In-Person, Adult Psychotherapy Group

Group therapy lets you see your patterns in real time and practice new ways of relating—speaking openly, taking risks, and building deeper connections.

Ongoing in-person Therapy Group Series in Pasadena, CA

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Tue @ 1:30 - 3:00 am

Next meeting: Wed, Dec 10, 2025

Pasadena, CA

Meets every week

$85 per session

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Who this group is for

This group is for people who feel something gets in the way of closeness but want more intimacy in their lives. It’s for those who want to understand themselves more deeply—how they relate, what they fear, and what they long for—and who are willing to receive real feedback about how others experience them. It’s also well suited for people who are curious about their differences from others and want a thoughtful place to explore how identity, culture, and personal history shape connection.

What to expect

Group members can gain a deeper understanding of how they relate to others and why certain patterns repeat. They have the opportunity to receive real-time feedback about how they’re experienced, work through fears of closeness or exposure, and experiment with new ways of being in relationship. Over time, members often develop a greater capacity for intimacy, clearer emotional expression, and a stronger sense of belonging and personal meaning.

Dr. Matthew CalkinsPsyD Licensed Psychologist

What distinguishes me as a group leader is the depth and consistency of my commitment to group psychotherapy. I have been facilitating groups since 2002 and am a Certified Group Psychotherapist with extensive training in modern analytic, relational, and interpersonal group approaches. My work is grounded in careful attention to the emotional life of the group—how people experience one another, what fears or longings shape their ability to be close, and how old relational patterns emerge in the room.

I bring a steady, attuned presence that helps members speak honestly, explore their vulnerabilities, and try out new ways of relating. My clinical career has been dedicated to understanding what allows people to change in the presence of others: the practice of emotional expression, the courage to reveal oneself, and the capacity to engage difference with curiosity rather than fear. For the past six years, I have also served on the board of the Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles (GPALA), reflecting my longstanding leadership and investment in the advancement of group work within our community.

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