Joel Schmidt, LMHC

If anxiety has started running your life, therapy can help. I work with adults experiencing anxiety disorders, panic, OCD, phobias, and related concerns to build resilience and lasting confidence.

Hi, I'm Joel. I work with adults who appear to have it all together on the outside but are struggling internally with anxiety, stress, or self-doubt. Many of my clients are professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and other high achievers who are used to solving problems and serving others, yet find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or held back by anxiety.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, panic attacks, phobias, and burnout. I also work with concerns such as fear of flying, social anxiety, health anxiety, and other situations where anxiety has gradually started limiting your freedom or quality of life.

My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you create meaningful, lasting change. Rather than spending years simply managing symptoms, we'll work together to better understand what is keeping anxiety and stress going and develop new ways of responding that allow you to move toward the life you want to live.

I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), two evidence-based approaches that help people become less controlled by fear and more guided by their values. Therapy is active and goal oriented, collaborative, and often has a coaching feel.

I've been practicing for approximately 15 years and am the co-owner of Float On Counseling, a group practice my wife, Summer, and I founded in 2017. In addition to my clinical experience, I understand the unique pressures that come with leadership, responsibility, and maintaining high expectations in both personal and professional life.