- Client-centered care
- Skill-focused therapy
- Mindfulness informed
About Andrea
Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career stress. She emphasizes practical support and straightforward conversation to help clients find next steps. Andrea writes plainly and listens with empathy to figure out what feels manageable for each person.
Andrea has 14 years of clinical experience and earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Her work has included a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, eating and substance issues, caregiving stress, and the challenges of life transitions. She also supports people dealing with body image, hoarding, and blended family issues.
In sessions Andrea blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with mindfulness and narrative approaches. That means conversations focus on the person in front of her, while also teaching practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and story work help people notice patterns and try new ways of living.
Her style is warm and direct. She helps clients break problems into clear steps and practices simple tools between sessions. Andrea encourages people to take small, steady steps toward goals and to notice small changes along the way.
To begin, she asks people to describe what matters most to them and what they'd like to change. From there she and the client agree on goals and ways to measure progress that feel realistic and useful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Andrea regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and addictive urges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, validation, and building trust so clients feel heard while they set their own goals. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings get in the way.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working together. Together they try methods that fit the client's needs, and they adjust as progress becomes clear or priorities change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins on weeks when a full session isn't feasible. Some people find video sessions helpful for practicing new skills in real time, while others prefer simpler options when bandwidth or on-screen time is limited. Licensed professionals can explain what format will work best for a client's routine and goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, sleep and parenting problems, career strain, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, direct, and practical. Sessions combine listening with skill teaching so clients leave with concrete strategies to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does Andrea have?
Andrea has 14 years of experience as a mental health counselor and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LMHC in the state of Florida and practices from that location.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.