- Solution focused
- Career coaching
- Trauma informed
About Patrick
Patrick Schmitz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, career concerns, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel steadier and more in control. Patrick writes plainly and listens for what matters most to each person.
Patrick brings about 30 years of experience working across clinical settings and health systems. He has experience in trauma-informed care and in leadership roles inside complex organizations. That background shapes his approach - clients get both emotional support and clear strategies to try between sessions.
Sessions emphasize hands-on tools and straightforward conversation. Patrick helps people break big problems into manageable parts and build daily habits that reduce overwhelm. He also offers coaching-style guidance for career shifts and goal-focused work.
Special concerns he addresses include depression, coping with life changes, drug and alcohol addiction, and issues that arise for first responders. He also helps with communication problems, codependency, and managing control issues. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster appears among his focus areas for people dealing with traumatic upheaval.
Based in Iowa, Patrick works in English and draws on many years of practice to tailor support to each person’s needs. To start, he asks about current struggles and what the client hopes to change, then outlines options so people can pick a path forward.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building new skills. One common approach helps people identify stress triggers and practice small behavior changes to reduce symptoms over time. This method is useful for anxiety, stress management, and day-to-day coping. Another approach centers on trauma-aware care, which means acknowledging the impact of past or sudden events and pacing work so people feel less overwhelmed. This style is often used for disaster-related distress and for those who need steady, step-by-step recovery work. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they choose techniques and adjust them as needed so the work fits the person’s life and progress. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to check in between appointments. It can reduce travel time and let people meet from different locations, but specific session formats are not listed here. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will take place. The focus is on making therapy practical and workable for everyday life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include substance concerns, communication problems, and disaster-related distress.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
Sessions are practical and conversation-driven with tools to try between meetings. The emphasis is on clear steps people can use day to day.
How long has this therapist practiced?
He has about 30 years of experience across clinical practice and roles in health systems. That background informs both practical guidance and trauma-aware care.
What credential does the therapist hold and where are they based?
The clinician holds the LMHC credential and is based in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.