Available
he/him
Brian ShafferLPC
Nice to meet you
I provide therapy through a person-centered approach that incorporates interventions from various theories and methodologies. I help clients explore themselves—mind, body, and spirit—to identify obstacles that may keep them from living their best life. I guide clients in examining thoughts, feelings, and actions to gain insights, develop healthy coping skills, and make meaning from life experiences. I integrate your strengths and spiritual beliefs to address your needs holistically.
About Brian
Location
Virtual, Pennsylvania
Insurance Accepted
Highmark, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Independence Blue Cross, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Calming, Engaging, Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Addiction, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Religious Trauma, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students
Years of Experience
6+
I help clients explore themselves—mind, body, and spirit—to identify obstacles that may keep them from living their best life.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
PhD - Counselor Education and Supervision, Capella University
MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Capella University
Interests
Golfing, hiking, biking, music, watching sports, exploring, spending time with my dog, re-learning Spanish, and volunteering with my church and community.