Samantha Sheppard

Welcome! Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or looking for help supporting your child and family through challenging times, you are making a courageous first step towards your future! I specialize in working with youth and young adults learning to cope with anxiety, ADHD, family challenges, trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions. I also work with parents and caregivers learning to support their children utilizing attachment-based, co-regulation focused parenting skills. 4/30/26 - Please note that I currently have a waitlist and am prioritizing referrals for In-Office/Outdoor sessions in Carbondale, IL presently As a therapist, I am empathetic, trauma-informed, affirming and welcoming to all in my sessions. I am trained in a relational and psychodynamic approach to counseling supported with somatic and mindfulness based coping strategies. Each client is unique, and I tailor sessions to meet you. I have experience in play therapy and outdoor nature assisted therapy. I am licensed in IL, CT, and RI. I offer outdoor walk and talk sessions, in-office sessions, and telehealth sessions for accessibility. I see clients through Lorikeet Collective, a therapist owned and operated worker co-operative group practice focused on providing affirming services for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA individuals of all ages. Specialties: Our identities are deeply important to understanding our self-esteem. As a queer therapist with lived experience in ADHD and anxiety, I bring a unique and authentic approach to supporting youth and young adults process their experiences. It is crucial to have a supportive and understanding space to explore emerging identities and process our feelings related to how our identities impact us. Credentials & Experience: I have training and experience with several mental health programs in the New England area: including McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, as well as Institute of Living and The Village for Families and Children both in Hartford, Connecticut.

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