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Micah Sheppard

(they/she/he)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Illinois and Tennessee

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Transgender Issues, and Trauma
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Great to meet you!

I'm a licensed clinical social worker specializing in gender-affirming psychotherapy, neurodiversity, and treatment of trauma.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is eclectic, person-centered and evidence-based (CBT/DBT/ACT/ERP), rooted in respect, empathy, and understanding. I'm a certified clinical trauma professional, trained in EMDR.

What you can expect from our first session

I specialize in: Gender Identity Exploration, Transition Support (including evaluations for gender-affirming surgery), LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy, Mental Health and Well-being

Micah's style is

Warm
Holistic
Affirming

Insurance carriers Micah accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Micah

MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University of Tennessee At Knoxville
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois, Tennessee)
Gender: Transgender Non-binary
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Identity Issues, PTSD, and Chronic Conditions
Modalities: Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)