Dona Schaffer, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.67

About Dona Schaffer

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Panic Attack

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Psychodynamic

Emotionally Focused

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dona Schaffer

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with families, individuals, and couples. I provide a collaborative therapeutic approach integrating human-centered, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients as they face, explore, and cope with painful emotions, behavioral challenges, and stressors. I recognize the need for help navigating life and emotional challenges. Knowing that it takes courage for people to seek therapy, I work with compassion to create a therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe, understood, and empowered. I will listen carefully to your concerns and will work with you to develop treatment goals tailored to your individual needs. My goal is to help everyday people, facing everyday problems overcome challenges and live their best life. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Behavioral Health. For my availability, please see my calendar and book an appointment with me via ZocDoc.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Octave

Education and training

California Baptist University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1477941300

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.67

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dona Schaffer?

Generally, Dona Schaffer has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dona Schaffer's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dona Schaffer accepting new patients?

Dona Schaffer generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dona Schaffer's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dona Schaffer accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dona Schaffer online?

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What practice does Dona Schaffer work with?

Dona Schaffer works with Octave.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dona Schaffer?

Dona Schaffer frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dona Schaffer on their profile.