Nicole Shepherd, MA, LPC-MHSP,
About Nicole Shepherd (She/Her)
Nicole Shepherd is a licensed professional counselor who works to cultivate a warm and goal focused relationship with her clients. Nicole has been working as a therapist in a variety of residential and outpatient settings since 2012, serving those who have struggled with severe and persistent mental health needs. Nicole has a passion for working with those 13 and older who struggle with school and work stress, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, autistic adults who have struggled to acclimate to the challenges and stressors that come with adulthood, and those who have a history of spiritual abuse. Nicole utilizes a trauma informed approach and has advanced training in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Body image
- Panic attacks
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mental health support for chronic pain
- Mid-life transitions
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Race, culture & mental health
- Religion, spirituality & mental health
- Self-esteem
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
Therapy Types
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- EMDR Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
- Wheaton College
Get Directions
865-345-4557
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Nicole Shepherd
Please call us at 865-345-4557 to schedule an appointment with Nicole Shepherd.
Nicole Shepherd generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 865-345-4557 to find out Nicole Shepherd's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Nicole Shepherd:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 865-345-4557 to see how we can help.
Nicole Shepherd is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Nicole Shepherd works at:
Yes, Nicole Shepherd does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Nicole Shepherd is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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