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Shane Shepperd, LCMHC

Affirming LCMHC for anxiety, trauma, and relationships
  • LGBT affirming care
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Relationship and attachment

About Shane Shepperd

Shane Shepperd is a Vermont-based therapist who supports people through depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma with warmth and practical guidance. He works extensively with LGBT clients and strives to maintain an affirming environment where individuals can bring their full identities and experiences. As an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - he uses evidence-based techniques and a person-centered stance to tailor care to each person's needs.

Shane focuses on relationship and communication challenges, attachment patterns, and the difficulties that arise from isolation, loneliness, and social anxiety. He also helps clients navigate guilt, shame, questions of life purpose, body image, and self-worth. Whether clients are managing panic attacks, processing post-traumatic stress or abuse, coping with divorce or separation, or exploring forgiveness, Shane provides structured support aimed at rebuilding resilience and self-compassion.

His practice emphasizes collaboration - meeting clients where they are, honoring their values, and co-creating goals that matter. By blending practical skills with deeper relational and trauma-informed work, Shane aims to help people improve their connections, reclaim agency, and move toward meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shane Shepperd have?

Shane Shepperd has 5 years of experience.

Is Shane Shepperd a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details are VT LCMHC 068.0135744.

In which languages does Shane Shepperd provide therapy?

Shane provides therapy in English.

Where is Shane Shepperd located?

He is located in Vermont.

How can I work with Shane Shepperd as my therapist?

You can work with Shane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shane Shepperd work with international clients?

Shane Shepperd does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shane Shepperd cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending 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 details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Anxiety, Trauma, and Relationships

Shane uses research-informed, practical strategies to address common concerns. He offers skills-focused work for anxiety and panic - teaching breath, grounding, and behavioral techniques that help reduce immediate symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. He also provides trauma-focused interventions that support processing past abuse and post-traumatic stress in a paced, stabilizing way that honors each person's readiness. Additionally, Shane engages in attachment-focused and relationship-centered work that targets communication patterns, trust, and connection to strengthen partnerships and interpersonal functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Shane treats it as a collaborative exploration. He partners with clients to identify priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time so the work fits the client's goals, values, and comfort level.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can happen by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from the comfort of home, and integrate therapeutic skills into everyday life while working with a trained therapist.

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