Valerie Schmude
Wisconsin LPC addressing trauma, anxiety, relationships
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About
Valerie Schmude, LPC, is a licensed counselor based in Wisconsin with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and grief. Additional areas of focus include codependency, family problems, phobias, and sexual assault and abuse. Her practice centers on addressing complex emotional challenges with clarity and attention to each person’s situation.
Her clinical approach draws on several therapeutic methods to match the needs of the individual. Valerie uses structured techniques alongside deeper exploratory work to help clients examine current patterns and the meanings they attach to life events. She works to shape treatment plans that reflect each person’s circumstances and goals.
Valerie emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate interaction. She supports clients through the steps involved in seeking change and adaptation, offering a collaborative process that is responsive to evolving needs and preferences.
Her clinical approach draws on several therapeutic methods to match the needs of the individual. Valerie uses structured techniques alongside deeper exploratory work to help clients examine current patterns and the meanings they attach to life events. She works to shape treatment plans that reflect each person’s circumstances and goals.
Valerie emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate interaction. She supports clients through the steps involved in seeking change and adaptation, offering a collaborative process that is responsive to evolving needs and preferences.
- Location:
- Wisconsin, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- 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, Grief
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: WI LPC 5523-125
- NPI Number: 1649674979
- License: LPC (Wisconsin)
Remote sessions using CBT, Existential, and Trauma-Focused Therapy
Valerie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress. In accessible terms, this approach breaks challenges into manageable parts and focuses on practical strategies that can be practiced between conversations. Sessions may include skill building, problem solving, and collaborative planning aimed at day-to-day coping.Existential therapy is used to explore questions of meaning, values, and choice when those issues are central to a client’s concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides a framework for working directly with responses tied to traumatic experiences, with attention to safety and pacing. These approaches are presented in clear language and adapted to the individual’s needs.
She works collaboratively, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s goals. Remote sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their circumstances.
How long has Valerie been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a counselor.
What are her credentials and license information?
Valerie holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Wisconsin: WI LPC 5523-125.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is she located?
Her practice is based in Wisconsin.
What communication methods are available for working together?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.