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AZ Psychologist PSY-005275

Dr. Bard Schatzman, AZ Psychologist PSY-005275

  • Experience45 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Bard

Dr. Bard Schatzman brings 45 years of clinical experience to work with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He practices in Arizona and draws on a long career treating individual, couple, family, and group issues across the lifespan, from parenting and developmental challenges to complex mood and behavioral conditions. His practice also addresses eating and sleeping problems, intimacy and communication struggles, chronic illness or pain, and caregiving stress.

Schatzman approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which the client and therapist shape goals and priorities together. The first session focuses on learning a client’s history and current circumstances so an individualized plan can be established; subsequent work is solution-oriented and may incorporate psychodynamic exploration, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and humanistic client-centered techniques.

He emphasizes practical change achieved through steady effort and supports clients with an encouraging, empowering stance as they pursue agreed-upon goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Schatzman integrates cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches in online work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills for changing behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where personal strengths and goals guide the process.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist collaborates with clients to clarify their needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods over time to find the most effective mix of strategies. This means sessions may include skill-building, exploration of life patterns, or solution-focused planning depending on what best supports the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier for clients in Arizona to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other obligations, and they allow therapists to tailor contact to each person’s rhythm and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Schatzman works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and ADHD among others.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
The therapeutic stance is collaborative and interactive, with the client participating in setting goals and priorities while the therapist offers guidance and structure.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist brings 45 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups across a wide range of mental health concerns.
Which credentials and location are listed for this professional?
The clinician is listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-005275 and practices in Arizona.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with this provider?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

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

What Bard can help with

Dr. Bard Schatzman works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Bard works with individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages.

How Bard approaches therapy

Bard's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Bard is an AZ Psychologist PSY-005275 practicing in Arizona, with 45 years of clinical experience.