Kevin Schmidt , LCSW

Kevin Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of professional experience helping people navigate addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions. He is also a Certified Addictions Professional and a Substance Abuse Professional, and he holds a doctorate in Clinical Sexology, an advanced clinical degree that focuses on human sexuality and related treatment. Kevin combines clinical training with a practical, straightforward approach to support clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, impulse control challenges, and relationship or intimacy difficulties.

He draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, emphasizing collaboration and real-world coping strategies. Kevin approaches work with respect for each individual’s knowledge of their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths to address patterns that get in the way of well-being. He emphasizes skills for managing urges, mood regulation, and rebuilding healthy connections after loss or trauma.

Outside of clinical work he is described as laid back, honest, and reliable, and he values time with family and friends as well as quiet moments. Kevin recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to meet people where they are while helping them move toward clearer goals.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Kevin uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and building on a person’s strengths so they can clarify goals and make meaningful changes; it is particularly helpful for relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and to develop practical strategies for shifting behavior and mood. CBT is effective for stress, anxiety, depression, impulse control, and many addiction-related challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kevin works collaboratively to determine what fits best based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors methods and tools rather than applying a single model, and he invites clients to provide feedback so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit treatment into a busy schedule or to continue care from different locations. These options support ongoing access to licensed professionals and therapists while enabling consistent progress toward your goals.