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Patricia A. Schafer, Ph.D.

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 11/08/2009

Expertise

I specialize in various forms of depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and also stress, phobias, life changes, grief, women's issues, men's issues, etc. My licenses are: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor -Supervisor(LPCC-S) and Licensed Professional Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in the state of Ohio and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Experience in the area

12 years experience counseling substance abusers, families of alcoholics/drug addictions, and those with codependency issues. I also specialize in social phobia; stress; anxieties; women`s issues; grief and adjustments to life changes. Some therapeutic techniques used are: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviorial Therapy)REBT (Rational Emotive), SFT (Solution Focused) and 12-Step, etc. If you live in the Cleveland area, you can contact me at my office for an appointment at: 440-349-4521. I am on various insurance panels and EAP programs.

Organizations

ACA, OCA, NCC, OMHCA

Education/Credentials

Ph.D. In counseling MA In Counseling BS In Psychology

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Amber	09/14/09	10	10	10	10	Thank-you for your helpful suggestions.
Kristine	09/11/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks again....I really appreciate it....!!!!
Kristine	09/09/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for answering my question rather .....
Van	08/11/09	10	10	10	10
Shawn	06/13/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for the very fast reply1

Recent Answers from Patricia A. Schafer, Ph.D.

2009-09-13 Dealing with Several Stressful Issues:

Hi Amber: You are dealing with a lot right now. Economically many, many, people are going through tough times. So, it is times like these you need to concentrate on the positives in your life, you

2009-09-09 Father abandoned me....again....:

Hi Kristine: If you have no expectations that does not mean you are not yourself. It seems you "set up" expectations only to be hurt in the end. That is you "expect" your father to be a father whereas

2009-09-08 Father abandoned me....again....:

Hi Kristine: It is hard to want a relationship with someone and they do not show the same interest or enthusiasm as you have. You can't force a relationship if one side does not want one. I suggest

2009-08-11 Premature aging:

Hi Van: Changing a job to a more stressful one that is more demanding of your time and also pressures for decision making, time limitations, etc. can make one look more stressed. That is, looking stressed

2009-08-10 Post surgical depression:

Dear Cruz: One can get too analytical after surgery - especially when one has surgery that leaves them in a long time healing process. Therefore, you can't get around so you have more time to think

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