Gwen Schwimmer, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Gwen Schwimmer

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Divorce Counseling

Sport / Performance Counseling

Chronic Relapse

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Codependency

Parenting Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Dialectical (DBT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gwen Schwimmer

I am a PhD and LCSW in clinical social work. I am a seasoned therapist working with adult clients via Telehealth throughout California. I focus on relieving symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and eating problems. My approach I utilize an eclectic approach to psychotherapy so that I can custom-fit treatment to the client's symptoms and personal goals. My approach is strength-based and client-centered. I have experience working psychodynamically, relationally, as well as utilizing cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. My focus I have many years of experience and training working with adult clients who struggle with a myriad of issues and concerns. Some common problems I treat are symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and family stress. I also focus on parenting, aging, grief, eating, and body image issues. My communication style It takes courage and humility to seek help for oneself. I strive to create an empathic, compassionate, and collaborative atmosphere to help clients diminish suffering and conflict in their lives. My journey to mental healthcare While studying theater as a high schooler and character development, I bumped up against psychology. Why did certain characters behave the way they did? How about my friends, family, and myself-why did they/I behave in certain ways? This curiosity and questioning led me to study psychology in college. I pursued graduate education with a Master's degree in social work and eventually a PHD in clinical social work. My quest to understand human behavior has continued. I center my clinical work on trying to decipher what works for each client: what helps each person reduce suffering and feel more at ease with who they are in the world?

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

New York University, Doctor of Philosophy
New York University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1104830256

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What practice does Gwen Schwimmer work with?

Gwen Schwimmer works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gwen Schwimmer?

Gwen Schwimmer frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gwen Schwimmer on their profile.