Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am Susan Shafer, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor for the state of North Carolina, 500hr Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Practitioner for Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as tapping. I hold a Masters Degree in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and have been providing therapy for almost 15 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings. My areas of specialty include working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, ADHD and trauma related hardships. I invite you to check out my website : shafer.services
My counseling approach is eclectic and I use approaches that integrates effective wellness practices with traditional psychotherapy including CBT, Mindfulness and Emotional Freedom Techniques. I believe in creating a space that allows clients to express themselves openly and without judgement. My work focuses on helping clients to connect to their inner strengths and increase their awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. At times, I combine yoga practices and psycho-educational techniques that allow clients to experience the power to connect the body and mind through breath and movement. Another form of treatment I highly encourage clients to consider is Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also referred to as ‘tapping’, which is a scientifically researched method of using self-applied acupressure to reduce stress, shift negative emotions, change unwanted behaviors and work to resolve with trauma memories. I have been trained in these techniques and completed mentorship to become an Accredited, Certified EFT Practitioner through EFTi.
It takes courage and trust to begin counseling and I appreciate your willingness to allow me to be a part of this journey. Together, we will identify your goals and skills to help you overcome the challenges you are experiencing or have experienced. One of my greatest joys as a therapist is to witness individuals resolve issues and gravitate toward a life fulfilled with inner peace and joy. When you are ready to begin, I am here to walk the next steps with you!
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Susan Shafer is a licensed clinical counselor with 15 years of professional experience. She earned a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is licensed to practice counseling in both North Carolina and New Jersey. In addition to traditional training, she is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor and completed mentorship to become an accredited, certified practitioner of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) through EFTi.
She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of settings, addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep disorders, parenting and career difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her clinical background supports work with both acute and ongoing challenges.
Susan uses an eclectic, integrative approach that blends evidence-based psychotherapy with wellness practices. She weaves cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and Emotional Freedom Techniques into her work, and often incorporates yoga-informed breath and movement and psychoeducational tools to help clients strengthen the connection between body and mind. Her focus is on helping people increase awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while building practical skills and accessing inner strengths.
She invites prospective clients to learn more at shafer.services. Susan recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and trust, and she is committed to collaborating with clients to identify goals, develop skills, and support movement toward greater peace and fulfillment when they are ready to begin.
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