Misty Schmidt is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Texas (License #204672). With a focus on helping individuals, couples, and families, Misty brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice.
Education and Background:
Misty earned her BA in Social and Behavioral Sciences, with a minor in Management and Organizational Leadership, from George Fox University in Portland, OR. Building on her passion for family therapy, she pursued her MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in Medical Family Therapy, at Texas Woman's University. During her studies, Misty completed a transformative internship at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she honed her skills in medical family therapy, collaborating with physicians, social workers, and psychiatrists in an integrated medicine approach.
Continuing her commitment to professional growth, Misty is currently focused on her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at TWU. She has also expanded her horizons through international study at the Center for Strategic Therapy in Italy.
Professional Involvement and Volunteering:
- Dedicated to making a positive impact in her community, Misty is an active volunteer for the Denton County LOSS Team (Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors). Her experience in Crisis Intervention allows her to provide essential support during challenging times. She is an esteemed member of various professional organizations, including
- CFHA (Collaborative Family Healthcare Association)
- AAMFT (American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy)
- TAMFT (Texas Association for Marriage &Family Therapy)
- SAMFT (Student Association of Marriage & Family Therapy).
In addition, Misty holds Chair-elect and Leadership positions in three of these esteemed associations, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field. She is also the President of the Doctoral Students Organization at Texas Woman's University.
Areas of Expertise:
Misty boasts a diverse background in various areas of mental health care. Her experience includes:
- Neurodiverse & Neurodivergent Relationships
- Medical Family Therapy in Primary Care Settings
- Family Therapists in Schools
Current Research Interests:
Passionate about staying at the forefront of therapy practices, Misty is deeply invested in the following research areas:
- Medical Family Therapy Field:
Chronic Pain, Cancer, and Neurodivergence in Healthcare. - Family Therapy Field:
- Neurodivergent Clinicians/Physician Disclosures
- Neurodivergent Relationship/Family Communications, particularly Autistics and ADHD.
- AI in Healthcare
- MFT's in Schools
- Neurodivergent MFT Therapists/Supervisors
- Trans Youth
Current Research Projects:
Misty is actively involved in several research projects exploring vital topics within the fields of family and medical therapy. Some of her current research projects include:
- Long Covid: Understanding its impact on individuals and families.
- Neurodivergent Relationships
- Therapeutic interventions working with Neurodiverse & Neurodivergent Relationships
- Autistic MFTs working with Neurodivergent Clients
- Neurodivergent Supervision for MFT Associates
- Experiences of Non-English Speaking Patients in Healthcare Settings.
- Sickle Cell in Young Adults: Addressing unique challenges and support needs.
- Trans Youth
Misty Schmidt's dedication to her clients, her community, and her ongoing research demonstrates her commitment to providing empathetic and effective therapy services. If you're seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your family, Misty is here to help you on your journey to emotional well-being and healing.
Presentations
- Schmidt, M. (2025, Sept). Therapy in Translation: Exploring the Professional Identity of Autistic Marriage and Family Therapists Working with Neurodivergent Clients. Stanford University Neurodiversity Summit, Palo Alto, CA
- Schmidt, M (2025, Sept) Co-creating Connection: The Importance of the Neurodiversity Affirming Paradigm in Strengths-Based Therapy for Autistic Romantic Relationships. Stanford University, CA
- Schmidt, M (2025, May). School Based Family Therapy: Getting in there and doing it well. AAMFT & COAST Workshop.
- Schmidt, M (2024, Nov). Neurodiversity and Stress: Working with Divergence. Presenting at AAMFT Systemic Therapy Conference 2024, Orlando, Florida.
- Schmidt, M (2024, Sept). Sensory Inclusive Practices In Therapy: Building Accessible and Supportive Environments. Presented at St. Louis University.
- Schmidt, M (2024, Sept). Embracing Neurodiversity in Romantic Relationships: Insights from Neurodivergent Therapists. Presented at Stanford University, Neurodiversity Summit 2024, Stanford, CA.
- Schmidt, M (2024, Sept). Intersections of Neurodivergence and Queerness - Exploring Support for Neuroqueer Individuals. Presented at Stanford University, Neurodiversity Summit.
- Schmidt, M (2024, Sept). “By the way, I’m autistic too.” When clinicians choose to disclose their own neurodivergence to clients and colleagues, revealing the healing potential and the risks. Presented at Stanford University, Neurodiversity Summit 2024, Stanford, CA.
- Schmidt, M (2024, August). MFT’s in School Systems: Considerations for working with Neurodivergent Students. Presented at Pilot Point ISD, Pilot Point, TX.
- Schmidt, M (2024, April). Inclusive Family Centered Care: Considerations for Working with Non-English Speaking Families. Presented at Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapist 2024 Conference in San Antonio, TX.
- Schmidt, M (2024, February). A Day in the Life of School Based Family Therapists. Presented for AAMFT Family Therapist in School Interest Network, Texas.
- Schmidt, M (2024, January). Family Therapists in K-12 student Mental Health. Presented at Pilot Point ISD for Kristen Massey, Principles of Human Services, Pilot Point, TX.
- Schmidt, M (2023, November). Integrated Healthcare as a MedFT. Presented at St. Louis University for Dr. Shelley Dalton, Theories and Models of MedFT MFT 6740-01, St, Louis, MO.
- Schmidt, M. (2023, October). Inclusive Family Centered Care: Considerations for Working with Non-English Speaking Families. Presented at Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Annual Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.
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