- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and mindfulness
- Emotional Freedom Techniques
About Susan
Susan Shafer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience. She lists anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and ADHD among the concerns she addresses. Susan also includes trauma-related hardships, stress, and relationship and family issues in her practice.
Her style blends client-centered work with practical tools. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help people notice thought and behavior patterns. She also uses motivational and solution-focused techniques to set goals and track progress.
Susan describes incorporating body-oriented practices when helpful. She combines breath and movement exercises with psychoeducation to help clients link physical reactions and emotions. She also uses Emotional Freedom Techniques, sometimes called tapping, as one of several interventions some clients try for stress and strong emotions.
Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps. Susan helps people identify goals, learn coping skills, and try small behavioral changes between meetings. She emphasizes building awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions so daily challenges feel more manageable.
Her work has included children, adolescents, adults, and family-related concerns across settings. Prospective clients in New Jersey and nearby areas should confirm session formats before booking and follow the listed process to begin.
How her approaches translate to online work
Susan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in sessions. CBT involves tracking thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness through simple breathing and attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve concentration.Finding the right fit is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then try approaches that match those needs. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so methods align with the person's priorities.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Different formats can also suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or a preference not to use video, so clients can choose what works best for everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related hardships, ADHD, grief, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and practice changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 15 years of experience providing counseling in a range of settings with children, adolescents, adults, and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC, with licensure in North Carolina and New Jersey, and is based in New Jersey.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.