- Guilt and shame
- Depression and anxiety
- Caregiver stress
About Amanda
Amanda Schmidt is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, and major life changes. Amanda also lists concerns such as guilt and shame, caregiver stress, and isolation among the issues she addresses. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Amanda keeps conversations straightforward and practical. She listens for the specific problems that are most disruptive, then helps people sort priorities and next steps. That can mean focusing on short-term coping skills or working through patterns that keep a problem alive.
In early sessions she gathers the background needed to make a clear plan. Amanda explains options and helps people choose approaches that fit their goals. She adjusts pace and focus as progress is made or new challenges appear.
People seeking help for guilt or shame often start by naming the situations or beliefs that keep those feelings active. Amanda works with those concrete examples, looking at thoughts, behavior, and how relationships influence feelings. She also supports people coping with substance use and workplace or communication problems.
Her practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to be pragmatic. Costs vary by location and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and lessen self-critical beliefs. Another approach centers on building concrete coping skills for stress, addiction triggers, and mood symptoms, teaching step-by-step strategies to manage difficult moments.Choosing the right approach happens collaboratively. Amanda reviews a person’s goals and current challenges, explains options in plain language, and adjusts the plan as work proceeds. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize and how quickly to move between them.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats offered before booking since session formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions fit into busy schedules better, making it easier to have a shorter check-in during a break or to avoid travel time. Online work can also help people try techniques in the environments where problems occur, which can make skill practice more directly relevant to daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, caregiver issues, and isolation.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She begins by identifying the specific situations or beliefs tied to those feelings and then works on thoughts and behaviors that maintain them. The approach is practical and aimed at changing what keeps the feelings active.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings and related roles. That experience includes supporting people with substance use and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensed in Minnesota. Sessions are offered to people located in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Session costs vary with location and are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.