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Shari Schaffer

Shari Schaffer

LMFT

Texas

Collaborative, values-focused therapy for real-life change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Texas / 202209
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • Warm and interactive
    • Values-based work
    • Practical steps

    About Shari

    Shari Schaffer is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with more than 15 years of clinical and educational experience. She works directly with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. She also has experience supporting individuals who have lived through physical trauma or emotional abuse.

    Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on clear, respectful conversation and practical steps rather than jargon. She aims to build a working relationship where people feel heard and can try new ways of coping.

    Shari uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered principles to keep the client's goals central. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice what matters and find motivation for change.

    She combines those methods with narrative and existential perspectives when useful, helping people make sense of their stories and values. Mindfulness practices are offered for calming the body and sharpening attention during stress.

    Shari individualizes treatment plans rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. She works collaboratively to set goals and picks techniques that fit daily life. The aim is steady, doable progress toward better mood, clearer relationships, and more purposeful living.

  2. How Shari’s Approaches Work Online

    Shari uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in ways that translate well to online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that match those values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change through open questions and reflective listening, which is often helpful for addictions, ambivalence about change, or making big life decisions.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. She will talk about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then recommend methods and try them together. That way the plan evolves based on what actually fits the client's life and progress.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that working this way helps keep momentum between sessions while still focusing on practical skills and values-driven action.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Texas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and a wide range of mood and behavior concerns listed in her specialties.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful conversation and practical strategies. She works collaboratively and tailors sessions to each person's goals.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 15 years of experience working in clinical and educational settings with varied concerns, including trauma and emotional abuse.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in Texas.

    Can she work with people who live outside the United States?

    International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

    Which session formats are offered?

    Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is payment handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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