Gavin Shafron
Online & In-Person
Clinical Psychologist
New York
License 1396150900
https://www.claritytherapynyc.com/nyc-therapist/dr-gavin-shafron-phd/About Gavin
Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. For so many, an achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives.
I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with my clients to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined. My approach is solution-focused and uses elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy to identify and build on your strengths.
As a Substance Abuse Specialist, I help individuals including young adults transform their relationships with substances and behaviors that feel out of control. Therapy should be a process that makes us feel free to be fully ourselves. To heal and enliven us to be authentically, beautifully, and powerfully exactly who we are, unbound by what has in the past, held us back. Let's work together to find strength, meaning, healing, and freedom so you can define your own path. It's time to be free and come alive again. Let’s do it together.
Office Location
Costs and Insurance
$250 - 310 per session
Sliding Scale
Out of Pocket
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
If a client is new to therapy, I find it most important to ask about their expectations. What do you think therapy will be like? What do you hope it will be like? And further, what concerns do you have about the process? If someone is feeling on the fence about going, I might ask what makes you apprehensive? or even scared about therapy? Oftentimes I’ve found that misconceptions about what therapy is like, or perceptions of stigma for being in therapy can be powerful drivers of apprehension. I work with clients around these preconceptions to allay any fears or concerns you might have through an honest, open, and transparent discussion about what therapy is, and what it isn’t.
What does a typical session with you tend to look like?
The work I do is multifaceted in nature. I begin sessions with a discussion aimed at understanding who the client is and what is bringing them into therapy, whether it is about healing, empowerment, personal growth, or something else. Then I work with the client to develop a plan of action, outlining their goals, their hopes for what they want to get out of therapy as they move through the process, and where they would like to be by the end of the process. Once we agree on these important benchmarks, the next steps begin. I identify the strengths that you bring to the table. These are so important because we all bring unique skills and talents into any dynamic, and it’s important that you know how to use these to accomplish your goals. Keeping those in mind, I work with my clients to address the issues as they have come up in the past, and importantly, how they manifest in the here-in-now. This allows us to map out together, how the past informs the present, and how to approach alleviating distress. I do this by helping you become more resilient in the face of future challenges, and achieve a new sense of freedom and control over your life and well-being.
How can you provide care remotely?
Absolutely! In fact, currently, due to the pandemic, I am exclusively offering therapy through my completely confidential and secure video chat portal.
Interested in talking?
(646) 470-0302Office Location
Costs and Insurance
$250 - 310 per session
Sliding Scale
Out of Pocket
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
Grief
Approaches
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family Systems
Integrative