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Sara Schmitt

Therapist
30 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Life can sometimes feel heavier than it should. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or a difficult season in your life and wondering how to feel more like yourself again. As a woman, you may also be balancing the needs of everyone around you while putting your own needs aside. You deserve a place to slow down, be heard, and make sense of what you are experiencing. Together, we can work toward greater peace, confidence, and balance.

With more than 30 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a warm, holistic, and solution oriented approach to our work. I take time to understand your story and what matters most to you, then draw from CBT, strengths based, and compassion focused approaches to create a path that fits your needs.

You do not have to have everything figured out before reaching out. If something in your life is asking for attention, I invite you to schedule a session. We can start with a conversation about what has been weighing on you and where you would like things to feel different.

My approach to therapy

I use a holistic approach to therapy, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based, and Compassion-focused treatment to identify therapy goals that fit each client's individual needs. I provide evidence-based treatment with understanding and strategies to help clients make necessary changes for their well-being and peace of mind.

What you can expect from me

Each client's experience is unique, so my first session is always spent listening to your story. I want to understand your specific challenges and life experiences so you feel supported and comfortable growing and making necessary changes in your life.

I believe in the power of change. I will work together with you to identify what is important to you in life, and then we will look at your experiences, behavior patterns, and coping skills to create a therapeutic plan to reach your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Warm, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    30 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Aurora University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Anger management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Somatic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English