Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Lesley Schmaltz, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Family Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34006026A
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 3384
- NPI
- 1124188107
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Lesley 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Grief and loss
About Lesley
Lesley Schmaltz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Kentucky with 16 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship problems, parenting concerns, ADHD, and life changes. Lesley draws on clinical approaches to support everyday functioning and emotional coping.
Before moving to virtual work, she provided hospice care for terminally ill patients and supported their families. She also worked in school settings with elementary through high school students. These roles shaped a practical, problem-focused way of working that combines listening with hands-on strategies.
In sessions she uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused approaches guide work around relationships and family dynamics. Client-Centered methods keep the conversation grounded in each person’s priorities.
Lesley offers help with parenting stress, communication problems, attachment issues, and caregiving strain. She also works with people facing postpartum depression, end-of-life concerns, and divorce or separation. Many clients look to her for support with grief, guilt, shame, and rebuilding meaning after loss.
Her background includes grief counseling, trauma-informed care, behavioral strategies, and family and couples work. Sessions emphasize practical steps people can use between meetings. To start, readers can follow the site's matching and scheduling process to set up an initial appointment.
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How Lesley uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take manageable actions even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and mood concerns and offers concrete tools for day-to-day life.
Attachment-Based work and Emotionally-Focused Therapy look at relationship patterns and emotional bonds. These approaches help when communication problems, parenting stress, or relationship pain are central issues.
Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Sessions can include trying different ideas and adjusting the plan based on what feels useful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people choose virtual work because it can fit a lunch break, avoid travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Practical scheduling flexibility is often the main benefit for people balancing work, family, and health demands.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Kentucky
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as attachment problems and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style?
She blends Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to focus on practical change and relational work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working as a social worker and therapist in hospice care, schools, and virtual practice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana and also holds an LCSW in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; please review pricing details on the service before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers