Jenni Schmidt
Hi there, I'm Jenni! Feeling stuck and frustrated? Struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Trying to find balance in your life while coping with chronic illness? Expecting an upcoming change? Not able to sleep or stay on top of things in your life? I am here to help!
I have a diverse toolbox from short term and solution focused to support those who are looking for a few sessions to get some tips and acute support to tools for those looking for medium-longer term support.
Therapy cannot be effective if we are not meeting your specific needs and goals. I want to meet you where you are and together identify a path forward. I want to understand you, your values, and your background while also giving you solution-focused interventions you can utilize to make changes. If talking it through without homework is the way you want to go, that is fine too! We are all capable of change and moving forward but sometimes it is the dialogues in our head, relationships, or other factors that are getting in our way. Therapy is a great place to work through those and be more connected with what you value in your life. Let's work together!
First session
In our first session, we will start with introductions and get into what is bringing you to therapy, your history, and goals. I want you to be involved in your treatment plan and if we decide I am not a good fit, that is okay too.
Strengths
My practice history of the past over 12 years is diverse and includes working with those with chronic and terminal illnesses, caregivers, military veterans and members, adults navigating life changes and stressors, healthcare workers, educators, and the LGBTQ+ community, and more. I have a diverse toolbox from short term and solution focused to support those who are looking for a few sessions to get some tips and acute support to tools for those looking for medium-longer term support. I treat adults only (18+).
Ideal clients
I work with adults from a diverse background and welcome anyone on the spectrum of gender or sexual identity. I have experience working with people from all walks of life and in a diversity of career fields including healthcare workers, first responders, military, those in education, corporate work, and non-profit. I love to work with clients who are interested in change and are open to trying new strategies.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trained in CBT to apply to many diagnosis including anxiety, depression, insomnia, coping with chronic illness and pain, and other life stressors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Sleep has been a major interest in my career and previously adapted CBT-I into a two part class for active duty military support for those experiencing insomnia or other sleep disruptions. Can do education and/or full CBT-I protocol.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Trained in mindfulness based stress reduction including different types of mindfulness and mind body techniques
Psychoeducation
I have many tools to help support furthering you understand of yourself and your condition. I take a bio psychosocial approach so that you can see how things are connected with your experience, habits, behaviors etc and to identify tools for meaningful change.
Trauma Informed Care
Have worked with military active duty and veterans, those with histories of childhood trauma, sexual trauma, and understand PTSD and other trauma responses.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- ConnecticutLicense 58.015230
- FloridaLicense SW13270
- North CarolinaLicense C016011
- South CarolinaLicense TLS 1196 CP