- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Carol
Dr. Carol Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, and life changes. She listens without judgment and offers straightforward guidance for everyday struggles.
Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at making small, usable changes that add up over time. With ten years of experience, Dr. Schmidt draws on several therapy methods to match each person's needs.
She often uses client-centered techniques to focus on what matters to the individual.
Background and approach
She also applies cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and mood disorders. She also supports people living with ADHD, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms and those facing family problems or blended family adjustments.
Sessions are offered in formats that fit a busy life, such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Dr. Schmidt takes a collaborative stance, helping each person set clear goals and practical steps toward those goals.
Dr. Schmidt trained in social work and holds her LCSW in California. She speaks English and bases her practice in California.
People who want to begin can expect a calm, direct style that prioritizes problem-solving and steady progress.
What Carol works with
Everything Carol lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Carol helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carol lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and build confidence to make changes by following the person's own priorities and pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress by teaching practical skills for daily situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match the client's needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed. This collaboration helps shape sessions that feel useful and realistic.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick reflections, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent.
Questions people ask about Carol
What problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and other mood and behavior challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and direct. She works together with clients to set goals and use simple skills that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical experience and holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology plus a Master of Social Work; she practices as an LCSW in California.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in California and offers services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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