Meet Dr. Kathy

For four decades, Kathryn C. Shafer, LCSW, CAP, C-IAYT has been known for her work as an author, addiction and trauma expert, yoga therapist at Limitless Potentials, her psychotherapy center in Jupiter, Florida. Dr. Shafer earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work at New York University, and her doctorate in Social Work at Barry University.

As a licensed clinical social worker and certified addiction professional, she is a graduate of the American Institute of Mental Imagery (AIMI) in New York City, is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and is an EMDRIA-approved consultant. She is certified in Brainspotting and a certified Brainspotting consultant, is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), and a Gottman Trained relationship therapist. In addition to working with persons seeking help for and maintaining abstinence, Dr. Shafer is also known as an interventionist helping families obtain treatment for addicted family members. She leads coed and complex trauma recovery groups at her office.

During her career as a certified addiction professional and mental health professional, Dr. Shafer was among a team of professionals that created and launched the first Chemical Dependency residential treatment center in New York City, and other residential treatment program start-ups in Florida, and abroad. In addition to conducting trainings and presentations at conferences, she continues to supervise clinicians seeking licensure and furthering their knowledge of trauma informed care for clients in addiction recovery and dual diagnosis.

Kathryn C. Shafer Holistic Counseling Jupiter
Kathryn C. Shafer Holistic Counseling Jupiter

The FUN™ therapist

Dr. Shafer completed her doctorate designing an international substance abuse training during the collapse of the former Soviet Union. Other international and training efforts a study abroad program for students in Costa Rica, and as a consultant for a residential addiction program in Nicaragua.

She has taught yoga therapy for addicted older adults, homeless addicted women, and for children and teens at a residential psychiatric program. Dr. Shafer completed her Asthanga Yoga Teacher training in Mysore, India. Her forensic work includes custody evaluations on parenting, parental alienation, domestic violence, and for older adults desiring to remain independent.

Creating the Fun™ program (after being hit by a drunk driver while running) for her book Asthma Free in 21 Days, she is a cognitive behavioral and somatic therapist. Integrating conventional and alternative practices, she utilizes evidence based practices in her clinical work with clients.

Education about behavioral interventions such as Ayurveda and nutrition, exercise, meditation, daily self-care routines, and equality in relationships are her comprehensive approach for mindbody health. There are bimonthly groups for women, and coed recovery groups. Yoga (private and group classes) at her office and are taught by Dr. Shafer and a variety of other yoga teachers. Zoom and telehealth therapy are options.

Achievements in the Community

In her career as a certified addiction professional and mental health professional, Dr. Shafer was among a team of professionals that launched and created the first Chemical Dependency residential treatment center in New York City called Stuyvesant Square at Beth Israel Medical Center.

She conducts interventions helping families obtain treatment for addicted loved ones, provides assessments for Employee Assistance Programs regarding performance concerns, and is a certified yoga therapist addressing physical issues such as chronic pain, and aging.

Kathryn C. Shafer Holistic Counseling Jupiter
Kathryn C. Shafer Holistic Counseling Jupiter