Dona Schaffer, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Dona is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Dona is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Dona
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with families, individuals, and couples. I support my clients as they face, explore, and cope with painful emotions, behavioral challenges, and stressors. I provide a collaborative therapeutic approach integrating human-centered, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I recognize the need for help navigating life and emotional challenges. Knowing that it takes courage for people to seek therapy, I work with compassion to create a therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe, understood, and empowered. I will listen carefully to your concerns and will work with you to develop treatment goals tailored to your individual needs.
My goal is to help everyday people, facing everyday problems overcome challenges and live their best life.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Dona Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477941300.
- LMFT · California · 115540 · Renews September 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dona Schaffer offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dona Schaffer works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dona Schaffer speak?
Dona Schaffer speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dona Schaffer have?
Dona Schaffer has 8 years of experience.
Where is Dona Schaffer licensed to practice?
Dona Schaffer is licensed to practice in California.
Does Dona Schaffer accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dona Schaffer does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dona Schaffer offer?
Dona Schaffer offers clients Trauma-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dona Schaffer?
Dona Schaffer can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dona Schaffer?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.