Quick Answer
Angeles Psychology Group draws on more than twenty therapy modalities — including rare body-centered approaches like Orgonomic and somatic therapy, depth methods like IFS and psychodynamic work, and evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Rather than applying one method to everyone, clinicians integrate approaches to fit the person. Care is private-pay, in person or via telehealth, and begins with a free consultation.
Key Takeaways
- Angeles Psychology Group draws on 20+ therapy modalities, spanning depth and somatic approaches, evidence-based methods, and emotion- and relationship-focused therapies.
- Orgonomic (Reichian) therapy is a signature of the practice — a rare, body-centered modality our founder trained in and few Los Angeles practices offer.
- Rather than applying one method universally, clinicians match and integrate modalities to fit each person, and the blend evolves as the work unfolds.
- Depth and evidence-based approaches serve different purposes and often work best in combination, not opposition.
- You don't need to know the methods in advance; a free consultation and your early sessions are where the right approach is identified together.
01 — OverviewHow We Think About Treatment Modalities
A treatment modality is a particular method or framework a therapist uses to help you change, and Angeles Psychology Group works with an unusually broad and deep range of them. We span body-centered and depth approaches — Orgonomic therapy, somatic work, Internal Family Systems, psychodynamic and experiential therapy — alongside well-researched evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR, and relationship-focused modalities like Emotionally Focused and Gottman couples therapy. What matters more than any single label is how these are matched and integrated to fit you. Our clinicians do not apply one method to everyone; they draw on the approaches most likely to help your particular situation, and adjust as the work unfolds. This breadth, especially the rare body-centered modalities, is a defining feature of the practice and a direct expression of our founder's training. The goal is always change that reaches the root, not technique for its own sake. Everything begins with a free consultation.
A treatment modality is a specific therapeutic method or framework — such as CBT, EMDR, or Orgonomic therapy — that a clinician uses, often in combination with others, to help a person change. (~35 words)
Integration over orthodoxy
We are not loyal to any single school of therapy; we are loyal to what helps you. Most clients benefit from a thoughtful blend — perhaps EMDR for trauma processing combined with somatic and depth work for the underlying pattern. Because our clinicians are trained across many modalities, they can integrate them coherently rather than forcing one method to fit every problem. This reflects the reality that people are complex and rarely respond to a single approach. You can explore our therapy services to see how modalities map onto the work. Integration, not orthodoxy, is the principle.
A signature depth in body-centered work
Angeles Psychology Group is distinguished by genuine depth in body-centered modalities that few practices offer. Our founder, Dr. Neil Schierholz, trained in Orgonomic (Reichian) therapy at the Orgonomic Institute of Northern California, and built the practice around this rare expertise. These approaches work with how emotional history is held in the body, reaching what talk alone often cannot. They are especially powerful for trauma and long-standing patterns. The American Psychological Association recognizes that diverse approaches help different people. This body-centered depth is a core part of what sets the practice apart.
Treatment Modalities We Offer
8 in-depth guidesBelow are many of the modalities our clinicians work with, grouped by family. You don't need to choose one — matching and integrating approaches is our expertise, and most clients receive a blend. Browse what interests you, or simply book a free consultation and let us recommend an approach. Whatever you're working on, there's a method, or combination of methods, suited to it.
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02Depth and somatic approaches
Our depth and somatic modalities work beneath conscious thought, with the body, the unconscious, and the parts of the self. These include Orgonomic therapy, depth psychology, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, psychodynamic, and experiential work. They are especially suited to trauma, long-standing patterns, and the sense that something deeper is driving your struggles. Rather than only changing thoughts or behaviors, they reach the roots from which those arise. This is the heart of what makes our practice depth-oriented, and where our rarest expertise lives.
Working with the body
Somatic and orgonomic approaches recognize that emotional history is stored in the body, not just the mind. Chronic tension, posture, and breath patterns can hold experiences that words alone cannot reach. Our clinicians work with sensation, breath, and the body's responses to release what has been held. This is particularly powerful for trauma and somatic distress. It is also among the rarest expertise we offer in Los Angeles. The body becomes a doorway to change that talk therapy may not open.
Reaching the unconscious
Depth modalities like psychodynamic therapy and Internal Family Systems explore the unconscious patterns and inner parts shaping your life. Rather than treating symptoms as isolated, they ask what those symptoms protect or express. IFS, for instance, helps you relate with compassion to the parts of yourself that carry pain or protection. This work tends to produce insight and change that holds because it reaches the source. It pairs naturally with somatic approaches. Together they form the depth core of our practice.
Source: American Psychological Association — Understanding Psychotherapy
03Why our range of modalities matters
Many people who come to Angeles Psychology Group have had therapy that used a single approach, and found it only partly helpful. Perhaps CBT eased some symptoms but left a deeper pattern untouched, or talk therapy circled an issue the body was still holding. That is a common experience, and it usually means the method, however good, didn't reach everything that needed attention. Our integrative range was built for exactly that, and the arc below describes what tends to change when the approach truly fits.
The Problem
People often arrive having tried a single-method therapy that helped only partly — symptoms eased but a deeper pattern stayed, or talk therapy never reached what the body was still holding.
The Solution
We draw on 20+ modalities, matching and integrating depth, somatic, evidence-based, and relationship approaches to fit the person — including rare body-centered work few practices offer.
The Resolution
When the approach truly fits, change reaches further and holds. Clients often find that a combination of methods unlocks movement a single technique never could, addressing both symptom and source.
Not sure which approach fits? That's our expertise. Start with a free consultation.
Book a Free Consultation04Evidence-based methods, integrated with depth
We hold both scientific rigor and depth without forcing a choice between them. Our clinicians are trained in well-researched methods like CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR, and integrate them with the body-centered and depth approaches that set our practice apart. This means you get both the structured tools that research supports and the deeper work that reaches root causes. We stay current with the evidence while never reducing you to a protocol. You can explore the specific conditions these methods address. The blend of rigor and depth is what makes the care both grounded and transformative.
Structured, researched methods
Our evidence-based modalities are structured, well-researched, and often focused on specific symptoms or skills. CBT addresses unhelpful thought patterns; DBT builds emotional regulation and distress tolerance; ACT works with acceptance and values. These methods have strong research support and can produce relief relatively quickly. They are frequently used alongside depth work — stabilizing in the present while addressing the root. The National Institute of Mental Health recognizes these as effective treatments. We integrate them rather than treating them as standalone.
Skills and symptom relief
EMDR and trauma-focused methods deserve particular mention for their effectiveness with trauma. EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their grip, and it is well supported by research. Trauma-focused CBT, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing round out our evidence-based toolkit. These are matched to clients for whom a structured, symptom-focused approach fits. They often work best combined with the body-centered depth work our practice is known for. The result is trauma care that is both rigorous and deep.
05A clinician team trained across modalities
The breadth of our modalities is only meaningful because of the clinicians who practice them. Our therapists are trained across many approaches, which is what allows genuine integration rather than rigid method-matching. You can meet our team to see their training and specialties. This depth of expertise is what lets us tailor and combine approaches for each person. It is also why we function as a collaborative practice rather than a high-volume clinic. The people behind the modalities are the reason they work.
Approaches built for relationships
Our relationship modalities are designed for the space between people. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy works with attachment and the emotional bond, while the Gottman Method brings research-based tools for conflict and connection. Family systems therapy treats the family as a whole, and narrative therapy helps people re-author the stories they live by. These are matched to what a couple or family actually needs. Relationship work often connects to individual patterns, which our coordinated practice can hold together.
Attachment and connection
Emotion- and meaning-focused modalities help people work with feelings and the stories they tell about their lives. Emotion-Focused Therapy treats emotions as guides rather than problems to suppress. Narrative therapy and ecotherapy expand the work beyond the consulting room, into story, meaning, and connection with the natural world. Sex therapy addresses intimacy with care and without shame. These approaches reflect our holistic, whole-person philosophy. They round out a toolkit built to meet the full range of human experience.
The Bottom Line
Angeles Psychology Group integrates more than twenty therapy modalities — from rare body-centered approaches like Orgonomic and somatic therapy to evidence-based methods like CBT and EMDR — matched to fit you rather than a protocol. You don't need to know the methods to begin. The simplest next step is a free consultation, where a clinician can recommend the approach, or blend of approaches, suited to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What therapy modalities does Angeles Psychology Group use?
Angeles Psychology Group uses a wide and unusually deep range of therapy modalities. These span depth and somatic approaches — Orgonomic (Reichian) therapy, depth psychology, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, psychodynamic, and experiential work — alongside evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. We also offer emotion- and relationship-focused modalities including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the Gottman Method, family systems, narrative therapy, sex therapy, and ecotherapy. Rather than applying one method to everyone, our clinicians match and integrate modalities to fit the person. This breadth, especially the rare body-centered approaches, is a defining feature of the practice. Crucially, we do not apply one method to everyone, but integrate approaches as your needs become clear. A free consultation helps determine which approach fits you.
What is Orgonomic (Reichian) therapy, and why is it a signature of your practice?
Orgonomic therapy is a body-centered, depth modality that works with what Wilhelm Reich called character armor — the chronic physical and emotional patterns we develop to protect ourselves. It is a signature of Angeles Psychology Group because our founder, Dr. Neil Schierholz, trained in it at the Orgonomic Institute of Northern California and built the practice around this rare expertise. The approach addresses how emotional history is held in the body, not just the mind, working with breath, sensation, and muscular tension. This makes it powerful for trauma and long-standing patterns that talk therapy alone may not reach. Few practices in Los Angeles offer it. It is typically integrated with other modalities rather than used in isolation. You can learn more during a free consultation.
How do you decide which modality is right for me?
We choose modalities based on who you are, what you're working on, and how you respond, rather than applying a fixed protocol. During your early sessions, your clinician develops an understanding of your history, your goals, and the patterns at play. From there, they draw on the approaches most likely to help — perhaps pairing somatic work with Internal Family Systems, or EMDR with depth exploration. Because our clinicians are trained across many modalities, this matching and integration happens naturally. The approach also evolves as the work unfolds and your needs become clearer. This flexibility is a core strength of a depth-oriented group practice. You remain part of the conversation about what's working.
What's the difference between depth and evidence-based approaches?
Depth approaches and evidence-based approaches answer different questions, and we use both. Evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and EMDR are structured, well-researched, and often focused on specific symptoms or skills. Depth approaches like psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, and orgonomic therapy explore the deeper roots, history, and unconscious patterns beneath those symptoms. Neither is superior; they serve different purposes and often work best in combination. A client might use evidence-based tools to stabilize while doing depth work to address the underlying source. The American Psychological Association recognizes multiple approaches as effective for different needs. Our clinicians integrate both rather than treating them as opposed.
Can different modalities be combined in my treatment?
Yes, integration is central to how we work rather than the exception. Most clients benefit from a blend of approaches chosen to fit their particular needs and how they respond. Someone working on trauma might combine EMDR with somatic and orgonomic work; a couple might draw on both the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy. Because our clinicians are trained across many modalities, they can weave them together coherently rather than applying one rigidly. This integrative approach reflects the reality that people are complex and rarely fit a single method. The blend evolves as the work progresses. Your clinician keeps you informed about the approaches being used and why.
Do you offer couples and relationship-specific modalities?
Yes, we offer several modalities developed specifically for couples and relationships. These include Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, which works with attachment and emotional bonds, and the Gottman Method, a research-based approach to conflict and connection. We also provide family systems therapy, narrative therapy, and sex therapy for relationship and intimacy concerns. Our clinicians match these to what a couple or family actually needs rather than applying one method universally. Relationship work is often combined with individual support, since what happens between people connects to what happens within them. You can explore our couples and relationship services alongside these modalities. A free consultation helps determine the right starting point for your relationship.
How do I find out which treatment approach fits me?
The best way to find the right approach is a free, twenty-minute consultation with one of our clinicians. In that conversation, you describe what you're working on, and the clinician begins thinking about which modalities might serve you. You don't need to know anything about the methods in advance; that's our expertise to bring. The matching process continues into your early sessions, where the approach is refined based on how you respond. Because we integrate modalities, you're not locked into a single method from the start. Research consistently shows the therapeutic relationship matters more than the specific technique, so fit with your clinician comes first. You can book your consultation online whenever you're ready.
How We Built This Resource
This page was written from Angeles Psychology Group's clinical information and reviewed by founder Dr. Neil Schierholz, PsyD (PSY25154), who trained in Orgonomic therapy. Claims about psychotherapy effectiveness are sourced from the American Psychological Association and the National Institute of Mental Health. It is reviewed and updated regularly.
What's new: June 2026 — rebuilt treatments page with expanded FAQs and full modality grouping.
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