Personalized virtual therapy for South Carolina residents to help you navigate anxiety, OCD, depression, work stress, fear of flying, and life challenges.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with stress, anxiety or a difficult season of life. Float On Counseling offers virtual therapy with Joel Schmidt, LMHC, for clients located in South Carolina.
Meet Joel Schmidt, LMHC
Joel Schmidt, LMHC & owner of Float On Counseling. Joel started Float On Counseling in 2017 and lives in beautiful Beaufort, SC! Joel provides online therapy to all South Carolina residents (Beaufort, Charleston, Greenville and every where in-between)!
Joel is specialized in Anxiety Disorders – general anxiety, panic, OCD, and fear of flying. He is also dedicated in helping professionals with work stress, moderation (for drinking), relationships, and more.
Virtual Therapy that Fits your Life
Online therapy may be a good fit if you:
- Prefer the convenience of attending sessions from home.
- Have a busy schedule or limited access to local providers.
- Want consistent support without commuting to an office.
- Are looking for a therapist whose approach and specialties fit your needs.
What can we work on Together?
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can affect your thoughts, emotions, relationships and ability to enjoy everyday life. You may find yourself constantly worrying, anticipating the worst or avoiding situations that make you uncomfortable. Therapy can help you change your relationship with anxiety, learn to respond differently to uncomfortable feelings and build confidence in your ability to navigate uncertainty.
Generalized Anxiety
If you find yourself worrying excessively about work, relationships, health or everyday responsibilities, it can be difficult to relax or stay present. Therapy can help you recognize anxious thought patterns, become more comfortable with uncertainty and learn to let anxious thoughts and feelings come and go without feeling the need to fight, fix or control them.
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorders
Panic attacks can feel frightening and overwhelming, sometimes leaving you afraid of when the next one might happen. Therapy can help you understand the cycle of panic and learn to approach uncomfortable physical sensations and anxious feelings differently. Rather than automatically resisting or escaping the experience, you can develop the ability to sit with the discomfort, allow it to pass and build confidence in your ability to handle it.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD can involve unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals that feel difficult to resist. Therapy can help you better understand these patterns and change how you respond to intrusive thoughts and urges. Evidence-based approaches, such as exposure and response prevention (ERP), may be appropriate depending on your needs and treatment plan.
If the thought of getting on a plane brings on intense anxiety, you’re not alone. Fear of flying can make vacations, family visits and work travel feel stressful or even impossible. Joel’s specialized fear-of-flying program helps clients work toward a different relationship with fear, learning to tolerate uncertainty and allow anxious feelings to be present without letting them dictate their choices. The goal is to build confidence and greater freedom to travel.
Depression
Depression can affect much more than your mood. You might experience low motivation, persistent sadness, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating or a sense of disconnection from the people and activities that once mattered to you.
Therapy provides space to explore what you’re going through, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical ways to move forward. The goal isn’t to pressure yourself to feel better overnight, but to work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.
Work Stress and Burn-Out
Work can be a significant source of stress, particularly when expectations are high, boundaries are difficult to maintain or you feel responsible for keeping everything together. You may find yourself overthinking decisions, struggling to switch off after hours or carrying work-related tension into your personal life.
Therapy can help you identify the sources of your stress, recognize patterns that contribute to overwhelm, strengthen boundaries and develop healthier ways to manage professional demands. Whether you’re navigating a challenging workplace, a major career decision or the pressure to succeed, you can work toward a more sustainable balance.
Life Challenges and Transitions
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. Relationship changes, major decisions, shifting priorities, personal setbacks or simply feeling uncertain about what’s next can leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
You don’t need to be experiencing a mental health crisis to benefit from therapy. Sometimes, you just need a space to sort through your thoughts, gain perspective and figure out your next steps.
Therapy can help you navigate uncertainty, better understand your needs and values, strengthen coping skills and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
What does online therapy cost?
Joel Schmidt offers private-pay therapy. Before beginning, you’ll have an opportunity to discuss your needs, the fee for services and whether the practice may be a good fit.
If you have out-of-network mental health benefits, your insurance plan may reimburse a portion of your costs, depending on your policy and eligibility. We can help you look into your specific benefits!
Not sure where to start?
A free 15-minute consultation provides an opportunity to discuss what you’re looking for and ask questions before deciding whether to move forward. Click on the “Request a Free 15 Minute Consultation” button below…
You can send a message by visiting our CONTACT PAGE or give our Client Care Coordinator a call at 813-515-9602.