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Gary Schmidt, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
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About me

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, carrying burdens that seem too heavy to bear alone? I’m Gary Schmidt, an experienced LCSW telehealth therapist, and I’m here to help you find your way back to strength and clarity.

Imagine a space where you can explore your inner world with care and understanding—a space where healing is possible and hope is real. Using a personalized approach grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, and mindfulness, I help you reconnect with your true self and restore the balance you deserve.

I know reaching out can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s take that first step together. Whether you need to talk, explore new strategies, or simply find a little relief, I’m here to support you. Connect with me today.

Professional experience

6 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Messaging

License information

MO LCSW 2018030145

Reviews

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Gary was professional and everything I hoped for.

Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Gary has been every bit of great!!! could not have wished for better Ty Gary for a different shift in therapy

Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, and adhd

Gary is a great listener & strategist. Had a great therapy session.

Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes

Gary is a super calm and mellow person. I am able to talk with him and not feel judged. I would recommend him to anyone that asked.

Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and adhd

Gary has so far been one of the best therapist I have ever had after the 2-3 I’ve experienced. He always listens and takes a deep dive into any word you say or any situation you bring up. After the few sessions we’ve had he has always found a way to keep it different and not the same every time. He also makes sure not to give me any homework which is amazing for me a full time college student and collegiate athlete I barely have time in general. Lastly Gary is very good on time and working his own schedule to fit yours.

Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd