Valerie Schmude is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Wisconsin with 12 years of experience.
01About Valerie
Valerie Schmude is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Wisconsin with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, trauma, and grief. Valerie aims to meet each person where they are and to support them through practical steps toward feeling better.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens carefully, then works with each person to shape a plan that fits their situation.
Background and approach
Conversations are tailored to the individual rather than following a rigid script. Valerie uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm is affecting daily life, helping people to process and reduce trauma responses.
Existential Therapy is part of her toolbox for people wrestling with meaning, choice, and life direction. She describes her role as a supportive partner in the work. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps alongside deeper reflection when that is useful.
Valerie treats people with sensitivity and avoids one-size-fits-all solutions. If you are looking for a calm, direct counselor to help you manage anxiety, work through difficult relationships, or cope with loss and trauma, she offers practical guidance and steady support.
02Credentials
- LPC (Wisconsin)
- License 5523-125 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1649674979 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Valerie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Codependency
- Family problems
- Phobias
- Sexual assault and abuse
Methods Valerie names
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04Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Valerie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions online often include practical exercises and homework that can be discussed over video or messaging.She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect daily life. This approach focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing their hold, and it can be adapted to video or phone sessions with pacing that suits the person.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Valerie will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. Together they adjust the plan over time so the work feels useful and manageable.
Online formats offer flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief reflections, between-session support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
05Questions people ask
What problems does Valerie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family problems, trauma and abuse, and grief. Additional focus areas include codependency, phobias, and sexual assault and abuse.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and straightforward. She listens first, then collaborates on practical steps and tailored plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Valerie has 12 years of professional experience in counseling and related work in Wisconsin.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Online sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the chosen format.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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