He is happy to hear me speak and I’m surprised with how well he can relate myself to other moments in my life
Dr. Brian Shaffer, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Brian is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Brian. View 15 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan, Nevada, and 2 more
Recent reviews
Very helpful
More about Brian
- 10 years' experience
- Male
- LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Brian is a Licensed Professional Counselor with education, training and clinical experience in the fields of Mental Health, Addiction, Trauma, Grief, Loss and Bereavement and Spiritual Care. He provides counseling, assessment and intervention services that help clients meet their goals for a life in recovery. Brian has a passion for providing quality care, support and services to his clients through a person-centered approach that incorporates interventions from various theories and methodologies. He believes in helping clients process through past traumatic experiences that have contributed to current struggles with substance abuse and mental health symptoms. Brian also incorporates client’s spiritual beliefs into the treatment protocol in order to holistically address their needs. His extensive experience and passion for this field has helped guide individuals through the process of recovery in order to experience freedom from their past and a hope for their future.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant Personality
BDSM
Kink
Alternative Sex Culture
Blended Family Issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain illness and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Dependent Personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Eating and Food-Related Issues
Emptiness
Expats
Family of Origin Issues
Family Problems
First Responder Issues
Forgiveness
Gender Dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and End of Life Counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Military and Veterans Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural Concerns
Obsessions
Compulsions
and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
Postpartum Depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and Discrimination
Process addiction (porn
exercise
gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-Harm
Self-love
Sex Addiction
Sexual Assault and Abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Workplace issues
Young Adult Issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Brian Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255857439.
- LPC · Michigan · 6401018488 · Expires July 2027
- LCPC · Nevada · CP3204-R · Expires January 2026
- LCMHC · New Hampshire · 3306 · Expires June 2026
- LPC · Pennsylvania · PC015782 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Dr. Brian Shaffer
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
He is happy to hear me speak and I’m surprised with how well he can relate myself to other moments in my life
Very helpful
Brian hasn’t responded to any of my messages & failed to attend our session.
Always ready to help!
Brian has been it welcomed and safe voice for me to talk to during my trouble times.
Very positive and surprises me with insights I've missed about myself
Brian is an amazing counsellor. He listens to me and always knows what to say.
So far working with Brian has been great. We’ve only had one session together so we will see how it goes moving forward as it always takes time getting to know someone.
I feel like Brian is helping me piece together the issues that are really bothering me and not just the surface level feelings I may have day to day. I get a lot out of my sessions with him.
Brian was a great therapist
It’s only been a month, but so far I’m thoroughly enjoying my sessions with Brian. He listens very well, is respectful, conscientious, knowledgeable and provides a very comfortable sharing environment. I plan on continuing to work with him as my counselor.
Receptive and helpful, very calming
Brian has already helped me and. after only 2 sessions I feel stronger. He has compassion, reassurance and gives me hope - all the things I need right now.
Brian is very reassuring and an excellent listener. He does radiate a calm energy which is helpful for those of us who suffer from anxiety-related issues. Additionally, he comes up with an individualized action plan for each specific client. I was also overseas, so it was really great that Brian made our time difference work for therapy sessions.
Brian is an extremely calm and peaceful presence who exudes wisdom and expertise. He is extremely warm and I cannot reccomend him highly enough!
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Brian Shaffer offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Brian Shaffer works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Brian Shaffer speak?
Dr. Brian Shaffer speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Brian Shaffer have?
Dr. Brian Shaffer has 10 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Brian Shaffer licensed to practice?
Dr. Brian Shaffer is licensed to practice in Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania.
Does Dr. Brian Shaffer accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Brian Shaffer accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Brian Shaffer offer?
Dr. Brian Shaffer offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Brian Shaffer?
Dr. Brian Shaffer can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Brian Shaffer?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.