Bridget Schmidt, MSW, LISW-CP
Bridget Schmidt, MSW, LISW-CP is a clinical social worker who has over 20 years’ experience specializing in the areas of grief, depression, perinatal depression, anxiety, and inpatient/outpatient mental health counseling. She worked in hospice for over 20 years and has a passion for those experiencing grief in all forms, including anticipatory grief and grief related to life changes. She has a heart for adolescents, young adults, and all adults who may be struggling to find their place in the world.
Bridget holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from George Mason University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her areas of specialty and interest include anxiety, new mental health diagnoses, chronic and terminal health issues, and marital/family dynamics. She enjoys working with all ages and is happy to provide Christian based counseling if requested.
Her individualized, focused approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is trauma informed and is consistently sensitive to trauma and its impact on individuals. She loves people and firmly believes Rainer Maria Rilke’s quote, “You are not too old and it is not too late.” She aims to provide a safe, compassionate space where individuals can find relief from life’s burdens while focusing on their strengths and developing new coping skills.
Treatment Specialties
Anxiety disorders
Depression & Mood Disorders
OCD
Trauma & PTSD
Sleep & Stress Disorders
Grief
Relationship Issues
Treatment Modalities
Cognitive Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Positive Psychology
Grief and Loss Counseling
Couples Therapy
To learn more about Bridget’s approach to diagnosis and treatment, please visit our Psychiatric Services page.