Audrey Schoen
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
“Real change. Less time. Counseling Services for Individuals, Couples, Entrepreneurs, and Law Enforcement Spouses. Let’s build a more connected, congruent life, starting now.”
About Me
Approach
Clients describe me as both empathetic and challenging. I am all about being “real” — I’ll be honest about my own mistakes, bold when necessary, and always validating of your experiences and how they’ve impacted you. I am also comfortable with seemingly “uncomfortable” topics — sex, money, gender roles, whatever — while also welcoming the humor and joy that often arises on the journey self-discovery.
As your counselor, I’m also invested in my own growth. I don’t believe in asking my clients to go anywhere I have not gone myself, because I know how hard it can be to really commit to the therapeutic process. Fortunately, I also know that it’s worth it: that the hard work of counseling can result in true life change.
At the end of the day, my goal is to help clients achieve a sense of steadiness in their lives: a confidence in themselves and their relationships that comes from knowing they can be “ok” in the face of life’s ups and downs.
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Services
Counseling Services for Individuals, Couples, and Law Enforcement Spouses throughout California
Life doesn’t look the way you expected it to.
You live in a constant sense of disconnection — like no matter what you do, things never feel quite “okay.” You feel controlled by your emotions, overwhelmed by the pressure to produce and accomplish what you have set out for yourself in life. This has snowballed into a constant sense of anxiety, stress, and disappointment.
Your relationships are struggling, too. Communication breakdowns and conflict feel like the norm. You both feel frustrated by the cycle of conflict and anger that has emerged, and while each of you knows you may be contributing to that cycle, it’s hard to know how to break out of it.
Things can be different than they are today.
Feel better — truly better — by understanding the connections between your past and present and reconnecting with yourself and your partner. I help men, women, and couples in California achieve the calmness, connection, and confidence they’ve been looking for.
Services Offered:
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Brainspotting
A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.
Qualifications
California State University, Sacramento
Brainspotting Certified
Brainspotting.com
Year: 2024
Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy
International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Year: 2025
Registrations
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
