Dr. Brie Allen Schaeffer (she/her)

PhD in Counseling Psychology
Accepting Clients

Welcome! I'm a licensed psychologist specializing in treating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, and trauma.

Psychologist in Columbia, SC

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About My Clients

Do you want to feel better your body and need to heal your relationship with food? Are you struggling with worry/anxiety or have a history of trauma? Do you want to make changes in your life but feel stuck or unsure how? Through the process of counseling, my clients learn to better manage and cope with painful emotions, to improve their relationship with food and their bodies, to cultivate self-compassion, and to live a more rich and meaningful life based on their unique values.

My Background and Approach

With 15+ years of experience specializing in treating eating disorders, disordered eating, anxiety, and trauma in adults from diverse backgrounds, I'm here to help you develop resilience throughout your recovery process, to strengthen your sense of self, to improve your perceptions about your body, and to better manage your worries and impacts of past trauma and painful experiences. I also have extensive experience treating obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, grief, life transitions, and identity development. I take care to view each client through a multicultural lens and to infuse curiosity, empathy, and humility throughout the process. I use a collaborative approach to empower my clients to embrace themselves fully and to cope more effectively. I'm here to meet you where you are, to understand where you feel stuck, and to empower you to live your best life.

Qualifications

License
PhD in Counseling Psychology, State of South Carolina · #1420
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists
Years in practice
17 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

1817 Pickens Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-250-5430

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
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At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Rate: $195 - 225/session

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1817 Pickens Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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