What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.89
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I have been REALLY enjoying working with Dr. Schafer. After trying therapy many times before, I feel like I have finally found someone that I truly connect with and who understands my specific needs and provides a unique and tailored approach to what I am dealing with so that I can continue to grow and heal.”
More than 1 year ago
About Dr. Jen Schafer
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic
Emotionally Focused
Positive Psychology
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Jen Schafer
Hello and welcome to my profile! I received my PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in 2005, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois. I enjoy working with patients to foster personal growth and help them feel more empowered to overcome life struggles. Our goal in working together is to help you gain insight for the future so you can lead a more fulfilling life. My clinical interests and experience include working with eating and body image struggles, trauma, fertility/pregnancy, and relationship issues, but I also have experience with life transitions, depression, and anxiety. Coping with trying to navigate relationships, life events, and your own inner self can be difficult. Together, as a team, we will focus on manifesting that change and explore how to make those changes through new ways of feeling and thinking.
I view therapy like tending to a garden. We all have times when we feel withered and have not been tending enough to our own needs and relationships. We lose touch with ourselves and/or others, lacking the nourishment and support we need to flourish. Therapy is about picking the weeds out, feeding the soul, and invigorating your growth to become a healthier being.
It is not easy to ask for help or to take the first step toward seeking a more fulfilling and happier life. My goal as a therapist is to harness that courage and work toward a better understanding of yourself and cultivate strategies to lead a more integrated life.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Our first few sessions will be about working to develop a collaborative, trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to explore life's greatest challenges. We will do this by learning more about what is troubling you and take time to learn about your current and past experiences. Every person is unique and so the goals and process of therapy will be different for everyone. Once, we develop those goals then we can create a treatment plan and process that works best for you. It is imperative that we work together as a team and that this is a space that you feel safe and supported in as talking about struggles is not easy.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Argosy University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1174240626
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.89
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I have been REALLY enjoying working with Dr. Schafer. After trying therapy many times before, I feel like I have finally found someone that I truly connect with and who understands my specific needs and provides a unique and tailored approach to what I am dealing with so that I can continue to grow and heal.
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the best therapist I've had yet!
October 9, 2023Stephania C.Verified patientVideo visit
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Jen Schafer?
Generally, Dr. Jen Schafer has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Schafer's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Jen Schafer accepting new patients?
Dr. Jen Schafer generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Schafer's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Jen Schafer accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Jen Schafer online?
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What practice does Dr. Jen Schafer work with?
Dr. Jen Schafer works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jen Schafer?
Dr. Jen Schafer frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jen Schafer on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Jen Schafer speak?
Dr. Jen Schafer speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Jen Schafer in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Dr. Jen Schafer. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.89/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.