Licensed clinical social worker recordDelaware
Shayna Schaefer, LCSW
Delaware
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Delaware
- LCSW, licence Q1-0012554
- NPI
- 1700974847
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Delaware
These details come from information Shayna 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 techniques
About Shayna
Shayna Schaefer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Delaware with 28 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around intimacy, eating, parenting, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Shayna speaks both English and Spanish.
She uses practical, person-focused methods to help people sort through daily pressures. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and small behavior changes that make life more manageable. She also supports people dealing with transitions like divorce, adoption and foster care challenges, aging and caregiver stress, and cancer-related concerns.
Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral work to change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and Mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity. Psychodynamic and existential perspectives are used when exploring how past patterns shape current choices.
Shayna aims for a collaborative working style. She helps people set concrete goals, try new ways of responding, and track what works in daily life. Therapy sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on practical steps as well as understanding emotions.
Clients can expect clear discussion of challenges and doable tools to practice between sessions. The approach is direct but respectful, and sessions are adapted to each person’s pace and life demands.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that fit those values. Online sessions can help people clarify what matters most and practice value-driven steps between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In remote sessions, CBT work often includes brief skill teaching, thought records, and homework exercises to try between appointments. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These techniques are easy to demonstrate in a session and to practice on short breaks during the week. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to prioritize based on goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can shift as progress is tracked. Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins on busy days, reduce travel time, and support steady progress when life is hectic.CAreas of focus
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Delaware
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body image issues, parenting challenges, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other listed focus areas.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that blends CBT, ACT, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and existential ideas to help with thinking patterns and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life transition issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Delaware, United States.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers