- 15 years experience
- CBT and mindfulness
- Money and life changes
About Susan
Susan Shafer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in New Jersey. She brings 15 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, and major life changes. Susan also supports people working through grief, trauma-related difficulties, and issues tied to money and financial stress.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen first and shape the work around each individual's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools are blended in to help people notice thoughts and habits, then try new behaviors that feel better in daily life.
Sessions may include practical skills for managing strong emotions like anger and impulsivity. She draws on Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set small, achievable steps toward change. For some clients she incorporates breath work and movement to help the body settle when stress feels overwhelming.
Susan has worked in schools, community settings, and private practice over her career, giving her a range of real-world experience with different ages and situations. She values straightforward conversations and clear goals so progress can be tracked week to week.
When someone begins with Susan, they and she will identify priorities together. The focus is on building skills people can use outside of sessions to cope with work stress, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, and financial worries. Her style is practical, warm, and oriented toward helping people regain more calm and control in everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring the work to each person's goals, which can be done just as effectively in remote sessions by focusing conversations on what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice thoughts and try different behaviors; in online work this often looks like reviewing thought records, planning small experiments, and checking progress between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build tolerance for strong feelings, and these exercises can be guided and practiced during remote sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. This is a team effort where the approach evolves based on what helps most.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer travel demands, which can make regular appointments simpler to keep. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and it can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday or between errands. Please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as the profile does not list them explicitly.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help people with?
Susan supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, relationship and family struggles, parenting challenges, and money and financial issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is client-centered and practical, mixing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to build usable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 15 years of clinical experience working in schools, community settings, and private practice with a variety of age groups.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's profile does not list specific session formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.