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William Schmidt Counseling

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William Schmidt Counseling

Therapy is a fantastic resource, not a last resort. My name is Bill Schmidt. There is no other place I'd rather be than doing this work. NPI 1851154835

I chose to work in Counseling because I have experienced the value of clarity in life first-hand. My training is both conventional and unique; combining modern psychology with ancient tools such as yoga, breathwork and meditation to help you access your own bedrock of inner-knowing. Through my own work and witnessing the work of others, I've learned the profound importance of clarity within one's self. I offer space and assistance to others that also wish to come into their own clarity; to move from compulsive to conscious behavior.

09/25/2025

The cornerstone of work in the office is the breath.

We practice noticing how we’re breathing, shallow or deep, if anything feels heavy or light. And explore those sensations, and then we look to see if anything is behind them. An emotion, an old memory maybe. And we observe if these old memories and emotions could be influencing the present day.

The observer effect is one of the most powerful tools in self-awareness there is.

And using the breath as a gateway has been in practice for thousands of years. The best things never go out of style.

Because how you breathe is how you live.

08/28/2025

Ten years ago today I painted the last corner on what was to be the next chapter of my life, my Counseling Office.

Its turned out to be SO much more than I ever imagined; not just a Counseling or Therapy office for people to come and "dump out their problems", but more so a space that people use to slow down for a few minutes, to come into themselves, to face themselves and often some pretty tough demons that have been running the show for them, usually for all of their lives.

From a telephone call one morning in late February of 2013 from my Boss telling me that he was laying me off from my position at a global technology company, to having the really unique opportunity to ask myself how I wanted to spend the rest of my life. Going from flying around the country 70% of my days to using my 30 years of experience in inner work to settle down full time; and then offering that same energy and space to anyone interested in exploring themselves. Current times are a perfect example of how disconnected we've become from our own selves and from one another.

What a ride its been.
Not easy by any definition.

I can share firsthand that sitting in a room with someone as they uncover the bits and pieces of their lives that have been unconsciously directing their actions to this very day is nothing short of Grace; and I look forward to offering that space and energy to people for as long as I can.

07/25/2025

I have two Willow Trees that I’ve grown from cuttings in large half barrels. One of the trees “broke out” of its barrel a couple of years ago and sent roots out to find the earth and more nutrients.

The tree grew and filled out so much more than the other tree that has (so far) remained in its planter.

Now, because the tree that broke out has sent a large root out of the bottom of the planter into the earth, the planter no longer sits flat on the ground. In strong winds, the planter and tree get knocked over.

I thought this was a great example of going outside of convention, of taking a chance on something greater than what you’re used to. Reaching beyond what you’re used to can be risky; you might get knocked around from time to time.

But the benefit can be that you grow; larger, stronger and deeper than you ever were before.

07/23/2025

What is there to say about Ozzy Osbourne that hasn't already been said?

Well, we can easily say that he went for what he wanted. Ozzy has said in a number of interviews that when he was young in England, he heard The Beatles on the radio when they released their first single; and he's quoted as saying "In that moment, the world went from black and white to color" and that from then on, he knew he wanted to play music and be an entertainer.

Ozzy went at life head on, full throttle. Even though he admitted in his later years to being afraid at times of failure, he went at what he did full steam. He often said that "you have to be your own support system, especially when nobody else is".

Ozzy was also open about his struggles with that life; how his excessive behavior nearly did him in. He has been quoted many times stating that marrying his wife Sharon was the best thing he ever did, because she stuck by him when he was at his worst.

He was open about his struggles with his mental health, about raising a family, about his substance abuse, about being a good husband. And later, about his diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. He became an advocate for substance abuse recovery. And in fact, he played his final show painkiller-free, stating that he wanted to be clear, and wanted to be present for his fans and for the music, as best he could. How brave Ozzy was!

Turns out, there is quite a bit to be said about John Michael Osbourne. Coming at life head on, and being clear and present at the end is a fantastic way to live, and is also a very good way to leave.

Blessings to Ozzy and his family.

07/20/2025

There should be a time in the morning when you get up; before you know what happened in the world; before you hear the weather report; when you have the opportunity to just be still for a few minutes and learn to listen to your own headlines.

Even better to be able to do this outdoors, where you can hear the creatures greet their day, and share those first rays of morning sunshine with you.

This helps. Helps to settle your system, connects you a little bit to nature and serves as a reminder of something bigger than yourself and your place in it.

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744 S Main Street
Clawson, MI
48017

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12482592083

Website

http://williamschmidtcounseling.com/

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