Business Details
12 Years
experience
Mindfulness Therapy & Counseling Services
Lisa Schmidt Counseling has been dedicated to transforming lives through integrative mental health therapy since 2014. Our practice combines mindfulness-based techniques with clinical expertise to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. With decades of combined experience in counseling and nutrition, we offer personalized treatment plans grounded in scientific research and somatic practices. Our team holds advanced certifications in Somatic Experiencing, Yoga instruction, and Compassionate Bereavement Care. We serve clients through telehealth in Arizona and in-person sessions in Iowa City, maintaining strict HIPAA compliance across all platforms. Our approach emphasizes self-compassion and holistic healing, addressing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.We maintain affiliations with leading health organizations including the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics. Our founder's 8-year tenure as an Arizona State University faculty member underscores our commitment to evidence-based practice. We offer flexible scheduling options and accept major insurance providers to ensure accessible care. Our track record of helping clients achieve sustainable improvements in mental health and wellness demonstrates our effectiveness. Through continuous professional development and community service initiatives, we maintain our position at the forefront of integrative mental health care.
Services
Mindfulness Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Trauma Treatment
EMDR Therapy
DBT Therapy
Stress Management
Eating Disorder Treatment
Weight Loss Counseling
Online Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined clinical and nutritional expertise
- Specialized training in Somatic Experiencing and mindfulness techniques
- Personalized treatment plans for sustainable recovery
- Telehealth services available across Arizona
- Proven success in treating complex trauma and eating disorders
Services
Mindfulness Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy helps clients develop present-moment awareness to manage anxiety and chronic stress. This evidence-based approach teaches techniques to break negative thought patterns and improve emotional regulation. Clients learn to observe thoughts without judgment while developing practical coping strategies for daily challenges.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Specialized treatment for eating disorders combines nutritional guidance with psychological support. Our integrative approach addresses body image issues, disordered eating patterns, and underlying emotional triggers through individualized recovery plans. We help clients develop healthy relationships with food while addressing co-occurring mental health conditions.
Trauma Treatment
Trauma treatment utilizes EMDR and somatic experiencing techniques to process traumatic memories. Our certified therapists help clients develop grounding techniques while addressing the physical manifestations of trauma. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional stability and improving daily functioning through structured therapeutic interventions.
Online Counseling
Secure telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health care for Arizona residents. This HIPAA-compliant platform offers flexible scheduling options while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness. Virtual appointments ensure continuity of care for clients who prefer remote therapy or have mobility limitations.
Stress Management
Stress management programs combine mindfulness techniques with practical coping strategies. Clients learn to identify stress triggers and develop personalized response plans. The program emphasizes work-life balance, boundary setting, and physical relaxation techniques to improve overall well-being.
People
Lisa Schmidt
Founder & Lead Therapist
Lisa Schmidt, MS, LPC, LMHC, has over 20 years of experience in integrative mental health. She combines clinical counseling with nutritional expertise to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her background includes teaching at Arizona State University and developing mindfulness-based programs for chronic condition management.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We specialize in mindfulness-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and stress management. Our services include individual counseling, somatic therapy, and telehealth options.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Vital Life Work, Honor Health, and LYRA insurance plans. Superbills can be provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Are telehealth appointments available?
We offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth services for Arizona residents and both telehealth and in-person sessions for Iowa clients at our Iowa City location.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel appointments to avoid potential charges for missed sessions.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
Sliding scale rates are available through the Open Path Collective for eligible clients. Please visit openpathcollective.org for more information about eligibility requirements.
