Darryl Schafer

Darryl Schafer is a licensed professional counselor dedicated to providing a safe space for clients to express the words that often remain unspoken. He specializes in helping individuals struggle with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, and the complexities of relationships, with a particular focus on those who have experienced religious trauma. Darryl understands the profound hurt caused by negative messages intertwined with religious experiences and offers a compassionate approach for clergy and laypeople alike to explore their feelings of sadness, anger, disappointment, and doubt. Whether the emotional wounds are recent or have accumulated over a lifetime, therapy with Darryl provides the opportunity to make sense of the senseless and honor one's personal narrative. As a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), he stands committed to the belief that every story matters and deserves to be shared. In addition to his private practice, Darryl also serves clients at the Betty and Bobby Allison Ozarks Counseling Center, where he contributes to a mission dedicated to ensuring mental health services are accessible to all, regardless of financial limitations.