Isabella Schaefer (She/Her/Hers)

specialize in helping individuals with depression by exploring its impact on thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I’ve worked on a specialized IOP/PHP unit for adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidality, focusing on increasing motivation and developing coping strategies. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where healing and growth are possible, no matter how long you’ve struggled.

I have extensive experience and training in trauma, including EMDR and working in community mental health settings. Through EMDR, I help clients process and heal from traumatic memories, enabling them to regain control over their emotional responses. Working in community mental health has given me a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals with trauma and how to create accessible, culturally sensitive care.

I have extensive experience helping individuals manage anxiety using techniques like CBT, DBT, and somatic interventions, with a focus on the body-brain connection. Together, we identify triggers, challenge negative thought patterns, and build coping strategies to reduce anxiety. My goal is to help you feel more grounded and in control by addressing both the mental and physical aspects of anxiety.

I have extensive experience helping individuals manage anxiety using techniques like CBT, DBT, and somatic interventions, with a focus on the body-brain connection. Together, we identify triggers, challenge negative thought patterns, and build coping strategies to reduce anxiety. My goal is to help you feel more grounded and in control by addressing both the mental and physical aspects of anxiety.

I have experience using DBT to help clients manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build healthier coping strategies. Through DBT, we work on skills like mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. My approach focuses on balancing acceptance and change, helping clients navigate difficult situations with more resilience and self-compassion.

I use experiential therapy to help clients connect with and process their emotions in a deep, meaningful way. By creating a safe space for clients to explore their inner experiences, we can uncover and work through unresolved emotions or past traumas. This approach encourages self-discovery, emotional expression, and healing through direct, experiential engagement with feelings and memories.

I use EMDR to help clients process traumatic memories by utilizing dual attention stimuli, which supports the brain's natural healing process. This technique helps reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories, allowing clients to integrate them more healthily. EMDR is especially effective for trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges, helping clients regain a sense of control and emotional balance.