Christine Shephard
Compassionate evidence-informed therapy for life changes
LCSW Florida
- Experience
- 7 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Christine
Christine Shephard is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside complementary approaches to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and shifts in motivation or self-esteem.
Background and approach
With seven years of clinical experience, she supports clients working through life transitions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and struggles such as addiction or compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD-related challenges.
Shephard emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions openly. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques like CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness strategies, and elements of client-centered and dialectical behavior therapies to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Additional areas of focus include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, cancer-related concerns, codependency, and end-of-life or hospice counseling. Christine partners with clients to set meaningful goals and develop practical skills for coping and recovery.
She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to offer steady, collaborative support as people work toward greater balance, resilience, and well-being.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, practice psychological flexibility, and learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions; it often supports work on life transitions, grief, and chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship to help clients feel heard and build self-directed growth.
Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each client to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and then blends methods like CBT, ACT, or client-centered techniques to create a tailored plan that fits the person's needs and pace.
Online therapy with this practice can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it possible to access consistent support without traveling, and they allow practical work on techniques, homework, and real-time coaching between sessions when appropriate.
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English