In Person and Online in Portland and Across Oregon
Helping organizations turn complex ideas into practices their teams actually use.
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 by doing, not by watching a presentation and hoping something sticks.
My goal is to create learning experiences that don’t just build understanding–they support real implementation, so teams leave knowing exactly what to do differently.
Hi, I’m Stephanie Schaefer, Psy.D.
I provide training, consultation, and curriculum design so teams stop circling the same conversation in every meeting and start actually deciding.
My work happens in the room with your team, not in a slide deck they’ll forget by Friday.
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 workplaces where people can raise a problem without fear of it costing them dearly
- 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 without burning out the people doing the work.
Every training is built around your team’s actual challenges, not a generic template.
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 practices your team can lean on—how meetings run, how decisions get made, and how people are heard.
Design trainings and internal programs your team will still be using six months from now—not a PDF that gets buried in a shared drive after week one.
Support organizations in high-impact or post-crisis moments with a clear plan for who does what, so the team isn’t figuring it out in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is your approach to training and consultation?
A: 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.
There’s no standard package or one-size-fits-all approach–just collaboration built 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