Associate
Anita Schmidt
LSW, MSW
Licensed Social Worker
Location: Chicago north side, Northern suburbs
As a professional therapist, I am here to support you in whatever you are going through.
Whether you are having difficulty adjusting to changes in your life – such as changes in relationships, women's issues, or the status of your job – suffering from the loss a friend or loved one, or struggling with the pain of addiction, depression, anxiety or phobias.
I am here to listen and help you learn the tools you will need to make positive changes in your life. Tools you can use long after you've stopped seeing me.
With a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois, I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a bio-psychosocial framework. Meaning that, together, we will look at you in the whole of your environment.
We'll take into consideration the effects of your physical health, stress levels, sleep patterns and family dynamic on your psychological well-being.
My experience in community mental health and crisis intervention allows me to quickly access situations and help you make an immediate plan for getting through the day.
Using a strengths - based approach, we will work on long term goals as well. I often incorporate relaxation techniques and mindfulness skills into therapy when appropriate.
I believe in actively participating, but allowing you to lead the way because you are the expert in your life.
Treatments provided
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family and Group Therapy
- Educational and Experiential Seminars and retreats
- Substance Abuse Therapy.
Issues treated
- Depression
- Anxiety/Phobias
- Stress Management
- Women's Issues
- Adjustment/Life Transitions
- Bereavement/Loss
- Parenting Issues
- Substance Abuse/Addiction.
In young adults through to seniors.
What should I do next?
Contact us to arrange for face to face therapy in Chicago (city, north, west and southsides) and in the Northern, Southern and Western Suburbs or online therapy in other areas by phoning 1-888-870-1775 or by contacting us.