Janelle Shepard (She/her/hers)

I want to work collaboratively with you to create a life that is meaningful to you. I will help you explore the ways your emotional, mental and physical well-being are interconnected. In addition to talk therapy, I use art, mindfulness, guided breathing and other tools to facilitate awareness and build coping skills. Sharing research & resources with clients is one of my biggest strengths, in addition to using metaphors and visuals to explore behavior patterns. I am also trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) an evidenced-based therapy for the treatment of trauma. and I am a LGBTQIA affirmative, body-supportive therapist and incorporate intuitive eating principles into my work. I have nearly ten years of experience both working and studying in the mental health field. My work experience includes both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, school and home settings, and non-profit experience.

I came into this work because it helped me turn my life around. Witnessing other clinicians patiently hold onto the hope, dreams, and aliveness that I could not believe in at the time, inspires my work today. There is something incredibly powerful when we are able to connect with others and be accepted exactly as we are in the present. My goal as your therapist is to strengthen and heal the relationship you have with yourself and others. Breaking old behavior patterns and beliefs can be messy, really hard and often takes time. But I believe in my clients, in their story, and their ability to lead a life that feels good to them. I encourage you to email or message me and reach out for a free phone consultation to see if we are a good match and I can answer any questions you have.