Therese Schmoll , LMFT

Therese Schmoll is a licensed marriage and family therapist with three decades of experience in the mental health and human services field. A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Education and Psychology, she trained in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and now maintains a private practice serving a broad spectrum of clients. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings specialized training in relational dynamics to work with individuals, couples, and families.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports clients with relationship and family challenges such as premarital and divorce-related concerns, blended family issues, communication problems, infidelity, and parenting struggles. Additional areas of focus include bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, codependency, commitment issues, and compassion fatigue.

Therese integrates attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, and mindfulness approaches to tailor care to each person or family. She works collaboratively to identify goals and practical strategies for coping, healing, and growth. Based in California, she is accepting new clients and offers multiple ways to engage in therapy to fit different needs and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Therese Schmoll draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses - this approach can be helpful for clients working through attachment issues, intimacy concerns, and codependency. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals to foster self-understanding and personal growth - this method often benefits those facing life transitions, self-esteem challenges, or grief. Additionally, she employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical option for anxiety, depression, and coping with daily stresses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Therese collaborates with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective. Together they identify strategies that feel right for the client and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to connect from different locations within California. These options support ongoing access to care and allow therapists and clients to find formats that best support engagement and progress.