Emily Schmid , LPC

Emily Schmid is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship and parenting challenges, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She particularly enjoys supporting individuals through the complex transition of pregnancy and the postpartum period, offering practical and emotional guidance as they adjust to new roles. Emily works from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be used to address the difficulties they face.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she provides steady encouragement and collaborative support to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Approach-driven care and online therapy options

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings of safety and connection. Through this approach, Emily helps clients explore patterns in close relationships and develop more secure ways of relating, which can support work on intimacy, parenting, and family concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and strengths. In this approach Emily listens with empathy and reflects the client’s goals, helping people clarify values and build confidence as they navigate life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Emily uses CBT techniques to help clients manage anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns with actionable strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Emily works with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location.