Testimonials

Hear what our clients say about their transformative experiences with us.

Writer, partner

Southern California

Mom, Partner, Physician

Northern California

"Dr. Schmidt embodies all the characteristics of an outstanding therapist - she is warm, candid, empathetic yet direct. She is superbly experienced and knowledgeable, yet have that uncanny ability to translate this knowledge into actionable and digestible lessons for her patients. During our sessions together, she helped me unpack difficult topics, face my fears, better understand myself and become more empowered to be a mother, wife, daughter and working professional. I have so deeply internalized many of the tools she shared with me, that I’ve taught them to friends and use them all the time to stay present and to show up for even difficult moments of life with equanimity and contentment. Therapy, like life, isn’t always easy, but finding the right therapist is perhaps one of the most critical components of a successful therapeutic journey. I recommend Dr. Schmidt wholeheartedly, and only wish my words here could adequately capture how much she has helped me."

"Dana is incredibly empathetic, kind and knowledgeable about CBT, mindfulness and all sorts of other therapeutic disciplines. She creates a uniquely safe space and under her guidance, I was finally able to dig into some pretty deep and painful stuff. And I am so glad I did - Dana helped me become a more honest, whole version of myself and I would truly recommend her to anyone."

"Dr. Schmidt helped me learn how to better manage my pain and stress to change my behavior and it changed my life. I was angry, had a hard time managing my anger and took it out on my wife and family. I learned how to be who I wanted to be instead of always being controlled by how I felt."

Active Duty Service Member, husband, father

San Diego, California