- Sleep and rest focus
- Practical skill building
- Warm down-to-earth style
About Lacey
Lacey Schmitt is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with six years of clinical experience. She has focused much of her work on mood disorders, trauma, grief, aging, and sleep-related concerns. Lacey has also spent substantial time in hospice settings as a social worker, which informs her practical approach to difficult life transitions.
Lacey brings a warm, down-to-earth manner to sessions. She aims to create a place where people feel heard and accepted. In conversation she uses clear, direct language and focuses on building a trusting working relationship before trying tools or techniques.
Her practice draws on several therapy approaches so she can tailor care to each person. She works collaboratively to choose strategies that fit a person's needs, goals, and daily life. Sessions often include skill-building, practical problem solving, and space to process hard feelings.
Sleep and rest concerns are among the areas Lacey addresses as part of mood and stress work. She looks at routines, coping strategies, and stress-related factors that can affect sleep. In addition to sleep, she helps people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and career or identity transitions.
Lacey emphasizes an honest and genuine relationship as the foundation for change. She aims to be clear about the process, set realistic steps, and help people practice new skills between sessions. Her goal is to support steady, manageable progress over time.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and accepted; it helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and make personal choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical behavior changes; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep-related patterns.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Lacey will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. When available, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow steady check-ins during life transitions. They can also let people try brief focused sessions for skills practice, or use longer appointments for deeper processing. Ask about the specific session options when you match so scheduling fits your needs and preferences.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lacey address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleeping difficulties, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Lacey uses a warm, down-to-earth style and focuses on building a clear, honest relationship. She combines different approaches and works with each person to pick what fits best.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a professional counselor and social worker, including extensive time in hospice settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.