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Rachael Shepard

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)

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3069 Broad Street, Suite 3H, Chattanooga, TN 37408
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3069 Broad Street Suite 3H Chattanooga, TN 37408
Let's Connect (423) 228-8262
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You’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and feeling disconnected in your relationships. Maybe you have tried everything with your child that has been misbehaving and you need support. Maybe you have felt disconnected in your relationship and long to have deeper intimacy as a couple. Maybe you are an individual burnt out, anxious and overwhelmed needing a safe place to process and heal. Maybe you are experiencing infertility or a recent pregnancy loss, and hope feels impossible. Going to therapy can feel scary and overwhelming, I am already so proud of you for doing the hard work of searching and asking for help.
I work with couples to help them reach intimacy in their relationships. I offer respite and hope to women and couples experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss. I help adult children of emotionally immature parents learn to set boundaries. I offer affirming therapy to trans and queer young adults. I love to use my teaching experience to guide parents.
It is such a courageous thing to attempt to find someone who feels trustworthy and safe that you can entrust with the burdens of your life. If you are ready to feel more confident in your relationships (partner, self, or child) I'd love to talk. I offer a free 15min consultation call to see if we would work well together, book now here or on my website.
Call or Rachael Shepard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (423) 228-8262

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Safe Meadow Counseling

3069 Broad Street

Suite 3H

Chattanooga, TN 37408 map

(423) 228-8262
My website
I am available to see individual and couple clients in person Mon- Thurs. Online therapy is available to individuals only if located in TN.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Parenting and Infertility 
$125 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Welcome! I offer couples counseling, and individual adult counseling from a relational, attachment perspective.
Rachael Shepard
Let's Connect (423) 228-8262
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Safe Meadow Counseling

3069 Broad Street

Suite 3H

Chattanooga, TN 37408 map

(423) 228-8262
My website
I am available to see individual and couple clients in person Mon- Thurs. Online therapy is available to individuals only if located in TN.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Parenting and Infertility 
$125 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Welcome! I offer couples counseling, and individual adult counseling from a relational, attachment perspective.
Rachael Shepard

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $140
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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I do not accept insurance because I want to provide the best care possible, which to me means to not allow companies to dictate your care.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8262
"
I do not accept insurance because I want to provide the best care possible, which to me means to not allow companies to dictate your care.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8262

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 2113 Rachael Anne Shepard
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Richmont Graduate University, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Richmont Graduate University Marriage and Family Therapy / 2022
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I am fully licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of TN. I have four years of clinical experience helping individual adults and couples pursue healing.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8262
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I am fully licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of TN. I have four years of clinical experience helping individual adults and couples pursue healing.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8262

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Parenting
  • Infertility

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Main issues I treat are: Disconnection in intimate relationships, tension in couples who are parenting difficult children, anxietyas an individual adult healing from emotionally immature parent. Most of my clients who meet weekly or biweekly see an improvement after a month or two, with sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8262
"
Main issues I treat are: Disconnection in intimate relationships, tension in couples who are parenting difficult children, anxietyas an individual adult healing from emotionally immature parent. Most of my clients who meet weekly or biweekly see an improvement after a month or two, with sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8262

4 Endorsements

Mandy L Boerema
Mandy L Boerema
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Rachael cares deeply about her clients' mental health and well-being. She is a capable clinician who exhibits compassion and professionalism in her work with clients.
Raven Thompson
Raven Thompson
Licensed Professional CounselorMA
Rachael offers a soothing presence for all who encounter her. She kindly invites the "messy parts" of people to be known. She does an amazing job at providing honest feedback in gentle ways, and cultivating a space that is judgment free.
Dr. Emily Oliver
Dr. Emily Oliver
Marriage & Family TherapistPhDLMFT
Rachael's calm and caring presence is a gift to her clients. Her focus on boundaries and feeling safe in ourselves is a needed skill for so many clients.
Megan Greever Hawkins
Megan Greever Hawkins
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Rachael is a compassionate and caring therapist who makes every client who sits across from her feel welcomed and accepted. She provides authenticity and genuineness to all of the people she works with.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Emotionally Focused and attachment-based are the treatment types I use. In individual or couple sessions this will involve exploring past relationship patterns to determine how those patterns are impacting current relationships. Then new skills will be presented for you to navigate within those patterns including, emotion regulation, communication skills, and boundary setting.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8262
"
Emotionally Focused and attachment-based are the treatment types I use. In individual or couple sessions this will involve exploring past relationship patterns to determine how those patterns are impacting current relationships. Then new skills will be presented for you to navigate within those patterns including, emotion regulation, communication skills, and boundary setting.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8262

Location

Primary Location

Safe Meadow Counseling

3069 Broad Street

Suite 3H

Chattanooga, TN 37408

(423) 228-8262

Nearby Areas

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I am available to see individual and couple clients in person Mon- Thurs. Online therapy is available to individuals only if located in TN.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (423) 228-8262
"
I am available to see individual and couple clients in person Mon- Thurs. Online therapy is available to individuals only if located in TN.
Photo of Rachael Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Rachael Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (423) 228-8262