Stefanie Schaefer, LPC — Therapist in Colorado

Hi there, I'm Stefanie!

Do you want to build healthier habits, deal with life stressors more effectively, and/or improve your relationships and life satisfaction? I meet you where you're at today and help you gain tools and new perspectives that will move you closer to your goals.

My focus

You've tried everything you know, but you're still not as happy in life - at home, work, or school - as you'd like to be? Maybe your friendships & personal/professional relationships seem like they could be better? You're taking care of everyone & everything before yourself, now you're tired? Good on you for recognizing that! I'd love to help!

My approach

I create a safe environment for you to explore what led you to seek support and where you would like to see change, growth, and relief going forward. Together, we tackle the task of implementing those changes, in steps that work for you, and get you headed towards leading a life you can more fully enjoy and feel at peace with.

My communication style

I practice active listening to truly understand where you are and where you'd like to be, what is and isn't working for you. I'm direct and approach some situations with humor and relatable metaphors. We're here to make progress towards your goals. You are allowed to laugh, and growth is allowed to feel attainable, light & fun when possible.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've been curious about what causes people to do what they do for as long as I can remember. As part of my own journey, I've learned that effective communication, healthier relationships, greater life satisfaction, courage to take life by the horns & get out of our own way, as well as setting & achieving goals that matter to us, can be learned.

My goals for you

This is your unique journey - you decide what's important to you and what you'd like to achieve. I'm here to provide you with tools & support along the way so you can succeed and grow while we're working together and beyond. As needs change, insights arise and priorities evolve, we adjust our plan to reflect that and move you closer to your goals.

Our first session

During our first session - and every session after that - you'll decide what and how much to share and focus on & whether you'd like to continue working together. This is your journey and you deserve to have someone walking alongside you who you feel seen by and safe with. If we're a good match, I'd be honored to be part of your growth process!

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Reality Therapy

+ 7 more

Focus populations

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Police/Fire/First Responders

Body Positivity

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Kaiser Permanente (Colorado) - Commercial
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 23 more

Languages spoken

English, German

Education

Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Stefanie Schaefer