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Tess Shafer

Therapist(She/Her)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been a therapist for 10+ years. I received my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Syracuse University. I have specialized training for trauma, anxiety, and attachment, depression, family systems, addiction, and perinatal and postpartum. My range of experience includes residential treatment programs for troubled teens, intensive outpatient, and community mental health. I love working with all ages.

My approach to therapy

I love working with all ages, ethnicities, cultures, and diversity. Therapy is a space for individuals to find their own story, the hidden pieces of themselves, and develop understanding. As long as clients come with the intention of healing, growth, and understanding, I'd love to be one to help.

What you can expect from me

I am a believer that we are a product of our experiences but are not defined by them. We can work through traumas, learn from experiences, and develop beyond them. I hope to help clients find the hidden pieces in themselves to add to their sense of well being, understanding of who they are, and happiness. My goal is to allow a safe, non-judgmental space. I want clients to take away self developed insight and perspectives to incorporate, per their choice, into their lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Pacific Islander, Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Syracuse University
  • License type
    CMHC (Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (Utah)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health - Utah

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Trauma Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based, Experiential, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    322 Gateway Drive Suite 103-1
    Heber City, UT 84032