Michaela Schmitz

LPC-IT

Therapist

About Michaela Schmitz

Who Michaela helps:
Michaela works with adults ages 18 and older who are navigating grief and loss, chronic pain, physical disabilities, life transitions, and adjustment to change. She is passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and their bodies while navigating the emotional and practical challenges that can accompany difficult seasons of life.

Specialties:
Michaela specializes in supporting adults experiencing grief and loss, chronic pain, physical disabilities, life transitions, and adjustment concerns. She is especially interested in helping clients work through ongoing challenges, fears, and daily struggles while developing a deeper connection between their emotional and physical experiences.

Treatment approaches:
Michaela primarily uses somatic and mindfulness-based approaches, incorporating art, breathwork, and Internal Family Systems (IFS/“parts work”) into her practice. She believes developing a mind-body connection is an ongoing process and works collaboratively with clients to discover approaches that support greater awareness, connection, and well-being.

Therapeutic style:
Michaela strives to create a calm, compassionate space where clients can slow down, find moments of stillness, and feel more connected to themselves. Her approach is curious, collaborative, and gentle, inviting clients to explore their experiences without judgment while developing tools to navigate challenges at their own pace. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they work toward greater self-understanding and connection.

Education and Credentials:
Michaela is a Licensed Professional Counselor-In Training (LPC-IT).