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Ryan Schaffer

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

My philosophy is very Jungian-based. I offer a masculine perspective to help those in learning about how to help relate to themselves better and then offer better relationships with others. My work is centered on the truth that when we see reality we are set free. The matrix keeps you stuck and enslaved. My mission is to help people free themselves so they can connect to their true nature and feel more fulfilled. I use health, nature, sexuality, and spirit to help others.

My approach to therapy

I work to bring the masculine and feminine together inside of us. I offer a masculine perspective to helping others. You should contact me if you looking to learn more about your masculinity, a man who has been emasculated, women who are looking for an understanding of the divine masculine, you enjoy nature, you are looking to become more self-sufficient so you can separate from anyone trying to have power over you, dealing with addictions, you have trauma, and you want to align with your authentic self.

What you can expect from me

I work well with helping people post - trauma and with addictions and I specialize in working with and treating intimacy issues/sex therapy. I approach work using Jungian therapy which incorporates a person's mind, body, spirit, and emotions in the healing process. This approach helps people face their challenges to find satisfaction in their lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Creative, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Point32 Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Gestalt, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Jungian, Somatic, Structural Family, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychodynamic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish