Hi, I'm Cory Ian Shafer, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with my Masters in Counseling. I have been practicing professionally in the counseling field since 2005 and have worked in the mental health field since 1999. I approach therapy primarily as a Jungian-Existentialist, however, I also realize that many clients may need different approaches to achieve their success, and because of that I also incorporate an eclectic approach towards therapy in addition to my primary school of thought, therefore I can utilize many different modalities and approaches of therapy depending on the what you need in your sessions. My specializations are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and grief counseling. I also like to write a little bit and have published a few books concerning the human condition. On the personal side of things I lead a simple and quiet life, where I enjoy reading history, science fiction and philosophy books, playing the bass guitar, listening to music, traveling and amateur astronomy. www.coryianshaferlpc.com
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session we will explore your primary reason for needing to talk to someone, after that we'll talk a little about your history, who you are and what you want out of therapy. After that we will begin the journey towards helping you to reach your therapuetic goals
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my biggest strengths is that I too suffer in this life. I am non-judgmental, caring and compassionate.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I like to work with anxiety, depression, grief, transition and addiction. I tend to work with teens to adults.
About Cory Ian Shafer
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In PersonMy treatment methods
Existential
Using an existntial approach asks questions that probe introspection and challenge long held beliefs and assumptions, existentialism asks who you are, where are you, what are you doing and why.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people accept their feelings and commit to actions that enrich their lives.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
MBT is a form of psychotherapy that incorporates mindfulness meditation into traditional therapeutic techniques. It aims to help individuals develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, and to cultivate non-judgmental acceptance of their experiences.
Jungian
At its fundamental level, Jungian psychotherapy, also referred to as Jungian analysis, is a thorough, analytical approach to talk therapy that seeks to bring balance and union between the conscious and unconscious parts of the mind
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic refers to a theoretical approach in psychology that emphasizes the underlying psychological forces and processes that influence human behavior, emotions, and thoughts