Colin Schafer, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Provider type: Psychotherapist

Patient Age: Adult, Geriatric

Services Provided: Consultation, Clinical Evaluation, and Psychotherapy

About Colin Schafer, Psy.D.

Colin Schafer is Licensed in Clinical Psychology. He specializes in providing outpatient individual therapy for adults with anxiety and depression.  Dr. Schafer utilizes a variety of clinical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Biofeedback with a client-centered and collaborative focus.

Specialties

  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Biofeedback
  • Bipolar Disorders
  • Chronic Pain
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • DBT Therapy
  • Depression
  • Medical / Health Related Conditions
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Transitions
  • Mindfulness Based Treatment
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
  • Panic Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress Management
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Education & Certifications

    Dr. Schafer received his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and received his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Schafer completed his APA pre-doctoral training at Associated Talmud Torahs, in which he provided psychological testing for children and adolescents experiencing difficulties in school. Dr. Schafer also completed pre-doctoral training at Sheridan Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he provided individual and group therapy for a geriatric population and at Haymarket Substance Abuse Agency, where he provided individual and group therapy for individuals suffering from substance abuse and dual diagnosis. Dr. Schafer completed his pre-doctoral internship at North Central Bronx, where he provided assessment as well as individual and group therapy for individuals in inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient settings.

    Locations

    Norwood

    89 Access Rd, Suite 24
    Norwood, MA 02062

    Quincy – Outpatient

    2300 Crown Colony Drive Suite 202
    Quincy MA 02169

    Telehealth