About Misty Schmidt
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 and Family Therapy), TAMFT (Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), and SAMFT (Student Association of Marriage and Family Therapy). In addition, Misty holds chair and committee 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:
- Community Based Mental Health Care
- Neurodiverse Relationships
- Medical Family Therapy in Primary Care Settings
- Crisis Counseling for a School District, advocating for the needs of students and their families
- Working with Families and Partners in a Private Practice Setting.
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, Sickle Cell, Cancer, Long Covid and other illnesses impacting patients on a biopsychosocial-spiritual level.
2. Family Therapy Field:
Communications between Mothers and
Daughters (specific topics)
- Neurodivergent Relationship/Family Communications, particularly Autistics and ADHDers.
- Neurodivergent Clinicians/Physician Disclosures
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 and the LGBTQIA+ Community.
- Therapeutic interventions working with Neurodiverse Relationships
- Therapists working with Neurodivergent Clients
- Neurodivergent Education for New MFTs
- Experiences of Non-English Speaking Patients in Healthcare Settings.
- Sickle Cell in Young Adults: Addressing unique challenges and support needs.
- Sexual Communications in Family Systems: Navigating sensitive conversations within families.
- Ethical Use of AI in Academia.
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 (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
2024, Stanford, CA.
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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