Michael Schafer

michael schafer

Michael Schafer,  CLINICAL DIRECTOR, BCBA 


Hammond Office


Michael is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and is licensed to practice in Louisiana. He graduated from Loyola University of New Orleans with a B.A. in English. Michael began working in the field of ABA as a 1:1 therapist at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, GA. He received a M.S. in Educational Psychology from Georgia State University. He earned his M.S. and later completed his Ph.D. in School Psychology while attending Louisiana State University. 

 

Michael has been a practicing BCBA since 2013, with experience working with children and adults ages 2-25. He has provided ABA services in clinical, home, group-home, and school settings. Michael is passionate about serving every child in need of help, despite behavioral challenges, promoting independence and autonomy, while teaching the skills necessary form meaningful social relationships. Michael believes that the role of ABA is to serve not only the individual, but also their entire family. When not working in ABA, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, playing and writing music, and hiking. 

 

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CERTIFICATIONS

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor
  • Licensed Addictions Counselor
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

MONROE

Counseling Center
1105 Hudson Lane,
Monroe, LA 71201

  (318) 322-6500

Lumen Counseling
100 CenturyLink Drive,
Monroe, LA 71203

  (318) 582-7272

Pediatric Therapy
1300 Hudson Lane, Ste. 7,
Monroe, LA 71201

  (318) 361-7180

Autism Center
1300 Hudson Lane, Ste. 9,
Monroe, LA 71201

  (318) 600-6640

WEST MONROE

Counseling Center
1401 N. 7th Street, Suite B
West Monroe, LA 71291

  (318) 503-8300

Autism Center
107 McMillan Road
West Monroe, LA 71291

  (318) 600-6640

 

SHREVEPORT

Counseling Telehealth
  (318) 255-2922

Autism Center
9441 Stevens, Suite 150
Shreveport, LA 71106

  (318) 600-6640

RUSTON

Counseling Center
2102 Floyd Park Dr, Ste 2,
Ruston, LA 71270

  (318) 255-2922

Autism Center
206 E. Reynolds Dr, Ste C3,
Ruston, LA 71270

  (318) 600-6640

Pediatric Center
206 E. Reynolds Dr, Ste C3,
Ruston, LA 71270

  (318) 224-9177

WINNSBORO

Autism Center
4279 Front Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

  (318) 605-2636

 

LAFAYETTE

Autism Center
201 Rue De Jean
Lafayette, LA 70508
  (337) 362-2500

HAMMOND

Autism Center
1250 Railroad Avenue #240 A
Hammond, LA 70403