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Dr. Carol Schmidt, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Carol

Dr. Carol Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who supports people facing a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings ten years of clinical experience to her work and aims to help clients navigate life changes, manage mood and impulse-related difficulties, and address intimacy, parenting, and career questions. Her therapeutic style blends client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy.

This approach emphasizes understanding how current patterns developed, building practical coping skills, and strengthening insight into emotions and relationships. Dr.

Schmidt also attends to related areas like obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic, somatization, and challenges tied to neurodiversity and blended family dynamics. Clients can expect a warm, collaborative atmosphere where goals are clarified together and treatment is adapted to individual needs.

Sessions are offered through multiple online formats, and practical matters such as scheduling and subscription details are arranged to match availability and location in California.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Schmidt draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening, validating the client's experience, and creating a collaborative space where personal goals emerge; this approach is helpful for general life transitions, grief, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and address patterns like impulsivity or compulsions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to clarify goals, try techniques that fit the client's preferences, and adapt methods over time so treatment stays relevant to changing needs and objectives.

Online therapy with Dr. Schmidt is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and daily commitments while allowing therapists and clients to focus on skills, insight, and problem solving in ways that suit individual schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Schmidt works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family conflict, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, and difficulties with intimacy, parenting, impulsivity, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and psychodynamic exploration to balance practical skill building with deeper understanding of emotional patterns.
What is her clinical experience and background?
She has ten years of experience as a practicing clinician and brings an integrative perspective to treating anxiety, depression, family issues, and grief.
Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW and holds the credential CA LCSW 14175.
Does she work with clients in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not listed as accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Carol can help with

Dr. Carol Schmidt works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

How Carol approaches therapy

Carol's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Carol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California, with 10 years of clinical experience.