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Brian Sheaffer

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

As a licensed clinical social worker, I know life can feel overwhelming at times, and asking for help isn’t always easy. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you can share openly without fear of judgment. I believe in walking alongside you with compassion, encouragement, and practical tools for growth.

My approach to therapy

I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, and a focus on what’s most meaningful for you. While I provide tools and strategies from approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy, I also believe healing happens through trust and connection. My goal is to make therapy feel supportive, practical, and empowering.

What you can expect from me

From our sessions, clients often take away a greater sense of clarity, self-trust, and hope. You’ll learn tools to navigate challenges while also building on your own strengths and resilience. I want you to leave each conversation feeling lighter, more capable, and more connected to who you are.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at George Mason University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Play
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English