Welcome to Innovative Group Psychotherapy

Healing is a collaborative art, and you don’t have to work on the canvas of your life alone.

At Innovative Group Psychotherapy, we believe every individual and family requires a unique approach. Whether you are a parent helping your child find their vibrant colors again or an adult seeking to clear the blurred layers of the past, our team provides the expert guidance needed to bring your future into focus.

A Diverse Team of Specialists in Studio City

Led by Dr. Brette Genzel-Derman (EMDR Certified), our team consists of EMDR-informed clinicians trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities. This allows us to offer a truly integrated experience for children, teens, and adults. We don't rely on a one-size-fits-all model; we draw from our diverse expertise to meet you exactly where you are. You bring the vision; we provide the space and the multidimensional expertise to help your masterpiece come to life.

We specialize in:

• Psychological Testing

• Individual Therapy for Adults

• Therapy for Children and Adolescents

OUR SPECIALITIES

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.