Susan Shafer , LCMHC, LPC

Susan Shafer is a licensed counselor with 15 years of clinical experience who blends traditional psychotherapy with practical wellness methods to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, ADHD, mood disorders, and life transitions. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC - that is Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and earned a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Susan has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of settings, drawing on an eclectic approach that combines evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness with body-centered practices. She is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor and an accredited Emotional Freedom Techniques practitioner - EFT is often called tapping and is used alongside psychotherapy to help reduce stress, shift difficult emotions, and address trauma-related memories. Her training includes mentorship and certification through EFTi.

Susan emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while building practical skills and inner strengths. She often integrates breath work, movement, and psychoeducation to help people connect body and mind. Prospective clients can learn more by visiting her website at shafer.services.

Approaches and Online Support with Susan Shafer

Susan commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness practices into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment in which clients lead the pace of change while the therapist supports self-exploration and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical strategies, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple practices that reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Susan collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws from different tools to tailor sessions, inviting clients to test techniques and provide feedback so the plan evolves together with the work.

Online therapy with Susan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals and therapists without added travel time.