Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee Nicole Shepherd, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 15-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Nicole Shepherd, MA, LPC/MHSP
Specializes In:
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
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
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
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Wheaton College
Get Directions
865-345-4557
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Nicole Shepherd. You can also call 865-345-4557 to have someone assist you.
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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