Laura Schmidt

Presenter

Laura Schmidt, LMFT, has devoted 27 years as a marriage and family therapist, specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) for 17 years. She has worked alongside and been individually mentored by IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz and lead IFS trainers. A respected clinical consultant, supervisor, and group leader, Laura has mentored hundreds of healing professionals across 37 countries for over a decade.

Laura’s personal journey—from competing as a World Cup road cyclist to healing from a life-changing injury and chronic illness—has given her hard-earned lessons of resilience, patience, and self-compassion. Her ability to befriend discomfort and hardship informs her clinical expertise and heartfelt authenticity.

Laura is passionate about giving others a direct experience of the hope, compassion, and healing IFS offers. Join her to gently open your heart, deepen your relationship with your parts, and cultivate greater ease, confidence, and clarity in your work. Lead from your most loving, wise, and calm innate resource—and thrive.