Norman Shaffer, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 9 years in practice

Norman Shaffer helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 7497 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1437423134 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Norman

Norman Shaffer helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. He also supports those dealing with stress, anger, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, career transitions, bipolar challenges, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors. Norman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Tennessee with nine years of experience.

He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is most pressing and what steps feel doable. He encourages clients to notice strengths they already have and to try small changes that build confidence over time.

Background and approach

Norman uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and develop new coping skills. He also draws on mindfulness approaches to help people stay grounded in difficult moments. Motivational interviewing is part of his style when clients want to change habits around substance use or other compulsive behaviors.

In sessions he listens without judgment and asks questions that help people clarify their goals. He treats each person as the expert on their life while offering tools and perspectives that can make change easier. The pace and focus are shaped by what the client says they need.

Norman works with adults in Tennessee and offers a practical mix of short-term and longer-term support. He aims to make therapy useful for everyday life, whether the goal is managing a mood problem, working through loss, reducing addictive behaviors, or coping with major life change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Norman lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Drug and alcohol addiction
Hoarding
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Sex addiction

Approaches Norman names

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Online support

How his approaches fit with online therapy

Norman uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that increase distress and to practice clearer, more helpful responses. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and many mood or behavior concerns. Mindfulness therapy is another tool he uses to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity during stressful or painful moments. It can help with stress, cravings, and managing strong emotions.

He treats the choice of approach as something to decide together. Early sessions focus on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. From there he suggests techniques and checks in regularly to adjust the plan so it fits the person’s life and progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for fuller conversation and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share ideas between sessions or use a brief check-in when time is tight. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy schedule while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Norman commonly address?

He helps people with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include hoarding, veteran and armed forces issues, OCD, and sex addiction.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and patient-centered. He listens, asks clarifying questions, and helps people try manageable steps toward their goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with mental health and addiction concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

Norman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee and practices there.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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 him?

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