Shohreh ("Sho-ray") Schmuecker (She/Her)
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online in California
(Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed and want to find a therapist that really listens, and supports you in ways that help you grow? Are you open to exploring what is going on for you emotionally and relationally? Are you looking for a therapist that helps you explore aspect of your past and how it may impact you today? If you are looking for a therapist that is compassionate yet can challenge old belief systems in a gentle way, I am a psychotherapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward greater self-awareness, healing, and personal growth.
If you are seeking thoughtful, skilled, and experienced personalized therapy that honors your unique path, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work toward greater clarity, balance, and well-being.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: Although my approach is gentle and compassionate, the way I am as a therapist will ask you to explore your process with authenticity, courage, and curiosity. It will ask of you to be reflective, I will slow things down when needed, and support you in introspection and mindfulness. There is space to vent, however my approach is to help you explore, understand and to help you to find ways of relating to yourself and others in a way that feels more balanced and aligned with how you would like to moving forward. My approach recognizes that your past experiences may be impacting you today. Meaning if you have had misattuned attachments, difficult past experiences, or traumatic experiences, that these experiences can inform you and your relationships today.
I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Psychotherapy, Trauma-informed therapy, relational psychology and attachment theory. If you have recognized how your mind and body are connected, then you likely understand that it is difficult to focus on feelings and emotions without recognizing the way your body responds. I work from a holistic perspective, bringing my therapeutic skills and expertise into session to help you understand your internal world and your relational experience.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $190
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Shohreh ("Sho-ray") Schmuecker MA, LMFT
- Female
- License # LMFT 105346
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: MA Counseling Psychology specializing in Somatic Psychotherapy from JFKU;
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist California (LMFT #105346);
Post Master's Clinical Fellowship UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland;
Internal Family Systems Trained Level 1- 2022
Shohreh ("Sho-ray") Schmuecker Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
Are you struggling with anxiety that is overwhelming or are you feeling unsure of how to move forward when everything feels uncertain? Perhaps it feels exhausting trying to juggle multiple needs & responsibilities while trying to find balance. In my practice, you’ll find a warm and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I offer therapy that’s tailored to your unique experiences, using approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Psychotherapy to support your emotional well-being.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, panic, or life transitions, I’m here to help with understanding and practical tools. Together, we’ll work toward greater balance, clarity, and peace of mind.
If you’re looking for a caring therapist to walk alongside you on your journey, feel free to reach out. Your path to personal growth and healing can start here.
Being witnessed, understood and seen with kindness and compassion can be very healing and powerful. In today's world it may be difficult to find a safe space that is just yours, a place for you to freely speak about your needs, your wants, your difficulties and/or your hopes. Therapy can offer that space.