Dawn Shaffer, M.A., LLPC*

First 30 Therapists
Written By Melissa Blanchard
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About Dawn

Dawn is an Limited Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in healthcare. She has had additional training in trauma through courses and workshops. Her area of experience includes volunteering with the Kent County Sheriff’s Department as a victim advocate assisting family and friends experiencing an unexpected death. She has worked with high-risk youth and the homeless. 

Dawn prides herself on accepting individuals in their current stage of life and helping them move forward in a positive direction.


Contact Dawn: 616-773-2908 ext 127

EMAIL: dawn.shaffer@ihcwestmichigan.com

 *Supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor

Education

  • B. S. in Psychology - Cornerstone University, 2017

  • M. A. in Counseling - Cornerstone University, 2022

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)

Treatment Interests

  • Individual Psychotherapy for adolescents, young adults, adults, and senior adults

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • Adoption

  • Anti-Social Personality Disorder

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Incarceration of a loved one

  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder

  • Unplanned pregnancy

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