Credentials & CV

Kirk Sheppard,
LPCC-S

License Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Endorsement
State Ohio — License #E.0700338
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Active since January 18, 2008
Practice Mason, Ohio — In Person + Telehealth in Ohio
Licensure

Active credential

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Endorsement (LPCC-S) in the state of Ohio.

Ohio professional counseling license

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Endorsement

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board

License #E.0700338
Active since January 18, 2008

Education

Academic background

My formal education began in psychology and the helping professions, followed by graduate study in pastoral counseling and professional counseling.

September 2003 – May 2004

Master of Arts in Counseling

Cincinnati Bible Seminary

September 2001 – May 2003

Master of Arts in Practical Ministries

Emphasis in Pastoral Counseling
Cincinnati Bible Seminary

August 1996 – May 2001

Bachelor of Science in the Helping Professions

Minor in Psychology
Cincinnati Bible College

August 1994 – May 1995

Undergraduate Coursework

The Ohio State University

Experience

Professional history

My career has included community mental health, private practice, psychiatric crisis work, clinical leadership, supervision, teaching, and professional training.

April 2018 – Present
Counselor, Trainer & Coach Private Practice — Greater Cincinnati / Mason, Ohio

Individual counseling, coaching, professional training, and educational opportunities for helping professionals and organizations. Full-time private practice in Mason since 2021.

August 2022 – November 2023
Director of Therapy Services Leeside Wellness

Online and in-person counseling, coaching, training, development, and clinical oversight of the mental-health therapy division.

February 2018 – June 2021
Clinical Counselor — PIRC Cincinnati Children's Hospital — Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided psychiatric safety evaluations in the Emergency Department for disposition purposes.

August 2016 – March 2018
Lead Training Specialist Talbert House — Cincinnati, Ohio

Taught, trained, and mentored clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels. Developed live and online curriculum, provided career and educational advising, and delivered community trainings in ethics, crisis de-escalation, substance-use treatment, and related topics.

December 2015 – August 2016
Associate Director Talbert House — Cincinnati, Ohio

Administrative and clinical supervision of multidisciplinary staff across three regional offices. Served as an agency liaison with community systems including behavioral-health boards, county jails, judges, and probation departments.

November 2014 – November 2015
Clinical Supervisor Talbert House — Cincinnati, Ohio

Administrative and clinical supervision of youth and adult case managers, therapists, and substance-use providers, including program development, oversight, and daily operations.

August 2013 – November 2014
Clinical Service Provider Talbert House — Cincinnati, Ohio

Counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of presenting concerns.

July 2008 – December 2013
Private Practice Harrison, Ohio

Full-time private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults with depression, anxiety, family relationship concerns, ADHD, substance use, and general mental-health needs.

June 2004 – May 2008
School-Based & Office-Based Counselor Community Mental Health Center — Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Individual and family counseling across age groups, with collaboration among school personnel, physicians, psychiatrists, child-welfare professionals, and other community partners.

August 1998 – December 2001
Office Manager One Hope Christian Counseling Associates — Newport, Kentucky

First office manager of a nonprofit, church-based counseling center. Developed systems supporting counselors and administrators providing affordable counseling services.

Teaching & training

Academic & professional education

Former adjunct faculty

Mount St. Joseph University
January 2018 – May 2020

Cincinnati Christian University
August 2009 – December 2019

University courses authored

  • Substance Abuse II — Cincinnati Christian University
  • Motivational Interviewing — Cincinnati Christian University
  • SWK 410-OL Chemical Dependency — Mount St. Joseph University
  • SWK 420-OL Chemical Dependency Counseling 2 — Mount St. Joseph University

Additional courses taught

  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Internship 1
  • Internship 2
  • Advanced Internship 3

Original professional trainings

I've developed more than 30 professional trainings over the course of my career. Selected topics include:

Advanced Ethics Understanding Our Differences Assessment & Clinical Interpretation CBT in Practice CBT: Thoughts, Feelings & Substance Use Clinical Documentation Collaborative Documentation Engaging the Unmotivated Client Ethical Considerations: LGBTQ+ Clients Ethics & Boundaries Ethical Therapy in an Electronic World Group Treatment with Substance Abuse Clients Introduction to Prevention Introduction to Substance Abuse Supportive Supervision Treating Risk: Suicide, Homicide & Duty to Warn Theories of Addiction Ethical Considerations: Faith-Deconstructing Clients

Full training list available upon request.

Recognition

Awards & honors

2015

Inaugural Outstanding Mentor Award

Presented by the Cincinnati Christian University chapter of Chi Sigma Iota. Nominated and presented by student Sarah Lucas through the university's Master's in Counseling program.

2015

Foundational Leadership Program Graduate

Talbert House — Cincinnati, Ohio.

2019

Ann Brandner Award — Nominee

Excellence in Social Work and Clinical Counseling, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

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