- Collaborative approach
- Practical coping skills
- English and Spanish
About Shayna
Shayna Schaefer, LCSW, uses a person-centered and collaborative approach to help people build self-love and stronger communication skills. She draws on nearly 28 years of clinical experience to guide clients through change and emotional challenges. Her manner is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical steps people can use day to day.
She helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and challenges around eating and body image. Adoption and foster care concerns are listed among her additional focus areas and can be part of discussions when relevant.
Shayna blends therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to match each person’s needs. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, coping skills, and realistic behavior changes rather than abstract theories. Mindfulness and existential perspectives are used when they fit a person's goals.
Her practice also addresses career shifts, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and transitions related to aging or caregiving. She works with issues such as abandonment, attachment, blended family dynamics, codependency, and divorce or separation.
Shayna provides services in Delaware and speaks English and Spanish. She brings steady clinical experience and a practical mindset to help people make manageable changes over time.
How her approaches guide online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes identifying values and taking committed action even when feelings are difficult. It can help people facing anxiety, avoidance, or life transitions by focusing on what matters most and small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting back what is important to the client.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Shayna works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In online work, benefits often include easier scheduling, fewer travel demands, and the ability to fit sessions into a busy routine. Some formats make shorter check-ins simple, while others allow more time for deeper work; Shayna will discuss what best matches practical needs and therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Delaware
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shayna help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, and many life changes. Adoption and foster care questions are also listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on clear communication and practical coping strategies. She combines approaches to fit each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with a variety of emotional and life challenges.
Where is Shayna licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Delaware and offers services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shayna?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.