Internal Family Systems Therapists & Practitioners,
Embody more clarity, calm and confidence in session.
BE more effective by DOing less
I help healing professionals embody your highest potential for connection and healing. Thrive in a Self-led, impactful and sustainable clinical practice.
Therapy, Supervision, Consultation, Groups, Workshops & Retreats
I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome to a supportive, international community of healing professionals who seek to be more effective, Self-led and proficient in this sacred and demanding work.
Your clinical challenges, questions and self-doubt are welcome and make sense. You are not alone.
Help your clients heal without burning out. I get it! I’ve been there several times over the past 27 years as a therapist, supervisor and consultant. My experience and hard-earned lessons support your desire to find more ease, confidence and impact in your clinical work.
Protect your energy in and out of session. Set boundaries with confidence.
Embody calm, clarity and spaciousness in session.
Leave work more energized AND effective.
I nearly left the field after a decade because my hard-working helper, people-pleasing parts were so depleted. Once my parts learned to trust my Self to lead sessions, I was much more effective with much less effort. I have more energy and hope for my work than ever before.
Self is the most natural and effective resource for healing and knows just what to do and how to BE.
Thriving in this work is truly is possible—for both you and your clients!
Doesn’t that sound good?
Laura Schmidt, LMFT
Family Systems Therapist for 27 years
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Internal Family Systems Approved Clinical Consultant
Laura describes the promise and purpose of her clinical consultation groups and what helps therapists create impactful and sustainable practices.
“It was wonderful to have Laura assist me at the Cape Cod Institute. Her expertise was an important ingredient in the success of the week. In addition to being a very strong IFS therapist, Laura is able to teach and supervise IFS clearly and thoroughly. I highly recommend her.”
DR. RICHARD SCHWARTZ, IFS FOUNDER
Laura’s IFS foundation was built in 2008 working individually with Dick. He continues to mentor her as a teacher, colleague and friend.
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Workshops, speaking, retreats
Expand your application and proficiency with IFS and experience this transformational framework directly with Laura.
Contact us to find out how Laura can support you or your organization.
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Online IFS Clinical Groups
Laura has consulted hundreds of healing professionals from nearly 40 countries in her online consultation groups.
Increase your clinical skills, confidence and Self leadership.
Restore your energy for this work and capacity to help your clients with clarity, energy and hope.
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Mentoring for Group Leaders
Do you want to launch and lead your own group but don’t know where to start?
Or perhaps you’d like some guidance with groups you’re already leading?
This unique offering gives you Laura’s candid Behind-the-Scenes tips and insights not shared anywhere else.
Work with the parts this endeavor stirs up and glean practical tips so that your efforts are rewarding!
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Individual Therapy, Consultation or Supervision
**Laura is not accepting new individual clients at this time.
Work directly with Laura in Individual Therapy for Therapists, IFS-I Approved Consultation or AAMFT Approved Supervision (as a secondary supervisor).
About Laura Schmidt
Laura has devoted 27 years as a marriage and family therapist, specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) for 17 years. She has worked alongside and been individually mentored by IFS Founder Dr. Richard Schwartz and Lead IFS Trainers. A respected clinical consultant, supervisor and group leader, Laura has mentored hundreds of healing professionals across 37 countries for over a decade.
Laura’s personal journey—from competing as a world cup road cyclist to healing from a life-changing injury and chronic illness—has given her hard-earned lessons of resilience, patience, and self-compassion. Her ability to befriend discomfort and hardship inform her clinical expertise and heartfelt authenticity.
Laura is passionate about giving others a direct experience of the hope, compassion and healing IFS offers. Join her to gently open your heart, deepen your relationship with your parts, and cultivate greater ease, confidence, and clarity in your work. Lead from your most loving, wise, and calm innate resource—and thrive.
Reconnect with the hope, energy, and purpose you first brought to your practice
Many clinicians feel they're working too hard in sessions, leading to discouragement, self doubt and the looming threat of burnout. The high standards you set for yourself may become more of a burden than a benchmark. If you're struggling with setting boundaries, feeling ineffective or overwhelmed by challenging cases, it’s time for a change.
Working together will increase your skills and Self leadership so your practice is sustained by your presence, clarity and confidence, rather than your hard-working, helping managers. It truly is possible to have more energy and hope now than you did when you first entered the field!
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