Kristen Shepherd, LMSW
Licensed social worker focused on relationships and trauma
- Trauma focused care
- Couples and individuals
- 15 years experience
About Kristen Shepherd
Kristen Shepherd is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a 2010 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She spent the first decade of her career supporting students and families in high-needs school settings before focusing on individual and couples therapy, where she finds the deepest professional fulfillment. Her work with couples centers on improving communication, rebuilding intimacy, and helping partners rediscover enjoyment and connection in their relationship.
She brings a trauma-focused lens to therapy and is dedicated to helping clients identify psychological wounds that may be limiting their growth. Kristen works with people of all ages and life situations, tailoring her clinical approach to meet each person where they are and to help them identify areas for change and evolution. Her practice emphasizes building a dependable therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress.
Kristen integrates evidence-informed methods to address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, life transitions, addictions, grief, parenting issues, mood disorders, and other difficulties. She approaches each client as an individual on a distinct journey and partners with them to set goals and develop practical steps toward greater well-being. Kristen looks forward to joining clients on their path toward a more satisfying life.
She brings a trauma-focused lens to therapy and is dedicated to helping clients identify psychological wounds that may be limiting their growth. Kristen works with people of all ages and life situations, tailoring her clinical approach to meet each person where they are and to help them identify areas for change and evolution. Her practice emphasizes building a dependable therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress.
Kristen integrates evidence-informed methods to address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, life transitions, addictions, grief, parenting issues, mood disorders, and other difficulties. She approaches each client as an individual on a distinct journey and partners with them to set goals and develop practical steps toward greater well-being. Kristen looks forward to joining clients on their path toward a more satisfying life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristen Shepherd have?
Kristen Shepherd has 15 years of experience.
Is Kristen Shepherd a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801094151.
In which languages does Kristen Shepherd provide therapy?
Kristen Shepherd provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristen Shepherd located?
Kristen Shepherd is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Kristen Shepherd as my therapist?
You can work with Kristen Shepherd through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristen Shepherd work with international clients?
Yes, Kristen Shepherd works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristen Shepherd cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and plan details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and the Benefits of Online Care
Kristen commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps clients and couples build safer, more secure ways of relating. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping interaction cycles in couples to strengthen emotional bonding and improve intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients recognize unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and daily challenges.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining elements when that fit serves the client’s progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect with licensed professionals from varied locations and schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support during important transitions or periods of stress.