Andrea Schmidt, LMHC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Andrea Schmidt |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Andrea
Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, and parenting concerns. She brings 14 years of clinical experience to short-term problems and longer-term struggles. Andrea speaks plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person.
Andrea centers sessions on the client's story and current troubles. She uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful experiences and rewrite difficult chapters.
Background and approach
She also draws on Client-Centered approaches to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) appear in practical work to change unhelpful patterns and manage intense emotions. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they help with stress, sleep, or attention.
Each tool is offered to match what the person wants to work on and how they prefer to learn. Andrea often helps people with relationship strain, family conflict, career or life transitions, and problems like hoarding or caregiving stress. She also supports those coping with trauma, domestic violence, or substance issues when individual therapy is appropriate.
Her style is straightforward, compassionate, and focused on small, usable steps. People who choose Andrea can expect clear goals, collaborative planning, and practical exercises to try between sessions. She aims to help people feel less overwhelmed and more able to face everyday demands.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger management among the things Andrea works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Andrea directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Andrea directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapies work online
Andrea uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful events and reframe the stories that cause distress. That approach is useful for grief, trauma, life changes, and problems that feel stuck. It focuses on the meanings people give their experiences and on creating new, more helpful narratives.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person leads the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavior changes for issues like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addiction. Together these approaches allow both reflection on life stories and hands-on tools for daily coping.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, and then suggest a plan to try together. Adjustments are made as progress unfolds so the approach fits the person's needs.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make therapy flexible. Video sessions are good for in-depth work and watching nonverbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins, brief support, or when messaging fits a daily routine. These options make it easier to keep consistent momentum and to use therapy in ways that suit everyday life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Andrea help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, parenting worries, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Andrea uses a warm, listening approach that centers the person’s story. She offers practical steps and works side-by-side to set goals and try new skills.
What is her clinical background?
Andrea has 14 years of experience as a mental health counselor and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and practices from that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
Andrea meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Andrea?
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