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David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW

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Specializes in: Social Work

Professional interests include: anxiety, individual psychotherapy, depression, and more.

102 Marty Drive
Buffalo, MN 55313

(763) 682-5420

David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW is a social worker in Buffalo, MN specializing in social work. David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW is affiliated with Associated Clinic of Psychology.

Office Locations

102 Marty Drive
Buffalo, MN 55313

(763) 682-5420

(763) 682-5803

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4027 County Road 25
Minneapolis, MN 55416

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6160 Summit Drive N
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

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Some issues David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2023, David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

individual therapy

mental health therapy

talk therapy

In 2012, David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	58
mental health therapy	409

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	435

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2013

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	427

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2014

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	421

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2015

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	395

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2016

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	295

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2017

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	73
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	297

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	294

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	338

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	313

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	269

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	70
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Buffalo, MN were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	58
mental health therapy	353

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

David Schmitt, MSW, LICSW is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Associated Clinic of Psychology

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Biography

Mr. David Schmitt practices social work. In his practice, Mr. Schmitt focuses on depression, anxiety, and individual psychotherapy. He is affiliated with Associated Clinic of Psychology.