Valerie Schmude, LPC

Wisconsin · 12 years in practice

Valerie Schmude is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 12 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LPC, Wisconsin: 5523-125 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1649674979 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Valerie

Valerie Schmude is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationships, family difficulties, trauma and grief. Valerie aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients can speak honestly and make practical changes.

Valerie adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. She draws on methods that help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and process painful memories while staying grounded in day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Her work often includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to map thinking patterns and build new coping skills. She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm affects current functioning. Existential ideas guide conversations about meaning, choices, and what matters most to each person.

People come to Valerie for help with codependency, family problems, phobias, and recovery after sexual assault or abuse. She listens without judgment and helps clients set realistic next steps. The focus is on small, manageable changes that add up over time.

Valerie recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage. She offers a steady, patient presence and practical strategies so people can move toward clearer decisions and greater emotional balance.

Focus 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

Approaches Valerie names

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Online support

How Valerie's approaches translate to online therapy

Existential Therapy helps people talk about values, life choices, and what gives life meaning. In online sessions this can look like guided conversations about priorities and clear steps toward more purposeful living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and building practical coping skills for anxiety and stress. Online CBT often includes short exercises and homework that people can do between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps process and reduce the hold that past harm has on daily life, using steady pacing and techniques to build safety and regulation.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailor methods that fit those priorities. It is common to combine elements from different approaches so the work matches what a person wants to change.

Online formats provide flexibility for fitting therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to send notes, check progress between appointments, or have a brief touchpoint during a hectic day. These options make it easier to keep momentum and apply skills in real time.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Valerie commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas include codependency, phobias, and sexual assault or abuse.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and practical. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and focuses on usable coping skills.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.

What are Valerie's credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she use?

She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what fits the person best.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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