Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Dr. Michael Schmit is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage anger alongside related concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. He works with issues such as depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, grief, and career stress.
He also supports people facing parenting strain, caregiving burnout, and challenges tied to trauma or substance use. He focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions aim to identify patterns that fuel anger and stress.
Background and approach
He uses straightforward strategies to interrupt unhelpful reactions and build better coping habits. Dr. Schmit draws on a mix of counseling approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered listening.
He also uses dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing to help people find motivation and emotional balance. He adapts methods to each person’s needs rather than following a single script. With 13 years of experience, he blends clinical work with teaching at the graduate level.
That background feeds into a collaborative style rooted in respect and sensitivity. He asks questions, offers feedback, and helps set small, achievable goals. People who meet with him can expect a practical focus - learning new responses, trying different skills between sessions, and tracking what changes.
He speaks English and practices in Texas, and sessions are organized to match each person’s situation and schedule.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Schmit commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting a person where they are; it helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to shift patterns that lead to anger, anxiety, or low mood.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotional regulation and impulsivity are a concern. DBT skills teach practical ways to tolerate strong feelings, reduce reactive behaviors, and improve interpersonal effectiveness in stressful moments. Choosing which approaches to use is a collaborative process and will be based on each person's goals and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different lives and rhythms. Video is useful for in-depth sessions where face-to-face interaction matters, phone can be easier when bandwidth is an issue, and chat or messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options offer flexibility to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Michael
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with anger as well as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, sleep troubles, and parenting and caregiver strain.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a direct, collaborative style that focuses on practical skills. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful patterns and try concrete strategies to change them.
What is his background and experience?
He has 13 years of professional experience and also teaches counseling at the graduate level, which informs his clinical work and approach to helping people learn new skills.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices there.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.