Heather Schmidt, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Heather Schmidt

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Coping Mechanism Development

Self Esteem Issues

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Heather Schmidt

Hi there, I'm Heather! Welcome! My name is Heather Schmidt, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from California State University Long Beach. I work with adults via telehealth to provide supportive and solution-focused therapy. Clients often describe me as having a compassionate and calming presence, which I hope can be a help to you. My approach I utilize a combination of techniques, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Humanistic, and Client-Centered approaches to help me connect with you and support you in reaching your goals. I believe in making space for your feelings and allowing you time to process them, while also building in concrete coping skills and strategies to help you move forward. My focus I have extensive experience working with adults struggling with depression, life transitions, grief and loss, and job stress. I work well with clients who are open to feedback and actively engaged in the therapy process. My communication style My goal is to help clients feel safe to be honest and talk about anything that they need to. I provide compassionate support. I am genuine, caring, and a great listener. My journey to mental healthcare I love listening to others and hearing their stories. I deeply respect the dignity of all human beings and appreciate the diversity of life experiences one may have. Life can be a tough journey, and I believe everyone deserves support. It’s an honor to be invited into someone’s story and to be able to provide concrete help in their time of need. My goals for you I use a collaborative approach to goal setting, always ensuring that the goals are driven by what my client wants and needs. I help clients break down larger goals into attainable steps, so they can be more in touch with their own progress. My first session with you Our first session will be about getting to know one another and building trust.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

California State University Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1174830301

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What practice does Heather Schmidt work with?

Heather Schmidt works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Schmidt?

Heather Schmidt frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Schmidt on their profile.