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Karen Andrea Schafer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Accokeek, MD 20607
Let's Connect (301) 900-3584
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Dr. Schafer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland & Washington D.C. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Maryland University, College Park. In 2010, she earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of District of Columbia and later served as an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Schafer earned a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology while pursing and earning her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, located Washington, DC.
Dr. Schafer is known for her dedication in bridging the gap between mental health disparities within minority populations & is committed to aiding in assisting these populations with strengthening their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Dr. Schafer also specializes in working with women of color, trauma work, individual & couples counseling.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $250
- Pay by Cash, Venmo
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Karen Andrea Schafer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC11115 Karen Andrea Schafer
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Certificate from Gottman Institute/ Couples Counseling
- Attended Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Doctor of Psychology, Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Imago
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (301) 900-3584
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Karen Andrea Schafer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC