Brandon Schmid

Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Licensed Master's Level Psychologist

Brandon Schmid

Doctor of Clinical Psychology, PsyD, LMLP

I believe meaningful change begins with being genuinely heard and understood. My approach to therapy is grounded in the person-centered principles of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. Whether someone comes to therapy with a clearly defined concern or a complicated history that is difficult to make sense of, my goal is to create a relationship where they can explore their experiences without judgment and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.

As a clinical psychologist, I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am comfortable working with both straightforward concerns and complex clinical presentations, particularly when multiple emotional, behavioral, relational, or diagnostic issues overlap. Rather than approaching everyone through the lens of a single diagnosis or treatment model, I work to understand the whole person and tailor treatment to their individual needs.

My therapeutic approach is highly integrative. I draw from Gestalt Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Rogerian person-centered therapy. Gestalt and emotion-focused approaches allow us to explore what is happening in the present moment and develop greater awareness of emotions and patterns. Psychodynamic work can help uncover how earlier relationships and experiences continue to influence the present, while CBT provides practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.

At the center of all of these approaches is the therapeutic relationship. I believe people grow most effectively when they experience genuine acceptance while also having the opportunity to examine themselves honestly. Therapy with me is collaborative and may include conversation, experiential exercises, mindfulness, exploration of emotions and physical sensations, role-playing, or practical strategies for making changes outside of the therapy room.

I work extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, personality-related concerns, substance-use concerns, psychotic disorders, and other serious or complex mental health conditions. I also help adolescents and their parents navigate behavioral concerns, family conflict, parenting challenges, emotional difficulties, and changing relationships as children move toward adulthood.

Couples and Relationship Therapy

Couples work is an important part of my practice. I work with couples experiencing communication problems, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, relationship dissatisfaction, and more complicated or high-conflict relationship concerns. I also work with individuals and couples navigating separation, divorce, attachment difficulties, and significant changes in their relationships.

My goal is not simply to determine who is right or wrong. Instead, I help couples understand the patterns occurring between them, the emotions and needs underneath those patterns, and how each partner contributes to the relationship dynamic. From there, we can work toward healthier communication, greater understanding, and meaningful change in the relationship.

Psychological Testing

In addition to psychotherapy, I have extensive training in psychological testing. Psychological testing can be particularly valuable when someone has struggled for years without understanding why, when several diagnoses seem possible, or when treatment has not produced the expected results.

I conduct evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults, including assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive functioning, learning and academic concerns, mood and anxiety disorders, personality functioning, behavioral concerns, and diagnostic clarification. When appropriate, evaluations may also support educational accommodations, IEP-related needs, and other formal documentation.

I also conduct court-ordered and court-involved psychological evaluations, including evaluations involving complex clinical and parenting questions. These cases require careful attention to the referral question, appropriate psychological testing, relevant records and collateral information, and clear written documentation.

Whether I am providing therapy or psychological testing, my goal is ultimately the same: to understand the individual as accurately and completely as possible and use that understanding to help determine a productive path forward.

Areas of Focus

  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples & Marriage Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Adolescents
  • Adults & Older Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief & Loss
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Personality-Related Concerns
  • Psychotic Disorders & Serious Mental Illness
  • Substance-Use Concerns
  • Relationship & Attachment Concerns
  • High-Conflict Relationships
  • Separation & Divorce
  • Parenting & Family Concerns
  • Adolescent Behavioral Concerns
  • Psychological Testing
  • ADHD & Autism Testing       
  • Cognitive & Academic Testing
  • Personality Testing
  • Diagnostic Clarification
  • Court-Ordered Psychological Evaluation
  • Parenting Evaluations

THIS THERAPIST IS IN NETWORK WITH THE FOLLOWING INSURANCE COMPANIES:

  • Aetna (Not “Optum Behavior Health” or Medicare)
  • Kansas Medicaid KANCARE Plans: Healthy Blue, UHC, Sunflower (Not Ambetter)

As a general rule, we do not accept secondary insurance.