- Anger management skills
- Mindfulness practice
- Values based work
About Shari
Shari Schaffer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked in both clinical and educational settings and sees people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, and anger.
Shari has substantial experience supporting people who have lived with physical trauma or emotional abuse. She also helps those dealing with grief, addictions, intimacy issues, and long-term mood concerns. Her background includes work with people navigating life changes, hospice and end-of-life issues, and separation or divorce.
Her approach blends client-centered and humanistic ideas with practical strategies. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative work alongside conversational, goal-focused methods. Sessions are interactive and aim to be straightforward and respectful.
In sessions she focuses on skills people can use between meetings. That might mean trying new communication habits, practicing mindful breathing, or clarifying personal values to guide decisions. For anger, she helps clients notice triggers, slow escalation, and choose responses aligned with their goals.
Shari asks clients to be active collaborators in planning treatment. She adjusts pace and focus based on what someone needs to handle stress, improve relationships, or manage mood concerns. People can expect clear conversation and practical steps to try between visits.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that reflect those values. It can help with anger that comes from frustration, resentment, or unclear priorities. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person in the room, using reflective listening and collaboration to help people feel heard and to develop their own solutions. That approach is useful for relationship problems and self-esteem work.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adjust methods based on your goals, preferences, and how you respond in early sessions. You and the therapist will decide together which techniques to try and when to shift focus.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use exercises such as guided mindfulness or values worksheets during the session, and then practice them between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, trauma and anger.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, combining conversational work with practical exercises and goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical and educational settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.