Judy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Let's Connect (503) 400-3501
Available both in-person and online
5901 South Macadam Avenue Portland, OR 97239
Have you been a high achiever yet still wonder why you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite "good enough?" From the outside you're successful, yet struggle to understand your reactions or why relationships feel harder than they should.
Many high achievers grew up with emotionally unavailable, critical, or alcoholic parents and learned to survive by achieving, people pleasing, or staying in control. Those strategies may now leave you disconnected from yourself and others. Therapy can help you understand yourself with compassion, heal those patterns, and build authentic, connected relationships.
I specialize in helping high-achieving individuals, couples, and families understand how childhood emotional neglect and complex trauma shape perfectionism, anxiety, communication, and relationships. Through practical education, tools, and compassionate therapy, you'll build healthier patterns, strengthen relationships, and help break generational cycles.
Real change begins with understanding yourself. Together we'll uncover the patterns that have shaped your life, gain the insight to change them, and build practical tools you can use every day. If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out.
Call or Email Judy Schmidt now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 400-3501
Let's Connect (503) 400-3501
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $225
Payment Methods
Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa Judy Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 400-3501
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Kelle Nelson-DeBruin (Oregon / T1928) Judy Schmidt
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Syracuse University , Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy , Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Rochester Institute of Technology Master of Arts, Service Management, Social Psychology, Communications / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Judy Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 400-3501
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Burnout
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Abuse & Neglect
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Perfectionism
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Judy Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 400-3501
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Core Values Identification Workshop
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Judy Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 400-3501