Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (805) 865-8819

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 Email Jennifer Shepard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 865-8819
Let's Connect (805) 865-8819

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, VisaInsurance
- CenCal
- Holman Group
- Out of Network
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 109696 Jennifer Shepard
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Brandman University, Masters Psychology , Graduated 2016
- License: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor LPCC8484
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or Email me 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
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819
4 Endorsements
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
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819
Location
Additional Location
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 865-8819Nearby Areas
Jennifer Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 865-8819