Laura Schmidt

As a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Maryland with 30 years of experience, I offer a warm, open space designed to help you rediscover your resilience and return to your optimal level of functioning. Holding a Master of Social Work from Columbia University, my practice is firmly strengths-based and solution-focused. I partner with clients to navigate complex challenges, identify inherent strengths, and find clear focus in their lives.

To support your unique journey, I integrate advanced training in trauma-focused treatment, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), depression, and anxiety. Recognizing that true well-being is holistic, I bridge the gap between mental stressors and physical health by incorporating mindfulness and somatic issues. Together, we will honor the mind-body connection and focus on the development of practical coping strategies. This collaborative work equips you with the actionable tools needed to achieve lasting relief, navigate life's transitions, and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose.

I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where we focus on your inherent resilience rather than your deficits. By incorporating mind-body connections, I help clients bridge the gap between mental stressors and physical well-being. Our work together will center on the development of personalized coping strategies and actionable solutions, equipping you with the practical tools needed to thrive and face life's transitions with confidence.

This work takes place within a deeply collaborative and participatory environment, where you are an active partner in your own healing rather than a passive recipient of treatment. Together, we will establish clear, meaningful goals and outcomes that focus on measurable relief, enhanced emotional regulation, and restored clarity. By actively engaging in this therapeutic process, you will not only gain immediate relief from overwhelming symptoms but also develop long-term resilience, allowing you to navigate future transitions with confidence and live a purposeful, balanced life.