Mary Sheppard

My communication style

I first seek to understand by engaging with clients. I believe people are experts in their own lives, and it is my role to give them the tools to identify the best solutions to their challenges and their successes. My main communication style is active listening and validation.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have been in the human services field for 24 years, providing services to support those who need a voice and to be an advocate in their journey for health and well-being.

My goals for you

I first start with identifying what each individual wants to get out of therapy and what success looks like to them. I will help the client set achievable milestones to help get them there.

Our first session

The first session will be all about learning what brought them to therapy and how we can form a therapeutic alliance to work together to identify needs, concerns, and strengths to build upon.

I identify as...

• Female
• Biracial or Multiracial
• Agnostic