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

Clinic Locations

MONROE

Counseling Center
1105 Hudson Lane
Monroe, LA 71201

  (318) 322-6500

Extended Access Clinic
1300 Hudson Lane Suite 9
Monroe, LA 71201

  (318) 322-6500

 

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

  (318) 361-7180

 

ABA Therapy Clinic
2213 Justice Street
Monroe, LA 71201

  (318) 600-6640

 

Lumen Counseling
100 CenturyLink Drive
Monroe, LA 71203

  (318) 582-7272

 

WEST MONROE

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

  (318) 503-8300

 

ABA Therapy Clinic
107 McMillan Road
West Monroe, LA 71291

  (318) 600-6640

 

LAFAYETTE

 

ABA Therapy Clinic
201 Rue De Jean
Lafayette, LA 70508
  (337) 362-2500

 

Counseling Center
Coming Soon!! Lafayette, LA

RUSTON

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

  (318) 255-2922

 

ABA Therapy Clinic
206 E. Reynolds Dr Ste C3
Ruston, LA 71270

  (318) 600-6640

 

HAMMOND

 

ABA Therapy Clinic
1250 Railroad Ave., Ste. #240 A
Hammond, LA 70403
  (985) 277-1996

SHREVEPORT

ABA Therapy Clinic
9441 Stevens Rd. Ste. 150
Shreveport, LA 71106

  (318) 600-6640

Counseling Telehealth
  (318) 255-2922