Dr. Sue Shaffer

Radical self-acceptance through evidenced based trauma informed practice and creative approaches. Integrating interpersonal neurobiology and the numinous.
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Compassionate. Creative. Effective.

Offering Supervision, Psychotherapy and Consultation services. SUPERVISION: I take a strengths based, solution focused approach to supervision. I will support you in case conceptualization, help you to expand your view of the case, role reverse with clients, and address any transference issues. I have a strong background in systems work and believe that clients do what they do for a reason. I support you in assessing what is driving client issues to help support clients with effective resolution. I integrate current theories of interpersonal neurobiology, trauma approaches and depth psychology in my approach to supervision. PSYCHOTHERAPY: I believe that every one of us has the potential for health and well-being. No one needs to settle for a life less than fulfilling!! I am specially trained in: EMDR Somatic Experiencing Dialectical behavioral therapy LGBTQ issues Psychodrama and action methods Interpersonal neurobiology Soul Work I have a doctorate degree in Depth/Jungian Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, MA degrees in both counseling and depth psychology, a degree in Natural Therapeutics from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics and am a nationally certified Psychodramatist. CONSULTATION: With an extensive background in mental health agency clinical oversight and program development I am available for consultation in the following areas: DBT and team development Group dynamics Psychodrama and action methods Intregrating trauma informed approaches PSYCHODRAMA TRAINING AND GROUPS I am a nationally certified practitioner of psychodrama by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy. I offer psychodramatic group therapy and monthly trainings. SPECIALIZING IN BODY CENTERED TRAUMA THERAPY
Dr. Sue Shaffer
Psychotherapist, Depth Psychologist

Services

  • Trauma
  • PTSD
  • Abuse Survivors
  • Attachment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Panic Disorders
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Gender Identity
  • Transgender Issues
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Spirituality and Religion
  • Grief

Approaches

  • Trauma Focused
  • Compassion Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Somatic
  • Attachment-Based
  • Expressive Arts
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Group Therapy

Insurance Accepted

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Out of Pocket
  • MVP Healthcare

Fees

  • Outpatient Therapy: $150

Location

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Sue Shaffer PhD LLC

South Burlington, VT 05403-7753