Lacey Schmitt , LISW

Lacey Schmitt is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with six years of clinical experience supporting people through mood concerns, trauma, grief, and the challenges of aging. She has worked across settings that include hospice care, bringing practical knowledge of end-of-life and caregiver issues alongside experience with teens, adults, and older adults. The LISW credential indicates advanced training and authorization to provide independent clinical social work practice.

Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, and she draws from multiple therapeutic models to shape individualized care. Lacey integrates techniques from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to address problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep difficulties, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change and aims to be clear, honest, and genuine while collaborating with each person to identify goals and practical skills. Lacey focuses on helping people feel heard and accepted while developing strategies that support their growth and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lacey integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies to guide her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating a nonjudgmental space where people can explore their values and goals, which can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping skills training. In addition, she uses EMDR for clients who are processing traumatic memories and related symptoms, offering structured techniques to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lacey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility and access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain contact when in-person visits are impractical. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, structured support that aligns with a client’s routine and preferences.