Science Meets Empathy
Healing Starts with Understanding
Everyone deserves the chance to heal, grow, and reclaim their life from addiction.
Through compassionate, evidence-based care, I support women in building resilience, self-worth, and long-term recovery.
Clinical Expertise
Board-certified in addiction psychiatry with advanced training from UCLA and Mayo Clinic, I bring evidence-based strategies grounded in neuroscience.
Lived Experience
As a physician in recovery, I understand addiction personally—offering care rooted in empathy, trust, and real-world insight.
Women’s Health Focus
Specializing in the intersection of female hormones, mental health, and substance use, I offer uniquely tailored support for women.
Thought Leadership
Published author and national speaker featured on major platforms like Good Morning America and Mayo Clinic’s Read. Talk. Grow.
Meet Dr. Schmidt
A Personal and Professional Journey Through Recovery
From top-ranked medical training to lived experience with addiction, my path to psychiatry has been shaped by both science and compassion. Learn how my background, research, and advocacy work come together to support others on their road to recovery.
Kristen Schmidt MD 