Dr. Ira J. Schaer, PhD

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Get to know Psychologist Dr. Ira J. Schaer, who serves the population of Michigan.

Dr. Ira J. Schaer is a psychologist who has been in private practice since 1977, giving him over four decades of experience in his field. He holds expertise in clinical psychology. 

Clinical psychology is the psychological specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families, consultation to agencies and communities, training, education and supervision, and research-based practice. It is a specialty that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities, and varied systems.

In regards to his education, Dr. Schaer holds a PhD in psychology. Psychology is a broad and varied field that focuses on the human experience and behavior. The PhD in psychology degree, usually offered at public and private research universities, provides rigorous research training designed to prepare graduates for a career in academia or research, or for practice as a licensed clinical psychologist. This degree covers many different aspects of psychology, including perception, cognition, neuroscience, and behavior.

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