- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Andrea
Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, addiction, and mood struggles. She brings 14 years of experience and a calm, matter-of-fact style to sessions. Andrea speaks English and focuses on practical ways to manage daily pressures and feel more rested and in control.
Andrea aims to create an open space where people can talk through what’s most worrying them. She listens closely and works collaboratively to find small, doable changes that fit each person’s life. Her approach centers on the client’s goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
She uses a mix of methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. That means conversations focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, trying new coping skills, and learning ways to slow down racing thoughts that affect sleep and mood.
Andrea also draws on narrative ideas to help people reframe difficult experiences and on mindfulness to build attention and calm. Sessions often include practical strategies you can try between meetings and simple ways to track what’s working.
People who reach out can expect straightforward collaboration, clear suggestions, and steady support while they work through relationship strain, caregiving stress, grief, parenting worries, or life transitions. Andrea’s background and years of practice guide a gentle, focused process aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and rest.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Andrea blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods to address sleep, anxiety, and daily stress. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify thinking and behavior patterns that interfere with sleep and mood, and introduces practical changes to test between sessions.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation and coping with intense feelings are needed. DBT offers concrete tools for calming down, tolerating distress, and improving communication during heated moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Clients and the therapist adjust techniques over time based on what helps with sleep, focus, and daily functioning.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to try strategies between sessions when therapy fits into their regular routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, sleep difficulties, grief, and relationship and family-related stresses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic and collaborative, focusing on listening and helping people find practical solutions that fit their daily life.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Andrea has 14 years of experience as a therapist, working with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, addiction, and parenting issues.
Where is Andrea licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Andrea?
Select the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.