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Shaffaun Thomas

Therapist(She/her)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a person of color, I understand the impact of culture and family on life experiences and societal constructs; I want to ensure that you feel safe without any judgment. We will work together, with you coming up with your goals and what you would like to work on as well as identifying the barriers that may prevent you from moving forward. Each session is gently tailored to the client’s needs and level of readiness to address them. As a therapist, I will support you to shift out of what is not necessary to get to what is most valuable to you. I practice through a solution-focused approach, client-centered therapy, and narrative therapy. I want you to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on your terms, and able to find meaningful purpose in work, family, friendships, spirituality, and all other life areas by taking it one day at a time!

My approach to therapy

I believe we are the narrators in our own lives and we all have had challenges, traumatic and scary things that have sometimes made it difficult for us to be our full, authentic selves at home, work, and play. Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, hold grudges, let trauma control us, or be anxious or angry all the time. I hope you will take a moment and perhaps a deep breath and call to see how I can help. Together, we will work to help you cultivate the skills you need to enhance your inner strength and power toward self-healing so that you can live your life in full alignment with who you are and what you wish to accomplish.

What you can expect from me

We will work together, with you coming up with your goals and what you would like to work on as well as identifying the barriers that may prevent you from moving forward. Each session is gently tailored to the client’s needs and level of readiness to address them. When you are ready, I invite you to schedule a free consultation with me.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Lehman College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt, Strength-Based, Relational, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English