Female Therapists in El Segundo, CA
Are you a high-achieving individual who looks like you have it all together, but inside you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Many of my clients are women navigating perfectionism, self-doubt, and the weight of constant expectations, often during major life changes. I specialize in supporting teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and the pressure to ‘do it all.’ I see clients in-person in the South Bay and virtually across California, offering a compassionate space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.
Are you a high-achieving individual who looks like you have it all together, but inside you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Many of my clients are women navigating perfectionism, self-doubt, and the weight of constant expectations, often during major life changes. I specialize in supporting teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and the pressure to ‘do it all.’ I see clients in-person in the South Bay and virtually across California, offering a compassionate space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.
You're the one others rely on capable, thoughtful, and driven but lately, it feels like you're running on empty. With 16+ years of experience my approach is deeply human and grounded in what works. I specialize in working with adult professionals and women navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma recovery, life transitions, and high-functioning distress—those moments when everything looks fine on the outside, but inside, things feel overwhelming or disconnected.
You're the one others rely on capable, thoughtful, and driven but lately, it feels like you're running on empty. With 16+ years of experience my approach is deeply human and grounded in what works. I specialize in working with adult professionals and women navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma recovery, life transitions, and high-functioning distress—those moments when everything looks fine on the outside, but inside, things feel overwhelming or disconnected.
You feel stuck—like you’re not where you want to be in life. Your outlook feels dull, and you can’t seem to find your spark. You might be going through the motions, feeling disconnected from others and from yourself. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or the pain of loss or change. For many people, feeling stuck is part of grieving—whether it’s for a person, a relationship, or the life you imagined. You’re longing for clarity, connection, and a way forward that feels authentic and true to you.
You feel stuck—like you’re not where you want to be in life. Your outlook feels dull, and you can’t seem to find your spark. You might be going through the motions, feeling disconnected from others and from yourself. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or the pain of loss or change. For many people, feeling stuck is part of grieving—whether it’s for a person, a relationship, or the life you imagined. You’re longing for clarity, connection, and a way forward that feels authentic and true to you.
I am passionate about helping clients raise their level of self-awareness and transform themselves and their relationships into the level they have always wanted. Whether anxiety, depression, past traumas or failed relationships are currently making you or your relationships feel stuck, I am dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors. You can create a renewed sense of empowerment and increase your overall sense of well-being.
I am passionate about helping clients raise their level of self-awareness and transform themselves and their relationships into the level they have always wanted. Whether anxiety, depression, past traumas or failed relationships are currently making you or your relationships feel stuck, I am dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors. You can create a renewed sense of empowerment and increase your overall sense of well-being.
I work with men who feel stuck in cycles of anger or reactivity, and want to understand what’s underneath it. I also work with anxious women who find themselves overextending, overthinking, or overwhelmed in their closest relationships. If you’re exhausted by self-sabotaging, people-pleasing, walking on eggshells, or second-guessing your needs - let’s slow it down and sort it out. It can feel really good to finally get help, and yet hard to accept that you deserve it. Wherever you are in that process - ready, reluctant, or somewhere in between - I’ll meet you there.
I work with men who feel stuck in cycles of anger or reactivity, and want to understand what’s underneath it. I also work with anxious women who find themselves overextending, overthinking, or overwhelmed in their closest relationships. If you’re exhausted by self-sabotaging, people-pleasing, walking on eggshells, or second-guessing your needs - let’s slow it down and sort it out. It can feel really good to finally get help, and yet hard to accept that you deserve it. Wherever you are in that process - ready, reluctant, or somewhere in between - I’ll meet you there.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Stephanie combines her 10- years of experience in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) with her practice of Psychotherapy. This fusion brings a unique style to assisting adults, children, and families with achieving their goals, while creating a space for individuals to feel secure and connect with self. Throughout her career, she has provided therapy to clients within various communities, schools, and agencies, as well as through private practice.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Stephanie combines her 10- years of experience in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) with her practice of Psychotherapy. This fusion brings a unique style to assisting adults, children, and families with achieving their goals, while creating a space for individuals to feel secure and connect with self. Throughout her career, she has provided therapy to clients within various communities, schools, and agencies, as well as through private practice.
Life's challenges can be relentless. Sometimes, it feels like problems just keep piling up. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or just stuck, I'm here to help. We'll delve into the underlying factors contributing to the problems you are up against while connecting with your values and what truly matters to you. We will examine the stories shaping your identity and life. By richly understanding these stories, we can work together to create new narratives and possibilities. Together, we can uncover new perspectives, find meaning, and a path forward.
Life's challenges can be relentless. Sometimes, it feels like problems just keep piling up. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or just stuck, I'm here to help. We'll delve into the underlying factors contributing to the problems you are up against while connecting with your values and what truly matters to you. We will examine the stories shaping your identity and life. By richly understanding these stories, we can work together to create new narratives and possibilities. Together, we can uncover new perspectives, find meaning, and a path forward.
I specialize in healing Relationships and am trained in Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I can support you and your spouse, partner, child, relative or friend in deepening understanding and improving communication. Whether your relationship is in trouble, needs fine tuning or is dissolving, I can help. We will work to move through any fears or pain that are blocking your way. While the journey can be challenging, my goal is to travel alongside you with compassion and support.
I specialize in healing Relationships and am trained in Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I can support you and your spouse, partner, child, relative or friend in deepening understanding and improving communication. Whether your relationship is in trouble, needs fine tuning or is dissolving, I can help. We will work to move through any fears or pain that are blocking your way. While the journey can be challenging, my goal is to travel alongside you with compassion and support.
Ready to uncover the root of your struggles and take back control? If you feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts, emotional overwhelm, or tension, especially in your relationships, you’re not alone. These experiences often trace back to early attachment wounds and nervous system dysregulation. Using attachment-focused EMDR, we’ll gently process these deep-rooted patterns to help you feel grounded, safe in your body, and more in control of your emotions and connections. You’ll begin to set boundaries that protect your peace. Together, you’ll move beyond coping and gain the tools to heal and move forward.
Ready to uncover the root of your struggles and take back control? If you feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts, emotional overwhelm, or tension, especially in your relationships, you’re not alone. These experiences often trace back to early attachment wounds and nervous system dysregulation. Using attachment-focused EMDR, we’ll gently process these deep-rooted patterns to help you feel grounded, safe in your body, and more in control of your emotions and connections. You’ll begin to set boundaries that protect your peace. Together, you’ll move beyond coping and gain the tools to heal and move forward.
My name is Krista Schoenbaum, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. I have a passion for working with children and their caregivers. I specialize in stress reduction, coping with change, and building social-emotional skills, as well as anxiety, depression, and grief. I seek to meet you where you are and build safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I see my clients through a client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed lens. As needed, I will also use cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and expressive arts therapy.
My name is Krista Schoenbaum, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. I have a passion for working with children and their caregivers. I specialize in stress reduction, coping with change, and building social-emotional skills, as well as anxiety, depression, and grief. I seek to meet you where you are and build safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I see my clients through a client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed lens. As needed, I will also use cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and expressive arts therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals and families, helping them to be the best version of themselves. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. If you desire to be in control of your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being... Let's work together to set and achieve goals, build healthy coping skills, and develop practical solutions that can empower you in your daily living. My Motto: Be the “BOSS” of your life, so you can be the best version of yourself.
I enjoy working with individuals and families, helping them to be the best version of themselves. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. If you desire to be in control of your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being... Let's work together to set and achieve goals, build healthy coping skills, and develop practical solutions that can empower you in your daily living. My Motto: Be the “BOSS” of your life, so you can be the best version of yourself.
Congratulations on deciding to seek support. What a great step toward healing your emotional difficulties! Are you feeling disconnected, anxious, depressed or grieving? Psychotherapy can help you be more joyful and connected to yourself and others. You deserve to be heard, express yourself, connect, grow and have more access to your true self. Therapy can be difficult work; however, you will quickly see that relief and clarity are within your reach. With my guidance, you will make your own discoveries and heal at the speed that works for you.
Congratulations on deciding to seek support. What a great step toward healing your emotional difficulties! Are you feeling disconnected, anxious, depressed or grieving? Psychotherapy can help you be more joyful and connected to yourself and others. You deserve to be heard, express yourself, connect, grow and have more access to your true self. Therapy can be difficult work; however, you will quickly see that relief and clarity are within your reach. With my guidance, you will make your own discoveries and heal at the speed that works for you.
Beginning therapy is a positive step towards changing the way life is experienced. Someone may have challenges in relationships, may have experienced trauma, may not feel a sense of purpose, may feel sadness or fear. It is healing to be seen, heard and accepted and this is what I offer. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety. Working with clients to explore thoughts, feelings and life experiences paves the way for healing, growth and a chance to live life more authentically. Self-compassion and vulnerability can lead to more connection with oneself and others while feeling less alone in the world.
Beginning therapy is a positive step towards changing the way life is experienced. Someone may have challenges in relationships, may have experienced trauma, may not feel a sense of purpose, may feel sadness or fear. It is healing to be seen, heard and accepted and this is what I offer. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety. Working with clients to explore thoughts, feelings and life experiences paves the way for healing, growth and a chance to live life more authentically. Self-compassion and vulnerability can lead to more connection with oneself and others while feeling less alone in the world.
Many of us have experienced stressful life events. I believe that we have the power to heal ourselves and at times we just need some extra support in doing so. I come from a wholistic approach addressing the mind-body connection. With the combination of EMDR Therapy, Somatic practices, Mindfulness skills and Attachment-Focused Therapy I help clients overcome symptoms of stressful life events or traumas and achieve greater self-awareness, empowerment and peace of mind. Traumatic material can cause blockages or an imbalance in the nervous system; leading towards feelings of anxiety, depression or despair.
Many of us have experienced stressful life events. I believe that we have the power to heal ourselves and at times we just need some extra support in doing so. I come from a wholistic approach addressing the mind-body connection. With the combination of EMDR Therapy, Somatic practices, Mindfulness skills and Attachment-Focused Therapy I help clients overcome symptoms of stressful life events or traumas and achieve greater self-awareness, empowerment and peace of mind. Traumatic material can cause blockages or an imbalance in the nervous system; leading towards feelings of anxiety, depression or despair.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here, as it reflects your commitment to personal growth and self-discovery. I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, codependency, and trauma. My approach is holistic and includes various techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused strategies. I also incorporate mindfulness and conscious awareness to enrich our work together. Together, we will create a warm and supportive space where you can feel safe and supported on your journey.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here, as it reflects your commitment to personal growth and self-discovery. I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, codependency, and trauma. My approach is holistic and includes various techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused strategies. I also incorporate mindfulness and conscious awareness to enrich our work together. Together, we will create a warm and supportive space where you can feel safe and supported on your journey.
I am licensed in CA (88546) and NV (2610-R). I specialize in Complex Trauma, Situational Depression, Relationship Issues, and School or Job-Related Stress. I use the principles of narrative therapy, CBT, and DBT in order to create the individualized treatment plan that works best for you. My approach is person-centered and eclectic. My most common theoretical approaches used are Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Change is hard, but I find that my eclectic and person-centered style can help make those difficult transitions more manageable.
I am licensed in CA (88546) and NV (2610-R). I specialize in Complex Trauma, Situational Depression, Relationship Issues, and School or Job-Related Stress. I use the principles of narrative therapy, CBT, and DBT in order to create the individualized treatment plan that works best for you. My approach is person-centered and eclectic. My most common theoretical approaches used are Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Change is hard, but I find that my eclectic and person-centered style can help make those difficult transitions more manageable.
Life is an amazing gift. It brings excitement and adventure but also can be quite frustrating and overwhelming. My approach to therapy is honest, curious, and compassionate. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relational issues, and pre/postnatal maternal mental health. I use a combination of different therapeutic approaches which depends on needs. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/or unhealthy relationship with food or exercise, anxiety, substance abuse, low self-esteem, restricting, binging, purging, and/or other destructive patterns, you have come to the right place.
Life is an amazing gift. It brings excitement and adventure but also can be quite frustrating and overwhelming. My approach to therapy is honest, curious, and compassionate. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relational issues, and pre/postnatal maternal mental health. I use a combination of different therapeutic approaches which depends on needs. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/or unhealthy relationship with food or exercise, anxiety, substance abuse, low self-esteem, restricting, binging, purging, and/or other destructive patterns, you have come to the right place.
Dr. Flanigan-Landeros OCD & Psychological
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
El Segundo, CA 90245
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults facing challenges related to OCD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, that cause life stress. They feel overwhelmed and seek clarity and empowerment. Their primary need is compassionate, non-judgmental support in a safe space to share their thoughts and experience. Their goals include gaining insight, developing coping strategies, and enhancing their overall quality of life. They want to feel more freedom from their symptoms and get back to doing what they value most. Ultimately, they seek a therapeutic partnership that nurtures support and resilience, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
I work with adults facing challenges related to OCD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, that cause life stress. They feel overwhelmed and seek clarity and empowerment. Their primary need is compassionate, non-judgmental support in a safe space to share their thoughts and experience. Their goals include gaining insight, developing coping strategies, and enhancing their overall quality of life. They want to feel more freedom from their symptoms and get back to doing what they value most. Ultimately, they seek a therapeutic partnership that nurtures support and resilience, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
My name is Kelly Wilshusen and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (88937) with over 10 years of clinical experience and a specialty in perinatal mental health. I most recently worked at UCLA's perinatal outpatient program and am excited to bring my experience into private practice.
My name is Kelly Wilshusen and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (88937) with over 10 years of clinical experience and a specialty in perinatal mental health. I most recently worked at UCLA's perinatal outpatient program and am excited to bring my experience into private practice.
Mimi Kent
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, M Ed
2 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
Waitlist for new clients
I partner with clients to support your healing, growth, and positive transformation. I create an intimate space infused with empathy and curiosity, but not without directness, authenticity and challenge. I have successfully helped clients reframe and address depression, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma, and shame, offering immediate relief from painful symptoms and limiting mindsets.
I partner with clients to support your healing, growth, and positive transformation. I create an intimate space infused with empathy and curiosity, but not without directness, authenticity and challenge. I have successfully helped clients reframe and address depression, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma, and shame, offering immediate relief from painful symptoms and limiting mindsets.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.