Lacey Schmitt, LISW
LISW specializing in trauma and mood care
- Trauma and grief support
- Individualized therapy plans
- Experience with hospice
About Lacey Schmitt
Lacey Schmitt is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with six years of professional counseling experience, bringing focused care for mood disorders, trauma, aging, and grief. She has supported teens, adults, and older adults across clinical settings and has significant experience working in hospice as a social worker, where end-of-life needs and complex family dynamics informed her practice.
Her therapeutic manner is warm and down-to-earth, guided by a belief that an individual approach works best. She draws on multiple therapeutic perspectives and practical tools to co-create tailored plans that fit each person's strengths and goals. Lacey emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for meaningful change and aims to be clear, honest, and genuine while learning about each person’s circumstances.
In sessions she focuses on helping people build skills, process loss and trauma, manage mood and anxiety, and navigate life transitions. Her approach balances empathy with practical strategies so clients can feel heard, develop helpful coping methods, and move toward the life changes they seek.
Her therapeutic manner is warm and down-to-earth, guided by a belief that an individual approach works best. She draws on multiple therapeutic perspectives and practical tools to co-create tailored plans that fit each person's strengths and goals. Lacey emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for meaningful change and aims to be clear, honest, and genuine while learning about each person’s circumstances.
In sessions she focuses on helping people build skills, process loss and trauma, manage mood and anxiety, and navigate life transitions. Her approach balances empathy with practical strategies so clients can feel heard, develop helpful coping methods, and move toward the life changes they seek.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lacey Schmitt have?
Lacey Schmitt has six years of professional counseling experience.
Is Lacey Schmitt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LISW credential, which denotes Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details are IA LISW 007844.
In which languages does Lacey Schmitt provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lacey Schmitt located?
She is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Lacey Schmitt as my therapist?
Clients can work with Lacey Schmitt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lacey Schmitt work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lacey Schmitt cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with their therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled for phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s perspective. It helps clients feel heard and supported while exploring values, identity, and personal goals, and it is often used when someone needs a safe space to process emotions and make sense of life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress. It offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with everyday stressors by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity. It is commonly used for trauma and abuse-related symptoms and can complement other therapeutic work.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect from different locations and fit sessions into busy schedules while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each individual.