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Denise VonSchmidt, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Denise is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Denise. View 57 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Very supportive. She’ll check up on you and listens very well

Reviewed November 2024

Denise is the perfect blend of personable and professional. I'm so glad I found her; she's helped me through several difficult times.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Denise

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with over 20 years of experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist. I have worked with clients of all ages who have experienced a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and stage of life changes.

My counseling style is sensitive, warm, and supportive. I come from a person-centered approach which involves treating my clients with respect, dignity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and solution -focused processes. My clients enjoy the challenges presented in sessions and find the changes they make are the changes they seek; it just was not in their conscious thoughts. People usually have the answers inside them and just need help finding their way to make the changes they seek.

Seeking help is difficult, we must admit to ourselves that we cannot figure this problem out on our own. Or maybe, we just want to improve our quality of life and become more productive, more independent, or more powerful person. People seek help for many reasons. Helping people is my passion. I love to see the changes my clients make.

I believe that any good relationship is based on trust, and I promise to create a safe space for you to be heard and validated. I am described as compassionate, gentle, and kind but can also be firm when it’s needed. It is important to note that I practice unconditional regard and will never judge or shame you.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Denise VonSchmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184096778.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH17126 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Denise VonSchmidt

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

57 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Amazing Recommend Safe Supportive The best Understanding Encouraging Excellent

Very supportive. She’ll check up on you and listens very well

Reviewed November 2024

Denise is the perfect blend of personable and professional. I'm so glad I found her; she's helped me through several difficult times.

Reviewed November 2024

She is the absolute best.

Reviewed September 2024

Denise is one of the best people that ever happened to me. She has helped me through a lot of heavy stuff. She cares for each and every client. She’s been scared for me a couple of times. Her higher power makes her who she is! She’s the kindest person to me. She’s not opinionated or judgemental! She makes me feel safe and special all the while not crossing boundaries. She’s very professional, but yet warm and I trust her with my life everyday!!

Reviewed June 2024

Denise is a true gem. She's patient, kind, accepting, supportive, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable. Meeting with her has been one of the best things I've ever done for myself.

Reviewed June 2024

Denise has a way of listening to you that makes you feel so safe and heard.

Reviewed June 2024

Denise is personable, caring, and structured. She makes feel listened to. She offers probable solutions to matters that I cannot figure out. Highly recommend!

Reviewed May 2024

Love her. 1000/10 recommend.

Reviewed March 2024

Denise is a wonderful listener and supporter. She is very trustworthy and helps guide each session in a non-judgmental way. I appreciate that she is very understanding and does not make assumptions but offers positive feedback and suggestions.

Reviewed March 2024

I sought out a therapist to help me work though my feelings while going through some intense family legal issues. Because I was out-of-state and without a vehicle, I decided to try Better Help. After my first session with Denise, I knew that she had the experience and approach I needed. She is so supportive and wise and does such a great job of simultaneously holding space for me to think out loud and work through my feelings and periodically asks reflective questions and/or validates my feelings. Originally, I was thinking I'd meet with a therapist until these family legal issues ended, but now I'd like to continue with Denise indefinitely.

Reviewed January 2024

She is great

Reviewed January 2024

Denise has and continues to help me through some of my darkest times, reminding me to stay strong in my faith and give all of my pain to God. People like Denise are a blessing. I can’t imagine doing therapy through any lens other than a Christian one, and Denise is an amazing catalyst for prayer and healing.

Reviewed September 2021

Denise is a strong presence with reliable solutions. I look forward to our sessions. I feel safe and secure with her.

Reviewed May 2021

Denise is the best therapist I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She is very knowledgeable about the whole array of mental, emotional and behavioral issues. At least that’s what I need from her and she really helps me with self awareness a d teaches me how to navigate through my own thoughts and emotions. We just clicked right from day one and we aren’t looking back. We will keep going forward. One day at a time. I think she’s the best!!

Reviewed December 2023

Thank you Denise, a real treasure in a dark time.

Reviewed November 2023

Denise has made such a big difference in my life. I’ve seen her for two years now and have had a full blown transformation. She is an expert when it comes to trauma and helping connect the dots on how to get to the core of the issue. She is a great listener and will also give you actionable steps on what you want to work on. Could not recommend her enough!

Reviewed November 2023

Denise is FANTASTIC.

Reviewed November 2023

Denise is compassionate, patient and observant. She may not always think what I think or see things the way I do, but she truly listens and sees past any facades I may put up.

Reviewed August 2023

Denise is the best thing that’s happened to me since my son was born 40 yrs ago. She is kind, encouraging, warm, understanding and extremely supportive and encouraging. I consider myself to be quite difficult and she’s ALWAYS there for me. She explains things to me, she knows her stuff!! She is very professional as well. When I reach out to her during the week, she responds to me as soon as she can. I’ve had Therapist’s before and never anyone that I can say I 100% trust like I can Denise. I would recommend her to anyone! She’s the best!!!

Reviewed August 2023

Denise's approach was empathetic and supportive at once. Situations i was facing that seemed too overwhelming, Denise was able to hear, validate and offer helpful insight while bolstering my confidence. Often helped me to untease a situation and keep focus on my priorities and goals. Denise was as flexible as possible regarding scheduling. Thank you, Denise.

Reviewed July 2023

Denise is a wonderful and caring therapist. She is intentional and thoughtful and incredibly supportive. She’s helped me work through a number of issues and the impact of working with her for just a few months has been noticeable to me and those around me. I’m very grateful to be her client!

Reviewed July 2023

Denise is the most compassionate and caring person I’ve ever worked with in a therapy setting. She is genuine in her approaches to issues that I need help and guidance with. She has helped guide me to the solutions I desire for my life. She is very intuitively passionate about all of my issues and I have a lot! She has become my favorite person that I can tell anything to and never be judged or shamed. She is very professional yet warm and loving toward me. I trust no one more than her. She’s like my best friend and I love her for everything that she does for me. She is a God loving person and that is very important to me. If you like what you read, give her a try. You won’t be sorry!

Reviewed March 2023

Denise is amazing. She has helped me tremendously. In fact, she is the first therapist I’ve ever worked with to really understand me. I trust her whole heartedly and am forever grateful for being matched with her.

Reviewed February 2023

I have been seeing Denise for 2-3 months now. She is the most compassionate, kind and always on my side therapist . I never feel alone with her. She ALWAYS has my back. She is an awesome listener and she is an awesome problem solver. I just got done with seeing a therapist for almost 4 years and if I had to choose between my old therapist or Denise. I would pick Denise all day long. She is a perfect fit for me. I think you’ll like her too!! ♥️

Reviewed December 2022

Denise is amazing. Even though we struggle with timezone issues, whatever time I can spend with her virtually is so helpful. She’s my safe place and I absolutely love discussing things with her. Very grateful for this relationship.

Reviewed November 2022

She seems great, with insight, knowledge and expertise. Excellent!

Reviewed November 2022

An amazing therapist!! Legit had to stop because of money issues but honestly she’s amazing and helped me so much!

Reviewed September 2022

Denise is such a warm-hearted person. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed talking to her for the last 8-9 months. And I’d love to have her as my counsellor/ therapist every time I need one. Everytime we talk, she always makes sure that my voice is heard more, that I am able to speak my mind without a care. I love her approach. She’s so sensitive to my situation and I am glad I have her on my journey. Denise is amazing and I am so happy to have her as my guide and help.

Reviewed July 2022

She is the greatest

Reviewed June 2022

Excellent and just what i need

Reviewed June 2022

Denise is very kind and understanding. She actively listens and asks good questions. I felt like I could talk without judgement, she was patient on our first call while I was getting to know her and feel more at ease, we built rapport quickly. My main issue was/ is procrastination, I've felt more capable of tackling the tedious tasks I found overwhelming, and made visible progress while taking it on at a sustainable pace, which makes it easier to continue. I'm grateful for her help.

Reviewed May 2022

I didn’t understand just how much I really needed someone to talk to until after I had my first session with Denise. She has listened with empathy and helped me work through significant workplace and life issues I am facing. I greatly appreciate Denise and highly recommend her for anyone considering therapy.

Reviewed May 2022

I'm talking to Denise now for a while, it's been 7 months? I don't know. She is extremely helpful on my journey, she is responsive when I need advice and she offers me the space I need. Thank you, Denise.

Reviewed April 2022

Denise cares.

Reviewed March 2022

Love working with Denise

Reviewed March 2022

Denise is kind, caring and a great listener. She provides excellent feedback and her support has helped me enormously.

Reviewed February 2022

Denise is amazing! She’s so calm cool and collected but she will tell it like it is. It’s refreshing since I love honesty. She will do it in a way that you understand. Never judgmental and always listening. She also asks amazing questions that make you think. She’s just the best.

Reviewed January 2022

I think she is very personable. I feel like she is a good listener and has the patience to make me feel comfortable

Reviewed January 2022

Finding the right therapist to guide you through life's challenges is hard. From our very first call, Denise helped me feel seen, heard, and understood. Her unique combination of compassion and experience provided the opportunity to gain fresh insights on problems I've been dealing with my whole life. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a safe harbor to work through challenges with ease.

Reviewed January 2022

I thoroughly enjoy my sessions with Denise. She has been a big help in channeling my energy to the right direction and the conversation always sparks new inspiring thoughts for me.

Reviewed November 2021

I feel lucky to have found Denise here. I've tried therapy before but I felt like it wasn't for me. But I've decided to give it a try on BetterHelp mainly because of the fact that I can do it remotely, and I'm glad I gave it another try. Denise has been kind and encouraging, and she has been a positive influence in my life.

Reviewed November 2021

Denise, provides a calming and safe environment to learn and unlearn habits. I truly recommend her to anyone that needs help with anxiety.

Reviewed November 2021

Denise is very experienced and non judgemental. She is very thorough and responsive and can help an anxious person like me see the reality in a more objective way.

Reviewed November 2021

She really is a great person who will listen to everything g you have to say and she is very kind

Reviewed September 2021

Denise is really a perfect Councelor. She is very very supportive and empathetic. She can always understand me and rephrase what I told her in her own very expressive words.. That makes me feel so comfortable talking to her. She is always there, answers me within 24 hours (except on her holiday "Sunday"). She does what she promised to do. She has an excellent experience in dealing with depression and knows how exactly she can pick me out of it. I am and i will be always thankful to God for having her with me in my journey in this life.

Reviewed August 2021

I've seen several therapists over the last few years. None of them come close to providing the level of empathy and compassion that Denise does. She has cried with me after a tragedy in my life, and one of the biggest things I appreciate about her is that she shares perspective from events in her own life. I feel heard, safe, and hopeful that I can work through problems in my life with guidance from Denise. Thank you, Denise.

Reviewed August 2021

Denise was a gift to me from God. I am grateful every day that I was paired with her.

Reviewed July 2021

Denise is AMAZING. Great during our sessions and then always responds to my messages. I really love her guidance and how she lets me process things my own way. Great great counselor.

Reviewed July 2021

Before I started counselling with Denise, I was a very anxious over thinker and lacked confidence. Denise has been absolutely fantastic! She is very understanding, kind, encouraging and provides solutions. I leave her sessions feeling a more calm and confident person who is ready to face the week! She has helped me progress, meet goals, find ways to control my anxiety and feel confident about the future. I am definitely happier within myself and I really appreciate her guidance. My partner has also gained a lot from the sessions and they have helped our relationship grow stronger. I am extremely thankful I had the opportunity to have such a wonderful counsellor.

Reviewed June 2021

Denise has been wonderful. I feel like I’ve known her for years. She really understands where I am coming from and does a fantastic job of suggesting possible solutions to help with immediate issues. I also love how responsive she is to messages in between sessions. That was a reason why I chose better help, because with a traditional counselor, you don’t often have the opportunity to update them through the week and that is something that I really need ride now. Denise is wonderful about not only responding, but making it a productive response. We have not been working together long but I have treasured the time we have had and I value her help

Reviewed April 2021

I was skeptical about online therapy at first but after a few weeks, I feel lucky to have met Denise as my therapist. She is very understanding and insightful. I feel more relaxed after having a session with her, and she helps me focus on one problem at a time.

Reviewed April 2021

Extremely helpful, punctual and knowledgeable.

Reviewed April 2021

Very kind and understanding, she working by encouraging the good in me and is very positive and helps my confidence grow

Reviewed March 2021

Excellent! I am having a very good experience and I feel that she truly cares about me and my wellbeing. I am so happy!

Reviewed March 2021

Very helpful, Denise has given me some great practical advice to put perspective on things I was making a big deal of.

Reviewed March 2021

Denise seeks to understand, provides insight as to why, and then offers practical strategies to improve your life.

Reviewed March 2021

Denise is fantastic! Intelligent but doesn’t over speak or over apply her knowledge. She listens and provides insight as necessary. I am extremely happy with her.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Denise VonSchmidt offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Denise VonSchmidt works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Denise VonSchmidt speak?

Denise VonSchmidt speaks English.

How many years of experience does Denise VonSchmidt have?

Denise VonSchmidt has 12 years of experience.

Where is Denise VonSchmidt licensed to practice?

Denise VonSchmidt is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Denise VonSchmidt accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Denise VonSchmidt accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Denise VonSchmidt offer?

Denise VonSchmidt offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Denise VonSchmidt?

Denise VonSchmidt can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Denise VonSchmidt?

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