Dr. Danielle Schaer

Danielle Schaer, Psy.D. (CA PSY #34122) is a clinical psychologist who is deeply passionate about working with teens and their families, as well as supporting young adults through various life challenges. Specializing in working with individuals aged 12 and older, she addresses issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, substance use, risky behaviors, self-esteem, and life transitions. Dr. Dani emphasizes autonomy and confidence in teens and takes a holistic approach combined with evidence-based practices to support their growth.

“Dr. Dani’s approach is collaborative, working with other professionals to provide support and ensuring that each individual's therapy is tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.”

Expertise

Dr. Dani’s work is focused on understanding and coping with emotions through various life aspects. Her expertise spans:

Adolescent and Young Adult Psychology
Anxiety and Depression
ADHD
Trauma
Self-esteem
Relationship issues
Life Transitions
Individual and Family Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Holistic approaches addressing mind-body connections

Capabilities

Dr. Dani excels in creating a therapeutic environment that empowers teens and young adults. She puts teens in the driver’s seat to enhance their autonomy and combines holistic and evidence-based practices, exploring all aspects of a teen’s life. Her work includes understanding the mind-body connection and using CBT and DBT to cope with emotional dysregulation and distress tolerance. For young adults, Dr. Dani focuses on a holistic view of their lives and uses evidence-based treatments to improve mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Experience

Dr. Dani conducts regular check-ins with parents and includes them in therapy sessions as needed, creating action plans and building trust between teens and their parents. She consults with other figures in the teen’s life, like school counselors and psychiatrists, to ensure a supportive network.