Kirk Sheppard,
LPCC-S
Active credential
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Endorsement (LPCC-S) in the state of Ohio.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Endorsement
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board
License #E.0700338
Active since January 18, 2008
Academic background
My formal education began in psychology and the helping professions, followed by graduate study in pastoral counseling and professional counseling.
Master of Arts in Counseling
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
Master of Arts in Practical Ministries
Emphasis in Pastoral Counseling
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
Bachelor of Science in the Helping Professions
Minor in Psychology
Cincinnati Bible College
Undergraduate Coursework
The Ohio State University
Professional history
My career has included community mental health, private practice, psychiatric crisis work, clinical leadership, supervision, teaching, and professional training.
Individual counseling, coaching, professional training, and educational opportunities for helping professionals and organizations. Full-time private practice in Mason since 2021.
Online and in-person counseling, coaching, training, development, and clinical oversight of the mental-health therapy division.
Provided psychiatric safety evaluations in the Emergency Department for disposition purposes.
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.
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.
Administrative and clinical supervision of youth and adult case managers, therapists, and substance-use providers, including program development, oversight, and daily operations.
Counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of presenting concerns.
Full-time private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults with depression, anxiety, family relationship concerns, ADHD, substance use, and general mental-health needs.
Individual and family counseling across age groups, with collaboration among school personnel, physicians, psychiatrists, child-welfare professionals, and other community partners.
First office manager of a nonprofit, church-based counseling center. Developed systems supporting counselors and administrators providing affordable counseling services.
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:
Full training list available upon request.
Awards & honors
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.
Foundational Leadership Program Graduate
Talbert House — Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ann Brandner Award — Nominee
Excellence in Social Work and Clinical Counseling, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
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