she/her
Dona SchafferLMFT
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
When life feels overwhelming, painful emotions, behavioral challenges, and everyday stressors can be difficult to navigate alone. As a licensed therapist, I offer compassionate, collaborative support to help you feel safe, understood, and empowered in therapy. I listen closely to your concerns and work with you to develop goals tailored to your individual needs. Drawing from human-centered, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, I’ll help you build practical tools, understand your experiences, and move through challenges with greater clarity and confidence. My goal is to support you in overcoming obstacles and creating a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling.
About Dona
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Aetna, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Calming, Casual, Exploratory, Holistic
Focus areas
ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, Women's Issues
Experienced with
Parents, Students
Years of Experience
9+
I will listen carefully to your concerns and will work with you to develop treatment goals tailored to your individual needs.
License number
#115540
Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MS - Counseling Psychology, California Baptist University
Interests
My passion is travel. I enjoy exploring other communities and cultures. Anything that I can do outside in nature is a bonus. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family.
License details
Dona Schaffer,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#115540 (exp September 2027)