Psychotherapy for adults, couples & families in English and French

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Welcome / Bienvenue

Hello and bonjour. I'm Helene Schmitt, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) based in Los Angeles. I work with adults and couples who are looking for a place to slow down, make sense of what they're carrying, and find a way forward that actually fits their life.

My practice is bilingual (English and French), and I see clients online throughout California or in person in West LA.

Who I work with

The people who come to me bring a wide range of stories. There are some patterns in who tends to find me a good fit:

Couples & CNM/poly relationships

Couples and partners, including those in consensually non-monogamous relationships, who are stuck in painful communication patterns or recurring conflicts, and want to rebuild safety and connection.
Learn more about couples therapy

Expats, francophones & multicultural families

People navigating life between cultures, including French speakers who'd like to do therapy in their native language. As an immigrant myself, I know the texture of this experience from the inside.
En français

Adults navigating life transitions

Career changes, separations, becoming a parent, the slow realization that something needs to shift. These are moments where ambivalence and mixed emotions can be confusing and isolating.
See all areas I work with

Self-esteem

People who feel deeply, think deeply, and often struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, comparison, or a persistent feeling of not being enough.
See all areas I work with

How I work

My approach is warm, honest, and engaged. Think of therapy as a collaborative dialogue where I use my training in psychodynamic therapy, EFT and attachment theory, alongside my own lived experience across cultures, to help guide the process.

Lasting change rarely comes from forcing ourselves, or our partner, to be different. It often begins with understanding our patterns, developing compassion, and creating new ways of relating to ourselves and others.
More about my approach

Where & how

I offer 50-minute sessions, online throughout California (via a secure video platform) or in person in West LA, Sawtelle.
Sessions are available in English and French.
My rate is $150 for individuals and $200 for couples. I'm an out-of-network provider but can give you superbills to seek reimbursement from your insurance.

Let's talk

If you're considering therapy or wondering if we'd be a fit, the simplest way to find out is a free 30-minute phone consultation. There's no commitment, just an opportunity to get to know each other and see if we would work well together.
Book a free consultation