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What is Group Therapy?
Group Therapy is a cost effective, evidence based form of therapy for a variety of mental health conditions that can be a powerful addition to individual therapy, as well as a transformative stand alone therapeutic service.
A therapy group often consists of between 6-8 people who meet regularly. Group members differ from group to group, but generally, each person is looking to enhance and improve their relationships. What's different from individual therapy is the interactions between other group members as well as members and the therapist.
One of the most helpful ways a group can increase insight in that area is by helping each other find out what causes relationship issues and how to create relationship dynamics that improve our quality of life.
In the decades that group therapy has been studied, we see that what blocks us from living a more authentic and fulfilled life, is frequently related to our experiences in the first group we ever join - our family.
A long term therapy group recreates, on some level, the dynamics that occurred in our family of origin. Group therapy is a parallel to family therapy, in that similar dynamics show up.
With the help of a trained group and family therapist, we have the chance to examine, heal, work-through and move on from the things that block us from being in an optimal relationship and stop us from living our most successful, fulfilled life.
On top of that the group dynamic can help us perfect social skills, offer support through life transitions and improve our mental wellness in a supportive space.
If you are looking for a therapy group in Los Angeles, Culver City, West Hollywood or Beverly Hills area, we are putting the final touches to our anxiety groups, and encourage you to enroll in the mailing list to know when it goes live.
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What Makes A Good Group Therapist?
Finding a group therapist in Los Angeles who has the additional experience and training needed to run a process group is important.
As well as being a licensed therapist, I am a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) which attests to being an expert in group therapy, and that I have undertaken additional training to meet national standards for providing psychotherapy in this format, and received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.
In 2017, I was the recipient of the Donald T. Brown Memorial Scholarship Award for Group Therapy from The Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health Services which gave me an exceptional experience and education in modern group therapy. I continue my training in group therapy and was recently accepted to study Modern Group Analysis at The Center for Group Studies in New York and through GPALA in Los Angeles
I ran groups at an adolescent treatment center in Malibu, where specialize in family therapy, and was the Lead Family Therapist. I also run the large format, Multifamily Sessions on family day. I am actively involved in the group therapy community, and will teach and talk about this topic regularly, I also serve on the board of directors for GPALA (Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles).
My office is located in West Hollywood, on Santa Monica Blvd, close to Culver City, Beverly Hills and even Marina Del Rey
How I Teach Graduate Students About Group Process:
What is Group Therapy?
Group Therapy is a cost effective, evidence based form of therapy for a variety of mental health conditions that can be a powerful addition to individual therapy, as well as a transformative stand alone therapeutic service.
A therapy group often consists of between 6-8 people who meet regularly. Group members differ from group to group, but generally, each person is looking to enhance and improve their relationships. What's different from individual therapy is the interactions between other group members as well as members and the therapist.
One of the most helpful ways a group can increase insight in that area is by helping each other find out what causes relationship issues and how to create relationship dynamics that improve our quality of life.
In the decades that group therapy has been studied, we see that what blocks us from living a more authentic and fulfilled life, is frequently related to our experiences in the first group we ever join - our family.
A long term therapy group recreates, on some level, the dynamics that occurred in our family of origin. Group therapy is a parallel to family therapy, in that similar dynamics show up.
With the help of a trained group and family therapist, we have the chance to examine, heal, work-through and move on from the things that block us from being in an optimal relationship and stop us from living our most successful, fulfilled life.
On top of that the group dynamic can help us perfect social skills, offer support through life transitions and improve our mental wellness in a supportive space.
If you are looking for a therapy group in Los Angeles, Culver City, West Hollywood or Beverly Hills area, we are putting the final touches to our anxiety groups, and encourage you to enroll in the mailing list to know when it goes live.
Take The Anxiety Quiz
Get Your Results
Get The Email Course
Join Us
Learn About Our Anxiety Group Therapy Program
What Makes A Good Group Therapist?
Finding a group therapist in Los Angeles who has the additional experience and training needed to run a process group is important.
As well as being a licensed therapist, I am a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) which attests to being an expert in group therapy, and that I have undertaken additional training to meet national standards for providing psychotherapy in this format, and received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.
In 2017, I was the recipient of the Donald T. Brown Memorial Scholarship Award for Group Therapy from The Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health Services which gave me an exceptional experience and education in modern group therapy. I continue my training in group therapy and was recently accepted to study Modern Group Analysis at The Center for Group Studies in New York and through GPALA in Los Angeles
I ran groups at an adolescent treatment center in Malibu, where specialize in family therapy, and was the Lead Family Therapist. I also run the large format, Multifamily Sessions on family day. I am actively involved in the group therapy community, and will teach and talk about this topic regularly, I also serve on the board of directors for GPALA (Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles).
My office is located in West Hollywood, on Santa Monica Blvd, close to Culver City, Beverly Hills and even Marina Del Rey
How I Teach Graduate Students About Group Theory:
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Anxiety Support Group in Los Angeles
This isn't your average anxiety group - we're on a mission to bring a fresh approach to mental health services for social anxiety and generalized anxiety treatment.
Our 6-Week Anxiety Rule-Breakers Course is built for individuals who are ready to stop coping and start changing the way anxiety shows up in their lives. It's an experiential group experience for people who want real change, not just more coping tools—and want to do it alongside others who truly get it.
A New Kind of Anxiety Group Therapy In Los Angeles
While most programs and individual therapy can offer a safe space to teach clients a list of tools, like mindfulness skills, or ways to deal with negative feelings, our approach is unique and goes deeper into how it runs our daily lives.
Yes, you'll learn strategies that go above and beyond cognitive behavioral therapy activities and skills you might learn in other clinical settings. We are crating an intensive outpatient program that challenge anxiety's rules in real-time. On top o that we cover topics including:
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improving distress tolerance,
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emotional processing
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and all round emotional health.
All this within a supportive setting and while developing meaningful relationship with other members and our team of licensed psychotherapists.
This program combines clinical insights with practical actions in a step-by-step format designed to change how you respond to fear, worry, and self-doubt.
What You'll Learn
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Reveal Anxiety’s Rulebook
We’ll show you how anxiety quietly installs rules in your life—rules that make you play small, second-guess yourself, and avoid discomfort. We’ll name them and break them.
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Use Paradox to Push Back
Instead of fighting anxiety head-on, you'll learn paradoxical, evidence-based techniques to shift your relationship with anxiety at the source. It’s not about forcing calm—it’s about changing the rules of the game.
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Turn Toward Discomfort (On Purpose)
You’ll learn how to move toward uncertainty with clarity and strategy—transforming discomfort from a threat into an opportunity for growth.
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Take Back Your Time and Energy
Rather than being driven by avoidance and overthinking, you’ll practice acting from intention—reclaiming your life, one decision at a time.
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Build Connection While You Learn
The group dynamic is central: you’ll be learning alongside others who are also challenging their patterns. This shared experience creates accountability, belonging, and real-time feedback.
Focusing on emotional communication, rather than intellectual understanding, a process group is ideal for those looking to resolve obstacles in the way of intimacy, emotional experiences and connection.
They promote growth of the authentic self provides the skills needed for new, deeper forms of emotional connection. The therapist drives the sessions and presents members an exceptionally effective model of treatment that has goals and theoretical underpinnings designed to fulfill the emotional and relationship needs we all need and strive for in today's society.
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Group Therapy is an incredible tool that can help alleviate some of the symptoms that bring people to therapy.
Anxiety, depression, disconnection, grief and relationship problems are all addressed in group.
To find out how this might help you, feel free to email or call to find out more from me.
Communication
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Members can learn to communicate more effectively - more directly or assertively.
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Helps you speak up constructively.
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You learn to handle interpersonal conflict and tension with increasing ease.
Emotions
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May help you understand and feel more free to express feelings.
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Process feelings with the support of others.
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You develop a capacity to observe and withstand uncomfortable feelings.
Relationships
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You will develop an increased ability to recognize others as different from oneself.
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You explore and tolerate others having different thoughts feelings and drives, and learn to maintain relationships with them.
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You will create meaningful interactions with others in every day life.
Insight
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Helps you gain specific insight into how you operate internally and in relation to others.
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You can try new ways of being with others.
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Improvement in clients may show up fast- as the group works through issues and connects as a whole.
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A group that works with people struggling with substance use disorder might look very different from one aimed at teaching skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. One that is providing support for Eating Disorder , might be very different from one that focuses on Family Therapy or Bipolar Disorder.
Sessions are usually lead by licensed therapists, preferably certified group psychotherapists and should be grounded in evidence-based practices with a focus on connection, reflection, and personal growth.
Support: bring together people navigating similar life experiences—such as grief, anxiety, or identity exploration—so they can share, be heard, and find validation in a safe environment. Support of any kind is often the key to alleviating depression and some anxiety disorders too.
Process:, focus on what’s happening between members, and a trained therapist helps members make connections between what's going on currently and their past. These are especially helpful for developing insight into relationship patterns, practicing vulnerability, and improving communication skills through real-time feedback.
Psychoeducational: are more structured and follow a curriculum designed for new members to learn new skills or practical tools—like how to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, or set healthier boundaries. These groups combine teaching with discussion and practice, making them ideal for those who want both knowledge, healing and support.
Hybrid - of course we can combine various aspects of theses, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy sessions are part psychoeducation and part support or process, and I've heard once of a music therapy program that was a combination of communication skills training and process!
While group sizes can vary, ones that are relatively small—usually between five and eight members—seem to create an optimal sense of safety, intimacy, and trust. It also allows each participant to feel seen and supported as they work toward lasting change.
The therapy community in Los Angeles is home to many highly qualified and experienced professionals. Therapy sessions are often led by experts who employ evidence-based practices trained in daily with mood disorders, gender identity and complex traumas. As certified psychotherapists, we're required to stay updated with the latest therapeutic techniques. This expertise ensures participants receive high-quality guidance and support as they work through their challenges in their mental health treatment programs as a way to deal with mental health disorders and to reach individual goals.
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