Dr. Carol Schmidt , LCSW

Dr. Carol Schmidt is a licensed clinical social worker in California with ten years of professional experience offering integrative psychotherapy. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and completed an MSW, a Master of Social Work, at UCLA as well as a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California. Dr. Schmidt specializes in helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family conflict, and the emotional challenges that arise during life changes.

Her practice combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor treatment to each individual's needs. This blend supports increased self-awareness, clearer understanding of stressors, and development of practical skills to cope with symptoms. Dr. Schmidt also works with concerns such as parenting and blended family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and a range of mood and personality difficulties.

Therapy with Dr. Schmidt is collaborative and goal-focused; she partners with clients to identify priorities, build on strengths, and create strategies that fit their values and daily life. Her energetic and compassionate approach aims to improve overall life satisfaction and help clients move toward meaningful, achievable outcomes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Carol Schmidt uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where a client's own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people clarify priorities, strengthen self-understanding, and find solutions that feel authentic to them.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, making it useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Schmidt collaborates with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they experiment, adapt, and select techniques that support meaningful progress.

Online therapy with Dr. Schmidt offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and receive consistent support from a therapist regardless of location within the state.