I offer individual psychotherapy to help adults work through depression, relationship issues, women’s issues, sexuality, gender identity, loss/grief, negative feelings about oneself, life transitions, aging, and identity concerns. Each patient is given the opportunity to share their story in a safe environment. Many find it easy to talk with me and share aspects of their lives they have never been comfortable discussing before.

Individual Therapy

With acceptance, honesty, and empathy, I help my patients explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in order to gain insight and make desired changes. I also assist patients in understanding how their defenses, once adaptive to their situation, no longer serve them as adults. We can then work toward building a greater capacity for regulating painful moods, and adopting healthier coping skills.

Support Groups

Group therapy is a safe space where the members can offer support and share experiences with other members of the group. Members can speak and be open in a way that they may struggle to do so with friends and family.

Currently, we are forming a Men’s Divorce and Separation Group.

Fees & Insurance Information

Individual sessions are 50 minutes. The fee is $175.

Group sessions are 90 minutes. The fee is $65.

Payment is due by check at the time of service. Zelle is the preferred payment method. Credit Card payment through SQUARE is also accepted. I am an out-of-network provider. If you would like to submit bills to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, I am happy to provide an invoice at the end of each month.

Consultation & Supervision

I offer supervision for therapists focusing on clinical skills and/or professional development. I also provide consultation to mental health organizations, family and small businesses, and non-profits, to help them better understand how problematic interpersonal dynamics and mental health issues impact their organizational functioning. Additionally, I offer consultation and psychological services to attorneys regarding mental health issues affecting their clients’ legal cases.

Get in touch with Dr. Schaffer

Dr. Carrie Schaffer, PhD
875C Rio East Court Charlottesville, VA 22901