Jane Schaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Let's Connect (646) 798-2336
When sadness and anxiety trouble you, when you wake up dreading conflicts with loved ones, when you're unsure of who you are on the deepest levels, you need a safe and welcoming harbor. My patients appreciate the maturity and life experience I bring, along with my professional understanding and techniques, to help them heal and grow. I offer sliding scale fees and an initial get-acquainted visit at low cost.
Psychodynamically oriented with psychoanalytic training. Particularly experienced with mood disorders; creative individuals; life transitions; LGBTQ issues; group therapy; adolescents; elderly. Multiculturally competent; all races and ethnicities welcome.
Call or Email Jane Schaffer now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 798-2336
Let's Connect (646) 798-2336
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (646) 798-2336
Jane Schaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 084885 Jane Schaffer
- Membership with NASW
- Certificate from Training Institute for Mental Health, NYC Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy / 2012
- Attended Fordham Graduate School for Social Services, Graduated 2007
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Emotional Disturbance
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EFT
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Self Psychology
Groups
Psychodynamic Tuesday evening group
Open-ended, emotionally-focused, for men and women to help each other understand and improve their life decision making and communications with others. Members must also have individual sessions with a therapist. Note : Fees are deliberately set low.
Expertise
Family Conflict
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Types of Therapy
Relational
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20
Group Meets
Every Tue 6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location
Training Inst. for Mental Health
115 West 27th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Email Jane Schaffer about this group or call - (646) 798-2336
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 798-2336
Jane Schaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP