About Holly

What even is the point? I feel like I can’t catch my breath. 

I don’t want to get out of bed…I CAN’T wait to crawl back into bed…

Are these some of the questions/thoughts that live in your head rent-free and you don’t know why? 

Are these feelings impacting your personal growth, career, self-esteem etc? Do you (or your child) feel like you’re constantly falling behind and can’t keep up?

Sometimes we’re unsure and don’t have words for why exactly we’re feeling overwhelmed/hopeless. A lot of time our thoughts and responses are based on our life experience. I am here to provide a safe space that allows for you to process your feelings – BIG or small.

Finding the WHY and the root of your emotions. 

Does is seem like there’s a constant struggle between you and your work peers, friends, and family members? Let us navigate pinpoint the reason why.

To heal, we much know what we’re trying to heal from. 

Props to you for taking the first step researching where/how to begin. Healing, like anything that’s good for you, takes a lot of hard work. 

But I’ll be with you every step of the way! 

Healing is collaborative and fluid. There is no one size fits all approach. My name is Holly Shafer (license # 128965), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy, a trauma-informed individual, family, group, and couple’s therapist. I have been providing mental health support for over 7 years to children, transitional aged youth, adults, and families. 

I believe your journey to self-understanding, love, change, acceptance, health, and wellness is fostered by being understood and feeling seen.

My goal is to help you navigate anxiety, depression, personal growth, stress management, career development, relationships and so much more.

SPECIALTIES:

EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and Trauma Based treatment. 

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology Holy Names University – Oakland, CA 2019

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Holy Names University – Oakland, CA 2019

Certificate in Treatment of Trauma, and Trauma informed care – 2019 

Please call me at (925) 577-4732 for your free 15-minute phone consultation. I’d love to help you, your family, or teen in San Ramon, CA find what you need to enjoy life.