LizÌýSchmidt

  • MA
  • LPC
  • LAC
  • Director of CAPS
Liz Schmidt

Liz is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction CounselorÌýin the State of Colorado. She graduated with her Master’s degree inÌýForensic Psychology from the University of Denver in 2007. She also holds aÌýBA in Psychology and Women’s Studies from the University of NorthernÌýColorado.

Prior to coming to CU, Liz worked within the criminal justice system providing individual therapy, group therapy, and assessments to clients whoÌýwere incarcerated and those who were under community supervision. LizÌýutilizes a variety of models in her therapy practice including Acceptance andÌýCommitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and MotivationalÌýInterviewing.

Education

  • MA: University of Denver, Denver, CO
  • BA: University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

The thing you'd most like to do

Visit everyÌýnational park in the US.

Areas of interest

Trauma, attachment, complex trauma,Ìýsubstance abuse, diversity and inclusion.

Connect with CAPS

Please call CAPS at 303-492-2277 to inquire about CAPS services.

To message a specific provider:

  1. Go to
  2. Click "Get Started" under the Counseling and Psychiatric Services clinic
  3. Go to "Messages" tab
  4. Click "Compose New Message"
  5. Find applicable provider to message or message ASK CAPS