Group Therapy
A consistent space to find clarity, connection, and new direction.
My Approach to Group Therapy
In group therapy, the relationships in the room are the material. As you speak, listen, hesitate, or feel moved, we pay careful attention to what is happening between members and within you. Rather than offering quick fixes, I help the group slow down and stay with what matters, what repeats, what’s hard to say, and what becomes possible once it is said.
I encourage a collaborative, experiential atmosphere: members actively participate in their own learning, practice mindful attention to the present moment, and take responsibility for choices that align with personal values, not just advice received. This blend of live practice and shared responsibility helps insight turn into action and confidence.
I serve West Los Angeles and nearby communities. I offer in-person group therapy sessions in West Los Angeles in collaboration with Mindset LA.
My Specialties
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Social anxiety, performance pressure, worry loops, “people-pleasing,” and the strain of being “on.”
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Withdrawal, numbness, and a quieter wish to feel more alive.
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Recent losses and the slower grief of unmet expectations.
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Negative self-image, difficulty setting boundaries, fear of being “too much” or “not enough.”
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Starting college or a first job, relocating, relationship change, identity shifts.
I also work with OCD, neurodivergence, personality disorders, psychosis, and trauma, along with many other concerns that shape identity, meaning, and connection.
What to Expect from Group Therapy
Size & Composition: Small, closed groups to foster trust. Separate groups for adolescents (14+) and adults.
Rhythm: Weekly 75–90 minute meetings. Many clients pair group with individual therapy to deepen the work.
Format: Open conversation guided by what members bring each week. I help the group track patterns as they unfold so experiences that felt confusing begin to make sense—and become changeable.
Safety & Confidentiality: Clear agreements around respect and privacy. We make room for hesitation, strong feelings, and silence; speaking happens at your pace.
Growth Markers: You may notice speaking more freely, tolerating vulnerability, recognizing familiar patterns sooner, and making choices that align with what you actually want, both in the group and in life.
Common Questions about Group Therapy
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Support groups emphasize exchanging tips around a shared concern. In my groups, guided by psychoanalytic therapy, we explore how feelings and patterns arise between members in the moment, so change is practiced, not just talked about.
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Anyone curious about how they relate to others, especially around anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, or life transitions, and willing to participate in a collaborative, experiential process with shared responsibility.
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Typically 6–8 members. Many people commit for at least a season or semester; some stay longer as the work deepens.
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Absolutely. Many find the combination of individual therapy and group therapy especially helpful.