LYDIA SCHULTZ

Counselor Intern

Hi, my name is Lydia Schultz, and my pronouns are she/her/hers.

I graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2024 with my bachelor's degree in psychology and am currently a graduate student in the master's program of clinical mental health at Tennessee Tech University. While we work together, my goal is to create a safe, warm, and inviting space where you feel truly seen and heard. I believe in a holistic approach that combines person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with a focus on experiential therapies. This means our work together is all about you. Your goals, your experiences, and your needs.

I'm here to walk alongside you through any phase of life, whether you’re navigating grief, new beginnings, trauma, successes, or complex family dynamics. I want to create an environment where you can learn to explore your most authentic self, and through our work, learn how to apply the tools and insights we discuss in session to your daily life. 

I will support you as you learn and grow. We can tailor our sessions to your comfort and needs, from traditional talk therapy to using art, play, or even taking a walk outside. I value providing every client with empathy, genuineness, and acceptance. I am dedicated to offering inclusive, accepting, and holistic care for all my clients.

I'm grateful to experience your journey alongside you!

Get to know Lydia…

· Full Name

Lydia Schultz

· Pronouns:

She/her/hers

· Therapeutic Approach In a Few Words

Client/child centered, I also enjoy using play therapy with clients.

· What drew you to this work?

I knew I wanted to find a way to support and help people learn/grow. Clinical mental health was a great fit for that. 

· What do you hope clients feel when they walk into Grove?

A safe and supportive place where they can be authentically themselves.

· A value or belief I carry into sessions:

Each client is an expert of their own experiences.

· How I care for my own mental health:

Relaxing on the couch and watching tv/movies.

· If I were a plant, I'd be a:

Sunflower, I love the sun!

· Favorite Comfort Food:

Spaghetti and Meatballs

· Weekend Vibe: What's your dream weekend look like?

A dream weekend for me is getting to do some leisure reading, spend time with my friends/family, take a nap on the couch during a movie, and go out to eat somewhere new. 

· A book/movie/show I'll never get tired of:

Gilmore Girls and Friends!

· Go-to drink order:

Sweet tea or an iced caramel latte.

o This or That: Early Bird or Night Owl

Night Owl

o This or That: City or Nature

Nature

o This or That: Fiction or Nonfiction

Fiction

o This or That: Dogs or Cats

Cats

o This or That: Sunrise or Sunsets

Sunsets