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Robert Shafer

Robert Shafer

Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD

Montecito, CA US
Dr. Robert Shafer, PhD, LMFT, is an insightful and caring Marriage & Family Therapist with over 40 years of experience providing psychotherapy for couples and individuals. Based in Montecito, Santa Barbara, and surrounding communities, Dr. Shafer employs a blend of sensitivity and humor in his psychodynamic work. He is known for his nonjudgmental approach and openness to a variety of perspectives, making him an ideal choice for those grappling with life's challenges, including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Dr. Shafer’s empathetic listening skills help clients gain confidence in their self-understanding, fostering emotional growth within a trusting therapeutic relationship. He has dedicated over 30 years to training interns and teaching therapists at the graduate level in Santa Barbara. His extensive education includes a doctorate in clinical psychology, alongside specialized training in Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Relational Psychotherapy, and Self Psychology.
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Specialties
50+ ADHD Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Bipolar Borderline (BPD) Chronic Pain Depression Eating Disorders Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress
Therapy Types
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Eclectic Existential Family / Marital Interpersonal Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Relational Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Trauma Focused
Age Groups
Adult (18 to 65) Elder (65+) Preteen (10 to 13) Teen (13 to 18)
Modalities
Couples Group Individuals
Languages
English (US)

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