Dr. Michael Schmit, LPC
Supportive counselor for life transitions
Details
| Name | Dr. Michael Schmit |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Michael
Dr. Michael Schmit is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and low self-esteem. He supports clients dealing with grief, trauma, parenting strain, career concerns, and questions about intimacy and motivation.
He also works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, anger, and compassion fatigue. He aims for respectful, sensitive, and compassionate conversations. Sessions are tailored to each person’s situation and paced to fit their goals.
Background and approach
Dr. Schmit draws on narrative ideas to help clients tell and reframe their stories. He also uses client-centered listening to prioritize the person’s experience and CBT strategies to address unhelpful thinking patterns.
In the room he focuses on clear, practical steps. That might mean identifying small behavior changes, practicing coping skills, or mapping family patterns that affect mood and relationships. He explains options simply and checks in often about what is working.
He brings thirteen years of counseling experience and has taught counseling at the graduate level. That background informs how he organizes sessions and how he helps people set ongoing goals. People who choose him can expect a collaborative approach that balances listening with structured tools.
He encourages questions and regularly revisits goals as life changes occur.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Addictions, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michael 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 he 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 Michael directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Methods Work Online
Dr. Schmit often combines Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral tools. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about their lives and notice how those stories shape feelings and choices. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead so goals come from what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Clients and therapist decide together whether to lean more on storytelling, skills practice, or reflective listening as sessions progress. Online sessions can make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and work through material in depth. Phone sessions are useful when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflection, or support between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for different rhythms, quieter scheduling windows, and varying energy levels, while keeping the focus on steady progress toward the client’s goals.Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, trauma, parenting issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related struggles.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines narrative approaches with client-centered listening and CBT or DBT techniques when helpful. The result is practical work grounded in the client’s own story and priorities.
How much experience does he have?
He has thirteen years of professional counseling experience and also teaches in a graduate counseling program.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with him in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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