PTC

Kirk Shepard

Licensed Professional Counselor

I am a Professional Therapist in Portland, OR. I work with clients seeking to live more fully. I am confident working with individuals and couples from various backgrounds.

Services

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy

My Approach

The importance of being genuinely seen and truly heard cannot be underestimated. I weave different approaches to therapy based on what is the best fit for my clients. Therapy is a collaborative process that provides a safe space to discover yourself. Together, we will examine conflicts and symptoms that arise from past relationships in order to gain understanding on how these experiences impact the present. I tend to believe my clients have a deep wisdom within themselves. I encourage my clients to embrace their full range of emotion while relying on the client-therapist dynamics. Therapy can often feel uncomfortable- however when we move through this together we can cultivate a "wholehearted life" filled with engagement and purpose.

My Background

I have a strong and proactive background in social justice. This has provided me many opportunities to work with diverse populations. I received my Masters degree in Community Counseling with a speciality certification in Ecopsychology from Lewis & Clark College, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Point Park University. My therapeutic career started at The William Temple House and the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center in Portland. I am a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF ) which is based on the research of renowned author, researcher, and therapist, Dr. Brené Brown. I have lived in Portland for 11 years. My practice primarily addresses identity development and relational suffering with individuals and groups of all kinds.