Molly Schroeder, AMFT

What makes me unique as a therapist is a combination of deep relational connection and thoughtful challenge. I create a space where clients feel genuinely seen and understood while asking questions that help them examine the experiences, relationships, and stories that have shaped who they are.

Types of clients treated: 

• Children age 10-12
• Couples
• Families
• Adults

Types of therapies or interventions used: 

• Narrative Therapy
• Bowen Family Systems Therapy
• Internal Family Systems/Parts work
• Exploring inner critic
• Externalizing problems
• Identifying dominant narratives
• Helping clients re-author their understanding of themselves
• Exploring family of origin patterns
• Differentiation of self
• Intergenerational patterns
• Use therapeutic relationship to create safety, trust, and connection
• Reflective questioning
• CBT
• Identifying thought patterns and distortions
• Reframing beliefs
• Psychoeducation
• Mindfulness and grounding

Types of mental health issues treated:

• Individuals navigating substance use and recovery
• Perfectionism and inner criticism
• Anxiety
• Life transitions
• Grief and loss
• Low self-esteem, shame, and feelings of unworthiness
• Relationship and family of origin concerns
• Individuals struggling with boundaries and external validation

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), #14998
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), #137235

Education: 

• Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy, California State University, Dominguez Hills 

Availability: 

• Newport Beach, CA 

Years of experience: 2 years

Why I became a Therapist:

I went into therapy because I believe deeply in the power of relationships and in helping people understand how their past has shaped who they are today. My own experiences taught me how meaningful it can be to feel truly seen and understood, and I wanted to create that kind of space for others while helping them discover their own capacity for growth and change.