Norman Shaffer

Norman Shaffer is a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee who helps people manage anger and related concerns. He works with clients facing addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, and other life changes. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support for people who want clearer ways to cope.

He believes people know their own story and brings a respectful, strengths-focused attitude to sessions. Conversations aim to identify what is getting in the way and build simple tools to reduce intense reactions. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented while also making room to process difficult emotions.

His background includes nine years of professional experience supporting people with drug and alcohol problems, hoarding, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and sex addiction. He also has experience with issues affecting veterans and armed forces members. That experience informs how he approaches cravings, triggers, and stressful life transitions.

Norman uses techniques from several approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to slow down strong feelings. Motivational Interviewing supports readiness for change.

Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together. The focus is on building everyday coping skills that fit into busy lives. To begin, follow the site’s steps to match with him and schedule a session based on availability.

How his approaches work in online care

Norman draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that fuel anger or addictive behaviors and to practice small behavior changes. CBT is practical and focuses on testing new ways of responding to stress and triggers.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce the intensity of strong feelings. Mindfulness helps people pause and choose actions rather than react automatically.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. That means adjusting techniques over time as progress and needs become clearer.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to practice skills between sessions. It can allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and help maintain continuity of care during life changes. Licensed professionals can guide which approaches and session rhythms will most likely fit each person’s situation.