Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Amy Shafer, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 16945
- NPI
- 1356411888
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Amy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Amy
Amy Shafer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 30 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She also works with issues around relationships, intimacy, addiction, sleep, parenting, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work in clinical practice. Over three decades she has worked in many settings and with people at different life stages. More recently she has focused on adult and geriatric concerns and the practical problems that come with aging, chronic illness, caregiving, and cancer-related stress.
Amy’s approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness. Sessions typically include straightforward tools and skills people can try between meetings. She pays attention to patterns in family of origin, communication problems, codependency, and avoidant or dependent personality traits when those issues are relevant.
When grief, trauma, or major life changes are present, she combines emotion-focused work with problem-solving strategies. That can mean naming what matters, practicing new ways to communicate, and testing small behavior changes that reduce distress. Amy also offers support for parents facing blended family issues and for caregivers handling chronic pain, illness, or caregiver stress.
If someone wants a direct, experienced LCSW who focuses on practical help for everyday strains, this profile explains the kinds of concerns and approaches she brings to sessions. Confirm current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How Amy integrates ACT, CBT and client-centered work online
Amy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small committed steps that reduce suffering while they continue with daily life. ACT often helps with anxiety, avoidance, and long-term stress by focusing on action that matters rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and test thinking patterns that maintain depression or anxiety. CBT provides clear, practical exercises people can try between sessions to change behavior and notice different outcomes.
Client-centered therapy provides a straightforward, respectful stance where the person’s experience guides the pace and focus of sessions. This approach supports emotion-focused work and helps people feel heard while they try new coping skills.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Amy will collaborate with each person to decide whether ACT, CBT, client-centered methods, or a mix is the best fit based on goals, symptoms, and preferences. That can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm current session options before booking, since session formats are not listed here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also supports continued work during life transitions and for caregivers juggling appointments and responsibilities.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness to offer practical tools and emotional processing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in multiple settings and with people across life stages, most recently focusing on adults and geriatric concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers