Dr. Neil Schierholz of Angeles Psychology Group
Clinician-led groups for couples, women, gay men, Black men and queer BIPOC adults meet every other week in Mid-Wilshire and by telehealth across California
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Angeles Psychology Group, a depth-oriented, LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice based in Mid-Wilshire, is drawing attention to its group therapy in Los Angeles: five continuous, clinician-facilitated groups tailored to distinct communities. These offerings serve couples, women navigating life transitions, gay men, Black men, and adults who identify as both queer and BIPOC. Sessions happen every other week in person at the practice's Wilshire Boulevard location and via secure telehealth throughout California.
This initiative arrives at a moment when disconnection is recognized as a public health issue. In its 2023 advisory, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, the U.S. Surgeon General indicated that roughly half of U.S. adults report feeling lonely, with young adults experiencing some of the highest rates. The advisory further cautioned that a lack of social connection can elevate the risk of premature death to the same degree as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily. Group therapy does not replace friendship or community. What it provides is a structured, clinically supervised setting to cultivate the kind of connection that loneliness erodes.
"A lot of the people who come to us have already done years of therapy. They can explain their patterns in detail, and they still catch themselves repeating those patterns with partners, family and coworkers," said Neil Schierholz, PsyD, licensed psychologist and founder of Angeles Psychology Group. "Group is where those patterns actually show up, in real time, with real people. You don't just talk about how you relate to others. You get to watch yourself do it, hear honest feedback, and try something different while it's happening. That's very hard to replicate one-on-one."
More than a support group
Angeles Psychology Group characterizes group therapy as "facilitated, depth-oriented clinical work in the company of others who understand," and makes a clear distinction between that and a peer support group. A support group is typically led by peers and centered on encouragement. Group therapy at the practice is directed by a clinician and functions as psychotherapy. Facilitators observe the patterns each member brings into the space and leverage the relationships among participants as part of the therapeutic process. Being seen, gently challenged, and accepted by peers becomes a mechanism through which change occurs.
That method aligns with the practice's broader clinical philosophy, which it describes as "root-cause therapy, not just symptom relief." Angeles Psychology Group blends depth psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and orgonomic (Reichian) character work with established evidence-based approaches. Many of its clients are high-functioning adults who have previously been in therapy and feel they have hit a plateau. For those individuals, a group offers something individual sessions cannot: a live, shared environment where old relational habits emerge and new ones can be tested alongside others.
What the research shows
Group therapy is supported by a substantial body of research. A 2021 review in the American Journal of Psychotherapy by Jenny Rosendahl, Cameron T. Alldredge, Gary M. Burlingame, and Bernhard Strauss examined approximately 30 years of group psychotherapy research, concentrating mainly on outcomes for individuals with various mental health conditions. The authors stated that the findings "strongly support the use of group therapy and demonstrate outcomes equivalent to those of individual psychotherapy."
The review also found a link between treatment outcomes and group cohesion and alliance, and underscored the role of feedback in group treatment. These relational elements are closely tied to how Angeles Psychology Group describes its own groups, where the relationships among members are a core component of the therapeutic work.
The five groups
Each group is ongoing, meets every other week, and is led by a clinician.
Navigating Shared Goals, Intimacy & Differences: A Therapy Group for Couples. Facilitated by Javan Taherkhani, MA, this in-person group convenes Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Mid-Wilshire. It is intended for couples currently in a romantic relationship who wish to address differences, explore mutual dreams and goals, and closely examine what hinders intimacy. It is designed for partners who want to slow down, feel heard, and understand each other while connecting with other couples in similar stages. Alongside the group process, couples receive psychoeducation on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, communication, and reframing misunderstandings as opportunities for deeper connection. Before joining, couples complete a 50-minute, in-person diagnostic assessment with Javan Taherkhani, MA.
Queer BIPOC Process Group. Led by Elisa Rosado, MA, this telehealth group meets Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to adults across California and internationally. It provides a space for individuals who identify as both queer and BIPOC to connect, reflect, and share openly. Members explore navigating multiple identities, experiences within queer and cultural communities, dating and relationships, and the effects of racism and heteronormativity.
Navigating Life Transitions: A Therapy Group for Women. Facilitated by Reagan Jobe, MA, this in-person group meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It is geared toward women and femme-identifying individuals who feel between chapters, whether adjusting to a new role, experiencing a relationship or career change, or simply stretched thin from managing everything. The group focuses on building connection with other women, processing change collectively, and finding tools to move through it, so members feel more supported and less isolated.
Black Men's Healing Group. Led by Gabrey Milner, MA, whose clinical focus is depth therapy, this 60-minute group meets by telehealth, and occasionally in person, on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. or Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. It provides Black men with room to claim the full range of their emotional lives, talk openly about experiences of racism and othering, and support each other in healing generational trauma. Members work on emotional literacy and genuine connection, as well as reclaiming parts of themselves they have had to suppress.
Gay Men's Process Group. Facilitated by Matthew Michael Brown, MA, who specializes in Internal Family Systems, this in-person group meets Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It examines how identity development shapes attachment and intimacy for gay men, including the lasting effects of growing up hiding, managing shame, and facing rejection. The group helps members understand their internal parts, work through internalized homophobia, and build the capacity for deeper trust.
Built for specific communities
The community-specific structure is intentional. Angeles Psychology Group describes itself as LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive of all relationship structures, including polyamory and non-traditional families, and treats cultural competence as a baseline rather than an extra. In a group built around a shared identity or experience, members can spend less time explaining the basics of who they are and more time on the work.
"So many of the people we work with have spent years editing themselves to be accepted: at work, in their families, sometimes even in communities that were supposed to feel like home," Dr. Schierholz said. "When you're in a room with people who share parts of your story, you don't have to translate yourself first. The defenses start to soften, and that's usually where the deeper work begins. We built these groups so people can skip the explaining and get to the healing."
The practice presents group work as a complement to individual therapy, not a substitute. What arises in a group session can be explored further one-on-one, and the free consultation helps prospective members determine which group aligns with their goals.
How to join
Prospective members begin with a free 20-minute consultation, which can be booked online or by calling (310) 866-0440. The consultation is used to confirm current openings, discuss goals, and ensure a given group is a suitable match. Because the groups are ongoing rather than fixed-length, openings vary, and the consultation is where prospective members learn which groups currently have space. Angeles Psychology Group is a private-pay practice. It provides monthly superbills that clients can submit to their insurance carrier for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
In-person groups meet at 6363 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 520, Los Angeles, California 90048. Telehealth therapy groups run on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. The Queer BIPOC Process Group meets entirely online and is open to adults throughout California and internationally. The Black Men's Healing Group meets by telehealth and occasionally in person, so members do not need to live near Mid-Wilshire to participate.
Group therapy is not a crisis service. Anyone in crisis or thinking about harming themselves should call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
About Angeles Psychology Group
Angeles Psychology Group is a depth-oriented psychotherapy practice in Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles, founded by licensed psychologist Neil Schierholz, PsyD (PSY25154). The practice offers individual, couples and relationship, family, women's, and group therapy, in person and by telehealth across California. Its clinicians integrate depth psychology, Internal Family Systems, somatic and orgonomic therapy, and evidence-based modalities to address the root causes of distress, not just the symptoms. The practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive of all relationship structures and cultural backgrounds. Learn more at angelespsychologygroup.com.
About Neil Schierholz, PsyD
Neil Schierholz, PsyD, is a California-licensed psychologist (PSY25154) and the founder of Angeles Psychology Group. He earned his PsyD and MA in clinical psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and holds an MS in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Central Florida. He completed advanced training in character analytic and orgonomic therapy through the Orgonomic Institute of Northern California. His clinical work focuses on personality patterns, couples, gay and queer men, and high-functioning professionals.
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