Lee Shepard
MSW, LCSW-A
she/ her/ hers
Works with Individuals 25+ in Asheville or Virtually
In-Network With:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ambetter
Amerihealth Caritas Medicaid
Carolina Complete Medicaid
VAYA
Healthy Blue Medicaid
Medcost
United Health Care Community Medicaid
People often come to me when they are exhausted from holding everything together and ready to explore new ways of being - in their bodies, in their inner world, and in their relationships. Together, we work to forge different pathways – ones that foster steadiness, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
My journey to become a clinical social worker is interwoven with the arts, community organizing, social justice, and end-of-life care. These experiences taught me that healing is not linear—and that people often hold more wisdom, strength, and resilience than they realize. I work with clients to explore how to tap into those resources in unique and unexpected ways.
I work with adults (ages 25+) and have a specialized focus on supporting an older adult population (ages 60+). I encourage you to take that first step in your own healing if you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or navigating a profound life transition – medical diagnoses, divorce, grief from the loss of a loved one, or becoming a caregiver for an aging parent.
I bring a grounded, compassionate presence to my sessions, and my therapeutic approach is person-centered, strength-based, and deeply respectful of individual values and belief systems. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based practices that explore the mind-body connection in expressing emotions, experiencing grief, and healing from trauma.
I support clients in navigating painful and complex experiences, while honoring their autonomy and inner wisdom. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to create a space where clients feel empowered to move at their own pace and define what healing and growth look like for them.
Areas of Focus Include:
Grief
Anticipatory grief
Aging process and identity shifts
Caregiver stress and family role changes
Navigating emotions about a medical diagnosis
Depression and anxiety in adulthood and later life
Major life transitions, including divorce and retirement
I hold a Certificate in Gerontology and am an End-of-Life Doula.
Reach out to schedule an appointment or a free 15-minute phone consultation today!