ISPP Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Daniela Schreier, Psy.D., ABPP VOL. 15
Dr. Daniela Schreier, Psy.D., ABPP (She/Her) Licensed Clinical Psychologist Board Certified in Clinical Psychology
Contact: drschreier@drschreier.com | Website: drdanielaschreier.com or drdanielaschreier.sg or ihsanliving.com or thegardenerinthesky.com
Dr. Daniela Schreier is a U.S. board-certified clinical psychologist (American Board of Professional Psychology) specializing in clinical and forensic psychology. She is licensed in Illinois, Kansas, and Hawaii, and a Registered Psychologist and Approved Supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) in Singapore. She is the Clinical Director of two boutique psychology firms: Smart Living LLC in Chicago, USA, and Ihsan Living Pte Ltd in Singapore. A former PR and business consultant, polyglot, and associate professor of psychology, she has authored two books and numerous articles, and contributed extensively as a media expert to international TV and radio stations. She currently pens the column "An Affair to Remember." She also contributes regularly to the Singapore Psychologist, the flagship magazine of the SPS.
How did you get interested in psychology?
In my previous career as an international PR and business consultant, I had the unique opportunity to work and live on multiple continents. Through these experiences, I learned that, regardless of cultural background, people — in business and personal life — share the same basic needs: to be acknowledged, heard, respected, and valued. Above all, we want to be treated with authenticity and compassion. Wanting to provide this supportive environment, led me to begin therapy and reading self-help books at an early stage. My love for books was inspired by my grandmother. I realized that gaining the knowledge to change myself could also empower me to become a better person and help others. Ultimately, I chose psychology because it is a multidimensional profession I can practice anywhere in the world. It allows me to teach, write, and work as a practicing psychologist, leveraging all the insights gained throughout my global career.
Please tell us about a recent accomplishment that’s meaningful to you.
I’m thrilled to share two new projects that are very close to my heart and just launched:
Ihsan Living Pte Ltd, Singapore (https://ihsanliving.com) We’ve opened a new psychology clinic in Singapore, modeled directly after my practice in Chicago, S.M.A.R.T. Living LLC. Both are boutique venues designed to offer a personalized client experience. It brings me immense gratitude to bring this specialized, boutique approach to a new market. The Gardener in the Sky (https://thegardenerinthesky.com) This project is a personal passion: a blog that reflects on life’s journey. It covers diverse categories, including a section titled "The Therapist’s Journey." This specific column is meant for psychology students, those in training, and early career psychologists. It's a collection of shared experiences, not professional advice, designed to provide a glimpse behind the curtain of a psychologist's life and into the realities of the field.
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