The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
 
Guide to Mental Health Professionals
   2012 Edition
Therapist Profile

 
Shaffer, Dorothy Tien
NYS Licensed Psychologist (PsyD)

518 Wyckoff Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850

257-5008

Office hours:
Mon. - Fri. 10:00-6:00 and by appointment

E-mail:
Non-preferred

Website:
None

Is office near public transport?
Yes

Wheelchair accessible?
Can be arranged

Languages other than English:
French; some German

Willing to work with an interpreter?
Yes

Willing to use alternative locations?
Occasionally

Graduate Training:
PsyD Clinical Psychology, Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Bronx NY, 1988

Additional Degrees:
None

Additional Certificates/Trainings:
None

Issues of Specialization (in order of priority):
 1. Anxiety/Panic
 2. Depression
 3. Interpersonal Relationships
 4. Work Issues
 5. Grief/Loss/Illness
 6. Eating Disorders
 7. Divorce/Separation
 8. Career Development
 9. Survivors of all types of Abuse
10. Adult Children of Alcoholics

Orientations:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; Family Systems; Holistic Health; Jungian/Spiritual Therapy; Psychodynamic Therapy; Self Psychology

Techniques:
Assertiveness Training; Deep Relaxation and Stress Management; Dream Interpretation; Insight and Emotional Development; Spiritual Development

Therapy Support Groups:
None at this time

Client Population:
Children (8-12); Adolescents; Students; Young Adults; Middle Age; Older Adults; Families/Couples; Gay; Lesbian; Bisexual; Transgender

Third Party Insurance Accepted?
Yes (Aetna, BC/BS, HealthNow, Value Options)

Medicare?
No

Medicaid?
No

Fees:
   Individual: 135
   Family: 150
   Couple: 150
   Group: No
   Testing: Negotiable
   Drug/Alcohol: No

   Sliding
   Individual: Yes
   Family: Yes
   Couple: Yes
   Group: No
   Testing: Yes
   Drug/Alcohol: No

Comments:
I approach therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping clients find their way to changes they desire. I see clients and their life struggles as unique and in a holistic context.


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