Kevin Schmidt, LCSW

Kevin Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and life changes. He brings ten years of clinical experience and a straightforward, down-to-earth manner to sessions. He uses practical skills to help people manage intense feelings and unwanted behaviors.

Kevin prefers a collaborative approach where the person sets goals and the therapist offers tools to reach them. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break problems into manageable steps and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person’s priorities. Sessions are aimed at real-life changes, such as improving mood, reducing compulsive behaviors, or managing painful memories.

People often come for help with guilt and shame, impulsivity, problems tied to sexuality or intimacy, mood disorders, and process addictions like gambling or compulsive exercise. He also supports those dealing with post-traumatic stress and the practical fallout of loss. Kevin uses simple, evidence-informed methods to reduce distress and build healthier routines.

In sessions he is described as laid back, honest, and reliable. He encourages people to recognize their existing strengths and to take small steps toward their goals. He believes beginning therapy is a courageous choice and aims to make each meeting clear and useful.

Kevin is based in Florida and conducts sessions in English. He focuses on one-on-one work and helps people apply new strategies to daily life.

How Kevin Uses CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Kevin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavioral patterns, which can reduce anxiety, low mood, and compulsive habits. Client-Centered Therapy guides his sessions by keeping discussion focused on the person's own goals and lived experience, and by offering acceptance and practical feedback.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. He works with people to test techniques, see what helps, and adjust methods based on needs and preferences. The focus is on clear goals, measurable steps, and ongoing collaboration between therapist and client.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and teaching coping skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, skill reminders, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between meetings.