Schafer Consortium of Counseling and Wellness Center Welcomes You

Meet Dr. Karen Schafer

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Dr. Karen Schafer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Prince George’s County Maryland. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Maryland University, College Park. In 2010, she earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of District of Columbia and later served as an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Schafer earned a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology while pursing and earning her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, located in Washington, DC.

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Dr. Schafer is known for her dedication in assisting in the elimination mental health disparities within marginalized populations. She is committed to helping strengthening one’s mental, emotional, spiritual well-being and focusing on specific issues that have historically plagued minority populations. Dr. Schafer also specializes in individual and couples counseling, and neuropsychology. She profoundly enjoys working with women of color in which she seeks to amplify and empower women by drawing attention to their worthiness of obtaining an expansive and fulfilled life experience. She completed her clinical research study titled, “Sometimes, I just need my Father: The Lived Experiences of African-American Females with Absent-Fathers.” Dr. Schafer is interested in serving on the Board of Education for Prince Georges County, increasing minority voter’s rights, civil rights, and currently volunteers serving various community oriented groups in the DC metropolitan area. During her free time, Dr. Schafer enjoys spending “Forced Family Fun” with her husband, two amazing children and her dog Onyx.