About
- Person-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Denise
Denise VonSchmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and concerns about intimacy and self-esteem.
Her work is grounded in a person-centered perspective. That means she listens first and then helps people notice what matters most to them. She combines client-centered methods with cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness to address thinking patterns, emotional reactions, and day-to-day coping skills.
Sessions often include practical skills practice. Denise uses evidence-informed CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative ways of thinking. She also guides simple mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve attention to the present moment.
For relationship and attachment concerns she draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method to help people clarify patterns in close relationships. For parenting and blended family issues she focuses on communication, boundaries, and workable routines rather than abstract theories.
Denise works with a wide range of life issues that include eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, career strain, caregiver stress, and the effects of adoption or abandonment. Her approach is direct and practical: she helps people name the problem, try manageable changes, and notice what works for them.
She accepts English-speaking clients and sees people from different locations. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and any logistical details through the platform's booking steps.
How sessions work
How Denise uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their goals and recognize their own solutions through guided conversation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought patterns and tests alternative ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by creating small experiments and practical homework.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets emotional patterns in close relationships. It helps people notice interaction cycles and try new ways of connecting when feeling stuck or distant.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Denise will work with each person to decide which methods to try based on current concerns, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as work progresses and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, and sessions can be adapted to shorter check-ins or slower, in-depth conversations as needed. The focus is on fitting therapy into daily life while using CBT, EFT, or person-centered techniques to address relationship, parenting, and stress-related concerns.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she help with?
She works with parenting strain, blended family challenges, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, combining listening with clear skill-building and action steps.
How much experience does she have working with these concerns?
She has 20 years of experience as a counselor and psychotherapist in Florida.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Does she work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific supported formats.
How are fees handled and what is the pricing model?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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