I am so honored to support you in better understanding yourself and tending to those parts of you that may need healing. I aim to provide a safe space where you can show up in your authenticity and truth, without fear of judgement. With a background in psychology and clinical social work I bring a deep respect for all cultural and social identities, a commitment to social justice and tender empathy for all folx and their unique experiences. Through an anti-oppressive lens and with a variety of evidence-based therapy modalities, I’ll help you develop healthy coping skills to move through life more easily even amid pain and struggle.
I work with teens and adults aged 14 and older experiencing any of the following: anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD/CPTSD, suicidal ideations, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, transitions/big life changes and more.
I use a variety of evidence-based techniques including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy. Regardless of what you bring to discuss, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your experiences; I am here to guide and support you through the process of learning, growth and healing. I welcome folx of all identities including people of
color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and neurodivergent individuals.
Mikayla Schmitz
CSWA
Clinical Social Work Associate
Hello my name is Mikayla and it is nice to meet you! My pronouns are she/her.
Professional Information
BA in Psychology, minor in Spanish: University of Kansas 2020
MSW Social Work: University of Kansas 2022
I work with teens/adults age 14 and older who may be experiencing anxiety,
depression, PTSD, grief, and/or conflict in relationships. I practice with a social justice and
trauma-informed framework that honors YOU as the expert of your experiences. With an anti-
oppressive lense, I may use a variety of therapy techniques including IFS, DBT, Motivational
Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, CBT and more. I welcome folx of all identities including
people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and neurodivergent individuals.
CSWA Oregon: Clinical Social Work Associate.
