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Valerie Schmude, LPC
Wisconsin
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT approaches
- Trauma-focused care
- Relationship issues
About Valerie
Valerie Schmude is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 12 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief. Valerie also focuses on codependency, family problems, phobias, and sexual assault and abuse. She conducts sessions in English.
Valerie favors clear, structured conversations that help people notice habits of thinking and acting. She uses concrete steps to try different responses to stressful situations. Sessions typically involve practical skills and reflection rather than abstract theory.
In practice she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses elements of Existential Therapy to discuss meaning, values, and choices. For trauma-related work she incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy methods to address past harm and its effects.
Her style is direct and focused on problem-solving. Clients can expect to set goals together and try short exercises between sessions. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can be adjusted.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site flow to see online therapy options, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Valerie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that increase anxiety or keep problems stuck. CBT sessions often include short exercises, homework tasks, and straightforward strategies to test different responses to stress.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of past harm, working step by step to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and understand their effects on daily life. Existential Therapy is used when questions about meaning, values, and choices are central to a persons concerns; that approach is conversational and reflective rather than skills-only.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Valerie will collaboratively decide with each person which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as they go. This helps keep sessions practical and relevant.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also adjust tasks and homework to suit remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief, plus related issues like codependency and phobias.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try practical alternatives through short exercises and skills practice.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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