Elaine Skoulas,MA, LMFT

Elaine Skoulas,MA, LMFT

Telehealth Available
Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: LMFT
Telephone: 562-561-2816
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

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.
Free Initial Phone Consultation
Evening Availability

Offices

Los Angeles, California 90025
San Francisco, California 94108

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My Approach to Helping

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 trauma, living with chronic pain, or exhausted from always holding it together. You might appear 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. Whether you are navigating emotional pain, physical symptoms, or long-standing patterns, healing is possible. From the very first session, my hope is that you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I integrate talk therapy with somatic and mind-body approaches, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy. These methods support nervous system regulation, help process stuck trauma, 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 to 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.

More Info About My Practice

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 limited in-person sessions.

My practice specializes in trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, and mind-body healing. I draw from advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), 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 physical 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.

Services I Provide

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    I specialize in working with highly sensitive individuals (HSPs), creatives, and people in helping professions. If you are deeply empathetic, a natural caregiver, or someone who often puts others’ needs first, therapy can help you reconnect with your own self-care, boundaries, and inner resilience. These qualities are meaningful strengths, but they can also lead to burnout, anxiety, and feeling disconnected from yourself. In our work together, we will focus on setting healthy boundaries and creating a more balanced and self-compassionate way of being.

    I also work with individuals who are navigating the effects of trauma, including anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and low self-worth. Using trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, we can reprocess distressing memories and support your nervous system in healing from experiences that have left you feeling stuck.

    For those living with chronic pain, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) offers a powerful mind-body approach to reduce and rewire pain signals. PRT helps retrain the brain’s response to pain and addresses the emotional and psychological patterns that often keep pain cycles going. This work can lead to lasting relief and a renewed sense of possibility.

    If you are exploring your relationship with alcohol or substances, I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space to support your healing. Whether you are interested in recovery, harm reduction, or simply want to better understand your patterns, I will meet you where you are 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 Concerns I Treat

  • 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
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