Susan Shafer

Susan Shafer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with about 15 years of experience. She practices in New Jersey and offers a calm, direct approach for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, and major life changes. She explains things in clear terms and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

Her background includes a master’s degree in community counseling and long-term work across school, clinic, and community settings. That history shapes an approach that blends talk therapy with mindfulness and skills-based work. Sessions often focus on identifying thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing manageable changes.

Susan uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an open, nonjudgmental space. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns and Mindfulness Therapy to teach breathing and attention skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are included to help set goals and find practical steps forward.

She sometimes combines breathwork and movement drawn from yoga with education about emotions and behavior. Her work also includes coaching-style elements for career, life-purpose, and financial stress. These tools are presented in plain language and paced to each person’s needs.

Beginning therapy with Susan involves setting clear goals and building skills that fit daily life. She encourages steady progress and helps people find ways to reduce anger, manage stress, and rebuild confidence over time.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. Online sessions using this approach prioritize time to talk, reflect, and decide what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them; online work can include homework, thought records, and short skill practices between meetings.

Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan to fit what helps. This process may include mixing mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps until a practical path is clear.

The original biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find these practical benefits help them use therapy more consistently while working toward managing anger, stress, and day-to-day challenges.