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Mary Schaffer, PhD

Mental Health & Counseling located in Ohio City, Cleveland, OH

I'm Mary and I am Clinical Psychologist dedicated to bridging the gap between neuroscience and psychotherapy. My practice is grounded in science-based models that help adults 18+ with unresolved trauma interfering with attachment regulation, complex loss resolution, post-traumatic stress management, health conditions and aging issues.

Through my work, I integrate research on brain chemistry and the central nervous-
polyvagal systems. As the creator of the DOSEin model I focus on non-pharmaceutical
coping strategies to optimize the natural production of key neurochemicals; dopamine,
oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins while reducing cortisol-adrenaline.

My passion is to make cutting-edge psychological research accessible and actionable
so that individuals restore, rebuild and enhance their self-esteem, have the best
relationship with themselves and their loved ones, and gain sustainable tools for long-
term health and emotional well-being.

My personal favorite non-pharmaceutical coping strategies are connecting with nature
and enjoying “forest bathing activities” such as running, tai chi, hiking and good old
walks.

Mary Schaffer, PhD
She/They
Mary Schaffer, PhD

Mary Schaffer, PhD

Sam Weisman, LPC

Sam Weisman, LPC

Alyssa Pisanelli, LPCC-S

Alyssa Pisanelli, LPCC-S

Elena Flores, LSW

Elena Flores, LSW

Max Tomassoni, LSW

Max Tomassoni, LSW

Re'Ana Dixon, LMFT

Re'Ana Dixon, LMFT

Becca Savarino, LPC

Becca Savarino, LPC

Kathleen (Kelly) Bylewski, LPC

Kathleen (Kelly) Bylewski, LPC

Jason Moore, LPC

Jason Moore, LPC

Berkeley Stocking, LPC

Berkeley Stocking, LPC

Caitlin Reilly, LPC, CYT 200

Caitlin Reilly, LPC, CYT 200

Ajalaa Powers, LPC

Ajalaa Powers, LPC

Baylee Evans, LISW

Baylee Evans, LISW

Jamye Cruse, PhD

Jamye Cruse, PhD

Erin DePaulo, LSW

Erin DePaulo, LSW

Jessica Acord, LISW

Jessica Acord, LISW

Natalie Bryan, LISW-S

Natalie Bryan, LISW-S

Ashley Stotesbery, LPC

Ashley Stotesbery, LPC

Alena Lassen, MSSA, LSW

Alena Lassen, MSSA, LSW

Peter Arian, PsyD

Peter Arian, PsyD

Tiffany Justice, PhD

Tiffany Justice, PhD

Amy Vorisek

Amy Vorisek

Kaitlyn Cassidy, RYT 200

Kaitlyn Cassidy, RYT 200

Lauren Sees, LMT, RYT200

Lauren Sees, LMT, RYT200

Julia Zezza, LMT

Julia Zezza, LMT

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