Licensed therapist in Manhasset, NY
Understand the patterns. Change how you connect.
Struggling with the same unresolved arguments or a quiet emotional distance? I work with individuals, couples, and families on Long Island to understand what isn’t working and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
- Complimentary first consultation
- 25+ years in practice
- In-office and phone sessions
Dr. Maryann B. Schaefer
Ph.D. in Counseling, NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Ph.D. in Counseling
Concentration in Psychology
NYS Licensed (LMHC)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Professional Fellow
American Psychotherapy Association
25+ years
Manhattan, now Manhasset
Successful on the outside. Struggling to connect on the inside.
Many of my clients appear outwardly successful, yet privately struggle to form lasting emotional connections or manage difficult feelings. Together we identify those patterns, understand their roots, and develop healthier ways to respond.
Individuals
Anxiety, depression, grief, and the feeling of being stuck
Adults and adolescents working through difficult emotions and self-sabotaging patterns.
Couples
Repeating arguments, infidelity, and emotional distance
Learning to express emotional needs and bridge the gap between conflict and resolution.
Families
Communication breakdowns and parenting stress
Parents and children rebuilding boundaries, active listening, and trust at home.
Therapy services
How I can help
Relationships & family
Not sure which applies to you? Most people aren’t at first.
Getting started
Three simple steps
01
Call for a free consultation
A short, complimentary conversation to talk about what’s going on and whether we’re a good fit.
02
Meet in Manhasset or by phone
Sessions are by appointment at the Travers Street office, or by phone when that works better.
03
Work toward lasting change
Collaborative, insight-oriented work to uncover root causes and build healthier ways of relating.
About Dr. Schaefer
Your story is essential.
Every part of your story matters: your joys, your setbacks, and everything in between. After many years serving clients in Manhattan, I now maintain a private practice in Manhasset.
Beyond the office, I’ve spoken to schools, universities, civic groups, and on television and radio about family life, academic pressure, pregnancy loss, and bullying.
From the blog
Thoughts on relationships and well-being
Visit the office
A quiet space in the heart of Manhasset
5 Travers Street, Manhasset, NY 11030
Office hours by appointment only
In-office and phone sessions available
You don’t have to go through this alone.
Now accepting new clients. Call to schedule a complimentary consultation.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. This practice does not provide emergency services.