Therapist profile
Charlotte Schafer, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Mood concerns
Continue with CharlotteKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701009615
- NPI1689283624
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Faith-informed options
About Charlotte
Charlotte Schafer is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating problems, and other life changes.
She trained with a Bachelor of Science in Christian counseling and a Master of Arts in professional counseling from Liberty University. Her residency took place at Counseling Alliance of Virginia in Charlottesville, where she worked for three years before opening a small private practice.
Charlotte uses an integrative approach and draws often on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness skills. She also offers Christian-based counseling when a client requests faith elements as part of sessions.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps people can try between meetings. She talks through patterns that cause repeated outbursts or simmering resentment and helps people practice different ways of responding. Treatment may include skills for emotion regulation, attention and impulsivity management, and values-based decision making.
Her style is straightforward and task-oriented. She helps people learn specific techniques for calming down, managing worry, and improving sleep and daily routines. People who want to include spiritual beliefs in their work can request faith-informed counseling as part of the process.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing impulsive reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences and the two of you will pick methods that fit your problems and practical needs. That collaborative process helps people try actions between sessions and adjust based on what actually helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone or video each have practical differences - for example phone calls can work when bandwidth is low, while video can help with practicing interpersonal skills - so discuss which format fits your needs when you schedule.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and reactions to others' anger as listed among her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is integrative and practical, using skills-based work from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to change patterns and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience, including a three-year residency at Counseling Alliance of Virginia before opening her own small practice.
What credentials and location should I know?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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