Elaine Skoulas, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Elaine Skoulas, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Telehealth Available
Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Telephone: 213-418-2915

Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Session Fees: My fee is $250 per 50-minute session. I can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement as an out-of-network provider. The percentage of reimbursement is dependent on your health insurance plan. Please inquire about sliding scale availability.
Sliding Scale Available
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

2001 S Barrington Avenue

Los Angeles, California, 90034

450 Sutter St

San Francisco, California, 94108

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

When you are looking for a therapist, it is often because something no longer feels manageable on your own. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by past experiences, living with chronic pain, or exhausted from always holding it together. You might be high-achieving and capable on the outside, but inside, you feel disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck. You do not have to go through this alone. I believe in the power of therapy to create meaningful change at any stage of life. I work especially with tender hearts, sensitive and caring people who feel deeply, and often carry more than their share. Whether you are living with anxiety, carrying the impact of past experiences, or caught in patterns that keep you from moving forward, healing is possible. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-focused care. I integrate talk therapy with somatic and mind-body approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy. These methods support nervous system regulation, help process what has felt stuck, and strengthen your connection to yourself. Together, we explore how your nervous system has adapted to past experiences, and how those patterns show up today. With curiosity and care, we create space for new ways of relating to yourself and the world. I see symptoms as meaningful responses to overwhelming circumstances. They are often your system’s best attempt to help you survive. I hold space for your whole experience, not just the parts that feel painful. Many of the clients I work with are highly sensitive people, creatives, perfectionists, and caretakers who are ready to move from surviving and coping to truly healing. Therapy with me is relational, personalized, and deeply attuned to your needs. If this speaks to you, I would be honored to support your healing.

My Practice & Services

I offer virtual therapy through a secure, confidential online platform, making therapy more accessible and comfortable from the privacy of your home. For those located in Los Angeles, I also offer in-person sessions. My practice specializes in trauma, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, addiction, and mind-body healing. I draw from advanced training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), somatic EMDR, somatic experiencing, and pain reprocessing therapy. These approaches help support nervous system regulation, deepen self-awareness, and heal the emotional and physiological impacts of trauma. I use an integrative approach that weaves together psychodynamic therapy, somatic work, and mindfulness-based practices. This allows us to meet you as a whole person and support healing on both emotional and physiological levels.

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

When choosing a therapist, it is important to trust how you feel. You deserve to work with someone who helps you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood. My style is warm, relational, and deeply attuned. I approach our work with curiosity, compassion, and respect for your pace. Healing happens in relationship, and I believe therapy should be a space where all parts of you are welcome. I invite you to reach out for a free consultation to see if we may be a good fit.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

  • I specialize in working with highly sensitive people, creatives, and those in helping or caregiving roles. If you are deeply empathetic, tend to put others’ needs first, or feel responsible for those around you, therapy can support you in reconnecting with your own needs, boundaries, and inner resilience. These qualities are meaningful strengths, but they can also contribute to burnout, anxiety, and feeling disconnected from yourself. In our work together, we focus on building self-compassion, setting healthier boundaries, and creating a more sustainable way of being. I also support adults navigating the effects of trauma, which can show up as anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, or low self-worth. Using trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, we work to process distressing experiences and help your nervous system move out of patterns that feel stuck or overwhelming. For those living with chronic pain, Pain Reprocessing Therapy offers a mind-body approach to reducing pain by retraining the brain’s response to perceived threat. This work addresses the emotional and psychological patterns that often reinforce pain cycles and can lead to meaningful relief and greater ease in daily life. If you are exploring your relationship with alcohol or substances, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space for support. Whether you are considering recovery, harm reduction, or simply wanting to understand your patterns more clearly, I will meet you with respect and care.

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Education
  • Entertainment Industry
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Military/Law Enforcement
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Breakup
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Chronic Illness / Disability
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Health / Illness / Medical Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Perfectionism
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
  • Worry
  • Young Adult Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

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