Andrea Schmidt, LMHC

Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She has 14 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, grief, sleep problems, parenting worries, and other life changes. Andrea focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people feel and act. Andrea keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens without judgment and helps clients identify small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions often include looking at unhelpful thought patterns, building coping skills, and trying new ways to handle stress and strong emotions. Her work draws on client-centered methods that put the person's goals first. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge thoughts and develop new routines. Mindfulness and narrative tools are used when they fit the client's needs and preferences. Andrea wrote her master of science degree in mental health counseling and holds the LMHC credential in Florida. Over more than a decade in practice she has helped people manage mood, addiction, parenting strain, caregiving stress, and multiple other concerns. People who choose her can expect a calm, practical style and focused problem-solving. She aims to help clients find clearer thinking and steadier habits so everyday life feels more manageable. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s goals and perspective, with the therapist offering empathy and guidance so people can find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs a listening space and practical support for making changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and habits tied to addiction or ADHD.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving communication. It is often used when emotions feel overwhelming or when people want steadier tools for coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan along the way.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend from quieter surroundings or during a break at work. Licensed professionals can guide practical steps to use these sessions effectively without promising a specific outcome.