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Stephanie Schafer

M.Ed., LPCC-S, NCC Guiding Light Counseling and Consulting PLLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Couples Counseling,
Insurance: Sanford Health Plan, BlueCross and BlueShield, Optum, United Healthcare, MEDICA,

Introduction

I have the privilege of supporting individuals and couples facing a range of challenges: depression, traumatic experiences, life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, burnout/resilience, and relationship strain, to name a few. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and believe in a holistic approach to counseling. My experience in community mental health (residential, outpatient, and intensive outpatient), primary care, and EAP counseling give me a unique insight into how health conditions affect all areas of life. I use evidence-based approaches to help my clients attain their goals. I take an inviting approach to counseling, and collaborate with my clients in their healing. I truly believe people to be resilient, and know that we all get “stuck” sometimes. My goal is to work with my clients to identify their strengths and resources to get “unstuck” and move toward thriving in their lives. "It's easy to love the nice things about ourselves, but true self-love is embracing the difficult parts that live in all of us." - Rupi Kaur (poet) I have certification and experience in providing telehealth/virtual care since 2016. I am now licensed in Minnesota, so residents of North Dakota and Minnesota are able to access telehealth care with me.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPCC #864-2-1-16-334 (ND)
  • LPCC #cc04725 (MN)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Feminism

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Stephanie Schafer accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • MEDICA
  • Cigna

Pay out-of-pocket

Stephanie Schafer has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Guiding Light Counseling and Consulting PLLC
5652 36th Ave S Suite 114
Fargo, ND 58104-5277
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Telehealth 02
Fargo, ND 58104-5277
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Frequently asked questions

Is Stephanie Schafer accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Stephanie Schafer is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Stephanie Schafer offer telehealth appointments? Stephanie Schafer does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Stephanie Schafer specialize in? Stephanie Schafer specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Depression, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue.
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