Chloe Shaffer
Welcome all who are heavy laden. My name is Chloe Shaffer, MA, LCPC, NCC. Therapy with me is relaxed, genuine, and easy-going. I strongly attest that I am a Christian with conservative values. In my personal life I am a wife and mother who loves to read Jane Austen and canning food in my off time.
Past clients report I am of most help with anxiety, chronic health conditions, major life changes, anger management, and agoraphobia.
Like most of the clients I see, I have navigated my own family struggles with mental health. I also have my own chronic health conditions that help me relate to clients and provide a well-rounded treatment approach for what works!
First session
After our first assessment ends, clients can expect to feel like they have a clear path forward with loads of support along the way. Follow-up sessions will often be structured 25% present concerns, and 75% original goals. This way allows you get instant stress relief while staying on track overall.
Strengths
I have a vast range of experience from behavioral health center, crisis unit, college, and private practice settings. Past clients report I am of most help with anxiety, chronic health conditions, major life changes, anger management, and agoraphobia. Christian concepts may also be incorporated into sessions as desired by the client. If this resonates with you, I hope we can get started! Philippians 4:6.
Ideal clients
I work best with clients who have decided they need to change but need that extra helping hand to get started. Clients that like a bit of structure but may also need to vent to get the session started. I do like incorporating worksheets and homework when appropriate too. Clients have been strongly supported during times of leaving abusive marriages or undergoing court appointed anger management.
Ongoing work together
You will be able to tell you are making progress when overall stress rolls off your shoulders more easily. You may also notice you can go longer between sessions without the urgency you once had leading up to your next appointment. If appropriate, retaking questionnaire assessments can help assist your feelings of progress too.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is essentially arguing with your own thoughts and helps rewire beliefs that make you doubt yourself.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is best for clients struggling with factors in their life that they cannot change, like chronic pain.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is great for helping clients with emotional regulation with clear exercises.
Location
Virtual sessions