Therapist profile
Norman Shaffer, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Anger and Addiction support
Continue with NormanKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Tennessee / 7497
- NPI1437423134
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Norman
Norman Shaffer is a Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with anger, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Norman also lists focused work with drug and alcohol addiction, hoarding, veteran and armed forces issues, obsessions and compulsions, and sex addiction.
He approaches sessions with a straightforward, practical style. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them use their existing strengths. Conversations tend to focus on concrete steps and strategies people can try between sessions. Norman wants to make the work feel doable and grounded in everyday life.
Norman draws on several clinical approaches to guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) shapes how he and a client look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and test new ways of responding. Mindfulness-based tools are used to help people notice their stress responses and pause before reacting. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are wrestling with change and commitment, especially around substance use.
Sessions aim to clarify realistic goals and break them into small, manageable actions. He helps people track progress and adjust plans when barriers appear. The tone is direct but not confrontational, focused on solving immediate problems while building skills for the long term.
Norman works in Tennessee and provides services in English. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s process to view online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Norman uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical and often focuses on specific situations like workplace frustration or relationship conflicts. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build awareness of bodily and emotional cues so someone can pause before reacting. This approach helps reduce impulsive responses and supports calmer decision making. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about changing behaviors, especially around substance use; it works by exploring values and the reasons for and against change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as priorities change and new challenges arise.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow a brief check-in during a work break. Some people prefer phone check-ins when bandwidth is low or shorter meetings are helpful. Speak with the site and therapist through the matching process to learn which session formats are available and what will fit your schedule.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He supports people who snap at loved ones, build up resentment, or feel overwhelmed by workplace frustration. He also works on anger that co-occurs with addiction, trauma, or major life changes.
How does he approach anger in sessions?
He uses practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice triggers and change unhelpful reactions. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills to try between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has nine years of professional experience working with mental health concerns and addictions. His approach emphasizes client strengths and realistic goal setting.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Tennessee LCSW and practices in Tennessee. The credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking through the site’s online therapy options.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started if I want to try sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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