Ella Shepherd (she/her/hers)

MA, LMHC, NCC
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I’m Ella, I'm glad you're here. You are taking the important step of searching for a counselor. Seeking help is brave, and I see you.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in DeLand, FL

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

You may be searching for help with your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or a combination of all three. The question you probably have is, “Can you help me?” I know that with your serious, determined effort and my training and experience, we can. My counseling experience is with youth, adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, and families. I spent the last two years in community based mental health, providing services in Orange County, Florida and opened a private practice in May of 2021.

My Background and Approach

My approach depends on your concerns. I consider the tools and resources you posses and create a specific plan for you. I offer tools and resources (never advice) from a place of full acceptance and positive regard. You are in the driver’s seat and will decide whether the suggestions I offer will work in your world, or not. I like metaphors, and sometimes use one to describe my approach. The process is like making spaghetti. The noodles are the tools, resources, and new skills I will teach you in counseling. But the noodles are not for me to eat, so it’s for you to decide if they’re edible when I send them your way. Ultimately, you will determine what sticks and what falls back into the pot to cook longer. The solutions that will work best are the ones you want to put on your plate.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

It is my responsibility — as a therapist who is committed to serving a diverse population of humans — that I maintain and sustain cultural competency. This is an ongoing process. I am committed to serving you, and honoring your complex and unique identity, including but not limited to sexual identity, gender identity, racial, ethnic, and cultural identities, religious beliefs, national origin, abilities, age, and stage of life. It is crucial that you feel comfortable with me as your therapist. If I do not meet your expectations, I am committed to finding you the right fit.

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $50 - 100/session

Info

407-900-8010 Email Ella
114 West New York Ave
Suite A
DeLand, FL 32720
1325 Winter Springs Boulevard
Winter Springs, FL 32708

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