Interview with Ari Shaffer. Ari Shaffer is an author, coach and counselor. As a psychotherapist, her focus has been trauma and addictions with a specialty in dissociative disorders. Her latest book, “The Timeshare” reflects that. It's a psychological thriller with a strong element of unconditional love and polyamory. When an editor reviewed it she said; “The concept of this story is wonderous, but it’s not exactly your mother’s happily ever after.