The Schmidts Institute
Life is complicated, but getting support doesn't have to be.
At The Schmidts Institute, I help internationals, professionals, parents, and individuals living in and around The Hague (Den Haag) navigate life's challenges through mental health counseling that's practical, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that healing doesn't have to feel heavy.
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expected.
Whether you've moved across the world, changed careers, become a partner supporting someone else's international journey, or simply feel stuck, it's easy to lose your sense of direction.
I’m Andrew Kaufman, the founder of The Schmidts Institute. I offer a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Together we'll work through anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, identity shifts, grief, burnout, or whatever is keeping you from living the life you want.
Life can be messy, unpredictable, and occasionally absurd.
You don't have to navigate it alone.
Book a free consultation today to get started on your wellness journey.
Change is difficult. Counseling doesn't have to be.
"The Schmidt’s Institute is the private practice of Andrew Kaufman, a licensed social worker and counselor based in The Hague, The Netherlands. All services are provided directly by Andrew.
“Andrew challenged me and through his encouragement, guidance, and support, he helped me recognize my strengths in myself that I hadn’t yet seen.”
Brenda B. - Former client“Andrew was significant in my personal growth, was tremendously instrumental in helping me shift my perspective, and encouraged me to consider options and opportunities that I had never considered. Working with him truly changed my life.”
Amy M. - Former client“Andrew’s free spirit and caring heart was the support system that kept me moving the challenges that I was facing.”
Jaeilyn S. - Former client