Melanie Schmidt, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with Little Otter, bringing 15 years of experience in supporting families and providing mental health services to children, teens, and adults. She has extensive experience helping clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, disrupted attachment, grief and loss, stress, and relationship difficulties. With deep knowledge of child development, she partners with families to develop effective solutions that promote healing and well-being. Helping families heal is a core value in her practice, and she is deeply committed to supporting each family through their unique struggles. Outside of work, she enjoys listening to podcasts and audiobooks while tending to her mini farm of vegetables. She can often be found swimming in natural bodies of water, hiking to scenic views or graffiti murals, photographing reflections in nature, and spending quality time with friends and family.