institute of Mental Health describes psychotherapy as an effective, evidence-based treatment for a wide range of concerns.
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 worksCare shaped around your people
Rather than fitting your relationship to a protocol, clinicians shape the work around the people actually in the room and the dynamics between them. With your consent, relationship work can connect to each person's individual therapy or to couples work within the same coordinated practice, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Research on psychotherapy, summarized by the American Psychological Association, points to the therapeutic relationship as central to good outcomes — which in relationship work means everyone involved feeling safe enough to be honest.
All configurations
Affirming care for monogamous, non-monogamous, queer, and chosen-family relationships alike.
Beneath the conflict
Depth-oriented work with the patterns and needs underneath, not just the recurring argument.
Coordinated & connected
With consent, relationship work links to individual and couples care in one practice.
However your relationship is structured, there's a place to begin. Book a free consultation.
Begin with a free call03 — Getting startedA judgment-free first step
Beginning is low-pressure: a free, 20-minute consultation helps you decide who should be in the room and what the work might look like. 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. However your relationship is structured, you will be met without judgment.
If you are weighing your options, the American Psychological Association’s guidance on choosing a therapist is a helpful place to start, and you can see how each fits alongside our other therapy services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is relationship therapy at Angeles Psychology Group?
Relationship therapy is affirming, depth-oriented care for relationships of all configurations — partners, polycules, and chosen families. Clinicians help the people involved understand the patterns and unmet needs underneath their conflict, without assuming a single relationship template. Care is available in person in Los Angeles or by secure telehealth, beginning with a free consultation.
Do you work with non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships?
Yes. Our care is affirming and open to consensually non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, as well as queer and chosen-family configurations. You can explore our relationships guide for the full range. Clinicians shape the work around the people in the room rather than a fixed template.
How is this different from couples therapy?
Couples therapy typically focuses on two partners, while relationship therapy is structured to hold relationships of any size and configuration. Both are depth-oriented and affirming; a free consultation helps determine which fits and who should be in the room.
Is relationship therapy available online?
Yes. It is offered both in person at our Mid-Wilshire office and through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth across California. Telehealth can make it easier to bring together people in different locations, depending on the configuration.
How do we get started?
Book a free, 20-minute consultation through our online scheduling. A clinician helps you decide who should be involved and what the work might look like, with no obligation and without judgment.
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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