Why Therapy?
Unlike running on instincts alone, human beings have thoughts and emotions. Unconscious thoughts and emotions can cloud how we see ourselves, and ultimately how we see life. If the same kind of negative emotions are experienced enough, they become habitual; and can physically present in the body as pain, fatigue and tension.
Unlike physical health, we’re not taught how to manage our Mental Health. Even today, there still exists a considerable stigma around Mental Health.
I want to do my part in trying to remove that stigma.
An unattached third party, someone out of your personal circle can be very helpful to draw your attention to these thoughts and emotions. Looking back to their origin, then seeing how they might be affecting you today; opening your own internal wisdom in the process. I offer guidance and a safe space for you to explore yourself. You will feel seen, heard and supported throughout your process.
Life is too short to not be present for it.
Discovery
Through an individualized approach, discussion of one’s past can often bring old memories and experiences to the surface. Especially when we’re young and learning how the world works, these memories can provide clues to how we look at ourselves and life today.
Clarity
Once old behavioral patterns are discovered and experienced, further exploration can then happen to see if those old patterns are subtly influencing your life today. Like cleaning a dirty window in your house, we can see if there is a difference once we identify a pattern. This step often produces clarity, or ah-ha moments of personal insight.
Experience Yourself
Emotions often represent themselves in the body as physical tension and stress. Using tools such as breathwork, the body and any accompanying tensions can be safely explored and experienced; which can help to relieve the physical symptoms so that the next steps can be more comfortably taken.
Resolution
And then the resolution is bringing it all together to see what the things were that defined you, what you decided about yourself and about life as a result, what you consciously (or more often unconsciously) did about them and what the consequences are.
Client Testimonials…
"I have known and worked with Bill for many years.
He bravely and wisely does not subscribe to most traditional therapy systems, but has developed his own unique process that is based on years of study in meditative, intuitive, and self honest practices. His genuine commitment to his clients is second to none.
You will find him to be not only fully present, clear-minded and gracious, but also very firmly focused in helping you achieve your own insights and goals.
I would say he is one of the most sincerely caring and capable therapists I know."
KC
- Body/Mind Therapist
"Throughout working with William, I’ve gained valuable insights from him to help my day to day challenges. He treats you with kindness and cares for your wellbeing that helps you feel more appreciated in the world. William is a therapist we should all have that will help us gain better perspective on our life."
GB
- Student
"Before meeting with Bill I would blame the world for my problems instead of looking within. If you want someone to tell you what you want to hear then Bill is not your therapist but if you truly want to work on yourself and grow then give Bill a shot."
EW
- Sales
"As an introvert, I found it difficult at a past time in my life to understand and express what I was feeling; and a safe place to do it. I am grateful Bill provided that outlet and guided me to manage my stress, understand my actions and review patterns that weren’t serving me. It helped me move to a happier mind- space."
VP
- Non-Profit Executive
“Bill has all the empathetic qualities you should expect from a therapist. But his ability to help you guide yourself is unparalleled. I felt that Bill taught me clarity which allowed me to see what I had to do. Doubts and Fears gone, … Resolve, Clarity and Joy in."
SR
- Research Scientist
"Bill made me feel seen and I felt heard for the first time ever. Our sessions left me feeling hopeful, and he gave me tools to make peace with myself and to learn to love myself."
JG
- Small Business Owner
"My time with Bill was beneficial, adding some clarity in my life. I felt heard, and I have some self-examination tools now that I didn’t before.”
DL
- Marketing Executive
“In 2014 I was referred to Bill Schmidt.
Although I’ve been in the wellness field for over thirty years, a life crisis had my mind overstimulated and I was having trouble sleeping. I was stuck in my sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight).
Having been through therapy before, I noticed immediately that Bill’s style was very unique.
He brought me back to one of the most basic stress reduction tools available to each of us, breath work!
The breath work immediately started to shift my nervous system back to the parasympathetic
nervous system, allowing my body and mind to rest, and digest.
Bill also had some unique perspectives on shifting from stressful mind chatter to observing without judgement.
My time invested in Bill’s unique therapy approach was definitely time well invested.
If you’re going through a life crisis or life challenge and you have never done breath work, I would highly recommend Bill without hesitation!”
LD
- Founder of Wellness First For Women
My name is Bill Schmidt.
I chose to work in Counseling because I experienced the value of clarity in life first-hand.
My training and approach is both conventional and unique; combining modern psychology with ancient tools such as breathwork and meditation to help you access your inner-knowing.
I offer space and assistance to others that wish to come into their own clarity; moving from compulsive to conscious behavior.
There truly is no place I’d rather be than doing this work.
Contact Bill
Feel free to reach out to me to find out if this work is a good fit. Our first introductory chat is offered at no cost to you.
Sessions are one hour, and can be in person or remote. All sessions are self-payed.
744 S Main St
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 259-2083
bill@williamschmidtcounseling.com
NPI 1851154835
William Schmidt Counseling 