Durrell Sheppard(He/Him/His)

Durrell Sheppard, LCSW, works with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. He is known for his non-judgmental, direct, and straightforward approach, creating a safe space where clients feel both supported and challenged to grow.

Durrell draws on evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT, while also incorporating mindfulness and creative coping strategies. He believes therapy should be clear, practical, and compassionate, helping clients uncover root issues, build resilience, and strengthen their personal and professional relationships.

In addition to his clinical work, Durrell is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional for Children & Adolescents (CCATP-CA), and a final-year PhD student in Integrative Social Work at Saybrook University. He has extensive experience supporting clients in trauma recovery and substance use, and he brings valuable leadership knowledge from his role directing clinical and community wellness programs.

Better Communities Counseling, where Durrell practices alongside a team of highly trained clinicians, is based in Oak Park, Illinois. Sessions are available both in-person and virtually, and the practice accepts all major PPO plans, some managed Medicaid plans, and private pay options to ensure care is accessible.