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John Shafer

Therapist
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

By way of introduction, I am John Shafer,LCSW-R. I graduated in 1998, from Syracuse University's School of social Work with my Master's in Social Work.

Throughout my social work career, I strived to learn from the highest credentialed and experienced professionals.

My approach to therapy

Along the way, I developed counseling and psychotherapy skills. While working with people, the therapy models I used most often included: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy and Solution-Focused therapy.

What you can expect from me

In my sessions with people, I avidly listen to the people, offer suggestions, and skills to manage symptoms and life experiences.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Direct, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Syracuse University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    OCD, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma Focused CBT, Play, Positive Psychology, Psychotic Disorders, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    5297 Parkside Drive Ste 430
    Canandaigua, NY 14424