Christine Shephard, LCSW

Christine Shephard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She has seven years of professional experience helping people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out. She offers steady, practical support for those wanting to make changes in their lives.

She focuses on common struggles like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also helps with stress, sleeping problems, motivation, compassion fatigue, and substance concerns. Midlife transitions are included among the issues she addresses, helping people rethink priorities and next steps.

Her approach centers on an open, nonjudgmental environment. Sessions are built around listening first, then setting simple, realistic goals together. She draws from methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to help people try new ways of responding to hard thoughts and feelings.

Christine aims to make therapy practical and relatable. She offers tools for managing difficult emotions, improving day-to-day coping, and strengthening self-direction. The work often includes skill practice between sessions and checking which strategies actually fit a person's life.

People who choose her can expect calm, direct guidance and a focus on small steps that add up. She supports those taking the first steps toward a more balanced and meaningful life.

Using evidence-based approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values; it can help with life changes, anxiety, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach that looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and calm-focused practices to reduce reactivity and support better sleep and stress management.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine will talk with each person about their goals, try approaches that fit the situation, and adjust methods based on what works best. The plan is shaped together so it feels useful and doable.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote settings, and Christine will help match the approach to your goals and daily life.