Therapist profile
Therese Schmoll, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Codependency
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- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 50082
- NPI
- 1386950210
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Therese
Therese Schmoll is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and patterns like codependency where putting others first harms the individual.
She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Sessions also use client-centered listening so the person feels heard, and cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change thoughts that keep unhelpful habits going. Mindfulness practices are used when helpful to slow things down and notice automatic reactions.
Therese has a long background in mental health and human services and trained at Pepperdine University School of Education and Psychology, with a focus in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. That experience informs work with grief, trauma and addictions as well as relationship and intimacy issues.
In sessions she helps people name recurring patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice clearer communication. She also supports people who are coping with life changes like divorce, fertility or hospice and end-of-life questions.
Therese works in English and combines practical exercises with conversational exploration. People can expect straightforward feedback, reflection on where patterns started, and steps to test different ways of relating and responding.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current behavior and relationships. Online work with this approach focuses on recognizing patterns of closeness and distance and practicing new ways to connect or set limits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the therapist reflecting what the client says so the person can better understand their own choices; that straightforward dialogue transfers well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests small changes; it often includes homework or short exercises that can be done between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust them as needed based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and they can allow shorter check-ins when that suits the person. Some people find phone sessions use less bandwidth and feel less intense, while video lets the therapist and client read facial cues. Discuss practical preferences and constraints when scheduling so sessions fit into the person's routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and codependency-related patterns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends attachment-based thinking, client-centered listening, CBT tools, existential reflection, and mindfulness practices in a practical way.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in mental health and human services and trained at Pepperdine University School of Education and Psychology.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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