Shohreh Schmuecker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Compassionate Anxiety & Panic Therapy Is anxiety or panic limiting your life? As a trauma-informed therapist trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Psychotherapy, I work with the whole person: the different parts of your experience, the mind-body connection, and the complexity of what shapes your responses. I bring years of experience helping people reduce their anxiety and calm their nervous system. Work Stress Therapy Does your workday extend far beyond the hours you spends at the office? Are you thinking and stressing about work even when you are not working? Are you finding it challenging to draw boundaries between your professional and personal life? I am experienced in working with clients navigating work stress and have written an article for Good Therapy entitled "Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace" (www.goodtherapy.orgblognavigating-mental-health-in-the-workplace). We can work together to understand how stress is impacting you and how to support your nervous system as it negotiates stressful situations and to strengthen and develop resources to support you in feeling more grounded. Life Transitions Counseling Life transitions can include expected life changes like a new job, a new role, a planned move, parenting or any other changes in your life. Whether these transitions are anticipated or come as a surprise, they can bring about a sense of uncertainty and stress. As a skilled psychotherapist working with life transitions, I can support you as you process these transitions and changes. Therapy for Mothers As a mother it can feel like you're constantly putting others' needs before your own, and it can be difficult to take a step back and check in with yourself. Sometimes, simply knowing that someone is listening, without offering unsolicited advice or judgment, can make a difference. In therapy sessions together, there is space to explore your experience with care, depth, and openness, without the need to manage or minimize what you're feeling. Trauma-informed Therapy We can work together to understand not what is wrong with you, but to understand what happened to you and how your system is processing that. As a trauma informed therapist, our work together is informed with understanding your lived experience and what feels safe and supportive to you. I bring an understanding of trauma responses and the skill to support you in your process. Internal Family Systems Therapy- Parts work I have advanced training in Internal Family Systems (Level 2), having completed over 162 hours of specialized study. I use this compassionate, evidence-based approach to help clients explore the different parts of themselves, supporting them to uncover the root of emotional struggles and patterns. IFS therapy can support you in developing a deeper, more compassionate relationship with yourself. Instead of feeling stuck in cycles of self criticism, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm, you can begin to understand what is happening internally and why. If you're ready to explore compassionate, evidence-informed support and start feeling more resourced, reach out to schedule a free consultation and we'll create a plan that fits your needs.