Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Elaine Skoulas

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

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Available both in-person and online

Los Angeles, CA 90034

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You are the kind of person others rely on, and you might be the first to notice when things fall apart and jump in to problem-solve. You are competent, dependable, and used to operating under pressure. Yet your nervous system never seems to fully settle, sleep is inconsistent, your jaw stays tight, and there is often some kind of stress in the background. Even when life is going well, it can feel difficult to relax. You might be able to analyze and intellectualize how you feel, but you are ready to change what you experience in a new way.

I offer trauma focused, nervous system based therapy for adults navigating stress, anxiety, and entrenched survival patterns. Using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy, we work with the emotional and physiological effects of stressors so change happens not only through analysis and insight, but through experiencing something different.

You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of the people I work with have spent years taking care of everyone else, pushing through, or believing they should be able to handle things on their own. Therapy offers a place where you no longer have to carry all of that by yourself. I provide secure online therapy throughout California.

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 90034

(818) 350-5204

San Francisco, CA 94104

My website

Sessions are offered in-person in West Los Angeles and virtually using video calls from a secure and confidential platform.

I specialize in Stress, Chronic Pain and Trauma and PTSD

$300 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 90034

(818) 350-5204

San Francisco, CA 94104

My website

Sessions are offered in-person in West Los Angeles and virtually using video calls from a secure and confidential platform.

I specialize in Stress, Chronic Pain and Trauma and PTSD

$300 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $300
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Out of Network

I do not directly work with insurance, however I am able to provide a superbill for reimbursement.

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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

I do not directly work with insurance, however I am able to provide a superbill for reimbursement.

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 126670 Elaine Skoulas

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Antioch University, M.A. Clinical Psychology, Trauma Specialization

Additional Credentials

License: CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 143075 / 2020

License: Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles 2020

Somatic Experiencing Intermediate Level, EMDR Training Levels I and II, Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Certified in Somatic EMDR, CAADE Alcohol and Drug Counseling Education

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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

Somatic Experiencing Intermediate Level, EMDR Training Levels I and II, Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Certified in Somatic EMDR, CAADE Alcohol and Drug Counseling Education

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Stress
Chronic Pain
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Bisexual
Caregivers
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Disability
Drug Abuse
Family Conflict
Grief
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Substance Use
Women's Issues

I specialize in working with high-achieving adults navigating chronic stress, anxiety, and the lasting effects of trauma. Many appear capable and composed while internally operating in patterns of overdrive, self-silencing, or shutdown. Our work focuses on understanding how these stress responses developed and how to recalibrate them at the nervous system level.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Sarah Bibbo

Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, MSW, E-RYT

Training alongside Elaine, I have witnessed her bring in a deep empathetic knowledge to her practice and clients. Utilizing her wide somatic skill set, she is keenly aware and in tune with others, allowing one to feel safe and heard.

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

I integrate EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy to work directly with the nervous system and resolve trauma-driven stress responses. My approach also draws from relational, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based frameworks, allowing us to address both the physiological and psychological layers of change.

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

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

Location

Primary Location

Los Angeles, CA 90034

(818) 350-5204

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Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94104

(818) 350-5204

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Sessions are offered in-person in West Los Angeles and virtually using video calls from a secure and confidential platform.

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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

Sessions are offered in-person in West Los Angeles and virtually using video calls from a secure and confidential platform.

Elaine Skoulas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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

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