Gary Schmidt, LCSW
About me
Are you looking for a sense of hope in the midst of life's challenges? If so, my practice offers not only a sense of hope but real healing from the inside out. My name is Gary Schmidt and I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I look forward to connecting with you.
I have expertise in a wide range of mental health areas. My work is deeply informed by IFS (healing and reintegration), attachment theory (connection to others and ourselves) and mindfulness (presence and non-judgement). If this interests you, please consider a consultation to consider if my service is a suitable match for your needs.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
License information
MO LCSW 2018030145
Reviews
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Gary was professional and everything I hoped for.
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Gary has been every bit of great!!! could not have wished for better Ty Gary for a different shift in therapy
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Gary is a great listener & strategist. Had a great therapy session.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
Gary is a super calm and mellow person. I am able to talk with him and not feel judged. I would recommend him to anyone that asked.
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and adhd
Gary has so far been one of the best therapist I have ever had after the 2-3 I’ve experienced. He always listens and takes a deep dive into any word you say or any situation you bring up. After the few sessions we’ve had he has always found a way to keep it different and not the same every time. He also makes sure not to give me any homework which is amazing for me a full time college student and collegiate athlete I barely have time in general. Lastly Gary is very good on time and working his own schedule to fit yours.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd