Group Therapy
Seniors | Fathers | Teen Girls | Couples | Veterans
Dr. Friedman conducts ongoing psychotherapy groups with 5 to 10 participants. Weekly group sessions take place at her office in Santa Monica, California and last one hour and thirty minutes.
Members have the opportunity to talk about their own problems and hear about the issues of others. In a safe, supportive, and confidential environment, members can actively participate, observe and reflect. Group interaction provides members with feedback—not only from the Dr. Friedman, but from other members. In group therapy, members often find encouragement and a sense of security in realizing that they are not alone.
Seniors
Losing a partner | Facing aging | Welcoming change
Men and Women in their mid-60s through 80s support each other through the pain of losing loved ones, facing challenges of the aging process, and focus on new opportunities for growth and fulfillment as their lives change.
FATHERS
Parenting | Career issues | Marriage | Divorce
Fathers in their 30s and 40s share their experiences and support one another to discuss the challenges and expectations they have for themselves as fathers, husbands, role-models, and breadwinners.
TEEN GIRLS (Semester-long session)
self-confidence | social media | empathy
Girls will learn how to boost self-confidence, strengthen interpersonal relationships and develop empathy. By connecting with others, girls will practice having a healthy identity, self-confidence and how to use coping strategies for difficult thoughts and emotions.
COUPLES (Six-Week Session)
Improving Communication| Building Trust | Life changes | Family issues
Single and married couples in their 30s and 40s share their challenges and insights related to partnerships, parenting, self-identity, and careers. During couples therapy, we assist couples in communicating efficiently, connecting with one another.
VETERANS (PRO-BONO)
Transitioning to civilian life | PTSD | Self-Confidence
Veterans transitioning into civilian life after military service may be surprised to find themselves without the system of support that they have come to know and rely on. Expressing feelings and helping others can help overcome difficulties and improves your ability to understand others. Dr. Friedman offers her services to this group on a pro-bono basis.