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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-14 | Amber | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-you for your helpful suggestions. |
| 2009-09-11 | Kristine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks again....I really appreciate it....!!!! |
| 2009-09-09 | Kristine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for answering my question rather quickly and for the advice....it is helpful to have an objective and more neutral perspective....thanks! |
| 2009-08-11 | Van | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-13 | Shawn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the very fast reply1 |
| 2009-06-05 | gopi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for timely answer |
| 2009-05-30 | Sasha | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dr. Pat gave me an answer very quickly. Her knowledge and 'bedside manner' was wonderful. I would absolutely ask HER another question. I felt as if she and I were in the same room and I was on the correct couch! |
| 2009-03-18 | Emily | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you so much for all of your help and information! |
| 2009-03-17 | Cameron | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-03-14 | cindy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-12-27 | sasha | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your advice. I know what I have to do but it will be difficult but it has to be done. Thank you again |
| 2008-12-24 | nicte | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks that was very helpful. |
| 2008-09-21 | Susan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent |
| 2008-07-09 | Laura | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou very much!!! I am already seeing a consullar. |
| 2008-07-06 | carol | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for the prompt response |
| 2008-05-20 | Tracey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your valuable advice. You are excellent and have helped me tremendously. Thank you |
| 2008-05-19 | Adam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-02-26 | J | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much! You offer some really great suggestions, that I never thought of! |
| 2008-01-25 | Ronan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-12-12 | Anu | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. That was really helpful. I will take your advice and see what I can do about getting help. I would have liked a follow-up but you are on vacation. Well, thank you again. God Bless. |
| 2007-10-23 | Nick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wonderful person!! Thanks a ton! |
| 2007-08-01 | Sandra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow, you gave me food for thought, it makes a LOT of sense. I also appreciate your straight forward candor. I will print your answer. THANKS so much Patricia! |
| 2007-07-22 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-07-18 | robin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-06-26 | Cheree | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Pat. I will read your prey everyday. cheree |
| 2007-05-24 | gavin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you pat for your advise i will do some research on the advice you have given me and will be defiantly be using this service again in the future thanks again gavin |
| 2006-12-08 | Angela | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks. I never thought of it that way as being balanced. I always thought I had to either one or the other. Your advice helped. |
| 2006-12-02 | Kara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much.... I used to take benydryl for allergies and to help me sleep when I was younger. I just took some liquid benydryl to help me sleep and I am feeling drowsy. I really need to think about getting some help. Everytime I get in the car or go to walmart I feel like I am going to die or like everyone is watching me. Thanks again for your help. |
| 2006-02-12 | Marian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your kind, prompt answer--your response was a mix of reassurance, and practical solutions for starting out on fixing the problem, plus the speed of your reply made me feel like someone really did care. Thank you again. |
| 2005-06-07 | A | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks, for your reply. I knew what the problem was and you gave me an answer that I've been partly avoiding. I'll follow your advice, I'm tired of getting in my own way and being miserable! |
Answers by Expert:
Patricia A. Schafer, Ph.D.
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
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
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