Dr. Edward P. Schmitt, Psy.D., F.A.A.D.Psy.
Licensed Psychologist
Fellow American Academy of  Doctoral Psychologists

    Dr. Edward P. Schmitt received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with Honors, from Michigan State University, in 1980. He completed his Masters and Doctoral Degrees from Central Michigan University, in 1987 and 1993 respectively. He interned at Henry Ford Hospital, in Detroit, one of the nations top 25 hospitals, in the Department of Psychiatry. His major rotation was in out-patient psychiatry with a minor rotation on the Medical Hospital Inpatient Consultation/ Liaison Psychiatry Service.

Dr. Schmitt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience in the assessment, counseling and psychotherapy of adults, adolescents, and children in out-patient, in-patient and medical settings. Dr. Schmitt has received training and supervision in short and long term psychotherapy approaches, cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders and phobias, adult sexual dysfunction, neuropsychological assessment, and the behavioral treatment of the mentally retarded.

Dr. Schmitt has published research appearing in "Family Practice Research Journal" and "Journal of Stress Medicine", pertinent to improving the practice of  family practice physicians and increasing our knowledge of   psychological factors which affect coronary heart disease. Dr. Schmitt's doctoral dissertation research examined the effects of Type A Behavior Pattern and other psychological factors on Cholesterol levels in adults and he has compiled literature reviews regarding Type A Behavior Pattern in Children. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Michigan Psychological Association, and the Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, and participates in their continuing education programs.

Comments from Dr. Edward Schmitt about his approach to helping others:

My approach to helping others focuses upon helping individuals understand their feelings, emotions, and motivations, those they are aware of and those they are not. Therapy is essentially an equal and trusting relationship between the client and therapist, where the client could be an individual, couple, or family. As an individual, I believe you have the ability to understand and implement the changes you desire for yourself; only you are responsible for deciding the ultimate direction or course of action you may take.

Through a sequence of self explorations, which may include an investigation of your family history, you may learn more about yourself and the external and internal factors that effect the quality of your life and relationships. You may improve your skills in the areas of communication, self-control, and self-understanding. You are in full control of what you want to accomplish in therapy and your individual spiritual beliefs will be respected. A good therapy experience offers you opportunities to learn important things about yourself, to acquire helpful life management skills and to integrate both past and present learning to achieve a much better quality of life.

No where in life are endings just as important as beginnings as in your therapy experience. I believe that it is very important that the ending of your therapy with me be handled with the same care and sensitivity as the beginning. This will enable you to go on smoothly with your life, without any negative feelings burdening you about how your therapy ended. So, whatever the reason, it is our responsibility to make sure your therapy ends as well as it began. To this end I recommend that, whenever possible, we plan and prepare for the end of our work together with the same time and attention your life warrants. I took forward to the opportunity to help you grow and achieve your fullest potential as a human being.

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