Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

4 Endorsed

Los Angeles, CA 90025

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You've made it this far, but something is holding you back from the life you want to be living. You have learned a lot about yourself and relationships, yet you keep ending up stuck in the same patterns. Past trauma doesn’t have to continue to hurt your present life anymore. You might be someone who always puts others first, and now it's finally time to have a space just for you. You might be navigating a life with chronic pain, anxiety, or depression and need the support to get unstuck. Reaching out is a powerful first step to take care of yourself. I am committed to supporting you with warmth and kindness every step along the way.

Together we can help improve your confidence, feel more capable of handling hard circumstances, and strengthen boundaries and your relationships for more life satisfaction and well-being. I use a combination of approaches from psychodynamic therapy, somatic interventions, EMDR, and mindfulness to help relieve distress, pain, and anxiety.

I believe that with your inner resourcefulness and resilience and my experience and skills, we can create powerful change in your life. I deeply care about the work I do and it is evident in our valuable time together. I know how important it is to find the right therapist. Schedule a free phone consultation today to see how we can work together.

Call or Email Elaine Skoulas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 350-5204

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Los Angeles, CA 90025

(818) 350-5204

San Francisco, CA 94104

All sessions are currently offered through teletherapy using video calls from a secure and confidential platform.

I specialize in Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Trauma and PTSD

$230 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (818) 350-5204

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Los Angeles, CA 90025

(818) 350-5204

San Francisco, CA 94104

All sessions are currently offered through teletherapy using video calls from a secure and confidential platform.

I specialize in Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Trauma and PTSD

$230 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $230
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Out of Network

I do not currently take insurance, however I am able to provide a superbill for reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I do not currently take insurance, however I am able to provide a superbill for reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 126670 Elaine Skoulas
License: CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 143075 / 2020
License: Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles 2020
Attended Antioch University, M.A. Clinical Psychology, Trauma Specialization

EMDR Training Level I and II / CAADE- California Association for Drug and Alcohol Educators / Certification of Pain Reprocessing Therapy / Certification of Somatic EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

EMDR Training Level I and II / CAADE- California Association for Drug and Alcohol Educators / Certification of Pain Reprocessing Therapy / Certification of Somatic EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Chronic Pain
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Bisexual
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Disability
Family Conflict
Grief
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Impulse Control Disorders
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Thinking Disorders
Women's Issues

I often work with people who struggle with relationships, chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, substance use, trauma responses, and depression. Together we do the deeper work to better understand how you have learned to respond to life's challenges. With this understanding, we can find new ways to meet your needs today for a lighter and easier way of dealing with stressors.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

4 Endorsements

Simeon Simov

Marriage & Family Therapist, Simeon, Simov, LMFT

Elaine is a gifted and intuitive clinician who cares deeply about her clients. Always leading with compassion, her trauma-informed therapeutic skills make her my go-to referral for anyone struggling with chronic pain and trauma.

Yael Sherne

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Elaine is a warm and compassionate therapist. She is one of my most trusted referrals for clients, specifically those seeking support around trauma or substance use.

Maura Tousignant

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Elaine is a highly attuned, highly trained, and highly effective therapist. She has a warm and deep presence that allows clients to engage in therapy fully. I specifically recommend Elaine as a therapist for issues of trauma and substance use.

Leah Serena

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Elaine is a very warm and highly competent therapist. I have total trust in her as an ethical and effective clinician.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Immuno-disorders ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Immuno-disorders ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

EMDR
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

The relationship with your therapist is often what can influence outcomes and how much you get out of therapy. Building a trusting and safe relationship can take time, but listening to your instinct and who you connect best with from the start is helpful. I bring approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic, relational, narrative, and somatic therapy to help what works best for you.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Location

Primary Location

Los Angeles, CA 90025

(818) 350-5204

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Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94104

(818) 350-5204

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

All sessions are currently offered through teletherapy using video calls from a secure and confidential platform.

Call for a free consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

All sessions are currently offered through teletherapy using video calls from a secure and confidential platform.

Call for a free consultation now - (818) 350-5204

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT