Dr. James (Jim) Thomas Shafer, PHD is a Psychologist - General practicing in Irvine, CA
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Years In Practice: 55 (started in 1970)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
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Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
“Dr Shafer is the best”
I would highly recommend Dr. Schafer. He is intelligent, kind, non-judgmental, and truly wants to be on your team. He works to collaborate and problem solve for a positive outcome. While finding the right fit can be difficult, you will not just be another number with Dr. Schafer. He is patient, empathetic, easy to talk to, and will take a vested interest in helping any way he can. Flexible scheduling and billing with insurance are a breeze. I feel fortunate to be able to work with Dr. Shafer.
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
Dr Shafer is one of the most impressive people I have come across in my 57 years. He is professional, personable, compassionate, has a level of empathy you seldom come across. I cannot say enough positive things about my interaction with him.
“Professional & Effective”
Dr Shafer is one of the most impressive people I have come across in my 57 years.
He is professional, personable, compassionate, has a level of empathy you seldom come across. I cannot say enough positive things about my interaction with him.
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
Dr. Shafer really cares about his patients. He brings vast knowledge and experience into his sessions. He excels at helping to identify clear problems to be solved and clear goals to be achieved while offering a wide array of techniques to help move toward those goals. He provides highly individualized treatment in partnership with the people he helps. He is an outstanding psychologist and excellent therapist.
“Outstanding!”
Dr. Shafer really cares about his patients. He brings vast knowledge and experience into his sessions. He excels at helping to identify clear problems to be solved and clear goals to be achieved while offering a wide array of techniques to help move toward those goals. He provides highly individualized treatment in partnership with the people he helps. He is an outstanding psychologist and excellent therapist.
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
Jim is an outstanding counselor. Very patient and easy to communicate with. His knowledge is very insightful and I'm forever grateful that we have had the opportunity to work together.
“Best of the Best!”
Jim is an outstanding counselor. Very patient and easy to communicate with. His knowledge is very insightful and I'm forever grateful that we have had the opportunity to work together.
Dr. Shafer has helped me tremendously over the past few months of working with him. I was nervous about seeking treatment for my anxiety and depression but Dr. Shafer immediately made me feel comfortable. He's so easy to talk to and he really does care about his patients.
“Friendly, Welcoming and Helpful”
Dr. Shafer has helped me tremendously over the past few months of working with him. I was nervous about seeking treatment for my anxiety and depression but Dr. Shafer immediately made me feel comfortable. He's so easy to talk to and he really does care about his patients.
Dr. Shafer is the real deal! He changed the course of my divorce by helping me focus on integrity, love, and peace; always helping us focus on what was best for my child. I am so grateful for Dr Shafer's clarity, insight, and wisdom. He truly can help find peace!
“Life changing! ”
Dr. Shafer is the real deal! He changed the course of my divorce by helping me focus on integrity, love, and peace; always helping us focus on what was best for my child. I am so grateful for Dr Shafer's clarity, insight, and wisdom. He truly can help find peace!
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
Shafer is a kind, upbeat, positive and to the point therapist! He has helped me through one of the hardest times of my life. I have seen many therapists throughout my lifetime and he has his own effective techniques including hypnosis.
“James T. Shafer is an excellent therapist! ”
Shafer is a kind, upbeat, positive and to the point therapist! He has helped me through one of the hardest times of my life. I have seen many therapists throughout my lifetime and he has his own effective techniques including hypnosis.
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
Dr. Shafer is knowledgeable and helpful. He will help you work your way out of anything that is troubling you. I would recommend him to friends and family.
“Excellent”
Dr. Shafer is knowledgeable and helpful. He will help you work your way out of anything that is troubling you. I would recommend him to friends and family.
Dr. Shafer is one of the most genuine and caring individuals I have met. He works in partnership with his patients, as team members, and listens with intent to absorb not only the patient's words, but also the unstated feelings behind what is being said. He is available at anytime, and encourages you to speak your mind. I have seen him for 2+ years through death of family members, job loss, and general challenges. Through it all, I never felt alone and always felt supported and safe. I have referred many people to Dr. Shafer, each of whom has found him as described. Dr. Shafer not only loves what he does, but truly cares and works to make the patient's life better.
“Working as a Team”
Dr. Shafer is one of the most genuine and caring individuals I have met. He works in partnership with his patients, as team members, and listens with intent to absorb not only the patient's words, but also the unstated feelings behind what is being said. He is available at anytime, and encourages you to speak your mind. I have seen him for 2+ years through death of family members, job loss, and general challenges. Through it all, I never felt alone and always felt supported and safe. I have referred many people to Dr. Shafer, each of whom has found him as described. Dr. Shafer not only loves what he does, but truly cares and works to make the patient's life better.
Dr. Shafer is a gifted doctor. His ability to listen well and get me to think through my issues has helped me tremendously since I began seeing him over the last two years. His ability in getting me to solve my issues has provided me the foundation to believe in myself again and start a new life. His approach and his technical knowledge of the field is unparalleled. I highly recommend him if you are struggling with any of life's battles or challenges, whether professional or personal.
“Caring and Compassionate Doctor”
Dr. Shafer is a gifted doctor. His ability to listen well and get me to think through my issues has helped me tremendously since I began seeing him over the last two years. His ability in getting me to solve my issues has provided me the foundation to believe in myself again and start a new life. His approach and his technical knowledge of the field is unparalleled. I highly recommend him if you are struggling with any of life's battles or challenges, whether professional or personal.
Dr. Shafer helped heal my depression by his immense knowledge, empathy, and encouragement. I have had 10 other therapists in my life before Dr. Shafer and not one of the others ever helped me get any relief from my misery. Thanks to Dr. Shafer, today I am far from being miserable and I now have peace and joy!
“Excellent and caring therapist”
Dr. Shafer helped heal my depression by his immense knowledge, empathy, and encouragement. I have had 10 other therapists in my life before Dr. Shafer and not one of the others ever helped me get any relief from my misery. Thanks to Dr. Shafer, today I am far from being miserable and I now have peace and joy!
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
I came to Dr. Shafer as a last resort to deal with my anger, after years of therapy with different therapists practicing different methodologies I felt that therapy was a waste and I was skeptical but figured that my insurance was paying for this so why not. This was probably the best decision I've ever made for myself. Dr. Shafer's insight and results-based therapy was on point. He isn't very by the book but instead results-based, and what I mean by this is that he knows that there isn't a set
“Best therapist ever”
I came to Dr. Shafer as a last resort to deal with my anger, after years of therapy with different therapists practicing different methodologies I felt that therapy was a waste and I was skeptical but figured that my insurance was paying for this so why not. This was probably the best decision I've ever made for myself. Dr. Shafer's insight and results-based therapy was on point. He isn't very by the book but instead results-based, and what I mean by this is that he knows that there isn't a set
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
Excellent therapist and psychologist. Dr. Shafer makes you feel he cares when he listens and then he provides constructive feedback and ideas that he encourages you to question and think through yourself. He helped me through a very difficult period in my life, and was reasonably available during non-appointment hours to help me in crisis. I am very grateful to have found Dr. Shafer!
“Excellence in psychotherapy”
Excellent therapist and psychologist. Dr. Shafer makes you feel he cares when he listens and then he provides constructive feedback and ideas that he encourages you to question and think through yourself. He helped me through a very difficult period in my life, and was reasonably available during non-appointment hours to help me in crisis. I am very grateful to have found Dr. Shafer!
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
My experience as a patient of Dr. Shafer is that he is very attentive, respectful, and provides excellent therapy, advice, and guidance. One of the many things I appreciate from Dr. Shafer is his eagerness to work as a team to ensure my well being. His team approach proves a patient is not alone, and as a team, we can overcome.
“You are not Alone”
My experience as a patient of Dr. Shafer is that he is very attentive, respectful, and provides excellent therapy, advice, and guidance. One of the many things I appreciate from Dr. Shafer is his eagerness to work as a team to ensure my well being. His team approach proves a patient is not alone, and as a team, we can overcome.
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
Dr. Shafer is amazing! He is there for me anytime I am in need. He is also extremely intelligent and has a huge heart.
“I tell everyone they gotta try this guy Dr. Shafer.”
Dr. Shafer is amazing! He is there for me anytime I am in need. He is also extremely intelligent and has a huge heart.
I never believed therapy can be effective until I met Dr. Shafer. He is a very compassionate and a responsible doctor who keenly listens to his patients. He very quickly understands the plight of his patients and comes with workable solutions which have helped me a great deal. One of the very best therapists and I will be ever grateful to him for the help he rendered through his solutions.
“Amazing Therapist”
I never believed therapy can be effective until I met Dr. Shafer. He is a very compassionate and a responsible doctor who keenly listens to his patients. He very quickly understands the plight of his patients and comes with workable solutions which have helped me a great deal. One of the very best therapists and I will be
ever grateful to him for the help he rendered through his solutions.
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
If mental health professionals were as revered as sports teams, I'd have a Dr. James Shafer hat, jersey, mug, keychain, license plate frame, etc.
“Excellent doctor”
If mental health professionals were as revered as sports teams, I'd have a Dr. James Shafer hat, jersey, mug, keychain, license plate frame, etc.
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
Dr. Shafer is an excellent listener, he makes you very comfortable to share with him anything. He is very compassionate when it comes to his patients. He is"thinking outside the box" while looking for the effective ways to help his patients. He is a pleasure to communicate with.
“Excellent Psychologist ”
Dr. Shafer is an excellent listener, he makes you very comfortable to share with him anything. He is very compassionate when it comes to his patients. He is"thinking outside the box" while looking for the effective ways to help his patients. He is a pleasure to communicate with.
Venture Psychological Services - 6 Venture Suite 350
Dr. Shafer is very understanding and easy to talk you. He strives to understand each client personally and truly desires to see each one reach his or her full potential and happiness.
“Excellent Doctor”
Dr. Shafer is very understanding and easy to talk you. He strives to understand each client personally and truly desires to see each one reach his or her full potential and happiness.
Before I started seeing Dr. Shafer three years ago, I had been to two other therapists and had formed a negative opinion of therapy. After my very first meeting with Dr. Shafer, I felt very hopeful about the process of therapy and the rest of my life. Dr. Shafer helped me with my depression, anxiety, self-esteem and other "disorders". I tell everyone I know about him and how he saved my life when I was starting to think there was no point to living. Two of my family members have also see him. I have learned so much from Dr. Shafer - about myself, others and the world. Dr. Shafer is an empathetic, respectful and highly skilled therapist who can guide a person to peace and joy. He has immense knowledge, wisdom and a truly special gift to relate to people and help them. No matter what you are struggling with, Dr. Shafer can help you.
“No matter what you are struggling with, Dr. Shafer can help you.”
Before I started seeing Dr. Shafer three years ago, I had been to two other therapists and had formed a negative opinion of therapy. After my very first meeting with Dr. Shafer, I felt very hopeful about the process of therapy and the rest of my life. Dr. Shafer helped me with my depression, anxiety, self-esteem and other "disorders". I tell everyone I know about him and how he saved my life when I was starting to think there was no point to living. Two of my family members have also see him. I have learned so much from Dr. Shafer - about myself, others and the world. Dr. Shafer is an empathetic, respectful and highly skilled therapist who can guide a person to peace and joy. He has immense knowledge, wisdom and a truly special gift to relate to people and help them. No matter what you are struggling with, Dr. Shafer can help you.
He is extremely knowledgeable with incredible empathy and compassion. Dr Shafer has assisted me in guiding me through the most difficult period of my life. He has been instrumental in my ability to handle these obstacles while keeping me on track and maintaining a healthy attitude and outlook. My physical health would also not be where it is today if I did not have his support. He is invaluable.
“Dr Shafter is a gifted doctor.”
He is extremely knowledgeable with incredible empathy and compassion. Dr Shafer has assisted me in guiding me through the most difficult period of my life. He has been instrumental in my ability to handle these obstacles while keeping me on track and maintaining a healthy attitude and outlook. My physical health would also not be where it is today if I did not have his support. He is invaluable.
Comment - “ Dr Shafer is the best ”
I would highly recommend Dr. Schafer. He is intelligent, kind, non-judgmental, and truly wants to be on your team. He works to collaborate and problem solve for a positive outcome. While finding the right fit can be difficult, you will not just be another number with Dr. Schafer. He is patient, empathetic, easy to talk to, and will take a vested interest in helping any way he can. Flexible scheduling and billing with insurance are a breeze. I feel fortunate to be able to work with Dr. Shafer.