Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Dr. Carol Schmidt, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Family
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 14175
- NPI
- 1508486176
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Carol supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic work
- Parenting support
About Carol
Dr. Carol Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and the effects of major life change. She also supports clients dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy and sexual issues, and challenges related to attention and mood disorders.
She uses straightforward conversations to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, clearer thinking patterns, and understanding how past experiences shape current reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Psychodynamic ideas help uncover recurring patterns that influence relationships and choices.
Her approach is client-centered, which means the client's goals guide the work. She blends short-term skill-building with deeper exploration when that fits the client's needs. That combination is often used for anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain.
In typical meetings she helps people break down big problems into manageable steps. She offers strategies for managing panic, obsessive behaviors, impulsivity, and anger. She also addresses family-related stresses such as blended family issues, divorce and separation, and caregiving strains.
Dr. Schmidt also brings attention to career and life-purpose questions, social isolation, and issues tied to autism spectrum conditions. Sessions aim to increase practical functioning, build clearer expectations, and improve day-to-day coping rather than promising any specific outcome.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Carol uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what the client wants to change and to set practical goals together. This approach helps with decisions about work, parenting, family strains, and everyday stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets specific thought and behavior patterns; it is useful for anxiety, panic, OCD symptoms, and mood problems by teaching skills to manage reactions and reduce avoidance.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether short-term skill work, deeper psychodynamic exploration, or a mix makes the most sense. Goals, personal preferences, and the problem at hand guide that choice, and the plan can change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week because they remove travel time and can be easier to schedule around work or childcare. They also allow for brief check-ins when a shorter session is useful, and reduce the need to arrange lengthy commutes. Licensed professionals may adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so clients can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Carol works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD and mood-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She takes a client-centered approach that mixes practical skill-building with deeper exploration when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working in mental health settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a California LCSW and practices in California.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers