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
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.
Getting started is simple
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.
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Moms Group
For the daily overwhelm of raising kids while trying to stay sane
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Moms of Neurodivergent Kids
For parents navigating ADHD, autism, behavioral challenges, and the loneliness that comes with it.
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Postpartum & New Moms
For the adjustment nobody fully prepares you for. The hard stuff and the beautiful stuff, held together.
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Women Dealing with Infertility
For the grief, the frustration, and the emotional weight of a journey most people don't understand.
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Support & Process Group
For women working through stress, identity, transitions, boundaries, and everything in between.
Current Group Offerings
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR WOMAN
YOU'RE SURROUNDED BY PEOPLE AND STILL COMPLETELY ALONE IN THIS. THAT ENDS HERE.
You don't need someone to tell you to practice self-care. You need a room full of women who already know what your week looked like without you having to explain it. These groups give you space to say the real thing out loud, with women who get it because they're living it too. Not advice from the outside. Support from the inside.
These groups can help you:
𓇼 Stop pretending everything is fine when it isn'tyou about
𓇼 Walk out with strategies that actually work at home
𓇼Feel less alone in the specific thing you're going through
𓇼 Say the stuff you've been afraid to say out loud
Getting started is simple
How Group Therapy Works
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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.
Group Therapy
FAQs
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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.
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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.
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Coverage varies by plan. Contact us and we can help you check your benefits before committing.
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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.
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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.
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Typically 4 to 8. Small enough that everyone gets real time, big enough that you benefit from different perspectives.