Hello! Within therapy, you are my focus. I tailor my counseling approach to match your unique personality and your needs. I also help elicit and build upon your strengths. I use a collaborative approach to therapy. You are the expert in your own life. I have therapy tools and techniques that can assist you, so I view therapy as a partnership. My approach is that we work together by using my experience as a therapist and your expertise on yourself to move toward the life you desire. I am excited to get to know you!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, License #80071. I am a National Certified Counselor. My background is in electrical engineering, so I can meet you from a highly logical and technical perspective. I also enjoy creativity and the arts, so if you prefer something more holistic or creative, I can provide that as well. If you want to know more about my qualifications, publication, training, or work experience, please see my website at https://sharlashaffer.com click on 'CV'.
I look forward to hearing from you! Please take the chance and make the change. Therapy can be fun. It can be difficult at times, since change can be difficult. However, the goal is to walk on the journey with you toward meeting your own goals and desires.
Sincerely,
Sharla
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 80071
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Sharla was very receptive, thoughtful and respectful in her counselling and I felt heard and my experience validated. A profoundly articulate counsellor, Sharla helped me to help myself and guided me in my road to healing. I felt safe and confident that I could talk to her about anything. I am profoundly grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone seeking therapy.
Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Sharla for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coa
Ms. Shaffer is an excellent counselor who has been a tremendous source of help.
Written on Oct 08, 2020 after therapy with Sharla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Sharla is very helpful, I’m generally a new “client” of hers but already feel as if I can talk about anything. I look forward in being able to have sessions with her in the future!
Written on Oct 01, 2020 after therapy with Sharla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sharla has been extremely receptive since the first interaction with me. She brings a lot of positive energy and always meets me where I am. Her consistent availability helps me to feel comfortable to be myself with her.
Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Sharla for 1 month on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes