Stefanie Schaefer
I work with adults who want more from life, their relationships, or themselves but feel stuck getting there, overwhelmed, or like they should be further along. I support clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, stress or dissatisfaction with life, health or work, sleep concerns, communication and boundary issues, dating and relationship challenges, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism.
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.
I’m straightforward, relatable, and down to earth, with room for humor and honest conversation. At times, that also means respectfully challenging patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back. As a naturalized U.S. citizen from Germany, I also bring personal understanding of adapting to a new culture and enjoy working with immigrants and first-generation Americans navigating life between cultures. My approach is practical, collaborative, solution-focused, and trauma-informed. Together, we'll build on your strengths, gain new perspectives, and develop practical tools and strategies to help you create lasting change and a life you can more fully enjoy. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor serving adults across Colorado.
First session
In our first session, we’ll complete the required intake process, talk about what brings you to therapy and what you’d like to gain from it. There will be plenty of room for your questions as we explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
Strengths
I draw from strengths-based therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, and psychoeducation to help you understand what's getting in your way, how past experiences may affect the present, and how to move forward in a way that's more closely aligned with your values and goals. I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, offer honest, practical feedback, and respectfully challenge patterns when it may help, while keeping the focus on moving you closer to where you want to be. I'd love to see you gain clarity and insight, along with practical tools you can actually use. By putting what you learn in therapy into practice, you can build greater confidence and self-acceptance, make lasting changes, and create a life you feel more satisfied with.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are adults who want something in their lives to be different, even if they're not sure how or what to change. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you should be further along. That might be around transitions, lifestyle, health or work, anxiety or stress, dating or relationship challenges, communication or boundaries, sleep or questions about what comes next. I also work well with neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD and autism, and immigrants and first-generation Americans navigating life between cultures. You don't need to have it all figured out. If you're ready for change and willing to put in the effort needed to achieve and maintain it, we can work together towards the life and relationships you want.
Treatment methods
Strength-Based
Let's look at what's already working, not just what isn't. Together, we'll identify your strengths, abilities, and past successes and use them to help you handle current challenges. We'll build on what you already do well, while developing new perspectives and strategies to move toward the life you want.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We'll look at how your thoughts, feelings, and actions affect each other and spot patterns that might be getting in your way. Together, we can challenge unhelpful ways of thinking, consider different perspectives, and practice strategies that help you respond differently and make changes in everyday life.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
We'll focus on what you'd like to be different and where you want to go from here. Together, we'll turn that into clear, achievable goals and identify practical steps that can move you in that direction. The focus is on making progress and finding solutions you can use in your everyday life.
Motivational Interviewing
When you feel torn about making a change or not sure what to do, we'll explore the situation without judgment or pressure. I'll help you clarify what matters to you, uncover your own reasons for change, and build confidence in making choices that fit your values and your life.
Psychoeducation
Understanding why something is happening can make it easier to know what to do about it. I'll share relevant information and explain concepts to help you better understand your experiences and reactions. We can then use that understanding to make informed choices and find strategies that work for you.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- ColoradoLicense LPC.0021897