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MSW, LCSW Amy Shafer

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Amy Shafer is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MSW, LCSW Years in Practice: 30 State: California

Hello my name is Amy Shafer, I hold degrees in Psychology and Human Development from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1989, a Master of Social Work from San Diego State University specializing in Clinical work 1991, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California since 1994. I have worked extensively over the past 30 years with all age groups. I have most recently specialized in adult and geriatric individuals and families with a number of different issues including depression, anxiety, stress, family conflict, trauma/abuse, adjusting to stages of life and grief and loss issues. I consider it a privilege to be apart of a support system for individuals and families who are competently seeking professional help to address challenges in their lives. My contemporary work focuses on family systems, relationships, interpersonal recovery, trauma loss, and problem solving life's stressors. Decades of experience with all age groups and in many settings has provided me with an ability to have an open mind and an ability to provide many tools to assist you with.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken
English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Amy Shafer

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Amy makes me feel very comfortable sharing. She is very professional, understanding, encouraging and resourceful.

Sep 29, 2022

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Very comfortable to talk to. Always is upfront, very encouraging. Always has some advice to share to help me feel better.

A.N.·Mar 22, 2022

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She has helped me take control of my life and had taught me different ways to cope. I'm getting stronger every day.

A.N.·Oct 30, 2021

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Amy is very understanding and listens to my concerns

M.I.·Sep 07, 2021

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Amy Shafer offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.