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Lenore Shepard

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Massachusetts, New York Accepting Online

Northampton Accepting In-person

Updated August 1, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

Anxiety
Life transitions
Insomnia & sleep issues

Stress management
Trauma
College & graduate student mental health

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 young adults who have a history of physical and emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, living with a chronic disease, relationship challenges, and personal and professional life transitions and who are looking for ways to deepen their self-care routine. 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 IIN 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 Health 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.

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

Message to clients

We often toss around the word wellness, but what does it 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. In my practice, I partner with my clients to create a sacred space for you to explore your patterns and beliefs, 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

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Lenore Shepard is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $200 (50min)
Sliding scale: $150 - $200
Initial session: $225 (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
Debit 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 8am-6pm
Tue 10am-8pm
Wed 9am-5pm
Thu 8am-7pm
Fri 8am-4pm
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

Northampton practice

16 Center Street, 327, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060

Accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire about hours
Tue Please inquire about hours
Wed 1pm-5pm
Thu 1pm-7pm
Fri 8am-4pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 21 years

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