ASSOCIATES
Helene Schmitt (she/her)
Helene (she/her) is a bilingual AMFT offering sessions in English and French. She began her studies in France before earning a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Palo Alto University. Over the years, Helene has found her passion in supporting men who feel deeply but have learned to keep their emotions hidden, couples who want to move past painful communication patterns, and expats or people from international backgrounds who feel out of place and are searching for a sense of belonging.
In working with Helene, clients can expect warmth, care, encouragement, and honesty. Sessions feel like a dialogue, where Helene acts as a co-pilot, offering insight and tools to help develop a more authentic connection with oneself and others.
Helene’s approach blends psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a method backed by research and known for being one of the most effective approaches for couples therapy.
Genevieve Aer (she/her)
Genevieve is a bilingual (Russian/English) relational therapist with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with children, teens, and adults with special focus given to neurodiverse and immigrant populations. Genevieve spent years working in the behavioral field supporting neurodiverse kids of all ages in school and home settings across the greater LA area. She also has a deep passion for animals and has worked as an equine therapist with teens and adults in private and treatment center settings.
Genevieve is currently taking clients ages 10+ in our practice. She takes a compassionate, individualized approach utilizing her diverse skillset to address both immediate and long-term client goals. Her personal journey of being an immigrant grounds her work in strength-based approaches and deeply rooted beliefs in each individual’s unique paths to self-love and belonging.