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LCMHC, LCPC

Dr. Brian Shaffer, LCMHC, LCPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Brian

Dr. Brian Shaffer combines a person-centered therapeutic stance with practical, evidence-informed techniques drawn from several modalities.

Background and approach

He is a licensed counselor (LCMHC, LCPC) with two decades of clinical work helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship issues. His practice emphasizes collaboration and tailoring interventions so they align with each person’s values and life goals.

He often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-informed perspectives to help clients process painful experiences and develop more flexible coping strategies. Spiritual beliefs are welcomed and integrated when they are important to a client’s healing, and interventions are selected to address both mental health and recovery-related needs.

Dr. Shaffer’s background includes assessment and intervention for substance use and bereavement, and he supports people working through complicated life changes and identity-related concerns including LGBT matters and intimacy issues.

Based in Pennsylvania, he offers services to clients across locations and accepts international clients. With an emphasis on practical skills, values-based change, and respectful listening, Dr.

Shaffer aims to help people move toward greater stability, healthier relationships, and renewed purpose.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters to them and build psychological flexibility by combining mindfulness with committed action; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional bonds, helping people understand how early relationship dynamics influence current connections and interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then blends elements from these approaches to create a tailored plan that feels practical and meaningful for the client.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. This range of formats makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain consistency across life changes, and choose the communication style that best supports progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Shaffer works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, and several other life challenges listed in his profile.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The practice emphasizes a person-centered stance that integrates techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to match interventions with client values and goals.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working in mental health, addiction, trauma, grief, loss, bereavement, and spiritual care.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials with NH LCMHC 3306 and NV LCPC CP3204-R and practices from Pennsylvania.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients may connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are costs and payment structured for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with this clinician?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Brian can help with

Dr. Brian Shaffer works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, grief, and depression.

How Brian approaches therapy

Brian's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Jungian Therapy.

Experience and training

Brian is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania, with 20 years of clinical experience.