Stefanie Schaefer

I work with adults who want more from life, their relationships, or themselves but feel stuck getting there, overwhelmed, or like they should be further along. I support clients navigating transitions, stress or dissatisfaction with life, health or work, sleep concerns, communication and boundary issues, dating and relationship challenges, and neurodivergence including ADHD and autism. I’m straightforward, relatable, and down to earth, with room for humor and honest conversation. As a naturalized U.S. citizen from Germany, I also bring personal understanding of adapting to a new culture and enjoy working with immigrants and first-generation Americans navigating life between cultures.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor serving adults across Colorado.

My approach is practical, collaborative, solution focused, and trauma informed. I draw from strengths-based therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, and psychoeducation to help you understand what's getting in your way, how past experiences may affect the present, and how to move forward in a way that's more closely aligned with your values and goals. Together, we'll build on your strengths, gain new perspectives, and develop practical tools and strategies to help you create lasting change and a life you can more fully enjoy.

In our first session, we'll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you'd like to gain from it, and what feels most important to address. You'll decide what and how much you're comfortable sharing, and there'll be plenty of room for your questions. We'll begin identifying where you'd like to see change, growth, or relief, while also exploring whether working together feels like a good fit.