Opher Shamir LCAT-LP

(he/him)

Accepting Clients

Opher Shamir (he/him) is a creative arts therapist who specializes in mind-body connection, relationships, and cultural humility.

Creative Art Therapist in ,
Supervised by Alexis Powell, MA, LCAT, RDT

Free Initial Consultation

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Opher has experience supporting people with mental health challenges (behavioral dysregulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, disorganized thinking); somatic issues (sleep, pain, eating); and identity exploration (LGBTQ+, immigration, life transitions).

My Background and Approach

Opher earned his master’s degree in drama therapy from New York University, and is a published and award-winning researcher. In the last two years, he has been training in the Developmental Transformations method, which focuses on building skills to deal with life’s instability. He uses evidence-based techniques (including creative arts therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and play therapy) and individualizes the treatment for each person, couple, or family with whom he works. His approach is strength-based and action-oriented. As part of his practice, he follows the principles of the Disability Justice movement and the Health At Every Size approach. Opher is also a director of therapeutic theater.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Expressive Art Therapy Play Therapy Psychodrama

Other Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Autism Spectrum Disorder Body Image Issues Gender Identity Therapy

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Learning Disorders
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English, Hebrew

Qualifications

License
LCAT-LP, State of New York · #P104159
Supervision
Supervised by Alexis Powell, MA, LCAT, RDT
Years in practice
7 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

In-Home & Teletherapy Practice

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Hebrew

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