Edna Schaefer, LMHC
Edna Schaefer, LMHC
Assisting Individuals Through Life's Transitions
I provide individual counseling, couples and family counseling and group counseling. I am also a supervisor for interns seeking licensure as Mental Health Counselors for the state of Florida.
I prefer to use a brief, solution-focused model and utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques. I also enjoy incorporating art, music, poetry, journaling and play to enhance the therapeutic process. Knowing that each person is an individual, I use the most appropriate interventions and techniques for the situations and issues presented.
I understand that the faster an issue is processed, the less impact the events will have on a person in the long-term.
I understand that each person who seeks help wants to be heard and I am honored to provide that support.
Education/Training
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, Orlando
Masters of Arts in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida, Orlando
Gottman levels 1 & 2
Gottman Bringing Baby Home
Gottman 7 Principals
Bio
After spending childhood in a military family and moving around the United States, Edna Schaefer, LMHC graduated from the University of Central Florida (GO KNIGHTS!) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education. Over the past 23 years, Edna has worked for local mental health centers, a Fortune 500 Insurance Company, a major medical hospital, and has taught community college courses as well as Master degree classes. Her greatest professional fulfillment has been in private practice over the past 16 years working with clients individually and as families. Edna has been honored to be a part of the adoption process for 100s of families through domestic and international home study completion, post placement visits and birth parent and post-adoption counseling. Through all of these experiences, she has been exposed to a wide array of environments and people. She truly believes that family is the most important and crucial system and she enjoys working towards positive goals to assist others to have their ideal relationships and lives. Edna has clinically supervised dozens of Mental Health Counseling interns through the student practicum/internship and Florida licensure process since 2008, is a therapist for fellow mental health providers and regards the ES Counseling office as a place for growth, healing and learning for all. Edna has extensive experience and training in the treatment of ADHD in children and adults, anxiety, OCD, grief, and life transition. She has specialized training in Gottman Couples therapy, and play therapy. Edna utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP) and other integrative techniques tailored to her clients needs, including expressive arts, nature-based activities and body and breathe work. She maintains gardens at the office for most of the year for clients and counselors to enjoy. Edna is a mother to 3 teenagers and an energetic German Shepherd named Maverick. Outside of the office, she savors family time, reading, traveling, gardening, kayaking, and supporting conservation efforts.
Memberships
Member of the Florida Association of Play Therapy, First Coast Chapter
Member of the American Counseling Association
Member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association
Payments Accepted
Cash, Credit Cards, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare
No longer accept BCBS, United or EAPs not thru Aetna or Cigna
Hours:Tuesday- Thursday 8am to 5pm
Cost/Session
125
License:MH 8098, Florida
Helpful Links
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Adolescents
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Loneliness
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Adoption
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Play Therapy
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Children's Counseling
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Premarital Counseling
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College Students
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Relationship Issues
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Couples
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Depression
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Divorce
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Stress Management
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Eating Disorders
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Trauma and PTSD
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Women's Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Work and Career Issues
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (State)
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