Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

1 Endorsed

401 North Adams Street, Wellsburg, IA 50680

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I meet you where you are at right now in your life. I typically ask what you would like to discuss with me, and we go from there. Starting therapy feels like the hardest part, once we figure out what is weighing the heaviest on your mind, we can talk about anything. Your session is your path.

I am very down to earth and want you to feel better about yourself and life. Sometimes you will laugh, sometimes you will cry, sometimes you might be upset. All of it is necessary to work on the best version of you.

I truly hope that you feel a sense of weight has been lifted off your shoulders and that talking to someone other than friends or family is beneficial to you.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Shelly Jo Schafer now - (641) 666-3464

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

401 North Adams Street

Wellsburg, IA 50680 map

(641) 666-3464

I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video. I'm available M-Th from 6-8:30-pm.

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (641) 666-3464

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

401 North Adams Street

Wellsburg, IA 50680 map

(641) 666-3464

I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video. I'm available M-Th from 6-8:30-pm.

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $120
Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Cigna and Evernorth
Wellmark BCBS

I am in-network for Cigna; Aetna; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts; Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey; Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield; Carelon Behavioral Health; Anthem EAP - Bank of America. I also accept private pay.

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Email me or call with questions - (641) 666-3464

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Email me or call with questions - (641) 666-3464

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 00989 Shelly Jo Schafer

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 18 years

Attended Iowa State University, M. Ed, Graduated 2004

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Upper Iowa University BA Psychology / 1999

Degree/Diploma from Upper Iowa University BA Criminology / 1999

I have 18 plus years of experience in the mental health field as a LMHC. I am licensed in Iowa and help all ages and walks of life.

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Email me or call with questions - (641) 666-3464

I have 18 plus years of experience in the mental health field as a LMHC. I am licensed in Iowa and help all ages and walks of life.

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Email me or call with questions - (641) 666-3464

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Caregivers
Child
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Grief
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Stress

I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or anxiety related to ongoing issues in their life or from past trauma. We work together to remove that rain cloud that has been following you around.

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Email me or call with questions - (641) 666-3464

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Email me or call with questions - (641) 666-3464

Endorsement

Janet Schuster

Counselor, tLMHC, NCC, MS

Shelly is an excellent therapist. She is compassionate, warm and down to earth. As an intern under her, I saw first-hand how she helped people get a firmer footing in their lives, grow in self-confidence and reduce anxiety and depression.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Humanistic
Motivational Interviewing
Strength-Based

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice as well as ACT and existentialism. I meet you where you are at in life, and we take it from there going forward and back, if need be.

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Email me or call with questions - (641) 666-3464

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice as well as ACT and existentialism. I meet you where you are at in life, and we take it from there going forward and back, if need be.

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Email me or call with questions - (641) 666-3464

Location

Primary Location

401 North Adams Street

Wellsburg, IA 50680

(641) 666-3464

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Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video. I'm available M-Th from 6-8:30-pm.

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (641) 666-3464

I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video. I'm available M-Th from 6-8:30-pm.

Shelly Jo Schafer

Counselor, LMHC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (641) 666-3464