Andrea Schaefer, LPC-IT

Maybe you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or simply unsure of how to navigate what comes next. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, struggling with anxiety or depression, or feeling burned out from trying to keep up with everything life is asking of you, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted for who you are. My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. I meet clients where they are and work alongside them to better understand their experiences, identify what may be keeping them stuck, and develop practical tools for creating meaningful change. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop greater awareness, coping skills, and confidence in navigating life’s challenges.

I earned my Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Concordia University. I have a particular interest and additional training in anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I understand that anxiety and intrusive thoughts can feel overwhelming and that avoidance can sometimes provide short-term relief while making things harder in the long run. I work collaboratively with clients to approach these challenges with compassion while building the skills needed to move toward the life they want.

I also enjoy working with clients experiencing depression, stress and burnout, relationship and emotional difficulties, mood and personality concerns, and significant life transitions and changes. I currently work with children, adolescents, and adults, with a particular interest in continuing to grow my work with adolescents and adults.

Above all, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can come as you are—without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. My goal is to create a welcoming space where we can work together to help you feel more grounded, understand yourself more deeply, and move toward the life you want to live.