Welcome to Innovative Group Psychotherapy

Maybe you're here because something feels off — and you can't quite put your finger on what it is. Maybe your child is struggling at school and you don't know why. Maybe your teenager has shut down and you don't know how to reach them. Maybe you're an adult who has been carrying something heavy for a long time and you're finally ready to set it down.

Whatever brought you here, you don't need to have it all figured out before you walk through our door. That's what we're here for.

At IGP, our job is simple: to help you identify what's getting in the way — and find a clear, practical path forward. Whether you're seeking support for a child, a teen, or yourself, our team of licensed clinicians will meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, and without a one-size-fits-all approach.

You don't have to have the right words. You just have to take the first step.

We'll help you find the rest.

We specialize in:

• Psychological Testing

• Individual Therapy for Adults

• Therapy for Children and Adolescents

OUR SPECIALITIES

Reducing the Stress in the College Application Process

The college application process has become one of the most emotionally demanding seasons a high schooler faces. At IGP, we've developed a dedicated program to support teens navigating the anxiety, perfectionism, and pressure of applying to college — while helping families stay connected through it all. Our therapists work with high school students to build the emotional resilience, self-awareness, and clarity they need to move through this process without losing themselves in it. Because who your teen becomes through this journey matters just as much as where they end up.

If your high schooler is feeling overwhelmed by the college process, we'd love to talk to you. The best outcomes happen when everyone is on the same team. We offer a free initial consultation to help you determine whether IGP is the right fit for your family.

Services

Individual Therapy

Grounded in the latest research on brain plasticity and emotional healing, experienced clinicians support children, adolescents and adults in understanding their experiences, healing from trauma, and building resilience in the future.

Group Therapy

Innovative Group Psychotherapy (IGP) offers a unique and transformative group therapy program that integrates the expressive arts and provides emotional support, healing and personal growth within a supportive environment.

Psychological Testing

Comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults that help clarify the factors affecting learning, development, and mental health. Evaluations can clarify diagnoses and provide recommendations for treatment.

Watch IGP’s Dr. Genzel-Derman with rocker Dave Grohl on NBC’s Today Show

Dr. Brette Genzel-Derman, with support from rocker Dave Grohl, developed a program to help kids cope with depression and anxiety through music.

Program Piloted with Dave Grohl in 2015

It all started when Dr. Genzel-Derman developed Sonic Teens in 2015, at the Child and Family Guidance Center, to facilitate healing in teens. Dr. Genzel-Derman piloted this phenomenally successful program with 15-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter and 2-time Emmy winning director, Dave Grohl (of the Foo Fighters and formerly Nirvana) who served as a mentor to the teens. Recognizing the success of this method of combining therapy, the arts and mentorship, Innovative Group Psychotherapy (IGP) was born.