Laura D Shaffer
Pre-Licensed Professional
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Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Are you an autistic woman or nonbinary person, or do you suspect that you might be on the spectrum? Would it help to talk to someone who understands the struggles you may be facing? Every one of us is unique, but common challenges relate to getting organized, navigating relationships of all kinds, eating, sleeping, connecting with our bodies, preventing and recovering from burnout, dealing with demand avoidance, and most of all feeling good about ourselves in a neurotypical world. If you have additional conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or chronic illness, we can talk about those, too.
Neurodivergence-affirming therapy begins with lots of curiosity about your unique story and may include psychoeducation, lifehacks, somatic techniques, and a variety of other strategies depending on your specific concerns. In any case, you will always have options, as the most important question about any tool is whether it's going to be a good fit for you.
My personal approach is also strengths-based, meaning I would love to know about your values, special interests, and skills, which will help us build the treatment plan that works best for you. If you're ready to get started (or you have any questions), please reach out to schedule a free consultation!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $65
- Couple Sessions $65
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Laura D Shaffer
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Colleen Torrey (Pennsylvania / PC015801) Laura D Shaffer
- In Practice for 1 Year
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- ADHD
- Neurodivergence
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Women's Issues
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Types of Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Integrative
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
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