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Janette Sheppard

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I’m Janette Sheppard, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) with twenty years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My passion lies in guiding people toward healing and personal growth, particularly those struggling with addiction, trauma, and mental health concerns.

My approach to therapy

I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and my approach is client-centered and empathetic. I take the time to truly listen and understand your unique circumstances. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, allowing for meaningful change.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a compassionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented therapeutic experience. My aim is to help you not only address immediate concerns but also foster long-term personal growth and resilience to equip you with lasting skills and help you thrive both in the present and in the future. Here's what you can expect to take away from our sessions: Greater self-awareness, practical coping strategies, personalized action plans, enhanced problem-solving skills.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Social Work at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoanalytic, Strength-Based, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Brief Dynamic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish