Patrick Schmitz
LMHC focusing on stress, anxiety, career, and life transitions
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About
Patrick Schmitz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa with three decades of professional practice. He combines clinical practice, trauma-informed care, and experience as a behavioral health executive to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career transitions, and other life changes. His approach emphasizes practical insight drawn from leadership work within complex health systems and direct client care.
He lists coaching and coping with life changes among his specialties and addresses related concerns such as family and blended family issues, codependency, communication challenges, substance and eating problems, and first responder issues. His profile also notes attention to aging and geriatric matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, gender dysphoria, and fatherhood issues. Patrick holds an IA LMHC license and works in English. He frames work with clients around managing change, clarifying goals, and applying strategies that fit each situation. Those seeking a clinician with extensive administrative and clinical background may find his combined perspective useful for navigating personal and professional transitions.
He lists coaching and coping with life changes among his specialties and addresses related concerns such as family and blended family issues, codependency, communication challenges, substance and eating problems, and first responder issues. His profile also notes attention to aging and geriatric matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, gender dysphoria, and fatherhood issues. Patrick holds an IA LMHC license and works in English. He frames work with clients around managing change, clarifying goals, and applying strategies that fit each situation. Those seeking a clinician with extensive administrative and clinical background may find his combined perspective useful for navigating personal and professional transitions.
- Location:
- Iowa, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IA LMHC 00124
- NPI Number: 1891760930
- License: LMHC (Iowa)
Remote sessions and communication options
Patrick Schmitz offers remote care using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. His profile does not specify particular clinical approaches, but it emphasizes clinical practice, trauma-informed care, and leadership experience in complex health systems as influences on his work. He applies those perspectives when helping people address stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
In an online setting he aims to collaborate with clients on practical goals and coping strategies that reflect their circumstances and needs. While specific therapeutic models are not listed in the profile, people seeking help for issues such as family and blended family dynamics, codependency, substance and eating problems, or first responder concerns can expect sessions that draw on clinical and organizational experience.
Remote appointments are available through the listed communication methods. Interested individuals should review the profile details and use the platform's process to begin matching for an initial online connection.
What is Patrick Schmitz's professional background?
He has 30 years of experience and a background that includes clinical practice, trauma-informed care, and leadership roles as a behavioral health executive within complex health systems.
What credentials does he hold?
Patrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with license IA LMHC 00124.
Which languages does he offer services in?
The profile lists English as the language of service.
Where is he located?
He practices in Iowa according to the profile information.
How can clients work with him remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
The profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with Patrick?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.