Valerie Schmude, LPC

Valerie Schmude is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief, bringing steady, compassionate support to each interaction.

Valerie approaches care with respect and sensitivity, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s individual needs. She combines practical strategies and thoughtful exploration to address patterns such as codependency, phobias, and the impacts of sexual assault and other forms of abuse.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Valerie aims to make that step feel supported rather than overwhelming. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and adapt interventions to fit their preferences, pace, and circumstances, with the goal of fostering greater resilience and clearer choices over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Valerie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the concerns most commonly brought to her practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, phobias, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic experiences, helping people reduce distress and rebuild a sense of safety and agency.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Valerie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best align with their goals, preferences, and the challenges they are facing, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Valerie makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the ability to receive care from where clients are most comfortable. Working with licensed professionals in this format can support consistent engagement while fitting into varied routines and responsibilities.