Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

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5 Endorsed

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

(805) 865-8819

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Anxiety, depression and relationship issues are common problems many are experiencing today. My primary motive as a psychotherapist is to help individuals live more meaningful and productive lives in harmony with their families and community. Through effective talk therapy individuals become more courageous, truthful and engaged in the pursuit of individual, family and social harmony.

I can help your relationships be strengthened, hope restored and peace found. I offer Christian Coaching, upon request, and have noticed involving spirituality, faith and morality is an important part of solving life's problems and finding meaning.

Call me today for a free consultation. I'm here to help, together we can find the answers you are seeking to have a more stable tomorrow.

Call or Email Jennifer Shepard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 865-8819

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

(805) 865-8819

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Taking new clients

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Infertility

$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.

Let's Connect (805) 865-8819

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

(805) 865-8819

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Taking new clients

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Infertility

$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.

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

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).

Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

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

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 9 years

Attended Brandman University, Masters Psychology , Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

License: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor LPCC8484

I have over 10 years of experience working with families, couples and clients struggling with relationships, sadness and worry. I have two licenses in CA to counsel and can also do coaching in many other states.

Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

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
Infertility

Expertise

ADHD
Adoption
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Cancer
Career Counseling
Child
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Education and Learning Disabilities
Embryo Adoption
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
Intellectual Disability
Internet Addiction
IVF, IUI, fertility treatments
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Medication Management
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Psychosis
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex Therapy
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Thinking Disorders
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Video Game Addiction
Women's Issues

Anxiety, depression, marriage issues, career / school problems is essentially the top issues I've focused on the past 9 years. I used to volunteer for Hospice and have experience with grief/ loss. I worked at a non-profit with children whom struggled with severe behavior issues, and at a rehab clinic with addicts. Call me to consult, if I'm not the right fit, I'll help you find a therapist who is.

Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

5 Endorsements

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...

Monique Nelson Sigler

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Paul White

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Camille Johnson: Pacific Emotional Wellness

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Vanessa Swier

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, GC-C

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Immuno-disorders ,

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Immuno-disorders ,

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Christian Counseling
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Experiential Therapy
Family / Marital
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Structural Family Therapy

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.

Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 865-8819

Location

Primary Location

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

(805) 865-8819

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Additional Location

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 865-8819

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Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

Call for a free consultation now - (805) 865-8819

Taking new clients

Jennifer Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA

Call for a free consultation now - (805) 865-8819

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