Kirk Shepard (they/he)

LPC, CGP
Accepting Clients

For the anxious, the overthinkers, the tender rebels. Therapy that’s real, curious, and built for this messy world.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Pittsburgh, PA

Verified · License #PC017113 (PA)

Free Initial Consultation
Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

About My Clients

My clients feel deeply. They’re anxious, burned out, grieving, or just trying to stay human in a world that’s unraveling. Many are queer, creative, or neurodivergent—people who think in color, care too much, and crave a space that gets it. Together, we slow down, get honest, and do the hard, beautiful work of becoming more fully yourself.

My Background and Approach

Therapy with me is a space to get real; not perform, perfect, or please. My approach is collaborative, curious, and rooted in Relational-Cultural Theory, Attachment, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and Ecopsychology. We’ll pay attention to the stories you’ve inherited, the systems that shape you, and the ways you’ve learned to survive. Sometimes that means slowing down and feeling what’s been avoided; other times, it means naming patterns, experimenting with new ways of being, or finding language for what’s been unspeakable. I hold a balance of warmth and honesty, compassion and challenge. Therapy isn’t just catharsis...It’s real work, the kind that changes you from the inside out. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, connected, and alive in your own skin.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that relationship and connection are at the heart of what motivates us as humans. The ways we avoid, overwork, or shut down are often just strategies to numb the pain of being alive in a complex, uncertain world. As a white-bodied, queer, and gender-nonconforming person, I believe therapy must also acknowledge the sociopolitical forces that shape our sense of belonging and safety. Disconnection isn’t just personal-it’s systemic. Solidarity is power, and healing is a collective act. We’re living in unprecedented times, and finding ways to live more sustainably, creatively, and meaningfully together is essential for our emotional, relational, and planetary wellbeing.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LPC, CGP, State of Pennsylvania · #PC017113
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists
Verified by
TherapyDen · license checked against the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
Years in practice
13 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • United Healthcare
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

3950 Murray Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
503-498-8102
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 40.4264181°, -79.9277501°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
Etna
Pennsylvania
15223
Portland
Oregon
97214
Swissvale
Pennsylvania
15218
Munhall
Pennsylvania
15120
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania
15235
Braddock
Pennsylvania
15104
West Linn
Oregon
97068
Oregon City
Oregon
97045

At A Glance

  • Experience: 13 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175/session

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3950 Murray Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

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