Kristen Sheppard, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Derry, NH
Online only
About me
I am a 29-year experienced LICSW dedicated to helping others navigate through various stressful times within their lives.
Currently accepting new clients, I am an online only therapist with 28 years of experience. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont I am able to provide counseling via telehealth to residents of all 3 states.
I am passionate in helping people navigate their personal journey and accompanying challenges. My experience includes managing a large community mental health center; substance use treatment; the LGBTQIA@+ community; post adoption work; raising a child with disabilities; and navigating the courts, disabilities, and the special education systems.
I utilize a variety of approaches and tailor treatment to meet each client’s specific needs. I am trauma informed, strengths based, and solution focused in developing strategies to help promote personal growth. I currently hold certifications in Clinical Trauma, Family Trauma, Child and Adolescent Trauma, CBT, DBT, and Addictions.
Due to my practice being 100% telehealth (services provided through secure video HIPPA compliant platform), a live consultation session is required via phone or video conferencing to make sure we are a good match for working together. This meeting will be approximately 15 minutes where I will ask a few questions to better understand your needs and ensure that telehealth is the right platform to meet your needs. To schedule a consultation, please contact me by phone (texting is best) or email.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Salem State College
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $Accepted payment methods
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Self-Pay Only
- Health Partners
- Cigna
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Adoption & Fostering
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- LGBTQIA+
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Immunodisorders
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Military Families
- 12-Step Programs
- HIV / AIDS
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
Faith-based specialties
- Buddhism
- Indigenous American Religions
- Wicca / Paganism
- questioning spirituality
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media