Lacey Schmitt , LISW

Lacey Schmitt is an LISW - a Licensed Independent Social Worker - with six years of clinical experience supporting teens, adults, and older adults through mood disorders, trauma, grief, and the challenges of aging. She has extensive experience in hospice social work, which informs her understanding of end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, and complicated grief.

Her therapeutic approach is warm and down-to-earth, drawing on multiple evidence-informed methods so care can be tailored to each person. She works collaboratively to design individualized strategies that match a client’s needs, combining practical skills with space for personal exploration. Lacey emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the central factor in meaningful change and strives to be clear, honest, and genuine while learning about each person’s situation.

Clients can expect support aimed at building coping skills, processing trauma, improving sleep and self-esteem, and navigating life transitions or career concerns. She also addresses complex issues such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness. Lacey believes therapy should be a place to feel heard and accepted while learning tools for growth, and she looks forward to partnering with people as they pursue the changes they want to make.

Approaches for Online Support and Recovery

Lacey frequently integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR to address a range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship so individuals can explore their experiences and discover their own solutions - it is helpful for issues of self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured, skill-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can be especially useful for people affected by past abuse or traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Lacey collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, symptoms, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Lacey is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations.