Dr. David W Schafer
Psychologist, PsyD (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Let's Connect (310) 254-9640
As the global pandemic has shown us, sometimes life becomes overwhelming and uncontrollable. During these times it may be best to talk with someone outside of your community of family, friends or co-workers. A warm hearted professional to lend a moment of support and guidance. I share with clients in deciding how best to approach the issues, with the intent of addressing both the current distressing symptoms and long-standing patterns of behavior that are getting in the way of a thriving life. My practice is telehealth-based, and I accept direct pay (some prefer for privacy) as well as most PPO plans as an Out of Network provider.
I work with adults of all ages, but I specialize in treating anxiety and mood conditions among professionals in finance, science, healthcare, tech and the creative arts. Complaints for individuals in such high-pressure fields can take the form of procrastination, creative blocks, distractibility, increased drinking, trouble sleeping and conflict avoidance.
Regarding my background, I have worked at the National Center for PTSD, and have been teaching faculty at UCLA and Dartmouth Med. Schools. I have over 20 years’ experience in evidence-based practices and patient focused existential traditions. If you feel ready to get started, send an email and my office will set up an appointment with an est. of OON costs.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Dr. David W Schafer
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 23303 Dr. David W Schafer
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Membership with APA C2002268877 / 2022
- Attended Pepperdine University, PsyD, Graduated 2008
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Dr. David W Schafer
Psychologist, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
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Dr. David W Schafer
Psychologist, PsyD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background ,
Pacific Islander
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background ,
Pacific Islander
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Dr. David W Schafer
Psychologist, PsyD
Location
Additional Location
Cambridge MA Office
Cambridge, MA 02138
(310) 254-9640Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Dr. David W Schafer
Psychologist, PsyD
Last Modified: 20 Apr 2024