AZ Psychologist PSY-005275

Dr. Bard Schatzman , AZ Psychologist PSY-005275

Therapist in Arizona

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About Bard

Dr. Bard Schatzman is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and brings 45 years of clinical experience to his work (Arizona license AZ Psychologist PSY-005275). He has provided mental health services across the lifespan for individuals, couples, families, and groups, addressing concerns that range from everyday life adjustments and parenting challenges to complex and severe mental disorders. His practice has included help for substance use, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, fear, and struggles with self-doubt.

Dr. Schatzman’s approach is interactive and collaborative, grounded in a therapeutic alliance where the client helps set priorities, goals, and the course of treatment. The first session is designed to build a clear picture of the issues at hand - including historical, biological, sociological, and psychological factors - so that by the end of that meeting both therapist and client have agreed on goals and expectations. Follow-up work is often solution-focused and may draw on a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and solution-focused methods to find practical ways forward.

He acknowledges that seeking counseling requires courage and a willingness to be vulnerable, and he aims to support and empower clients as they work toward agreed upon goals. Dr. Schatzman welcomes the decision to begin therapy and stands ready to help clients take the first step.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Bard Schatzman

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect for the client's experience, helping people explore feelings and make choices that align with their values. It is useful for life transitions, relationship concerns, and building self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with specific problems. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships, which can be helpful for deeper relational issues, recurring patterns, and unresolved trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Schatzman works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. He combines evidence-based techniques with an individualized outlook rather than prescribing a single method from the outset.

Online therapy with Dr. Schatzman uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations when in-person visits are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Bard Schatzman have?

Dr. Bard Schatzman has 45 years of experience.

Is Dr. Bard Schatzman a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the Arizona psychologist license AZ Psychologist PSY-005275. License details: AZ Psychologist PSY-005275.

In which languages does Dr. Bard Schatzman provide therapy?

Dr. Bard Schatzman provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Bard Schatzman located?

Dr. Bard Schatzman is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Dr. Bard Schatzman as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Bard Schatzman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Bard Schatzman work with international clients?

Dr. Bard Schatzman does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Bard Schatzman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

45+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English

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