Dr. Bard Schatzman
Insightful guidance for life transitions
AZ Psychologist PSY-005275 Arizona
- Experience
- 45 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Bard
Dr. Bard Schatzman brings 45 years of experience as a licensed psychologist practicing in Arizona, offering support for stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and a wide range of life transitions.
Background and approach
He works with concerns that include parenting, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and family- and communication-related problems. His practice also addresses complex presentations such as chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, attachment and abandonment issues, and substance-related problems.
His style is collaborative and interactive, emphasizing a therapeutic alliance in which the client helps set priorities, goals, and the course of treatment. The first session focuses on understanding the client’s history and current experience so that shared goals and an initial treatment plan can be established.
Over subsequent sessions he draws on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral strategies, psychodynamic perspectives, client-centered principles, and solution-focused techniques tailored to the client’s needs. Dr.
Schatzman values the courage it takes to seek help and aims to be supportive and empowering while working toward agreed-upon goals. He practices as AZ Psychologist PSY-005275 and conducts sessions using formats that accommodate different schedules and preferences.
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic coping. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client’s perspective, fostering empathy and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore goals and values.
The therapist approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. He will work with each client to consider concerns, preferences, and goals and then recommend whether to emphasize CBT techniques, client-centered work, or a blend of methods. Together they adjust strategies over time to match what proves most useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care from Arizona while fitting therapy into work, family, and travel demands. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support progress with practical tools and regular check-ins tailored to the client’s needs.
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Experience
45+ years
Licensed
Arizona
Languages
English