Dr. Michael Schmit, LPC

Dr. Michael Schmit helps people facing a wide range of concerns, including addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem struggles, grief, parenting stress, and issues linked to aging and geriatric needs. He frames early sessions around what matters most to each person and aims to create a respectful, compassionate atmosphere. Dr. Schmit is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas with 13 years of experience in counseling. He also has an academic role as an associate professor of counseling at a graduate school in Minnesota. He uses what he has learned in both roles to shape conversations that feel direct and useful. In sessions he focuses on practical skills and clear goals. He draws from client-centered work to follow each person’s lead and from cognitive behavioral strategies to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and motivational interviewing to support change. His approach is collaborative and tailored. Dr. Schmit listens first, then suggests steps that match each person’s life and priorities. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while working toward manageable changes. People who reach out can expect straightforward conversations about coping strategies, communication techniques, sleep and stress routines, and steps for managing addictions or mood symptoms. The process begins with a short match questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following each person's priorities to build trust and clarity; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors feed problems and teaches concrete strategies to change routines and mood. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can be useful for stress, anger, and mood instability.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, values, and daily life. That means trying approaches, adjusting based on what helps, and keeping the plan practical and goal-focused.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose audio-only check-ins when they prefer not to be on camera or pick times that work around caregiving or work shifts. Ask about formats and timing when you complete the matching questionnaire so appointments align with your routine.