Credentials & CV

Kirk Sheppard,
LPCC-S

LicenseSupervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
StateOhio — License #E.0700338
Active sinceJanuary 18, 2008
PracticeMason, Ohio — Virtual & In-Person
Licensure

Active credential

Supervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Active since January 18, 2008. The Supervisory Endorsement qualifies Kirk to provide clinical supervision to counselors working toward licensure in Ohio.

License #E.0700338
Education

Academic background

Master of Arts in Counseling
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
September 2003 – May 2004
Master of Arts in Practical Ministries — Emphasis in Pastoral Counseling
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
September 2001 – May 2003
Bachelor of Science in the Helping Professions — Minor: Psychology
Cincinnati Bible College
August 1996 – May 2001
Undergraduate Coursework
The Ohio State University
August 1994 – May 1995
Experience

Professional history

April 2018 – Present
Counselor, Trainer & Coach
Private Practice — Mason, OH

Individual counseling, coaching, training, and educational opportunities for helping professionals. Partners include BLOC Ministries, Talbert House, and Cincinnati Christian University.

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 OH

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

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

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

December 2015 – August 2016
Associate Director
Talbert House, Cincinnati OH

Administrative and clinical supervision of multidisciplinary staff across three regional offices. Agency liaison with the Mental Health Recovery Services Board, county jails, judges, and probation departments.

November 2014 – November 2015
Clinical Supervisor
Talbert House, Cincinnati OH

Administrative and clinical supervision of youth and adult case managers, therapists, and substance abuse providers. Program development, oversight, and day-to-day operations.

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

Counseling services to individuals and families — children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of presenting concerns.

July 2008 – December 2013
Private Practice
Harrison, OH

Full-time private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults in depression, anxiety, family relationships, ADHD, substance abuse, and general mental health.

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

Individual and family counseling across all ages. Collaborated with school personnel, local authorities, physicians, psychiatrists, and child welfare workers.

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

First office manager of a nonprofit church-based counseling center. Designed systems for counselors and administrators providing affordable services to all populations.

Teaching & Training

Academic & professional education

Former adjunct faculty
Mount St. Joseph University — January 2018 – May 2020
Cincinnati Christian University — August 2009 – December 2019
Authored university courses
Substance Abuse II — Cincinnati Christian University
Motivational Interviewing — Cincinnati Christian University
SWK 410-OL Chemical Dependency — Mt. St. Joseph University
SWK 420-OL Chemical Dependency Counseling 2 — Mt. St. Joseph University
Courses taught
Substance Abuse Prevention
Internship 1, 2 & Advanced Internship 3
Authored professional trainings (selection)
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 Intro to Prevention Intro 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 CCU Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota. Nominated and presented by student Sarah Lucas, Cincinnati Christian University Masters in Counseling Program.

2015
Foundational Leadership Program Graduate

Talbert House, Cincinnati OH.

2019
Ann Brandner Award — Nominee

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

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