Group Therapy LA

08/26/2025

The return to school can bring excitement, but also a wave of anxiety for kids and parents alike. Let’s talk about spotting signs of back-to-school stress, supporting your child’s emotional well-being, and manage your own worries.

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The start of the school year can be a very exciting time for kids, with new teachers, different classmates, and fresh possibilities. However, for many children it can also cause a spike in anxiety. A child’s average school day is filled with potential stressors: navigating friends, separation from...

08/13/2025

All Things Group Therapy, your questions, answered. Dr. Cara Gardenswartz dives into the most common questions, concerns, and curiosities around group therapy—what it is, how it works, and why it can be so transformative.

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What is group therapy at GTLA? “Group therapy is like an art piece. You are putting together 8 different colors or patterns and watching the dance come to life. You witness how these individuals interact with each other and how that mirrors what they have described about their interactions in the ...

07/31/2025

It's not just about s*x. Understand the psychological bases for why people betray their partners.

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On July 16, during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Andy Byron, CEO of the AI company Astronomer, and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared on the kiss cam. The two seemed to be sharing an intimate moment and, upon realizing they were being shown to thousands, quickly du...

07/25/2025

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07/14/2025

Fab 50’s: The Era of Reinvention
Turning 50 isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of your best and boldest chapter yet. Explore how your 50’s can be a time of passion, purpose and new pursuits.
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For many individuals, turning 50 can be daunting. It marks a time in your life when retirement may be close, your kids are getting older, your daily routine may feel monotonous. In many ways 50 feels like it’s time to give up on your dreams. Scratch that. 50 is a fresh start. At 50 you’ve […]

07/02/2025

We are excited to share that we’re launching a new in-person interpersonal process group in West Los Angeles—developed in response to the growing shortage of in-person therapy groups for adults seeking deeper emotional and relational growth.

Grounded in psychodynamic and interpersonal process approaches, this group offers a safe space for real-time emotional expression, relational feedback, and here-and-now awareness—fostering more authentic, connected, and fulfilling relationships.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining—or if you’d like to explore whether a client is a good fit—please reach out directly via email at Cara@grouptherapyla.com

06/26/2025

Turning 50 isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of your best and boldest chapter yet. Explore how your 50’s can be a time of passion, purpose and new pursuits.

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For many individuals, turning 50 can be daunting. It marks a time in your life when retirement may be close, your kids are getting older, your daily routine may feel monotonous. In many ways 50 feels like it’s time to give up on your dreams. Scratch that. 50 is a fresh start. At 50 you’ve […]

06/11/2025

Exploring generational trauma: how it's passed down through behavior and biology, its effects, and paths to healing.

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What is intergenerational trauma Intergenerational trauma describes how psychological impacts of trauma can ripple across generations, affecting even individuals who did not experience the event. This concept first came to prominence when researchers began studying the children of Holocaust survivor...

05/28/2025

People often struggle to move on without clear closure, a need rooted in how our brains work. Why do we crave it, and how can we find it ourselves?

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Closure is one of those elusive things that we may seek unintentionally, without knowing how to name it. It is about understanding, accepting, and making peace with the unresolved—not just about endings. Closure helps us turn the page in our lives—whether it’s the aftermath of a breakup, the l...

05/20/2025

The expectation and pressure to be active on our devices for several hours a day can have both mental and physical impacts, called digital burnout. What are the dangers of this burnout and how can we learn to mitigate its impact on our health?

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What is digital burnout? Digital burnout refers to an exhaustion – emotionally, mentally, and physically – that is the result of too much time on our screens. A constant connectivity and pressure to remain “on” 24/7 – whether this be on top of reading emails or updated with the most recent...

05/15/2025

Just like we clear out our closets and bedrooms, our minds need space to breathe too. Take time to clear your mental clutter and bring more positive light into your headspace.

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05/14/2025

Just like we clear out our closets and bedrooms, our minds need space to breathe too. Take time to clear your mental clutter and bring more positive light into your headspace.

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There is no better feeling than picking up the clothes off your floor, finally getting rid of that pile of papers and mail that has been accumulating since January, and reclaiming your space from months of clutter. Once it’s done, you feel ten pounds lighter. Spring cleaning offers a time to addre...