- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness practices
- Goal focused
About Susan
Susan Shafer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with about 15 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, life transitions, and trauma-related challenges. Susan aims to make therapy a straightforward, supportive space where clients can find practical tools and clarity.
Susan blends talk therapy with wellness practices. She often uses Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness exercises to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates breath and movement when helpful to strengthen the connection between body and mind.
Her background includes a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and a professional license in New Jersey. Over her career she has seen people in different life stages and settings, bringing that experience into each session.
Susan encourages using focused, simple tools such as elements of solution-focused work and motivational interviewing to set clear goals and small steps. She supports people coping with specific stressors such as relationship strain, parenting challenges, career uncertainty, and response to trauma. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is also listed among her focus areas.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Together with each client she identifies goals and builds skills for managing emotions, improving sleep, and reducing overwhelm. To begin, visitors follow the therapist directory’s Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches translate to online care
Susan commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person in front of her, which helps people feel understood and decide on goals. CBT teaches practical ways to spot and change thought patterns and behaviors that worsen anxiety, mood, or sleep problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and daily routines. The plan can shift as progress is made or new issues come up, so clients help shape what therapy looks like.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full-length session is not needed. These practical benefits often help people stay consistent with work on skills like mindfulness, behavioral experiments, and goal-setting.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related hardships, and grief. She also supports those facing parenting stress, relationship issues, career strain, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, workable steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has about 15 years of clinical experience and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. She has worked across different settings and age groups.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in New Jersey.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.