Kristen Schmauder

Kristen Schmauder is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who offers a warm, collaborative style. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other concerns. Kristen frames the work as a partnership and focuses on practical steps toward change.

Kristen has six years of clinical experience in residential, in-home, and private practice settings. She has supported people facing trauma related to neglect and emotional or physical abuse. She also helps with self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, career or school stress, and ADHD-related difficulties.

Her approach blends several evidence-based techniques, described in plain terms: cognitive-behavioral work to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past, strengths-based focus to build on what already works, and solution-focused steps to set small, achievable goals. Kristen adapts her plan to the needs of each person.

Sessions are intended to be practical and down-to-earth. Conversations often include skill building, routine planning, or trying different ways of responding to anger and anxiety. Kristen emphasizes clear next steps so people can see progress between meetings.

If someone decides to begin, Kristen supports them through the early steps of change and helps them identify realistic goals. She encourages people to take the first step and offers steady guidance along the way.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Kristen uses a few clear methods to guide her work. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic anger. Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns that may come from earlier relationships and help people understand why they react the way they do.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kristen works together with each person to decide which techniques fit best based on goals, history, and what feels comfortable. She adjusts plans as progress or new concerns emerge so sessions stay relevant and useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate how remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, such as saving travel time, fitting a short check-in into a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for the whole time. Licensed professionals can also use focused skill-practice between meetings so work continues in daily life.