Shana Schmidt
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Welcome. My approach is to work with you to create a space that feels comfortable, and safe enough to find, explore, and grow your natural resilience.
I am so excited you are here. My approach to therapy is to show up as a human first. Trauma and healing is complex. Together we take some time to get to know each other and work together to create a space that feels flexible, comfortable, and safe enough to explore how to find, grow, and nurture your natural resilience. In the process of healing, we dive into parts of ourselves that most humans shy away from. Your courage to seek support on your journey does not go unnoticed. I believe the ability to listen in to our core being and pull from our truth is the essence of our existence and the beginning of healing and transformation. You will be encouraged to lean into what is right for You, and to dive into areas that match the core of who You were created to be. When we are held empathetically and wholly, we begin to find access to our true and natural healing potential. We make sense. We begin to see ourselves as more than just our survival patterns. We begin to find and meet ourselves. We get to see, understand, and love the very complex pieces of ourselves.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Childhood Abuse
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Parenting Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Identity
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$160per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Kansas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- Cigna – Kansas
- KanCare – Kansas
- Optum – Kansas
- Providers Care – Kansas
- United Health Care – Kansas
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Venmo
Credentials
Licenses
LPC
739, Kansas
Certificates
IMHS
KAIMH
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
NCC
NBCC
National Certified Counselor
Education
Emporia State University
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 1997
Publications
Over Our Hearts: A Mother's Journey Learning to Listen In
2019, Self-published memoir
A memoir of inspiring and unflinching look at the emotions, challenges, and relationships that shift during a young teen's pregnancy.