Brandi Schmitt (she/her)
Clinical Director
MS, NCC, LMHC
EMDR Trained Clinician
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I take an attachment-based approach to therapy. I believe that healing happens in the context of safe, attuned relationships and I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered. My work is grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique story, and I’m committed to providing care that honors the diverse identities, values, and experiences my clients bring into the room.I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR to help clients move through pain, reconnect with their inner resilience, and foster meaningful change. My clinical focus includes working with survivors of trauma and sexual abuse, as well as those navigating attachment wounds, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. At the heart of my practice is a belief in your capacity to heal—and my role is to walk alongside you as you rediscover your strengths and create the life you want to live.
Brandi is open to working with clients from all communities we serve in alignment with Heart and Solutions’ Commitment to Inclusion.
Brandi is especially passionate about working with the following communities and issues: Body Positivity, Immigrant Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Transgender Allied, Veteran Allied
Locations
What types of payment do you accept?
Heart and Solutions accepts insurance, private pay and multiple types of community funding! Find additional information about billing and insurance here.
Clients
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Areas of Focus
I provide Therapy services for a variety of concerns, but I am especially passionate about:
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- Anxiety Disorders
- Body Image
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women’s Issues
- Interpersonal Relationships
- LGBTQIA+
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault or Abuse
- Sexuality
- Systemic Stressors
- Suicidal Ideation
Regardless of your situation, my goal is to create a welcoming space where you can grow and heal.
Meet Brandi
When I’m not working, you can usually find me listening to an audiobook, tending to my ever-growing collection of houseplants, or spending quality time with family and friends. I love creating cozy, peaceful spaces—both at home and throughout my life. These everyday joys keep me grounded and inspired, and I bring that same sense of presence and care into the work I do with clients.
Brandi’s Latest Mental Health Tips
Breaking Down EMDR Therapy
Breaking Down EMDR Therapy Sharing her expertise on the podcast this week is our guest Brandi Schmitt. Brandi is a Heart and Solutions therapist in Waterloo providing EMDR Therapy, and today, she shares what EMDR actually means and what...
I Know Logically…And Yet I Feel…
I Know Logically ...And Yet I Feel... As I sit across from my clients, whether it be in person or via telehealth, the heaviness of the burdens my clients carry becomes all too clear. Many clients report feeling simply exhausted by the...