Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Do you feel isolated and alone, trying to cope with the ramifications of Covid19? Are you struggling, worrying about your family, your job, and the future? Do you have feelings and thoughts that trouble you? Emotional stress has known effects on physical health, so maybe now is the time to take care of yourself and sort things out.
I am an energetic, approachable, and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with an MSW from UCLA and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from USC. I have 10+ years of experience providing integrative psychological therapy, treating anxiety, depression, relationship, and family conflict, as well as grief. I utilize CBT, Psychodynamic, Positive Psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Psychotherapy improves awareness of needs, appreciation of strengths, and a deeper understanding of stressors. I look forward to helping you feel better and I feel confident that you will meet your personal therapeutic goals. We will work together as a collaborative team to improve your overall life satisfaction.
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Feeling isolated while coping with the aftermath of Covid19, worrying about family, work, or the future, or wrestling with troubling thoughts and emotions are common experiences right now. Emotional stress can affect physical well-being, so this can be an important moment to attend to one’s mental health and begin sorting things out.
Dr. Carol Schmidt is an energetic, approachable, and compassionate clinician who practices in California. She is a licensed clinical social worker in California – a professional credential that reflects formal training and clinical experience (CA LCSW 14175). Dr. Schmidt earned a Master of Social Work from UCLA and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from USC and has ten years of experience providing integrative psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, and grief.
Her approach draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic techniques, positive psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Psychotherapy with Dr. Schmidt focuses on increasing awareness of needs, recognizing strengths, and developing clearer understanding of stressors. She works collaboratively with clients to improve overall life satisfaction and is confident that, together, they can make progress toward personal therapeutic goals.
Many people ask whether remote therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adapting to life changes – online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.
One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can meet with a therapist in the format that fits their needs and schedule best – by video call, by phone, through live chat, or using in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapy into a busy life.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and clients are free to change therapists if they want a different match. For many people, the combination of effectiveness and convenience makes online therapy a practical option for addressing everyday mental health and life concerns.
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