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Lacey Schmitt, LISW
Iowa
Licensed Independent Social Worker - Mood and Trauma
See online therapy options- Mood disorders
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and EMDR
About Lacey
Lacey Schmitt is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on mood disorders, trauma and grief, and supports people facing life changes and chronic illness. Lacey has significant experience in hospice settings and has worked with adults across stages of later life.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions often look at unhelpful thoughts and habits and teach concrete skills to cope with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and existential ideas to help people clarify values and next steps.
Lacey also uses techniques from EMDR and motivational interviewing when they fit a person’s needs. That can mean processing traumatic memories or strengthening motivation to try new coping strategies. She describes the work as collaborative and aims to be clear and honest while exploring options together.
People who come to her for help with self-esteem, caregiving strain, chronic health issues, ADHD, or bereavement can expect direct skill practice and discussion about practical changes. Lacey notes that real change usually follows steady effort and a dependable working relationship.
To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription-based fee varies by location and can be canceled at any time.
How Lacey uses structured approaches in online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing small changes to test whether they help. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress management. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping people identify their own goals and values to guide next steps. EMDR involves guided processing of traumatic memories and can be used when trauma symptoms remain after other strategies have been tried.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lacey collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative process includes reviewing what has helped before and trying techniques in session to see what feels useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoid travel time. They also let people use visual or written tools during a meeting and try skills between sessions with agreed follow-up.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to teach practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of professional counseling experience and extensive work in hospice settings supporting people through serious illness and end-of-life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LISW credential (Licensed Independent Social Worker) and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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