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Claudia Schaeffer

California
Therapist
Manage Medications:
Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
Anxiety
Late/recently diagnosed
Communication
Intimate Relationships (Marriage/Dating)
Independence
Friendships
STYLE
Straight-Forward
Encouraging
Flexible
Expressive

About

Cheerful greatings!  Thank you for reaching out.  My name is Claudia Schaeffer.  I currently live and am licensed in California.  I look forward to helping you on your path to a better understanding of your strengths and value in this world. As your clinician, I strive to create a supportive, empowering and productive space in which you may grow and change to realize your happiest and best self.  Together we will craft sessions that will help you to achieve your personal, relational and/or professional goals.

Education & Licensure
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board of Behavioral Sciences, California; Master's in Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, California; Bachelor's in Psychology, University of California Santa Cruz, California
Treatment Approach
What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

Working with the neurodivergent population is such a gift.  I am inspired by your willingness to allow me to be a partner in your journey of self discovery and resilience.  I am optimistic that putting our heads together will lead to a greater level of satisfaction in how you feel understood, accepted and welcomed by peers and loved ones.  Your unique perspective on matters of the world and the heart is so needed in a often too concrete and inflexiable society.  Your bravery being you will improve the lives of all.

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

It is not the challenges that define you.  Your strengths are your super power, and they will pull others towards you.  I will offer you affirming ideas, and help you discover the most effective ways to me seen, valued and empowered in the areas in which you strive.  This space is where you can feel safe, creative and fully heard.

Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
Anxiety
Late/recently diagnosed
Communication
Intimate Relationships (Marriage/Dating)
Independence
Friendships
STYLE
Straight-Forward
Encouraging
Flexible
Expressive
Claudia Schaeffer
California
Therapist