Laura Schmidt, LMFT has devoted 28 years as a marriage and family therapist, specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) for the past 18 years. A Senior Certified IFS Therapist, Approved IFS Clinical Consultant, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor, she has worked alongside and been individually mentored by IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz and senior IFS trainers. She has led over 500 hours of clinical IFS groups for therapists and helping professionals from more than 40 countries. Students appreciate her authenticity, skill, and attunement to therapist parts.

Laura’s personal journey—from competing as a World Cup road cyclist to healing from a life-changing brain injury and managing a chronic joint disease—has given her hard-earned lessons in resilience, patience, and self-compassion. Her capacity to befriend discomfort and hardship deeply informs her clinical expertise and Self-led presence. Laura is passionate about giving others a direct experience of the hope, connection, and healing IFS offers. She credits IFS with making this sacred work sustainable and life-giving.