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Roberta Shafter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
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412 6th Ave, Ste 706, New York, NY 10011
Let's Connect (646) 600-9240
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People most often contact me when a critical life event has occurred. They may be feeling anxious or depressed, or have become newly aware of a need to make changes in the way they handle their relationships, emotions, and self-esteem. For some, this is the beginning of a long journey of self-exploration. Others prefer to seek new, more effective tools to address the immediate situation. I think that a good clinician should be able to tailor the treatment to fit the needs and preferences of the client. Too often it is the other way around.
I am a graduate of advanced training programs in both psychodynamic and couple/family treatment, and also have learned to integrate cognitive and experiential components into my practice. Above all, I try to respect the particular strengths and outlooks of the people who seek my help.
Some of the groups with which I have had especially extensive experience are: survivors of sexual abuse and abusive relationships; creative and performing artists; mental health professionals and students; individuals facing the challenges of midlife and beyond; adolescents and their families; and couples at all stages of the life cycle.
Call or Email Roberta Shafter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 600-9240
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carebridge EAP
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EmblemHealth
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- HIP | Health Plan of New York
- Medicare
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Roberta Shafter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 010495 Roberta Shafter
- Attended PhD, New York University, Graduated 2006
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Sexual Abuse
Expertise
- Adoption
- Child
- Couple Therapy
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Parenting
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 600-9240
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Roberta Shafter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW