Andrea Schmidt

Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, and burnout from compassion fatigue.

Andrea draws on 14 years of clinical experience to keep sessions straightforward and practical. She listens without judgment and focuses on what matters most to each person. Conversations aim to clarify problems, set small goals, and build useful skills that fit daily life.

Her work commonly uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches. Andrea also weaves narrative and mindfulness practices into sessions when they suit a person's needs. She explains techniques plainly and coaches clients through applying them between meetings.

People often come for help after big life changes, during caregiving stress, or while facing addictions or relationship conflict. Andrea supports work on communication, setting boundaries, managing intense emotions, and regaining routine and sleep.

Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on practical next steps. Andrea aims to make the process feel manageable from the first visit. She encourages questions and keeps treatment centered on the client’s goals and values.

Approaches you can use online

Andrea often draws on client-centered work that puts the person’s experience at the center and helps build a trusting space for talking. This approach focuses on listening and following each person's priorities, which can make it easier to tackle stress, grief, or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with practical strategies. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily challenges because it focuses on concrete steps and practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers tools for managing intense emotions, improving regulation, and handling conflict. DBT skills can help with anger, impulsive behavior, and coping during major life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Andrea will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can be reviewed and adjusted as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm available session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find it easier to practice new skills between meetings when sessions fit into their regular routine.