Dr. Aidan Schmitt is a therapist who earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University with a specialization in children and adolescents. She is currently working in private practice at MPG and completing a postdoctoral fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Before graduating, Dr. Schmitt completed her dissertation on social media use and mental health in adolescents. She also completed a pre-doctoral clinical internship in Washington, DC, during which he worked in various school settings affording her experience navigating school wellness teams and special education programs. Dr. Schmitt has also obtained clinical training in inpatient, outpatient, community clinic, and private practice settings.
Dr. Schmitt treats children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other behavioral difficulties. She utilizes evidence-based psychotherapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, parent management training, interpersonal therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dr. Schmitt prioritizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach and tailors care to the needs of each individual and family. She applies current research and acknowledges diversity factors when conceptualizing cases and developing treatment plans.
Regarding specializations, Dr. Schmitt has a particular interest in treating and researching internalizing disorders (e.g., anxiety and depression). Additionally, she conducts research on social media use and emotion regulation in adolescents. Overall, Dr. Schmitt enjoys working with clients and families to decrease symptoms and improve quality of life.
