There's something that happens in a room full of people who get it—a kind of relief you can't get anywhere else.

Group Therapy in Westlake Village, CA

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Some things shift faster when you're not doing them alone.

You can talk about your relationships in individual therapy. But in group? You're actually in one, practicing new skills, getting honest feedback, and experiencing what it feels like to be truly seen by people who understand.

Group therapy at Phasma isn't sitting in a circle waiting for your turn. It's structured, intentional, and led by a licensed therapist who knows how to hold space for the real stuff that comes up when people stop pretending everything is fine.

why group works

Group gives you practice, not just insight.

You can talk about your relationships in individual therapy. In group, you are actually in one. That means feedback, accountability, connection, and the chance to try new patterns while someone skilled is guiding the room.

01. YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE

Hearing someone describe exactly what you've been feeling, but couldn't put into words  changes everything. Isolation shrinks when you realize you're not alone in this.

02. practice in real time

Group isn't just talking about your patterns. It's practicing new ones communication, boundaries, emotional regulation; with people who are doing the same work.

03. HONEST FEEDBACK

Your therapist can tell you something ten times. But hearing it from someone who's been where you are? That lands differently.

04. built-In Accountability

Showing up every week for a group of people who know your story keeps you in the work even on the weeks you'd rather cancel.

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Teen Therapy Groups

Growing up right now is a lot. THE pressure to perform, fit in, figure out who you are, all while your brain is literally still developing.

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    Connect with peers who actually get what they're going through

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    Talk openly about anxiety, depression, self-esteem, friendship struggles, and family tension

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    Build skills they'll actually use, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and communication

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    Practice giving and receiving feedback in a safe, structured environment

As a certified UCLA PEERS provider and BCBA, I design teen groups around evidence-based social skills training, not just talking, but doing.

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Women's Therapy Groups

You're managing everything: the career, the relationships, and the invisible load of being the person everyone leans on.  And somewhere in all of that, you disappeared.

Women’s groups at Phasma are a space to stop performing and start being honest about what you actually need.

  • Moms Group

    For the daily overwhelm of raising kids while trying to stay sane

  • Moms of Neurodivergent Kids

    For parents navigating ADHD, autism, behavioral challenges, and the loneliness that comes with it.

  • Postpartum & New Moms

    For the adjustment nobody fully prepares you for. The hard stuff and the beautiful stuff, held together.

  • Women Dealing with Infertility

    For the grief, the frustration, and the emotional weight of a journey most people don't understand.

  • Support & Process Group

    For women working through stress, identity, transitions, boundaries, and everything in between.

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Parent Support Groups

You love your kid. And some days, you don't like them very much. That's okay to say here.

Parent groups combine the emotional support of therapy with the practical, evidence-based behavioral strategies that actually work at home. As a BCBA and an LMFT, I bring both, so you're not just venting (though there's room for that too). You're leaving with tools.

These groups are especially powerful for parents navigating:

𓇼 Behavioral challenges and emotional explosions

𓇼 ADHD, autism, and neurodivergent parenting

𓇼 Co-parenting conflict

𓇼 The guilt of feeling like nothing you do is right

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How Group Therapy Works

  • 01 . We Talk First
    Before joining any group, you'll have a one-on-one conversation with me. I want to make sure the group is the right fit for you and that you feel prepared walking in. Nobody goes in blind.

  • 02. Small & Intentional
    Groups are kept small,  typically 4 to 8 people, so everyone has space to be heard. Every session has structure and purpose. This isn't a free-for-all.

  • 03. Consistent & Confidential
    Groups meet on a regular schedule,  typically 8 to 12 weeks, with sessions running 60 to 90 minutes. What's shared in the room stays in the room. That trust is what makes group work.

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Group Therapy

FAQs

  • Most groups run 8 to 12 weeks in cohorts. Some ongoing support groups are open-ended. Sessions are 60 to 90 minutes depending on the group.

  • Yes — it's one of my specialties as a BCBA. Parent groups combine emotional support with practical behavior strategies that actually translate to your home.

  • Coverage varies by plan. Contact us and we can help you check your benefits before committing.

  • That's completely normal. You never have to share more than you're ready for. Most people find that after a session or two, the group starts to feel like the safest place they have.

  • Yes — and I recommend it for a lot of clients. Individual therapy gives you depth. Group therapy gives you practice and connection. They work really well together.

  • Typically 4 to 8. Small enough that everyone gets real time, big enough that you benefit from different perspectives.