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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/grief-bereavement\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">grief</a>, and life coaching.</p><p>Schaefer has over four decades of experience guiding young and aging adults through significant life transitions. Schaefer works with people, couples, and families, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and grief.</p><p>Schaefer earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Albany, where she also completed her pre-doctoral internship. 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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, <a href=\"/library/grief-bereavement\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">grief</a>, and life coaching.</p><p>Schaefer has over four decades of experience guiding young and aging adults through significant life transitions. Schaefer works with people, couples, and families, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and grief.</p><p>Schaefer earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Albany, where she also completed her pre-doctoral internship. Schaefer's therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic and existential theories, using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness.</p><p>Schaefer offers both long term and short-term therapy options to meet diverse needs.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Psychologist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Massachusetts · New York</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/boston-ma\">Boston, MA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>Life Coaching</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Degrees</h3><p>Ph.D.</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Psychologist</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Massachusetts</li><li>New York</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Boston, MA</h3><address>112 Water St<br>Boston, MA 02109</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:8575881570\">(857) 588-1570</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Bianca Schaefer?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/bianca-schaefer\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}