Shayna Schaefer - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

28 years experience

About Shayna Schaefer

As a licensed therapist in Delaware, I bring nearly three decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach centers on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and navigate significant life transitions with empowerment and insight. I specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional experiences, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. My practice focuses on supporting individuals through diverse challenges such as workplace and relationship stress, midlife transitions and young adult concerns. My therapeutic style is deeply collaborative and person-centered. I'm committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop stronger, more authentic connections with themselves and others. I can also help support you with moving through anxiety and/or depressive related symptoms, life transitions, relationship stress between yourself and your loved ones. I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

Licenses

LCSW

Q1-0012554

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression

Additional Focus Areas

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Compassionate, so easy to talk to, gives practical advice and listens without bias”

“Complete angel.”

“I really appreciate Shayna's care and perspective---she has been able to help me better understand myself and my situation and guide me to solutions.”

“Absolutely loved working with Sheyna these past few months! Made me feel comfortable right away, also to mention, safe. I often get in my head about sharing what I feel, or if my thoughts are going not going to make sense. Shayna would listen carefully to as what I was saying and gave me her full attention. She helped me reshape and strengthen a close relationship that I was struggling with. Along with, that I was struggling with myself mentally and feeling stuck in a rut. Shayna gave me that push that I needed, and in which has helped me, a lot. And for that, I’ll always be/feel thankful for her. For giving me her input and words that will stick with me for a long time. ”

“She’s awesome! ”

“Shayna ha changed my life. She’s very receptive to my feelings and helps guide me through any decision I’m making. ”

“She's great, highly recommend! Love talking to her!!”

“Phenomenal patience and empathy.”

“Pleasant and helpful ”

“Shayna is great.”

“ProfessionAl and kind ...a calming figure that instills confidence ”

“Shayna is amazing! She made me feel so comfortable right away. She’s helped me through current issues going on in my life and helped me connect them to past traumas that were being triggered. I’m so grateful for her!!”

“Shayna is great and she listens before giving input! ”

“Shayna makes me feel safe and comfortable. She listens and I feel that I have her full attention, it’s as if the screen between us is not there. ”

“Shana is very helpful and always responds to my messages in a timely manner. She is very understanding and concerned for my needs. ”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.