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Dionne Schmidt, LMFT
North Carolina
Licensed MFT - relationship and family work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment focus
- Relationship communication
About Dionne
Dionne Schmidt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship and family concerns, intimacy and parenting challenges, and a wide range of life stressors such as anxiety, depression, and addiction.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core method she uses to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused methods when relationships and connection are central concerns.
In sessions she emphasizes clear, direct conversation about what is getting in the way day to day. Clients can expect short-term skill-building around thought patterns, communication practices, and coping strategies for stress and sleep. She also works with deeper relational patterns when needed, such as attachment and commitment issues.
Dionne has supported people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood concerns, and challenges linked to parenting and blended families. She addresses concrete problems like communication breakdowns, boundary and control issues, substance use, and forgiveness work.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She helps clients set achievable goals, track progress, and adjust interventions if something is not helping. To begin she asks people to complete a brief intake so sessions can focus on the most pressing concerns.
How CBT and attachment work in online sessions
Online sessions often focus on structured, skill-based work such as identifying thought patterns, testing alternative responses, and practicing communication skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes short, concrete exercises to change how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and it is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. In online sessions this can mean mapping interaction cycles and practicing new ways of asking for needs and responding to partners or family members. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and shift emotional responses in relationships to create clearer communication and more secure connection.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan if something does not help. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with options to use exercises between meetings to build new habits.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try talk-based and skills-focused work without changing regular routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship and family issues, intimacy and parenting challenges, and common mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential and has ten years of professional experience working with relational and individual concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LMFT in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and services, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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