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Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

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Available both in-person and online
1092 East Grand Avenue Suite C2 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Are you emotionally exhausted from carrying the weight of your relationships, family, marriage, or daily life? Many people appear “fine” on the outside while internally struggling with anxiety, loneliness, resentment, overwhelm, or emotional disconnection. For over 10 years, I’ve helped adults, couples, families, teens, and children navigate anxiety, depression, parenting stress, relationship conflict, and unhealthy relational patterns. My approach is warm, honest, thoughtful, and practical.
I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale, feel understood, and begin creating healthier patterns and deeper connections. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I help clients build insight, emotional resilience, and stronger relationships.
I offer in-person therapy in Arroyo Grande and telehealth throughout California. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. Christian counseling is available upon request for those who would like faith integrated into the therapy process.
Call or Jennifer Shepard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 865-8819

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1092 East Grand Avenue

Suite C2

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 map

(805) 865-8819

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

My website
Taking new clients
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
My mission is to keep the central coast a safe place to live, I do that by providing talk therapy to individuals, couples and families.
Jennifer Shepard
Let's Connect (805) 865-8819
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1092 East Grand Avenue

Suite C2

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 map

(805) 865-8819

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

My website
Taking new clients
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
My mission is to keep the central coast a safe place to live, I do that by providing talk therapy to individuals, couples and families.
Jennifer Shepard

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • CenCal
  • Holman Group
  • Out of Network
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I am a licensed therapist and an out of network provider which means I can issue a special receipt. You can then turn this into your insurance company and will likely get reimbursement for part, or all, of your session fee (call your insurance company for eligibility, restrictions apply).
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819
"
I am a licensed therapist and an out of network provider which means I can issue a special receipt. You can then turn this into your insurance company and will likely get reimbursement for part, or all, of your session fee (call your insurance company for eligibility, restrictions apply).
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 109696 Jennifer Shepard
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Brandman University, Masters Psychology , Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor LPCC8484
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Trained in-person by experienced doctoral-level clinicians, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and children navigate emotional and relational challenges.
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819
"
Trained in-person by experienced doctoral-level clinicians, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and children navigate emotional and relational challenges.
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Divorce
  • Embryo Adoption / Donation
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • IVF, IUI, fertility treatments
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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With over 10 years of counseling experience, I help people who feel emotionally exhausted from carrying the weight of relationships, family, anxiety, or daily life. You may be the one holding everything together for everyone else while quietly falling apart inside. Therapy can help you feel more connected, grounded, understood, and emotionally alive again.
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819
"
With over 10 years of counseling experience, I help people who feel emotionally exhausted from carrying the weight of relationships, family, anxiety, or daily life. You may be the one holding everything together for everyone else while quietly falling apart inside. Therapy can help you feel more connected, grounded, understood, and emotionally alive again.
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

4 Endorsements

Elizabeth N Long
Elizabeth N Long
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I've had the pleasure of knowing Jennifer and working closely with her for several years. She is a skilled, knowledgeable and relatable therapist who helps her clients to feel at ease and understood. Jennifer is skilled at helping clients develop new insig...

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
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A combination of therapy approaches I use has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms and increase quality of life for 75-90 percent of clients. I'll help you identify negative thought patterns, develop coping skills for stress and life's challenges plus we'll work together to improve your communication skills.
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819
"
A combination of therapy approaches I use has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms and increase quality of life for 75-90 percent of clients. I'll help you identify negative thought patterns, develop coping skills for stress and life's challenges plus we'll work together to improve your communication skills.
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

Location

Primary Location

1092 East Grand Avenue

Suite C2

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 865-8819

Additional Location

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 865-8819
"
Taking new clients
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 865-8819
"
Taking new clients
Photo of Jennifer Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 865-8819