Chuck Schaeffer
New York
Accepting Online
Upper West Side
Accepting In-person
Updated April 11, 2023
Chuck Schaeffer
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Sleep disorder
- Perinatal mental health
- Men's health
- Couples counseling
- Life transitions
- Anxiety
Professional statement
Dr. Chuck Schaeffer is a clinical psychologist in private practice on the Upper West Side, New York City. He has deep expertise in helping clients build the skills to navigate major life stage transitions with confidence. He supports clients through college, marriage, and parenting while maintaining strong relationships, work-life balance, and productive daily routines.
Dr. Schaeffer helps professionals, new parents, and couples identify goals and work towards greater meaning in their lives. He utilizes a person-centered, strength-based approach that allows clients to overcome anxiety, sleep disruption, procrastination, emotion dysregulation, and lack of focus.
Dr. Schaeffer aims to help each client reach their full potential at work and home. He earned his PhD at NYU, where he currently holds a faculty position. His office is conveniently located steps away from the Columbus Circle MTA Station.
Specialties
Sleep disorder - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia
Perinatal mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Men's health - Expertise in working with adult men; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and promote physical and mental health
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
Chuck Schaeffer is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $300 (45min)
- Initial session: $300 (45min)
- Couples sessions: $400 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Location(s)
Upper West Side practice
25 Central Park West ,
Suite 1F,
New York, New York 10023
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon Closed
- Tue Closed
- Wed Closed
- Thu 9:00am-9:00pm
- Fri 9:00am-9:00pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 9:00am-9:00pm
- Tue 9:00am-9:00pm
- Wed Closed
- Thu Closed
- Fri 9:00am-9:00pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Private Practice, 2015 - Present
Seleni Institute, 2014 - 2017
Veteran's Administration Hospital Systems, 2013 - 2014
New York University, PhD, 2015
New York University, Master of Arts, 2009
New York University, Bachelor of Science, 2007
Languages
English