- Calm nonjudgmental support
- Skills for daily life
- Values-based work
About Christine
Christine Shephard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She brings seven years of experience helping people who feel stuck by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them and take steps toward a more satisfying life.
She focuses on practical tools and clear goals. Sessions often include learning ways to manage stress, improve sleep, handle anger, and address issues such as addiction or compassion fatigue. Codependency and relationship concerns are listed among the topics she addresses for individuals.
Her approach draws on therapies that teach skills and increase awareness. Christine uses methods that help people notice thoughts and feelings, try new behaviors, and choose actions that match their values. She aims to make each session useful and straightforward so changes carry over into daily life.
Clients can expect a collaborative style. The therapist listens first, then helps set small, concrete steps to try between sessions. She explains techniques in plain language and helps people practice them until they feel more natural.
Christine works with adults dealing with life stressors, grief, career challenges, caregiving strain, chronic illness concerns, and mood conditions including bipolar disorder. She supports people coping with aging or serious medical issues, and those facing end-of-life or hospice-related concerns.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood, worry, or insomnia. Mindfulness Therapy teaches paying attention to the present moment and can reduce reactivity to strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a while, then adding skills from another until a helpful mix is found.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce commute time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others like shorter check-ins for quick support or longer sessions for deeper work. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and how to make sessions work with everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Christine address?
She helps with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, sleep problems, anger, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness, grief, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens without judgment and works with clients to set small, manageable goals and practice new skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christine has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings and supporting people with mood, stress, and caregiving challenges.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.