Therapist profile
Dr. Brian Shaffer, LCMHC, LCPC
Dr. Brian Shaffer, LCMHC LCPC - Mental health and addictions
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- Addictions support
- Anxiety and depression
- Attachment work
About Brian
Dr. Brian Shaffer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of clinical experience. He practices in Pennsylvania and works with adults on issues such as addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and stress. Sessions address practical problems that affect everyday life at home and at work.
Dr. Shaffer uses a person-centered style that keeps the client’s values and goals at the center of sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters to them.
Attachment-based ideas are part of his work when relationship patterns or early losses are relevant. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings interfere with daily functioning. Treatment often addresses how trauma, grief, or substance use shape current struggles.
Dr. Shaffer includes a person’s spiritual beliefs in therapy when that is important to the client. He offers assessment and intervention aimed at recovery from substance-related problems and support for co-occurring mental health concerns. He aims to help people reduce symptoms and regain steadier functioning in day-to-day life.
Many people come for help with parenting stress, blended family challenges, caregiving strain, or difficult relationships at home. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats.
How sessions work
How Dr. Shaffer’s approaches are used in online work
Dr. Shaffer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his online work. ACT focuses on noticing and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect one’s values. This can help with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns.Attachment-based ideas are also part of his approach when relationship patterns or past losses affect current life. Those ideas help identify recurring patterns in how someone connects with others and suggest new ways of relating. Choosing which approach to emphasize is collaborative; he works with the client to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because the biography does not specify session formats, readers should confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, audio-only options when bandwidth is limited, or sessions that fit between work or caregiving responsibilities depending on what the therapist provides.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship problems, and related concerns such as ADHD, caregiver stress, and body image.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centered approach and integrates methods like CBT, ACT, attachment-based ideas, and DBT skills to address emotions, behavior, and relationships.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working in mental health, addiction, trauma, grief, and spiritual care.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LCMHC and an LCPC registered in New Hampshire and Nevada and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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