In Person and Online in Portland and Across Oregon
Helping organizations turn complex ideas into clear, usable practices that improve communication, strengthen systems, and support sustainable change.
I design practical, interactive learning experiences that help teams actually apply what they’re learning–not just understand it.
How I Approach This Work
I believe people and systems learn best when training is engaging, practical, and directly applicable to real-world environments.
My goal is to create learning experiences that don’t just build understanding–they support real implementation, so teams leave feeling clearer, more capable, and better equipped to take action in the moments that matter.
Hi, I’m Stephanie Schaefer, Psy.D.
I provide training, consultation, and curriculum design that help organizations navigate complexity with more clarity, capacity, and confidence.
My work is practical, interactive, and grounded in real-world application–not theory for theory’s sake.
I help teams take evidence-based ideas and actually use them in the moments that matter.
With over a decade of experience as a psychologist, educator, facilitator, and author, I’ve worked across healthcare systems, higher education, and organizational settings supporting leadership, communication, wellbeing, and systems-level change.
Across my work, I focus on helping teams and leaders:
- Turn complex ideas into clear, usable tools
- Strengthen communication and coordination across roles and systems
- Navigate burnout, stress, and change without losing effectiveness
- Build psychologically safer, more sustainable workplaces
- Move from insight to implementation and from intention to action
Common Areas of Focus:
I offer training, consultation, and curriculum design to help organizations navigate complexity in more effective, humane, and sustainable ways.
My work is highly practical, interactive, and tailored to real-world challenges–not abstract or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Make DBT skills usable in real conversations, decisions, and high-pressure environments. I focus on flexible applications that support behavior and communication in the moment.
Address burnout as a systems issue and develop realistic strategies that support wellbeing, retention, and long-term effectiveness without adding unnecessary complexity.
Strengthen communication, decision-making, and conflict navigation in high-demand environments.
Support teams through transition so change is actually implemented–not just introduced. I focus on helping people adapt and follow through in practice.
Interactive learning experiences that build shared language, strengthen coordination, and translate directly into daily practice across teams and roles.
Move beyond statements into grounded, actionable practices that shape communication, decision-making, and workplace culture in meaningful ways.
Design trainings and internal programs that are tailored, usable, and built for real-world implementation–not passive learning or content delivery alone.
Support organizations in high-impact or post-crisis moments with clear frameworks that help teams stay grounded, coordinated, and functional under pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is your approach to training and consultation?
A: My approach is highly practical, interactive, and collaborative. I translate complex concepts and frameworks into tools people feel confident using after they complete their work with me.
Q: Who do you typically work with?
A: I work with healthcare systems, educational institutions, interdisciplinary teams, state agencies, and organizational leaders. My trainings can be designed for both frontline staff and leadership teams.
Q: I need a specific, customized training or program. Can you help me?
A: Yes. I can design and deliver tailored workshops, trainings, retreats, curricula, or programs to meet the specific needs of each audience, team, or organization.
Q: What is the process and pricing for trainings, consultation, or curriculum design?
A: The process and pricing varies based on the scope of the project and the unique needs of my client. We’ll have an initial consultation to clarify what you’re looking for, and I’ll get back to you with a customized quote that aligns with your goals and the setting.
Let’s Talk About What You’re Looking For
If you’re exploring training, consultation, or curriculum design support, I’d love to hear more about what your team or organization is navigating.
My work is always tailored. There’s no standard package or one-size-fits-all approach–just practical collaboration designed based on your goals and context.
After you reach out, I’ll typically follow up with a quote that includes a recommended option or two. This may include workshops, consultation, a custom training series, or curriculum development support.
What This Can Look Like:
- A training or workshop for your team
- A series of trainings or workshops for your team or organization
- Ongoing consultation for leadership or systems support
- Custom curriculum or program design
- Retreats or interactive learning experiences
- Crisis Response or Postvention plan for your organization