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Andrea Schmidt

Calm, practical counseling for life’s challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Andrea

Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, and relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

She brings a compassionate, person-centered stance and combines that with practical, evidence-informed techniques to help clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and work toward clearer goals. Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered principles and elements drawn from dialectical behavior and narrative approaches.

This mix allows her to address thinking patterns and behaviors while honoring each person’s unique story and strengths. Sessions emphasize collaboration, skill-building, and focused problem solving tailored to the issues presented.

Andrea explains therapeutic options in straightforward terms and prioritizes creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space for exploration. She supports people through a wide range of life changes and challenges, from sleep and self-esteem struggles to caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and addiction-related problems.

Prospective clients in Florida can expect a practical, empathetic clinician who works to match strategies to individual needs.

Integrating evidence-based approaches for online care



Andrea frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill practice, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addiction-related patterns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s perspective, helping clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Andrea works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best. She discusses options, adapts techniques to individual needs, and revises the plan as progress and preferences become clearer, so the process remains client-driven and flexible.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more adaptable for busy lives and those balancing caregiving or work demands. These formats allow ongoing access to skill-building, check-ins, and therapeutic support from licensed professionals in Florida while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does she commonly address?
Andrea supports clients with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines empathy and collaboration with practical skill-building; she uses a person-centered stance while helping clients learn tools to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working as a mental health counselor with a variety of presenting concerns and clinical populations.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC, license number FL LMHC MH15989.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English