About me

In the course of my training and work with people, I gained experience working with couples. I provide couple's counseling to work work through many different issues.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 25

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NY LCSW 071443

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for John Shafer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 year on issues concerning relationship

My partner and I are certainly in a better place in our relationship since we've been working withJohn together and individually. John is always very receptive to our needs, especially our requests for scheduling. We appreciate his suggestions, efforts, listening and guidance very much.

Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

I am very grateful to have been placed with John, he is exactly what I am looking for in a therapist: great listener, supportive and calm with wonderful feedback from each session. He observes and takes note of what I share with compassion, leading me to see myself through a new lens. Though what comes up for me emotionally is often challenging, I feel safe exploring whatever it is that comes up with him and always walk away with insights into my own behaviour and how I contribute to my own suffering and the suffering of others from my unhealed wounds. He is teaching me greater self-worth, the importance of boundaries and how to recognize my needs in relationship. Excellent therapist, perfectly matched to what I seek to achieve from these sessions.

Written on Aug 13, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning relationship

John has been so helpful, patient understanding and delightful to work with. He has helped us during a difficult transition in our lives and we’re so grateful for that. He is very experienced and understanding. We highly recommend working with him.

Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

John is a great listener. Very helpful in this stressful time.

Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very pleasant and easy to talk to. Listens extremely well and asks great questions. We definitely recommend John!!!

Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I appreciate John' s calm demeanor and that he listens intentionally.

Written on Jul 15, 2023 after therapy with John for 11 months on issues concerning relationship

Very professional and responsive. Offers good insight and Is understanding.

Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with John for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

John was empathetic and listens well.

Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

He makes me feel listened to and it's something I desperately needed. I like that he doesn't judge me and works to understand what it is that I need.

Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Very friendly and warm person to talk to

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