LMFT

Therese Schmoll , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Therese

Therese Schmoll brings more than thirty years of experience in the mental health and human services field to her California private practice. A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Education and Psychology, she completed advanced study in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Over the course of her career she has worked with a broad spectrum of clients and now focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping disturbances, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting difficulties, and mood disorders.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of related issues including attachment and blended family dynamics, codependency and commitment struggles, infidelity and jealousy, fertility and end-of-life concerns, career and financial stress, and conditions such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation. She offers support for those coping with major life changes, compassion fatigue, and relationship transitions like divorce and separation. Therese is a LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - which reflects specialized training in family systems and relational work. Her approach integrates evidence-based methods and relational insights to tailor treatment to each client’s needs, helping them build healthier patterns, stronger connections, and greater resilience.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape emotions and behavior. It helps clients understand attachment needs, improve closeness and trust in relationships, and address issues like codependency, intimacy struggles, and family conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, addictions, and sleep or eating concerns. It is practical and skills-oriented, offering tools for coping, problem solving, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and experiences. Through empathetic listening and collaborative pacing, the therapist supports clients in building self-understanding, confidence, and agency when facing life transitions, grief, or career and self-esteem challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Therese works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods and techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals can combine elements from different approaches to create a tailored path forward.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and easier access to care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to engage in treatment from home or elsewhere, making it simpler to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity through transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Therese Schmoll have?

Therese Schmoll has 30 years of experience in the mental health and human services field.

Is Therese Schmoll a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is CA LMFT 50082.

In which languages does Therese Schmoll provide therapy?

Therese provides therapy in English.

Where is Therese Schmoll located?

Therese is located in California.

How can I work with Therese Schmoll as my therapist?

You can work with Therese through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Therese Schmoll work with international clients?

Therese Schmoll does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Therese Schmoll cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFertility issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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