Denise VonSchmidt
Florida LMHC offering client-centered, CBT, and mindfulness therapy
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About
Denise VonSchmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people of all ages facing a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, grief, parenting struggles, bipolar disorder, and career transitions. Her practice also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and a variety of other complex life circumstances.
Her approach blends person-centered care with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques, alongside solution-focused strategies. She emphasizes respect, dignity, and compassionate listening while helping clients explore options and make purposeful changes. She describes her style as warm and supportive and is willing to be firm when that serves the therapeutic work.
VonSchmidt practices with unconditional regard and aims to create a safe space where individuals can be heard and validated. She invites people who are ready to examine patterns, develop coping skills, or navigate life transitions to consider working together and to begin with a brief intake to determine fit.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH17126
- NPI Number: 1184096778
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Remote counseling with collaborative, evidence-informed tools
Denise uses a client-centered foundation to orient each remote session around the person’s priorities. This approach emphasizes listening, respect, and working at the client’s pace so goals emerge from what the person values most. In remote work she focuses on building rapport and clarifying the topics to address together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and to develop practical strategies for change. Sessions may include skill-building, goal setting, and experiments that clients can try between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy is offered alongside CBT to support attention, emotion regulation, and present-moment awareness through simple practices and reflection. Teletherapy appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their needs. Denise frames remote work as collaborative: she partners with each person to select approaches and pacing that match their preferences and current circumstances.How long has Denise been practicing?
She has 20 years of experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist.
What are her credentials and license details?
Denise is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with license FL LMHC MH17126.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is Denise based?
She practices in Florida.
What communication options are offered for therapy?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients who live outside the United States?
The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started working with her?
Prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.