Laurielynn Schmit, LMSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Grand Rapids, MI
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
At our practice, we honor the unique journeys of LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, differently-abled, and neurodiverse individuals with deep compassion and respect. We understand that your lived experiences may include navigating systems of oppression, discrimination, or identity-based trauma—and we are here to walk beside you with warmth, understanding, and unwavering support. Ours is a space where All of Who You Are is not only welcomed but celebrated. Your voice matters, your story is valid, and your healing is a priority. You deserve a therapist who sees you fully and holds space for your truth with gentleness and care.
Welcome to MIPCS!
Congratulations on taking this step towards making lasting change in your life! To have landed right here, right now, part of you is ready to do what's necessary to heal. We'll create the safety necessary to move through pain forward into the freedom for you to take charge of your life. We are a team of therapists who are very good at what we do! Come see what we are all about!
Our counseling styles are compassionate & collaborative. We are strong Allies, and work well with diverse adults to help them move from surviving into thriving.
License
License(s)
Education
Grand Valley State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Alliance
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- ASR
- HAP
- BCN
- BCC
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Complementary or Alternative Medicine
- Dance or Movement Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Veterans
- Blended families
Images and videos
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media