As a licensed therapist in Maryland with over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and personal challenges. My practice centers on creating compassionate, affirming spaces for clients navigating diverse experiences—including LGBTQ+ journeys, workplace stress, aging, chronic health conditions, and emotional wellness.
I bring deep expertise in addressing depression, addiction, self-esteem challenges, and life changes. My approach is holistic and person-centered, focusing on empowering clients to develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful coping strategies. Whether you're struggling with isolation, panic, body image concerns, or seeking support through significant life shifts, I'm committed to walking alongside you with genuine empathy and professional guidance.
My therapeutic work honors individual experiences across multicultural contexts, with a particular dedication to supporting marginalized communities and those facing discrimination or complex personal challenges. I believe in creating a non-judgmental, supportive environment where healing and personal growth can flourish.
Professional experience
35 yrs in practice
AddictionsLGBTQ+Self esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Karen is great! Highly recommend!
Written on Dec 11, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen really listens and makes me feel heard. She’s compassionate and caring and firm when I need it. She has a lot of experience and it shows
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Ms Karen Schmid from the short period Ive had to interact with her has been helpful.I am looking forward to our sessions and getting some necessary feedback.
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Karen is the best. Always makes me feel heard and understands my conflicts. Always willing to relate.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Karen's expertise & support has been invaluable during difficult times where I need help processing & managing the stress & anxiety that comes with life's many challenges! Our sessions are easy-going & beneficial to me for self reflection & improvement.
Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Karen is great . She’s a wonderful listener & gives me helpful advice and insight
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She listens and gives great tools to face the problems in my life.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Karen is a marvel. It's nice to have a person like you who understands things.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
I have only been seeing her for a few sessions so far, but she is really encouraging and relatable. I like talking to her and I already feel improvement in my self confidence and self esteem issues!
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
She's amazing
Written on Jun 17, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Karen has been very kind and understanding with me. She is a very sweet person and I have definitely enjoyed working with her!
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Karen is very supportive and easy to speak with! She helps me see the real side of things
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I admire Karen’s amazing professionalism and dedication towards her clients and work. Karen has an exceptional understanding of the importance cultural context has when breaking down complicated family dynamics.
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen is a wonderful and kind soul. She made me feel comfortable and safe expressing myself. I highly recommend her if you are looking for someone that is understanding and helps you feel heard and cared for.
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Excellent therapist and helped me through a difficult period in my life.
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Karen Schmid is an excellent therapist who is attentive and kind. She celebrates the small victories and emphasizes the need to go further to develop individuality.
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I need an doctor that represents my need. I have someone who gives me medication, but that place is low on staff. My job is low on staff, but they rush me anyway. My commute is too long,
Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks
Very nice and understanding therapist Gives a strong positive attitude about yourself to grow and believe you can prosper through anything
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Karen has been so wonderful in my healing journey. After experiencing some sudden changes and not coping well, a friend recommended BetterHelp and I was matched with Karen. She’s truly invested in my healing journey and is a joy to talk to. I’m so appreciative of the work we’re doing together and her kind demeanor. She often offers differing perspectives to help me better understand my situation and how to move forward. I highly recommend her!!
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
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