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Michele Schaffner, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD
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About me

As a licensed therapist with over three decades of experience, I offer compassionate and comprehensive support across a wide range of life challenges. My practice is deeply rooted in understanding the unique complexities of human experience, from navigating personal growth to addressing complex emotional landscapes.

I specialize in supporting individuals through diverse concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and interpersonal dynamics. My approach is holistic and person-centered, honoring each individual's distinct journey and inherent strengths.

My therapeutic work spans multiple focus areas—from relationship difficulties and life transitions to addressing deeper emotional patterns like isolation, shame, and personal empowerment. I'm committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop meaningful insights, and cultivate sustainable strategies for emotional well-being.

Whether you're confronting workplace stress, processing life changes, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional expertise.

Professional experience

32 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH6519

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michele Schaffner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I highly recommend Michele Schaffner to anyone struggling with relationship issues. She helped me out when I was in a tight spot, reconnecting with a family member. Her guidance gave me the confidence to meet with them and have a successful meeting. She is kind, supportive and skilled in her profession.

Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

She is the best!! She's very caring and quick to respond.

Written on Nov 16, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 3 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

I Worked with Michele for a little under 4 years and have had nothing but positive experiences with her! She is kind empathetic and understanding and super supportive and helpful!

Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 4 years and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders

Michele Schaffner provides the type of support needed for busy working executives juggling home and work stresses. She gets into your history to truly understand what maybe driving behaviors that you want to change. Michelle is positive and uplifting all while telling the straight truth in a gentle manner. Highly recommend!

Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Michele is the best!!

Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 3 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Michelle is fantastic and has helped me so much! She continues to be there and help me through some tough situations and is very easy to communicate with.

Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes