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Emily Schwimmer, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Coping with life changes
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About me

Hello! Good for you reaching out for support today. You are taking a big, worthwhile step!

I've been practicing for over 23 years in Sunny Southern California working with adult individuals and couples.
My experience is working with mild issues and symptoms around stress, anxiety and feelings of sadness, life transitions and career issues, grief and relationship issues, focusing more on the present and moving forward.

I provide a safe space to explore and process the feelings and issues you are experiencing. It's not about getting rid of your feelings but rather learning how to manage them in a more healthy way; learning how to have your thoughts and feelings work together rather than against each other! It's usually best to work through your issues rather than ignoring them or trying to push them aside. I want to help up you live a more joyful life and experience fulfilling relationships.

My style would be best described as eclectic. It's based loosely on the foundation of cognitive-behavioral theories and then adapts to each person's unique needs utilizing my experience, empathy and compassion to help you move forward in life.

I find that weekly phone calls are the most beneficial with the option of brief messaging in-between appointments if you like. Please do not make any appointments on the platform's calendar before we discuss it. Please note I don't work with EAP subscribers or those submitting bills to an insurance company

For those subscribers that are interested, I also focus on the mind-body connection, which includes learning how to live more in the moment. Living more in the moment, rather than being stuck in the past or worried about the future, makes life all the more peaceful and joyful. Mind/body connection exercises for example, include deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and releasing different muscle groups), guided imagery and mindful walking ( a more active form of meditation). All these exercises can help achieve the body's Relaxation Response - physically relaxed and mentally alert. It's what I like to call, "Calm Energy."

Research has shown that the Relaxation Response helps in the Reduction of pain, stress, anxiety, fatigue, irritability as well as reducing blood pressure and the stress hormone levels in our bodies. It's been shown to help Increase energy, motivation, productivity and improve decision-making abilities.

Although we won't be working face-to-face, you can still learn and benefit from these exercises through instructive emails and/or telephone sessions.

Professional experience

23yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Depression, Coaching, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Self-Love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Women's Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy

Services offered

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License information

CA LMFT 44819

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Emily Schwimmer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Love emily! The main reason I’m still keeping it together and giving myself mental self care

Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Emily had made a huge difference in my life by helping me manage anxiety and by offering ways I can communicate when I’m stressed or very emotional. I’ve also been able to strengthen my self esteem by using the tools Emily has given me to deal with thoughts and emotions. Emily is very knowledgeable, professional, kind and direct. I would recommend Emily to anybody who is interested in reaching out to a therapist at BetterHelp. :-)

Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Emily is an excellent therapist. For me she’s not merely a “sounding board” but provides a wealth of insight and experience that allows me to challenge or question my most deepest held automatic beliefs. Therapy with Emily has truly benefited me through some difficult circumstances.

Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Emily was exactly who I needed to talk to. I am very appreciative of her.

Written on May 10, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Because Emily and I are a good match, I don’t think I’d want to have a friend have her also, but I would recommend her highly, generally!

Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 5 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Emily provides amazing support and guidance for me

Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes