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Patrick Schmitz

Therapist(He/Him)
31 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and behavioral health executive with more than 35 years of experience helping individuals, professionals, and organizations navigate change with resilience and clarity. My background includes clinical practice, trauma-informed care, and leadership within complex health systems, which allows me to bring both compassion and practical insight to my work with clients.

My approach to therapy

At Equilibria Counseling & Consulting, my approach centers on restoring balance — helping you align values, choices, and goals in a way that supports your wellbeing. I use evidence-based, relational, and strengths-focused methods to address anxiety, trauma recovery, burnout, and life transitions.

Clients often describe my style as calm, collaborative, and steady — offering a supportive space to pause, reflect, and grow toward lasting balance.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a chance to slow down and get oriented. I’ll invite you to share what’s bringing you in, what’s been most difficult, and what you hope will be different. We’ll begin identifying key goals and outline a plan that feels realistic and supportive.

You can expect a calm, steady environment built on respect, collaboration, and curiosity — not judgment. My role is to listen deeply, help you clarify what matters most, and begin restoring balance between where you are and where you’d like to be.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    31 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Augsburg College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Iowa), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English