DEBRA SCHMITT, LCSW

NV 9088-C / CA 98409

Welcome to Debra Schmitt Therapy – A Path to Healing and Transformation

I am a dedicated therapist who is committed to guiding you on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Whether you’re seeking to address past trauma, enhance your relationship, overcome and addiction or better understand yourself, my approach combines evidence based therapeutic methods with a deep, personalized commitment to your well-being.

I offer a unique blend of Jungian Therapy for individuals, EMDR for trauma recovery, and use of the Developmental Model for couples therapy.  These approaches are designed to help you unlock deeper layers of your mind and create lasting change. My goal is to help you achieve a more fulfilling, balanced life by providing a compassionate, safe, and supportive environment for healing.

Jungian Therapy for Personal Growth

Jungian therapy is a deeply transformative process that focuses on exploring the unconscious mind and integrating its insights into your conscious life. By working with the archetypes, dreams, and symbols that shape your inner world, we’ll uncover hidden patterns, explore unresolved conflicts, and bring greater clarity to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or a sense of disconnection, this approach can help you tap into your deeper self, leading to greater self-awareness, creative potential, and emotional healing.

EMDR for Trauma Recovery

Trauma can leave deep emotional scars, leading to persistent symptoms such as flashbacks, anxiety, or a sense of being stuck in the past. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals process and reframe distressing memories and experiences. By using bilateral stimulation (typically through eye movements), we can reprocess traumatic memories and shift the negative beliefs or emotional responses tied to them. Whether you’ve experienced childhood trauma, accidents, loss, or other distressing events, EMDR can help you move forward with a greater sense of peace and resilience.

Developmental Model Therapy for Couples

In couples therapy, I use the Developmental Model to help partners navigate the natural growth stages of their relationship. This model focuses on the individual development of each partner and how their personal growth impacts their connection and communication with one another. Whether you’re dealing with communication challenges, intimacy issues, or conflict, we’ll work together to foster understanding, empathy, and emotional intimacy. This approach is designed to support your growth as individuals and as a couple, helping you both deepen your connection and create a healthier, more harmonious partnership.

Why Choose me as your therapist?

• Personalized Approach: I provide individualized care tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re dealing with personal struggles or seeking growth within your relationship.
• Experienced and Compassionate Therapist: With extensive training in Jungian analysis, EMDR, and the developmental model, I bring a broad range of tools and a wealth of knowledge to our work together.
• Safe, Non-Judgmental Space: My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make positive changes.
• Holistic Healing: I take a whole-person approach to therapy, focusing on the integration of mind, body, and spirit for deep, lasting healing.

If you’re ready to start your journey toward healing and self-discovery, I invite you to learn more about how my approach can support you. You can find detailed information about each therapy service I offer on the individual pages describing the approaches I use in more detail.

• Jungian Therapy
• EMDR 
• Developmental Model Therapy for Couples

Get in Touch
I would love to support you on your path to healing and personal growth. If you’re ready to take the next step, contact me today to schedule an appointment or ask any questions you may have about the therapy process. Together, we can create lasting change and work toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.

• Email: ds@debraschmitt.com
• Phone: (559) 697-5045