- Person-centered care
- Practical strategies
- Focus on relationships
About Denise
Denise VonSchmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, sleep and eating concerns, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people make concrete changes that fit their lives.
She uses a person-centered approach that treats clients with respect and compassion. That means conversations focus on the client's experience and priorities, not on labels. Denise blends cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Denise listens, asks clear questions, and suggests small experiments people can try between sessions. She also uses emotionally focused ideas when relationships and intimacy are central concerns, helping people understand feelings and improve communication.
Denise believes clients often already carry the answers they need and finds ways to help them access those insights. She describes her manner as compassionate and gentle, while also being direct when a firmer approach helps progress.
She has worked with a wide range of life issues including grief, caregiver stress, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and blended family dynamics. The aim is to support real, manageable steps toward better sleep, steadier mood, clearer boundaries, and more satisfying relationships.
If someone wants straightforward guidance paired with empathy, Denise offers a collaborative way to find what works next.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and respect, helping people talk through what matters most and find their own solutions. It is useful for stress, self-esteem, and life changes because it centers the client's priorities and pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into clear steps. Denise uses simple CBT techniques to identify patterns, test new responses, and reduce anxiety or sleep disruptions through practical experiments.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how feelings shape relationships and communication. This approach helps when intimacy, connection, or recurrent relationship conflicts are the main concerns by highlighting emotional needs and how to express them more effectively.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. Denise will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints. She tailors interventions as the work unfolds and checks in about what is helpful.
Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It may reduce travel time, allow sessions during a lunch break, or make check-ins simpler on weeks when schedules are tight. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available, and plan timing that best supports steady progress.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Denise address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting challenges, grief, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many other life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and person-centered, with direct and practical guidance. Sessions combine listening, reflection, and concrete steps to try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has worked for 20 years as a counselor and psychotherapist with a wide range of issues and client ages.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, based in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; please confirm any time zone considerations when scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Denise?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.