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Vernisha Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor
Vernisha is not taking new clients at this time
Get to know Vernisha by watching the video below
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Hello There!
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Hello, I am Vernisha Shepard , I am one of the therapist with Cypress Counseling & Psychotherapy.
I have been licensed for over 26 years. I began my professional career at Chestnut Lodge Psychiatric Hospital in Rockville, Maryland and continued it, when I moved to Houston, at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. I was also in private practice for over 8 years.
I have treated many diagnoses, including:
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Eating disorders
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Bipolar disorder,
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Anger management
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Couples Therapy
I have extensive work in
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Adolescent issues
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Women’s issues
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Anger management
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Population:
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Teen
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Adults
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Couples
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I became a therapist because I wanted to help people. I wanted them to understand that because things were not good in the present, did not mean that they would always be that way. I ‘m a problem solver. I am a helper. I believe that I was born to help people become their best selves.
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As a therapist, I believe that the whole person is far greater than the parts. I believe that anyone, at any time, can be affected by something that might throw them off of their game and make them feel incomplete or broken.
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My job is to help you get back to feeling complete. I believe in treating every client with dignity and respect and as an individual. I believe in active listening because I know that you, the client, have the answers. I just have the questions to ask to get you to the answer. I believe in working with you to get you back to wholeness.
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We are passionate about offering each an everyone of our clients a personal environment that provides you with a sense of safety and comfort, especially during these difficult times we are living in. At Cypress Counseling & psychotherapy you will feel right at home!
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I look forward to meeting you in the near future!
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My Training:
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who works with adolescents and adults. I have a special interest in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, grief, depression development, as well as Bipolar and Personality Disorders. I seek to create a supportive atmosphere to help foster the therapeutic relationship. I utilize an integrative approach in treatment and believe in collaborating with my clients to help them meet their goals and achieve wellness.
Co-Author of
“Weigh of Life” behavioral weight loss manualEating Disorders Program
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Certifications:
Professional Counselor, State of Texas,
1996-current
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor
Texas, 2006-current
Certified Anger Resolution Therapist – 2012
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Education:
I received my Masters from Howard University, Washington, DC., in Counseling Psychology
I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Tuskegee Institute
My training has been in community mental health, the educational system, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital. I gained experience working with clients that have symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues, and adjustment disorders and eating disorders.
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Rates & Insurance Information for Vernisha Shepard:
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$130.00 per session for Individual Therapy
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$190.00 per session for Couples
Vernisha takes Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance



