Vernisha Shepard, LPC
About me
As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on empowering clients to cultivate self-love, navigate transitions, and develop resilient coping strategies. I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to addressing diverse concerns including relationship dynamics, mood disorders, body image, workplace stress, and women's mental health.
My therapeutic work honors the unique experiences of each individual, with a deep commitment to creating a supportive, affirming space. I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients explore personal growth, heal from past wounds, and rediscover their inherent strength and purpose. Whether you're facing life transitions, struggling with self-esteem, or seeking to understand yourself more deeply, I'm here to walk alongside you with genuine understanding and professional guidance.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
TX LPC 13339