Lenore  Shepard
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Lenore Shepard

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Massachusetts, New York Accepting Online
Updated September 28, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Life transitions
  • Insomnia & sleep issues
  • Stress management
  • Physical wellness
  • Life coaching

Professional statement

The most important relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves, nurtured and cultivated over a lifetime. Finding the right therapist with which to partner in this journey is an essential foundation for building awareness, and ultimately growth and healing. Lenore brings a compassionate, collaborative and holistic approach to working with individuals who have a history of anxiety, depression, or are living with a chronic disease, relationship challenges as well as those experiencing personal and professional life transitions. Lenore also specializes in working with older adults who are facing physical challenges and limitations, as well as caregivers.

After earning her Master’s Degree in Social Work, Lenore went on to study holistic nutrition and lifestyle medicine at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and also studied functional medicine to further understand the dynamic of mind-body connection as well as how we heal. As both a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Lenore believes that all of the ways we nourish ourselves, through our thoughts, connection with others, nutrition, movement, being in nature, mindfulness, restful sleep, as well as the right kind of therapeutic support, helps create a dynamic of healing and wholeness for the body and soul. Lenore now offers CBT for insomnia.

Using a combination of therapeutic approaches like Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction, CBT, CBT for insomnia, Strength-based therapy, Lenore empowers individuals to get unstuck, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-compassion, growth and healing.


Message to clients

What does wellness mean to you? How do you celebrate yourself? What does your self-messaging sound like? I know how powerful the therapeutic process can be and also how challenging it is to take the first step towards change. In my practice, I partner with my clients to create a sacred space for you to explore your patterns and beliefs, where you hold trauma in the body, what needs healing in you, and to help you become the most authentic version of yourself.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Physical wellness - Improving the quality of one's life through exploring and expanding healthy and balanced eating, sleeping, and exercise routines; strengthening self-care and stress management skills

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $150 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $125 - $150
  • Initial session: $150 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-6pm
  • Tue 10am-8pm
  • Wed 9am-5pm
  • Thu 8am-7pm
  • Fri 8am-4pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 22 years


Health & Wellness Coaching , Board Certified-NBC-HWC, 2022
Institute for Integrative Nutrition , Certification , 2014
Wurzweiler School of Social Work, MSW, 2001
Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research , Re-certification , 2001
Syracuse University , BA, 1990


Licensure

Massachusetts: 115700

New York: 074973


Languages

English