NY Psychologist 022053, WA Psychologist PY.61029319 professional credentials
English languages
Collaborative approach
Practical tools
Clinical experience
About Hillary
Dr. Hillary Schaefer offers a calm, straightforward presence for people worried about self-esteem, anxiety, stress, or parenting strain. She writes in plain terms and focuses on what can help you feel steadier day to day. Dr. Schaefer aims to build a working relationship that feels respectful and practical from the first session onward.
She earned her doctorate in 2013 from the University of Virginia and is a licensed psychologist in New York and Washington state. Over the past 12 years she has worked in clinics, hospitals, universities, and military settings. That variety shaped how she thinks about common struggles like depression, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and transparency. Expect a balance of listening and concrete tools you can use between appointments. Her work addresses issues such as parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, body image and eating-related issues, addiction, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Schaefer also notes experience with LGBTQ concerns, veteran or military issues, blended family dynamics, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. She looks for practical ways to reduce daily stress and to help people reconnect with what matters to them.
Her approach draws on several therapeutic styles so she can match methods to each person. She is based in New York and works in English. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s Start Therapy option and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take small steps toward a life that reflects personal values. It can be useful for self-esteem, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s own goals and experience, offering empathic listening and reflection to help clarify what matters.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss methods in early sessions and adapt based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment is collaborative so you can try a few techniques and keep what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday routine, shorten check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use different methods in remote sessions to practice skills, review homework, and track progress in ways that fit everyday life.
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
New York, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Schaefer address?
She works with people on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is collaborative and transparent, combining listening with practical skills you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience and earned her doctorate in 2013 from the University of Virginia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a New York psychologist and also licensed in Washington state. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the continue button on this profile, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s stated availability.
