MHNet Behavioral Health Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Crystal Shaffer @ Allegheny Mental Health Assoc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Serves Area
Life is hard. In recent years, you may find that Iife feels harder than usual....therapy can help! I aim to create a safe environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors while creating a clinical relationship that promotes personal change and fulfillment. In working together, I will employ an empathetic, cognitive oriented, systemic, strengths-based approach to assess your needs and treatment goals.Let's get you back to feeling like yourself again, or even better!
Life is hard. In recent years, you may find that Iife feels harder than usual....therapy can help! I aim to create a safe environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors while creating a clinical relationship that promotes personal change and fulfillment. In working together, I will employ an empathetic, cognitive oriented, systemic, strengths-based approach to assess your needs and treatment goals.Let's get you back to feeling like yourself again, or even better!
I'm ready to jump in with you help to let go of old stuff that is holding you back. Using proven strategies of EMDR, CBT/CPT, and mindfulness-based interventions through Tele-health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified EMDR Therapist, with over 15 years of experience treating Veterans for trauma, anxiety, phobias, attachment wounds, depression and navigating life and career changes. I keep studying and learning best practices so I am able to offer the most current paths to healing trauma and difficult childhoods. I 'm your coach, guiding you to make the change you want in your life.
I'm ready to jump in with you help to let go of old stuff that is holding you back. Using proven strategies of EMDR, CBT/CPT, and mindfulness-based interventions through Tele-health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified EMDR Therapist, with over 15 years of experience treating Veterans for trauma, anxiety, phobias, attachment wounds, depression and navigating life and career changes. I keep studying and learning best practices so I am able to offer the most current paths to healing trauma and difficult childhoods. I 'm your coach, guiding you to make the change you want in your life.
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started" If you are looking for a guide in your therapeutic journey, I will work with you to establish a more fulfilling life. Assisting my clients to achieve their goals and rebuild their lives is something I take much pride in. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach, based on client need; however, tend to operate from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered and Reality Therapy perspective.
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started" If you are looking for a guide in your therapeutic journey, I will work with you to establish a more fulfilling life. Assisting my clients to achieve their goals and rebuild their lives is something I take much pride in. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach, based on client need; however, tend to operate from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered and Reality Therapy perspective.
Now accepting new clients. Life hands each of us all types of challenges. Therapy can help when we feel the need to 'update' our skills in our own 'toolbox' for coping or to make a changes in our behaviors to reduce any negative impact certain situations can have on our mood and on our lives! I have over 30 years experience working as a therapist with mental health and substance issues, coping with trauma, relationship issues, chronic illness, stress reactions, diabetes, breast cancer, codependency, personality disorders, grief and loss, thought disorders and mood disorders.
Now accepting new clients. Life hands each of us all types of challenges. Therapy can help when we feel the need to 'update' our skills in our own 'toolbox' for coping or to make a changes in our behaviors to reduce any negative impact certain situations can have on our mood and on our lives! I have over 30 years experience working as a therapist with mental health and substance issues, coping with trauma, relationship issues, chronic illness, stress reactions, diabetes, breast cancer, codependency, personality disorders, grief and loss, thought disorders and mood disorders.
I have over 25 years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in DBT, anxiety issues including OCD, depressive issues including MDD, ADHD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, family therapy, and relationship dynamics. I love to use visualization techniques as well as incorporate current research solutions, workbooks, and training materials into my current practice.
I have over 25 years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in DBT, anxiety issues including OCD, depressive issues including MDD, ADHD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, family therapy, and relationship dynamics. I love to use visualization techniques as well as incorporate current research solutions, workbooks, and training materials into my current practice.
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