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Caitlyn Schmidt, LPC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationAlabama
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Caitlyn

Caitlyn Schmidt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, stress, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Caitlyn draws on practical strategies alongside empathic listening to help clients navigate career challenges, parenting strains, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping people clarify values, strengthen communication, and build coping skills that fit their daily lives.

Caitlyn blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques to address thought patterns and behaviors while honoring each person’s unique perspective. She encourages seeking mental health care as a routine part of overall wellbeing and supports clients through the steps of change with steady guidance and realistic tools.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches into Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective without judgment and building a therapeutic relationship that supports growth. This approach helps when someone needs validation, clearer self-understanding, or space to explore values and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning and goal pursuit.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work between client and therapist. Caitlyn will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor techniques accordingly so the plan fits the client’s needs and pace. The collaborative process means approaches can be combined or adapted over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or other commitments and to use skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these options to provide consistent, accessible support while helping clients apply strategies in their everyday environments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Caitlyn commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties, anger, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, parenting and career concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions combine empathic, client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to build actionable coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Caitlyn has nine years of clinical experience working with people across a variety of presenting concerns and life transitions.
Where is Caitlyn licensed to practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama; licensing details include AL LPC LPC04170 and AZ LPC LPC-21893 as listed on her profile.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
All services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Appointments may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Alabama, Arizona

Languages

English