Joel SchmidtMA, LPC · Port Royal, SC Book

Specialties · Executive stress

Therapy for executive stress and burnout

Structured therapy for leaders, founders, and professionals dealing with chronic pressure, overthinking, and burnout. Port Royal, SC, and online in South Carolina and Florida.

Common reasons people come in

  • Overthinking decisions, or second-guessing them afterward
  • Irritability, short fuse, or feeling flat at home
  • Can't switch off at night or on weekends
  • Dread before the week starts
  • Using a drink or two (or more) as the main way to come down
  • Feeling worn out by work you used to handle easily

How we work on it

We start by defining what's actually going wrong and what you want instead, in concrete terms. From there, sessions combine ACT skills for handling pressure and difficult thoughts with practical changes to workload, boundaries, and recovery time.

If alcohol has become part of how you cope, we can work on moderation as part of the plan.

Concierge Program

For a flat $1,200 per month, the Concierge Program includes four 60–75 minute secure video sessions, direct access to me between sessions, flexible scheduling, and make-up sessions for missed appointments within reasonable limits.

Common questions

Is this coaching or therapy?

It's therapy, delivered by a licensed counselor, with a practical, coaching-style structure. That means confidentiality, clinical assessment, and evidence-based methods, with a focus on results you can see at work and at home.

Can you help me cut back on drinking?

Yes, if drinking has become your main way to unwind and you want to moderate. This is outpatient support for people who are functioning well. It isn't a substitute for medical detox or addiction treatment, and I'll say so if you need more.

Can sessions fit around a work schedule?

Sessions run Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m., with the last at 5:30 p.m. Online sessions remove the commute. The Concierge Program adds flexible scheduling.

Book a free consultation or a first session.

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