Dorenda Schmidt, LCSW
- New York
- NY LCSW 097766
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About Dorenda
As a licensed therapist in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients work through challenging experiences, including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and family conflicts. I bring a compassionate and nuanced understanding to issues like communication problems, guilt, shame, and personal transformation. My therapeutic work spans diverse areas, including supporting individuals through divorce, caregiver stress, abandonment challenges, and significant life transitions. I'm particularly committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, heal from past traumas, and develop healthier coping strategies. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I offer a holistic, empathetic approach that honors each person's unique journey. My goal is to empower clients to build resilience, understand their emotional patterns, and create meaningful change in their lives. I believe in meeting each individual exactly where they are, with genuine compassion and professional expertise. Read more Show less
What Dorenda helps with
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Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
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AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingMidlife crisisNarcissismSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessation