Charlotte Schafer

Compassionate, integrative counseling for life’s challenges

LPC Virginia

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, ADHD
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Charlotte

Charlotte Schafer is an LPC based in Virginia who helps clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and difficulties with self-esteem and anger.

Background and approach

With eight years of clinical experience, she integrates practical tools to address mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, obsessive-compulsive concerns, impulsivity, attachment and abandonment issues, personality disorder features, parenting and career-related challenges, and women’s issues.

She trained in Christian counseling at the undergraduate level and holds a master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University, followed by a residency at Counseling Alliance of Virginia in Charlottesville. After three years there she opened a small independent practice.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered techniques, and mindfulness skills. When clients prefer, she can incorporate Christian-based counseling alongside clinical strategies to address emotional and spiritual concerns in a holistic way.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Charlotte Schafer uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of her toolkit and emphasizes values-based action and acceptance strategies to help people move forward even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods resonate with their goals and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve and progress is reviewed together.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit work, family, and mobility constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic tools and skills between sessions, supporting consistent practice and real-world application.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges with self-esteem and anger.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice is integrative, drawing on methods like CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered therapy, and mindfulness to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has eight years of counseling experience, including a residency at Counseling Alliance of Virginia and several years running a small independent practice.

What credentials and location information are provided?

She is an LPC practicing in Virginia and holds the credential number VA LPC 0701009615.

Which languages are available for sessions and can she work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesImpulsivity Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English