Therese Schmoll, LMFT

California · 30 years in practice

Therese Schmoll is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a focus on helping people find meaning and direction.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 50082 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1386950210 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Therese

Therese Schmoll is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a focus on helping people find meaning and direction. She brings an existential lens to therapy, drawing on three decades of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and life transitions. She trained at Pepperdine University School of Education and Psychology and holds a California LMFT.

That background informs straightforward, practical work rather than academic talk. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to each person and how to act on those values.

Background and approach

Therese uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of her. She blends attachment-focused work with client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral tools. This lets her address patterns in relationships, mood, and behavior while also honoring each person’s sense of purpose.

Clients come for many reasons, including depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, parenting stress, and challenges around intimacy and communication. She also supports people dealing with career questions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Therese works with issues that often overlap, such as codependency, infidelity, blended family struggles, and money-related stress.

Her approach is patient and direct. She helps people talk through problems, try specific strategies, and make decisions that fit their life. Her practice is based in California and she provides sessions in English.

With long experience in mental health and human services, she focuses on clear, practical steps that help people move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Therese lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Fertility issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality

Approaches Therese names

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Online support

How existential and attachment ideas work in online therapy

Therese draws on Existential Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and make choices that match those values. This approach looks at meaning, responsibility, and the practical consequences of decisions, which can help with life transitions, grief, and persistent worry.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to examine relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections. That work helps when communication, trust, or intimacy are causing stress in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy is a core part of her way of working, offering empathic listening and a nonjudgmental space so people can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on meaning and values, relationship patterns, practical behavior changes, or a mix of methods.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper, face-to-face conversations. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, coaching-style support, or when scheduling needs more flexibility. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and career or life transition concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines an existential focus on meaning with attachment-informed listening and client-centered care. She uses straightforward talk and practical techniques to address patterns and choices.

How many years has she practiced?

She has 30 years of experience in the mental health and human services field, including work with a broad spectrum of presenting concerns.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds a California LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and her practice is based in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

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