Profile / United States
Christine Shephard, LCSW
Florida
LCSW helping with anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Work and career issues
- Compassion fatigue support
About Christine
Christine Shephard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with seven years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation, and major life changes. Her work also includes support for compassion fatigue and related stressors.
She uses straightforward, goal-focused techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Christine aims to make sessions clear and manageable so people can test what works for them in everyday life.
Her background includes work across clinical settings where she supported people facing grief, relationship difficulties, and challenges with sleep and anger. She also assists those navigating caregiving responsibilities, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. This range gives her experience with both short-term problem solving and longer-term coping strategies.
Christine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. These approaches are used to help people notice thinking patterns, learn practical skills, and build steady routines that reduce distress.
People who choose her usually want clear steps and regular skills practice. She asks questions, outlines options, and works with clients to pick the next practical move. To begin, she guides people through a first session that focuses on immediate concerns and a simple plan for what comes next.
How Christine applies CBT, ACT and client-centered work online
Christine often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can try new responses and measure how they affect mood and routines.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people choose values-based actions even when uncomfortable feelings remain. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters and taking steps that align with those values. Client-centered methods are used alongside these approaches to keep sessions focused on the client's priorities and to guide collaborative decision making.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Christine will review goals and preferences with the client and recommend practices that match current needs. She frames this as a joint process and adjusts plans based on what the client notices is helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when problems arise. It also lets clients practice skills in their everyday settings while working directly with a licensed professional to refine approaches.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, sleep issues, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
How does she typically work with clients?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, DBT, client-centered and mindfulness methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working in settings that involved grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and other life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
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