Matthew Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Denver, CO 80238
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My practice welcomes clients looking to explore life issues and challenges, as well as existing strengths and assets, in a supportive & safe environment. Developing trust and building a positive relationship serves as a starting point; I then help my clients increase their capacity to ask themselves questions, challenge previous assumptions and patterns, understand their family/social environment and try out new thoughts and actions. Together, we walk the path of progress and change, taking steps towards becoming the best possible version of ourselves, as often as we can. Call or email me to learn more about getting started!
I specialize in helping my clients successfully manage life transitions & stressors (including grief & loss), as well as treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I work with adults who are comfortable with virtual sessions and have weekday, daytime availability.
My practice brings a balance of theoretical orientations, using Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic approaches, as well Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to promote increased emotion regulation, mindfulness, and skillfulness within interpersonal relationships and distressing situations.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $135
- Pay by Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Matthew Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.014848 Matthew ShafferLicense state differs from primary location state.
- License: State of Colorado-Licensed Clinical Social Worker CSW.09926771 / 2020
- Attended University of Chicago, Graduated 2007
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Matthew Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Trauma-informed care
- Veterans
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Matthew Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (for Trauma/PTSD)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Self-Psychology
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (847) 562-5916
Matthew Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Additional Location
Chicago, IL 60614
(847) 562-5916Nearby Areas
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Matthew Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW