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Desmond Shepherd

Therapist
21 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Masters‐level Professional Counselor with over twenty years of experience supporting individuals facing mental health and life challenges. My work focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, anger, and both marriage and personal relationship difficulties. I am committed to providing compassionate, effective care that empowers people to heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives.

My approach to therapy

I start by listening deeply to understand your story. Together, we’ll build a treatment plan tailored to your needs, and I’ll use the therapeutic approach that best supports your goals and the challenges you want to overcome.

What you can expect from me

During your first session, you can expect to feel heard and understood. We’ll explore what’s been challenging for you, what you want to change, and what you hope to gain from therapy. I’ll help you begin to make sense of your experiences and offer a sense of direction and hope. This is a space where you can take a breath, feel safe, and start moving toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Man
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Oral Roberts University, MEd (Master of Education)
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Behavior Management, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English