Michelle Schafer, M.A., LMFT

I'm originally from the Midwest and based in Los Angeles. I have traveled around L.A. and Orange County performing Drama Therapy programs in schools, shelters, and other organizations. I also worked in a community clinic serving children and families, where I got the chance to utilize play therapy, sandtray work, and work on entire family systems. I also worked at a dual-diagnosis adolescent substance abuse treatment center, which gave me critical experience with teens, trauma, and addiction. I have also run programs for young adults dealing with severe mental illness and have provided in-home mental health services to clients being served by the Victims of Crimes Program. I currently devote myself to seeing clients in my private practice, supervising clinical interns, working as the Director of Family and Community Wellness at a local non-profit for underserved and marginalized communities, and advocating locally and state-wide for increased funding for mental health. I also volunteer with Give An Hour, offering free therapy to veterans.