Joseph Shepherd (He/Him)

MSW, LCSW
Accepting Clients

I am here to stand by your side on this journey

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

Do you feel like your body reacts before you even know what’s wrong—tight chest, racing thoughts, that sudden rush of “I need out now”? Trauma and anxiety can make ordinary moments feel unpredictable and exhausting. If you’re tired of bracing for the next wave, you’re not alone. I help people understand their nervous system, make sense of these reactions, and build tools that bring real relief and steadiness back into daily life.

My Background and Approach

Over the years, I’ve gathered a wide range of tools to help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by old experiences that still live in the body. My hope is that you leave therapy with several practices you can use anytime—quiet, steadying techniques that help you feel more grounded, safe, and connected to yourself. I’m warm, direct, and collaborative, and I focus on what’s happening in your life right now while also honoring the deeper layers that brought you here. My approach blends neuroscience, CBT, mind‑body work, polyvagal‑informed strategies, somatic awareness, and gentle hypnosis‑informed techniques. Together, we’ll explore how your nervous system responds to stress, why certain patterns keep repeating, and how to shift those reactions in ways that feel compassionate and doable. You’ll learn how to calm your body, soften old beliefs, and build resilience that supports you long after therapy ends.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to talk about and process difficult instances that they've experienced. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and someone that has processed their own trauma in therapy, I've learned how rewarding this process and journey can be on a personal level. I've learned how to cope with anxiety and symptoms related to PTSD and that is why I chose to focus on trauma in my professional career.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eclectic Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • UMR
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 100/session

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