About Dionne

Dionne Schmidt is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in North Carolina. She brings ten years of clinical experience to conversations about relationships, parenting, and life changes. Dionne listens for patterns in how people connect and helps them name what feels stuck.

She often works with concerns like stress and anxiety, ADHD-related struggles, addictions, grief, and issues with intimacy. She also supports people facing depression, bipolar mood challenges, and trouble sleeping.

Background and approach

Dionne addresses practical problems such as communication breakdowns, control issues, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood concerns. Her approach looks at how attachment and emotional patterns shape behavior. She draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method to help people change unhelpful habits and rebuild trust.

She keeps sessions focused and actionable so people leave with clear next steps. Dionne treats issues related to family of origin, forgiveness, guilt, and shame while holding attention to safety and boundaries. She also offers support around fertility stress, divorce and separation, and recovery from domestic violence and substance problems.

People meet Dionne for straightforward guidance, skill practice, and a steady presence during difficult transitions. She encourages clients to use their own strengths while trying new ways of relating and coping.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and communication. This approach helps people notice patterns of closeness and distance and practice new ways to connect during everyday interactions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, mood challenges, and sleep problems through clear exercises and small experiments between sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions under the surface of conflicts and helps partners or individuals name feelings and respond differently. It is often chosen for intimacy issues, trust rebuilding, and stronger emotional attunement.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust based on what helps. That collaboration makes it easier to find practical techniques you can use outside sessions.

Online sessions offer several ways to work: video calls for visual connection and interactive work, phone sessions when bandwidth or hands-free time is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options make therapy more flexible around work, caregiving, and busy schedules while keeping the focus on skill building and real-life change.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
This therapist helps with relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, ADHD-related struggles, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, mood conditions, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions focus on attachment patterns and emotional connection while using practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. The work mixes insight with skill practice to change daily habits and communication.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with relationships, family conflict, and related concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The therapist holds an LMFT license in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their schedule and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
10 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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