Ali Schaffer, LCSW works as a counselor in private practice and provides individual and group therapy for adults navigating life transitions, coping with health challenges, and desiring to live more fully.  She has a long history as an oncology social worker supporting people impacted by cancer across the cancer care continuum in various clinical settings.  Most recently, she was a faculty member and clinician with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer (VICC) Center psycho oncology team and the manager of Patient and Family-Centered Care.  Additional clinical social work experiences include working with at-risk youth and their families at an outdoor wilderness program and a residential psychiatric hospital. 

Ali graduated with a BA in Psychology from Emory University and a Masters Degree from the University of Georgia.  Her special interests include utilizing creative techniques and interactive tools to enhance the well-being of people navigating challenging life experiences and helping people reconnect with their joy and purpose.  She is a dynamic national speaker and contributes content for articles, online blogs and webinars on a variety of topics.