Lisa Schmidt (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) who supports individuals aged 13 to 100+.
She has over 20 years of experience working with all age groups in various capacities. She has worked in behavioral programs for children, several levels of care, such as outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient (IOP), short-term residential (STR), and long-term therapeutic communities (TC) with dually diagnosed adolescents and adults. She also has extensive experience with in-home therapy, utilization review, and level of care determination.
Lisa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, a Master of Science degree in Human Services, and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling. Her therapeutic approaches include trauma-informed care, somatic interventions, substance use treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), existential therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered therapy.
She crafts an integrative approach tailored specifically to each individual. Lisa has special interests and expertise in women’s issues concerning moods and hormones such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), premenstrual exacerbation disorder (PME), perimenopause/menopause issues, and postpartum depression (PPD).
Lisa is deeply empathetic, compassionate, and caring. She offers a nonjudgmental, safe space to share and emote. She is passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential, experience joy, and realize their worth. She believes the key components of the therapeutic relationship are built on trust and unconditional positive regard.
Throughout the years, Lisa has learned that we are all humans fighting our own battles, regardless of social class or background, and everyone has the right to experience joy. She believes in the importance of honesty, authenticity, and kindness. She gleans great fulfillment in supporting others through difficult times, bringing relief, healing, and hope to their lives.
