PBA Psychology Group

06/17/2025

PBA Psychology offers a safe and supportive space for LA’s immigrant communities impacted by recent events. If you or someone you love is struggling, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help.
310-271-2275

06/10/2025

Hi friends, colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that I will be collaborating with my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Brette Genzel-Derman of IGP, on her brainchild, PINK ANTHEM.

PINK ANTHEM is a movement that empowers breast cancer survivors to share their stories through art and music. This 8-week therapy and song-writing group will include talented professionals:

Miles Regis, a renowned visual artist, will help survivors express their stories through powerful artwork that transforms pain into beauty.

Award-winning musicians Courtney Fortune and Jasmine Crowe will assist participants in crafting original songs that celebrate their survival and journeys.

I will be co-facilitating the group with Dr. Brette Genzel-Derman, providing guidance in trauma recovery and resilience.
Join us in honoring survivors, turning pain into power, stories into songs, and healing into harmony.

Dates: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm, starting July 9, 2025
Location: Beverly Hills
Fee: $2750 (25 therapeutic hours)

I would appreciate it if you could share this with any colleagues or any breast cancer survivors you think could benefit from this extraordinary group experience.

To sign up, go to https://igpsychotherapy.com/pink-anthem123

06/06/2025

Excited to launch Pink Anthem with Dr. Brette Genzel-Derman—an 8-week in-person group for breast cancer survivors seeking healing, connection, and creative expression through art and music.

No music experience needed. Each participant will help create a powerful anthem that reflects their journey of strength and resilience.

We’re joined by an amazing team:


Starts July 9, 2025
Special sessions: Aug 2 & Aug 30

Please share with anyone who may benefit.

05/06/2025

Sometimes the hardest truth is accepting that they’re not going to change. But that realization can be the first step toward your own growth and healing.

Read our latest blog by Neve Johnson, M.S., AMFT, on why trying to change others can keep us stuck—and how to shift the focus back to yourself.

Link in bio.

03/28/2025

Welcome to PBA Psychology Group.

03/26/2025

Shame and addiction often feed into each other in a painful cycle. Learn how breaking the loop can begin with compassion and understanding. Read the full blog on our website: https://www.pbapsychology.com/blog/shame-and-addiction-the-snake-eating-its-tail

03/09/2025

Happy Women’s History month!

02/07/2025

Check out our new blog post: Narcissists and Echoists in Relationship: A Love Story Gone Wrong.

The myth of Narcissus and Echo is more than just an ancient tale—it serves as a powerful metaphor for toxic relationship dynamics. Narcissus, a hunter admired for his extraordinary beauty, was emotionally detached, rejecting all who loved him. Echo, a mountain nymph, suffered a cruel fate that lef...

02/04/2025

In honor of Black History month:

'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
’Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.
Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops,
Weakened by my soulful cries?

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don’t you take it awful hard
’Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own backyard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I’ve got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

01/14/2025

We are deeply saddened by the devastation the recent fires have had on so many Los Angelenos. Our practice remains available to support all those who need support working through the incalculable grief and loss. Please feel free to reach out at (310) 271 2275 or info@pbapsychology.com.

Please read our latest blog - Scarred Landscapes, Broken Lives: The Emotional Toll of the 2025 Los Angeles Fires.

The firestorm that tore through Los Angeles in the second week of January 2025 left a scar not only on the Los Angeles landscape but also on the collective psyche of its residents. This was no ordinary fire—it was a natural catastrophe fueled by a perfect storm of severe winds, par

01/09/2025

We hold in our hearts all those who have been impacted by the fires in Los Angeles. Our practice is here to help all those who need support during this time. Stay safe and take care of each other. ❤️

01/08/2025

New blog by Dr. Paula Bruce: Exploring the intersection of secrecy, shame, and the untold stories of boys and men affected by sexual abuse. Let’s shine a light on these hidden struggles and advocate for healing and understanding. Read the full article now.
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