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Lenore Shepard(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Massachusetts
Anxiety - Depression-Insomnia & sleep issues-Spirituality & religion-Food & mood-College & graduate student mental health-

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Professional statement

As an integrative mental health practitioner, I believe healing and wellness are on a continuum and can truly blossom when we are in alignment with our mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional centers. As both a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, my approach is holistic, integrative and patient-centered. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach in working with adults who have a history of anxiety, burnout, insomnia, those living with a chronic disease, managing life transitions and those seeking their higher purpose. I specialize in and resonate with empaths and highly sensitive people to help them manage and navigate strategies for operating in a challenging world.

Please be advised that I do not offer couples counseling.

After earning her Master’s Degree in Social Work, Lenore went on to study holistic nutrition and lifestyle medicine at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, among further studies, to better understand the dynamic of mind-body-soul connection as well as how we heal. Lenore believes that all of the ways we nourish ourselves, through right nutrition, connection with others, movement and fitness, mindfulness, restful sleep, spirituality, as well as the right kind of therapeutic support, helps create a dynamic of healing and wholeness for the body and soul. I also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).

Using a combination of therapeutic approaches like Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction, CBT, CBT for insomnia, Strength-based therapy, among others, Lenore empowers individuals to get unstuck, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-compassion, growth and healing.


Message to clients

What does wellness mean to you? How do you celebrate yourself? What does your self-messaging sound like? I know how powerful the therapeutic process can be and also how challenging it is to take the first step towards change. In my practice, I partner with my clients to create a sacred space for you to explore your patterns and beliefs, where you hold trauma in the body, what needs healing in you, and to help you become the most authentic version of yourself.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 25 years


Institute of Integrative Nutrition , Health Coach, NBC-HWC, 2014
Wurzweiler School of Social Work, MSW, LICSW, 2001

Licensure

Massachusetts: 115700

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia

Spirituality & religion - Exploring beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life

Food & mood - How does our nutritional intake impact our daily functioning, mood, energy level, sleep, concentration, focus and overall wellness.

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Berklee College of Music Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Harvard Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
  • Health Plans Inc.
  • Lyra Health
  • MIT Student and Affiliate Extended Insurance Plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Mass General Brigham
  • Optum
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator)
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$100 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$90 - $100

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