Katy Schaefer, LCSW, CADCI

Areas of specialty include, substance use disorders, women's issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression/anxiety and new parent transition, stage of life adjustment, persistent and/or chronic pain.

Welcome to BrightSpire Health! I am so glad you found our group of highly skilled and compassionate therapists. I am honored to be considered as someone who may get the opportunity to work with you on your healing journey. Making the step into therapy takes a lot of courage. Whether you are ready to jump in or tiptoe, I will join you where you are at in your brave journey.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have been practicing since 2005. I completed a Master of Social Work degree at University of Southern California following undergraduate at University of Oregon.

Empowering clients to listen to their core self so you can more openly make decisions based on your priorities and goals, not others', is at the heart of the therapy work we will do together. Often clients share I have a way of addressing difficult topics or giving perspective in a way that is compassionate, strength-based, tactful and respectful. Creating a safe, non-judgmental space that is full of encouragement, acknowledgement and welcomes feedback to inform progress potential, is a commitment I remain steadfast in. I incorporate several modalities including, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and ACT.

In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors, love gardening, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

“Give yourself permission to allow this moment to be exactly as it is, and allow yourself to be exactly as you are.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn