Individual<\/span> developmental work tends to consist of: enhancing\u00a0meaning and purpose, designing new career or personal directions and\u00a0developing\u00a0particular aspects of the self (intellectual, social, spiritual, physical, emotional). \u00a0Chris works with adolescents and adults\u00a0experiencing symptoms of depression and issues with adjustment.<\/p>\n Relational<\/span> work consists of couples counseling, work with communication patterns, evaluations of relational strengths and weaknesses, and emotional healing. More specifically, Chris is trained as a Certified Divorce Mediator, produces research on high conflict couples, and provides specific services for families going through these types of adjustments.<\/p>\n Family<\/span> work tends to vary from assistance moving through normal family life cycle transitions (new couple, infants, adolescents, etc.) to issues with in-laws, family discord, and other multigenerational challenges.<\/p>\n Consultation<\/span>: \u00a0Please take advantage of the opportunity to meet (or speak on the phone) with Chris for a brief consultation free of charge prior to determining whether to begin counseling.<\/p>\n If both parties believe strongly that the relationship is potentially beneficial, we will move forward in three session increments and reevaluate the continuance of\u00a0the relationship at the end of each of these increments.<\/p>\n Fees<\/span>: Individual: $200 per session (50 min). \u00a0Couples and Families: $230 per session (80 min). Times and fees can vary based on client preferences as well as financial needs.<\/p>\n Insurance<\/span>: Out of Network (The client submits the receipt of payment from Chris to his\/her insurance company to receive reimbursement.)<\/p>\n Humanistic and developmental theoretical orientations guide Chris’\u00a0personal philosophy and natural approach toward encouraging individual development. Hence, Chris believes\u00a0that each individual has the inherent resources within themselves to manage and overcome current problems or challenges and the job of the therapist is to help the client locate those qualities within themselves and put them into action.\u00a0Chris also understands\u00a0that this approach may not work well with each client toward the beginning of therapy and therefore he integrates cognitive behavioral approaches throughout treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n Feedback<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Dr. Schmidt is wonderful. He was everything you would need in a therapist – he’s kind, compassionate, empathetic, helpful, knowledgeable, and personable. He gave my husband and the tools we needed to work on communication in our relationship and it’s now stronger than ever. I cannot recommend D.r Schmidt enough.”<\/p>\n2023<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n “We would highly recommend D.r Schmidt as a therapist. He is a kind, genuine, very knowledgeable professional that has taken a very thoughtful approach to helping my wife and I. Very glad we found Dr. Schmidt!”<\/p>\n2023<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n \u00a0 Chris has been specifically engaged in the profession of counseling for 25+ years and he holds both an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and an LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor) in Pennsylvania . \u00a0His practice is part time and focused on development in three main areas- personal, relational, familial. Developmental counseling\/ coaching is tailored … <\/p>\n
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