Experience

New Harbinger Publications

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Book Author

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Invited Author for book - “When Panic Happens: Short-Circuit Anxiety and Fear on the Spot Using Neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory” due out in July 2024 Invited Author for book - “When Panic Happens: Short-Circuit Anxiety and Fear on the Spot Using Neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory” due out in July 2024



AlphaSights

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Health Industry Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  I advise and consult businesses around breaking into specific healthcare markets such as sleep, anxiety, adhd, outpatient clinical treatment, and higher education. I advise and consult businesses around breaking into specific healthcare markets such as sleep, anxiety, adhd, outpatient clinical treatment, and higher education.



Dr. Chuck Schaeffer Psychological Services

• Greater New York City Area

• Owner

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  Practice specializing in A) supporting and empowering diverse adults, professionals, parents, and students to succeed at work, school, and home B) Advising companies and start ups around assessment, health data privacy and consent for products / data use. Practice specializing in A) supporting and empowering diverse adults, professionals, parents, and students to succeed at work, school, and home B) Advising companies and start ups around assessment, health data privacy and consent for products / data use.



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Clinical Faculty

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  • Prepare 300+ students for careers as researchers and clinicians through structured lectures, activities, and discussion • Tailor supervision to enhance each student's theoretical, technical, and multicultural competence within individual, group. and school settings • Courses include: Group Dynamics, Mental Health Counseling Practicum, School Counseling Practicum, Advanced School Counseling Practicum, Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods, and Abnormal Psychology • Prepare 300+ students for careers as researchers and clinicians through structured lectures, activities, and discussion • Tailor supervision to enhance each student's theoretical, technical, and multicultural competence within individual, group. and school settings • Courses include: Group Dynamics, Mental Health Counseling Practicum, School Counseling Practicum, Advanced School Counseling Practicum, Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods, and Abnormal Psychology



New York State Psychological Association

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • 2011 - Present



The Motherhood Center of New York

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consulting Psychologist

  • Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

  I provide psycho-educational, mindfulness based, cognitive skills, and solution focused counseling and coaching to new fathers and partners impacted by postpartum depression and anxiety disorders. Group meets Fridays at the motherhood center from 945-1045AM. I provide psycho-educational, mindfulness based, cognitive skills, and solution focused counseling and coaching to new fathers and partners impacted by postpartum depression and anxiety disorders. Group meets Fridays at the motherhood center from 945-1045AM.



Zicklin School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Coach & Training Supervisor

  • Aug 2016 - May 2018

  I provide career counseling and coaching in addition to pragmatic career skills (e.g. resume and cover letter development, networking and interviewing skills, negotiation training) to students and emerging professionals. Many people have secured positions at the following firms thanks to our work together: Goldman Sachs, UBS, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Google, and Amazon. I also provide supervision, mentorship, and support to advanced graduate students in mental health and wellness. I provide career counseling and coaching in addition to pragmatic career skills (e.g. resume and cover letter development, networking and interviewing skills, negotiation training) to students and emerging professionals. Many people have secured positions at the following firms thanks to our work together: Goldman Sachs, UBS, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Google, and Amazon. I also provide supervision, mentorship, and support to advanced graduate students in mental health and wellness.



Daily Meal

• United States
• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consulting Psychologist and Columnist

  • May 2015 - May 2018

  I write a column, "Mind over Meal" that helps people understand how to use psychology in their everyday life. I write a column, "Mind over Meal" that helps people understand how to use psychology in their everyday life.



Seleni Institute

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Training Faculty I Strength-Focused Counseling and Coaching

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

  I provide treatment and clinical training centered on perinatal mental health for women and new parents. Specialties include: sleep restoration for parents, stress/anxiety reduction, strength based counseling, work-life balance, and couples support.

• Consulting Psychologist, Head of Fatherhood Initiative

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

  I create programming, presentations, clinical training, and interventions tailored to meet the needs of diverse fathers. I invite all fathers looking for a space to talk about their experiences and gain support to my weekly new father meet-up group every Thursday from 12:30-1:30PM.



The Center for Optimal Performance LLC

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Consulting Psychologist | Director of Attention, Executive Functioning, & Learning Needs Program

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  I conducted comprehensive assessments and treatments to improve attention, cognitive management, learning ability, interpersonal communication, and emotional control. I also provided assessments for learning needs and standardized testing accommodations. Monthly, I led support groups for Adult ADHD as well as seminars and workshops in clinical training to give practitioner's advanced competence in diagnosing and treating Adult ADHD and LD. I conducted comprehensive assessments and treatments to improve attention, cognitive management, learning ability, interpersonal communication, and emotional control. I also provided assessments for learning needs and standardized testing accommodations. Monthly, I led support groups for Adult ADHD as well as seminars and workshops in clinical training to give practitioner's advanced competence in diagnosing and treating Adult ADHD and LD.



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Psychology Resident

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Created sleep enhancement training group leading to improved sleep quality for veterans coping with insomnia and other sleep difficulties. • Provided neuropsychological assessment and supportive feedback to 40+ veterans coping with executive, learning, and cognitive vulnerabilities. • Consulted with medical teams and trainees to improve their skills in facilitating multiculturally competent interventions with challenging populations. • Trained 100+ veterans in motivational enhancement, mindfulness centered, and resilience based strategies to meet thier career, relationship, and life goals. Show less



Baruch College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Management Consultant

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Advised 20+ students a month on career development, job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation and networking • Counseled alumni at all professional levels regarding job loss, career transition, and job search strategy • Administered and interpreted career assessments including the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory to students to facilitate career decision making • Delivered training workshops related to career development and graduate study to current students and recent graduates including Write Winning Resumes and Writing Effective Personal Statements Show less



The Mount Sinai Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Psychology Extern in Psychiatry

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Provide evidence based assessments, individual, and group treatments for 20+ adults and college students diagnosed with ADHD and executive functioning disorders. • Guide clients through time management, emotional regulation, and organizationally driven coaching and counseling to strengthen their functioning within relationships and careers • Provide evidence based assessments, individual, and group treatments for 20+ adults and college students diagnosed with ADHD and executive functioning disorders. • Guide clients through time management, emotional regulation, and organizationally driven coaching and counseling to strengthen their functioning within relationships and careers



NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Career Advisor

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Delivered walk-in counseling to 125+ undergraduate and graduate students around effective job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing styles • Developed and led interactive presentations around personal statements and the graduate application process to groups of 40+ students and alumni • Delivered walk-in counseling to 125+ undergraduate and graduate students around effective job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing styles • Developed and led interactive presentations around personal statements and the graduate application process to groups of 40+ students and alumni



Dr. Fritz Show

• New York, NY

• Director of Research

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Headed all research and logistical initiatives of the program to ensure the validity and accuracy of material presented in program • Acted as on-air data specialist, introducing relevant scholarship to a listening audience of +250,000 • Headed all research and logistical initiatives of the program to ensure the validity and accuracy of material presented in program • Acted as on-air data specialist, introducing relevant scholarship to a listening audience of +250,000



William Alanson White Institute

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology Extern

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Adapted individual psychotherapy, play therapy, parent skills training, family support counseling, and school consultations to meet the unique needs of children and adolescents across a spectrum of mental illness and cognitive functioning (e.g. ADHD, Specific LD, ODD, severe mood disorder, psychotic features.) • Conducted 10+ structured interviews to provide accurate diagnosis and case conceptualization for clients • Administered 10+ exhaustive psychoeducational/diagnostic assessments to assist in decisions around learning, standardized testing, and psychotherapy accommodations for diverse students Show less



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Psychology Extern

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Provided psychotherapy and motivational interviewing to 100+ veteran's within an inpatient substance abuse/severe co-morbid pathology unit • Conducted 15+ structured intake interviews/assessments to develop individual treatment plans • Facilitated 90+ process groups and coping skills groups including Mindfulness Practices for Addiction, Developing Healthy Masculinity, Sleep Hygiene, and Emotional Regulation/Conflict Management 101 • Provided case management and logistical support to help clients transition into continuing outpatient and/or residential treatment Show less



Baruch College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Psychology Extern

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Implemented 30+ psychosocial intakes, mental status exams, and individual treatment plans • Provided individual short-term and long-term psychotherapy, crisis management counseling, and vocational counseling to assist students diagnosed with a variety of mental illnesses including mood disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse disorders • Implemented 30+ psychosocial intakes, mental status exams, and individual treatment plans • Provided individual short-term and long-term psychotherapy, crisis management counseling, and vocational counseling to assist students diagnosed with a variety of mental illnesses including mood disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse disorders



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• School Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Advised 100+ students on issues pertaining to college and career planning • Developed psychosocial and academic support groups for male students of color and first generation Americans • Facilitated 20+ skills training groups to teach students psycho-social adjustment, career exploration, conflict resolution, effective coping skills, and peer socialization • Advised 100+ students on issues pertaining to college and career planning • Developed psychosocial and academic support groups for male students of color and first generation Americans • Facilitated 20+ skills training groups to teach students psycho-social adjustment, career exploration, conflict resolution, effective coping skills, and peer socialization