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Edna Schaefer, LMHC
Edna Schaefer, LMHC
Edna Schaefer, LMHC
After spending childhood in a military family and moving around the Eastern US, 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 25 years, Edna has worked for local mental health centers, a Fortu
After spending childhood in a military family and moving around the Eastern US, 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 25 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 Masters degree classes. Her greatest professional fulfillment has been in private practice over the past 18 years working with clients individually, as families & couples. 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 healing and 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 professionals 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. She is a therapist who will not just say “Mmmm Hmmm,” or “How does that make you feel?” She will engage in the session and help her clients in talking through, thinking through and fully feeling obstacles in life and working towards better. She encourages parents of clients with ADHD to participate in session to learn strategies and encourage behavioral and emotional skills important to managing ADHD. 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 breath work. Edna is an excellent listener and can make therapy feel like less work through non-judgment and compassion. If you are ready to dig in and do the work, Edna would be a good match for you.
Rebecca Triplett
Edna Schaefer, LMHC
Edna Schaefer, LMHC
Student Counseling Intern
Becca is pursuing a Dual master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at Walsh University. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Florida, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, relationships, and mental health.
As a cou
Student Counseling Intern
Becca is pursuing a Dual master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at Walsh University. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Florida, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, relationships, and mental health.
As a counselor intern, she is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. She believes that each person’s experiences are unique and strives to meet clients where they are while supporting them in developing greater self-awareness, building healthy coping skills, and working toward meaningful personal growth.
Becca's training in both clinical mental health and school counseling allows her to appreciate the many factors that can influence an individual’s emotional well-being and development. She is committed to approaching counseling with empathy, curiosity, and respect for each client’s individual story and goals.
Becca is looking forward to building a collaborative therapeutic relationship with clients and supporting them as they navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and work toward living more fulfilling and authentic lives.
Becca is in Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
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