Stephanie Schaefer, Psy.D.
Psychologist (Psy.D.)
She/her
OtterWell Mental Health LLC
Accepting new clients
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Licensed states
Oregon
At a glance
Services Provided
Individual Therapy
Ages Served
Adults (18+)
Languages Spoken
English
Gender Identity
Woman
Telehealth Availability:
Daytime and evening telehealth appointments available Monday–Friday. Limited weekend sessions may be available by request.
About this provider
Clients I Work With
I work with high-functioning adults who look like they're managing everything well on the outside--capable, reliable, the person everyone turns to—and are quietly running on empty underneath it all. If your to-do list never ends, you say yes before you've even thought about whether you want to, or you've noticed your world shrinking, you're in the right place. Many of the people I work with are professionals and caregivers dealing with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, or a life transition that's left them wondering what's next. You might be the one everyone else leans on, and rarely have anyone to lean on yourself. I help clients feel less overwhelmed, set boundaries without guilt, and build a life with more room in it for rest and joy--not just more responsibility.
Approach
Sessions with me are warm, direct, and a little funny—being able to laugh at ourselves can help us heal and bounce back. I bring humor, genuine curiosity, and practical tools to our work, and I tailor my approach to you rather than running everyone through the same framework. We'll look at what's underneath the overwhelm--not just the anxious thoughts or the burnout itself, but why saying no feels so hard, or how you always end up being the one holding everything together. I draw on dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and positive psychology-based approaches, customized to your unique needs. Expect a therapist who's actively engaged, gives you real tools between sessions, and treats you as the expert on your own life.
Beliefs & Lived Experience
Much of my career has focused on helping people navigate the patterns that keep them stuck--assertiveness, career transitions, procrastination, and time management. I've taught courses and led groups on these exact topics with healthcare professionals, students, and career changers, and I bring that same practical, curious approach into session. I believe your value comes from more than your output at work or your list of "lifetime achievements," and I want to help you rediscover that knowledge for yourself.
More About My Practice
OtterWell is a private-pay, telehealth-only practice, which lets me keep caseloads small and offer real flexibility in scheduling. Don't see a time that works for you on my online booking site? Reach out to me to see if we can find a better option for you. I offer a sliding scale, and I'd encourage you to ask about it even if you don't think of yourself as someone who typically "qualifies" for sliding scale--a lot of capable, high-achieving people assume sliding scale isn't for them, and that's not how I think about it. Just reach out. I'm a licensed psychologist in Oregon and see adults located anywhere in the state. Ready to schedule your free consultation? Call or use the booking link on my website and in my profile.
Specialties & approaches
Specialties
AnxietyBurnoutLife TransitionsPerfectionismSelf Esteem
Therapy approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavior (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPositive Psychology
Specialized Experience
EducatorsEntrepreneurs & ExecutivesFirst Responders & Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+ AffirmingTherapists & Mental Health ProfessionalsVeterans / Military Service
Fees & insurance
Session Fees
$100
$230
Payment Accepted
Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Sliding Scale