Le Shepard, LPC-S
You remember a time when life didn’t feel so heavy. Your relationship felt safe and connected. Parenting had its challenges, but they weren’t more than you could handle. When you looked to the future, there was hope. Now those days feel like a distant memory. You’re searching for a way to figure this out and get everything back on track.
You’ve come to the right place.
I’m Le (rhymes with Smee), and I help couples and people on difficult parenting journeys just like you: people who know something better is possible but just need the support to get there.
Couples Counseling
I help couples break free from the patterns they are stuck in and create a relationship that will last for the long haul.
You may have heard horror stories about couples counselors picking sides, giving unrealistic advice or even giving up and recommending divorce. I have hope for your relationship. I believe the life you’ve built together matters so I’ll use proven therapies to help you heal past wounds and create the connection you’ve always wanted.
You probably noticed that you go through the same cycle of arguing or disconnection over and over. The first thing we’ll do is figure out what that cycle looks like in your relationship so that we can slow it down and change it. Then, we’ll practice having a different kind of conversation where you’ll work through the hard stuff and come closer together. It won’t be easy but if you stick with it, you can walk away with a relationship that feels safe and secure.
Parents
Every parent struggles sometimes but some parenting journeys are harder than others. You might be staring a child’s diagnosis that has completely shaken you. Maybe you are post-adoption and finding more struggles with fewer resources than you ever imagined. I help parents cope with the challenges of a journey they never expected so they can show up with their families in a way they are proud of.
When parents start looking for support, they often find resources for their kids or plenty of people willing to tell them everything they’re doing wrong. It’s incredibly frustrating as a parent to have people with typical families judging or giving tips that would never work in your home because they just don’t understand. I know you’re doing your best but this hard. What you’re facing doesn’t have easy answers and might be a pain that has to be carried, not fixed.
I won’t patronize you by pretending there’s an easy answer or that a few quick coping skills will solve everything. Instead, I’ll join you on this journey and give you a space to say the things you aren’t allowed to say in front of the regular families. We’ll work through the pain, grief and disappointment so that you can breathe easier and feel good about how you show up with your kids. When we’re finished, you’ll feel strong enough to love and parent whole heartedly.
I am dedicated to helping people find peace.
My training in emotionally focused therapy and trauma means I have the expertise you need and deserve when healing your soul or rebuilding your relationship. But at the end of the day, you want to know you’re working with someone who “gets” what it means to be in your shoes, right?
I get it because I’ve lived it. I’m a mama by birth and adoption to kids with superpowers and special needs. I understand what it’s like to struggle with broken dreams and immense pressures. I’ve used the same techniques I teach clients to strengthen my own marriage of 17 years. When we work together, you won’t just get a trained therapist. You’ll get someone who truly understands what you’re going through.