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Dr. Brian Shaffer

Therapist(he/him)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with education, training, and clinical experience in the fields of Mental Health, Addiction, Trauma, Grief, Loss, Bereavement and Spirituality. My goal is to provide an evidenced-based best practice therapeutic experience that is person-centered to you. I always seek to integrate interventions from various theories and methodologies to help you discover the answers needed to guide you on your journey to wholeness, personal growth and transformation.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is first and foremost about listening to you. In a safe and supportive environment, you can share your internal and external struggles and challenges without any judgment. We will develop a personalized treatment plan, or road map, to guide us in a therapeutic process that seeks to foster your well-being. I will apply both the science and the art of counseling guided by research, training and education to help you to meet your therapy goals.

What you can expect from me

Therapy is about seeking solutions while fostering change and growth. You will have the opportunity to become more aware of yourself as we examine your thoughts, feelings, actions, and human spirit. You will develop new insights, learn healthy life skills and strategies, and derive meaning from your life experiences. We will build upon your unique strengths and qualities and leverage them with your natural ability to heal while leading you to feel more in control of the life you want to live.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Capella University, MC (Masters in Counseling) at Capella Univeristy
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Michigan, Pennsylvania), LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (New Hampshire), CPC (Clinical Professional Counselor) (Nevada), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Anthem New Hampshire Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Geisinger, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, The Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Structural Family, Psychoanalytic, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Humanistic, Bowen Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Experiential, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gestalt, Schema, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    50 Black Avenue
    Chambersburg, PA 17201
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