Dr. Michael Schmit, LPC

Texas · 13 years in practice

Dr. Michael Schmit is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people navigate depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and problems with self-esteem.

License and registration

LPC, Texas: 70104 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1902597628 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Michael

Dr. Michael Schmit is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people navigate depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and problems with self-esteem. He works with concerns like grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, career issues, and ADHD.

Dr. Schmit speaks directly and respectfully, and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. He draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, choice, and responsibility in a person’s life.

Background and approach

He also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and building trust, and cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Sessions are shaped to each person’s situation rather than a fixed script. Dr.

Schmit has worked in counseling for 13 years and holds a Texas LPC. He has experience supporting people with addictions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and caregiving burdens, among other concerns. His background includes teaching counseling at the graduate level, which keeps his clinical ideas current.

In sessions he aims to be practical and direct. He helps people set concrete goals, practice new skills, and try small changes between meetings. He also spends time talking through values, life questions, and how problems fit into a larger story.

People can expect a respectful tone, clear suggestions, and collaboration on next steps. Dr. Schmit tailors pace and methods to what each person needs and adjusts plans as progress is made.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

Approaches that meet you where you are

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and the big questions people face when life feels empty or overwhelming. It helps people who are wrestling with purpose, commitment, or major life changes to clarify what matters and make intentional choices.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person in the room. The therapist listens without judgment, reflects what is said, and helps build a trusting relationship that supports change. This approach can be helpful for improving self-esteem, processing emotions, and feeling heard.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems because it offers clear tools and exercises to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the client's needs and adjust course as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can make ongoing work easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions and live chat work well when bandwidth or time is limited. Text-based messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and try different ways of engaging to find what helps most.

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Questions people ask

What issues does this therapist help with?

He supports people with depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, and many related concerns such as grief, trauma, parenting stress, and career problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He combines listening and empathy with practical steps. Therapy includes open conversation about values and meaning plus concrete strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.

What is his professional background?

He has 13 years of counseling experience and also teaches counseling at the graduate level, which informs his clinical perspective.

What credentials and location information are provided?

He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas. His practice is based in Texas.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy with him?

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