- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
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, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.
She describes a person-centered way of working that treats people with respect and dignity. Denise blends practical strategies from cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and emotion-focused ideas. Sessions emphasize clear steps a person can try between meetings and checking what actually helps in daily life.
Denise often supports people who want to improve communication, manage anger, or rebuild trust after losses. She also works with those facing life transitions, career pressures, or caregiving demands. When relationship patterns come up, she may draw on approaches that focus on emotions and interactional patterns to help clarify problems and next steps.
Her style aims to be gentle but direct. She listens for the strengths a person already has and helps them apply those strengths to current problems. That can mean practicing new ways of thinking, trying short behavioral experiments, or using mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity.
Over two decades in practice she has worked across a wide range of concerns including bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue, adoption and foster care issues, and body image. Denise invites people who want practical, stepwise support to explore options and plan the first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Denise uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person’s perspective and what matters most to them, emphasizing respect and listening while helping people name their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors through short, structured exercises and homework that target anxiety, sleep, or mood problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in close relationships and helps people notice and shift those patterns to improve connection.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Denise works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is reviewed. The aim is to combine listening with clear tools someone can try between sessions.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making shorter check-ins easier to schedule, and offering options when quieter surroundings are available. Licensed professionals can use structured CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and emotionally-focused conversation effectively in virtual sessions, and Denise will discuss what will work best for each person.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, grief, and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, combining client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to try specific steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.