Jennifer Schaefer, MD
Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dedicated to Young Minds and Growing Families
Dr. Jennifer Schaefer is a triple board-certified psychiatrist with specialized expertise in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed both her psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UT Dell Medical School in Austin, where she served as Chief Resident.
Her clinical approach is compassionate, thoughtful, and grounded in evidence. She works collaboratively with patients and their families, combining medication management with therapeutic interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Dr. Schaefer evaluates and treats a wide range of conditions across all age groups, including major depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and substance use disorders. Her philosophy centers on helping patients develop hope, discover meaning, and become empowered in their recovery.
Education and Training
Board Certifications
General Psychiatry (ABPN). Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN). Addiction Medicine (ABPM). Triple board-certified across psychiatric and preventive medicine disciplines.
Medical Education
M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2014).
Residency
General psychiatry residency, UT Dell Medical School, Austin. Served as Chief Resident.
Fellowship
Child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, UT Dell Medical School, Austin.
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Populations Served
Children, adolescents, and adults. Specialized training in working with young people and their families.
Services Offered
Dr. Schaefer provides care across CARMAhealth's core psychiatric services.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Comprehensive initial assessment for diagnosis and treatment planning across all age groups.
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Ongoing medication prescribing, monitoring, and adjustment for psychiatric conditions.
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Convenient virtual appointments for psychiatric care from the comfort of your home.
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