About
Dr. Schmotzer enjoys the opportunity to work with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood variability, relationship issues, chronic pain and challenging life transitions. He believes that first and foremost we are people, not diagnoses, and that we must not be defined by our struggles.
Dr. Schmotzer earned his doctorate in psychology from Nova Southeastern University and completed his pre-doctoral internship at the Faulk Center for Group Counseling and post-doctoral work at Florida Tech. He was the first psychologist at Baptist Behavioral Health in Jacksonville, Florida to integrate into a primary care office as the practice sought ways to improve accessibility of care. He also enjoyed working in the mind-body pain management clinic at the Brattleboro Retreat helping people who struggled with chronic illness and pain.
Since the pandemic, Dr. Schmotzer has enjoyed utilizing this relatively new telehealth technology to deliver care and appreciates how this has opened the doors for those who might not have otherwise been able or comfortable seeking psychotherapy.
License, education + certifications
- Massachusetts License #PSY11453
- Vermont License #048.0134153
- Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University of Florida
- Predoctoraal Internship, The Faulk Center for Group Counseling
- Postdoctoral Internship, Florida Tech
Approach to therapy
Dr. Schmotzer is a psychologist with over twenty years of licensed clinical experience. He utilizes an integrated approach to therapy that draws from Rogerian client centered, psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT,) and functional contextual based cognitive therapies. At his core, Dr. Schmotzer believes the therapy process should be centered around and driven by you. He seeks to facilitate your work towards achieving your unique goals and recognizes how different these can be for the many diverse people who seek therapy. He works to create a non-judgmental space where the sometimes challenging journey of therapy finds balance between support and growth, and he never loses sight that this is your process, at your pace, and that you are the expert in your own life.
What's next?
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but we keep the process simple and supportive. Here’s what to expect:
Request an Appointment
Once you complete this form, we will reach out. If we have a fitting opening, we will schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to assess fit further together.
Assessment and Planning
The first 2-4 sessions, we assess your history, symptoms, and goals. Together, you and your psychologist will establish a treatment plan and discuss next steps.
Ongoing Weekly Sessions
Sessions are typically weekly for 55 minutes at a consistent time. You and your psychologist will focus on your treatment needs and goals.
Our locations
We proudly serve all of Massachusetts with convenient locations in Boston and Northampton. We also provide teletherapy services from the comfort of your home for any current resident of Massachusetts.
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We are here for you
We recognize the courage it takes to seek professional support, and we are glad you are here.
If you have questions and would like to know more about working with us, please check out our frequently asked questions or reach out to us at info@avivapsych.com.
