Emily Scheibal
Associate Therapist
AMFT #150140
A space to feel understood, get creative, and find your way forward.
Emily works with children, teens, and adults who may have a lot going on but cannot always find the words for it. She brings warmth, curiosity, and creativity to therapy, helping clients understand what they are feeling and build skills they can use outside the room.
Who Emily Supports
Children ages 7 and up
Teens and young adults
Neurodivergent Children and Adults
Women
Young people and families navigating school, peer, or family challenges
Clients transitioning out of higher levels of care
Training & Credentials
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT #150140
M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University
EMDR Trained, including EMDR with children
Trained in DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families
What Therapy with Emily Feels Like
Warm, gentle, supportive, and collaborative
Creative and playful when words are hard to find
Attuned to each client’s age, strengths, and pace
Focused on both understanding feelings and building practical skills
Areas of Focus
Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
OCD and ADHD
LGBTQIA+ / Identity Exploration
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodivergence
Executive Functioning Coaching
Body image concerns
School refusal and school stress
Divorce, co-parenting and sibling dynamics
Emotional and behavioral difficulties
Separation Anxiety
Therapeutic Approaches
Play therapy and the Oaklander Model
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Anxiety
Family Systems and Attachment Model
Solution-Focused Therapy
Session Options
In-person in our Redondo Beach, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills offices
Telehealth throughout California
A Little More About Emily
The most rewarding part of being a therapist for me is…
The most rewarding part of being a therapist for me is hearing about the “wins” of my clients. Those moments when a concept we explored, a skill we practiced, or a shift in perspective truly resonates and empowers them to make positive changes outside our sessions. I love celebrating these achievements and deepening our therapist-client relationship. Seeing clients move towards their goals, reclaim their sense of self, and develop greater resilience is a gift and a powerful reminder of why I chose this path.
What’s a lesson you’ve learned in therapy that you’ve also applied to your own life?
A lesson I have learned in therapy that I also apply to my own life is that everyone can benefit from therapy. There is no problem too big or too small that should prevent someone from seeking the support that they need. This understanding has encouraged me to prioritize my own mental well-being and to seek support when needed, recognizing that it's a sign of strength, not weakness, to invest in myself in this way.
My favorite things clients say to me…
“I have something to tell you!”
“You’re gonna be so proud of me!”
Meet Ellie the Cat!
Ellie is a bit camera shy, but she may be convinced to come say hello in sessions! She feels very honored that clients have made many art portraits of her!
