Robert Shafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
136 Por La Mar Circle, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Insightful, caring psychotherapy for couples and individuals Working with clients from Montecito, Santa Barbara and surrounding communities, Dr Shafer, PhD brings sensitivity and humor to his psychodyamic work with individuals and couples. Dr Shafer (Bob) has been in practice for more than 40 Years. Nonjudgmental, open to a variety of perspectives and personalities, he specializes in providing compassionate support to those trying to make better sense of life's challenges.
I understand my strength as listening and understanding from an empathetic perspective. One which helps people gain confidence in their self understanding, and therefor providing self esteem. I believe emotional growth occurs in a trusting relationship.
I have trained interns for more then 30 years, taught therapists at the graduate level in Santa Barbara. Besides having a doctorate in clinical psychology, I have been trained in Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Relational Psychotherapy and Self Psychology . (see personal website: (ROBERTSHAFERPHD.COM)
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Wire
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Robert Shafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC 19148 Robert Shafer
- Certificate from CAMFT 1984
- Attended Cambridge Graduate School, Graduated 1984
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (805) 793-0500
Robert Shafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (805) 793-0500
Robert Shafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Single Mother
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Self Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 793-0500
Robert Shafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Robert Shafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT