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Shelly Schafer

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am very down to earth and want you to feel better about yourself and life. Sometimes you will laugh, sometimes you will cry, sometimes you might be upset. All of it is necessary to work on the best version of you.

My approach to therapy

I meet you where you are at right now in your life. I typically ask what you would like to talk to me about and we go from there. Starting is the hardest part, once we figure out what is weighing the heaviest on your mind, we can talk about anything. Your session is your path.

What you can expect from me

To feel a sense of weight has been lifted off your shoulders and that talking to someone other than friends or family is beneficial to you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Energetic, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Iowa State University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Iowa)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    401 North Adams Street
    Wellsburg, IA 50680

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