Individual counseling

Convenient,
confidential,
and safe.

Virtual and in-person therapy for adults 18+ in Ohio. Relational, narrative-informed, and built around you — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

"Let's find the soul in your story. And write the next chapter together."

Kirk Sheppard, LPCC-S
What this is — and isn't

Counseling for people who don't like counseling.

If therapy has felt cold, clinical, or like being analyzed from across a desk — that's not what this is. Here's the difference:

Therapy shouldn't be
Stuffy or intimidating
Cold or clinical
A lecture or a diagnosis
Something you dread
Humorless and heavy all the time
Therapy should be
Welcoming and warm
Collaborative and honest
A place to be genuinely known
Something that feels worth showing up for
Occasionally funny — seriously
Who I work with

Adults 18+ in Ohio.

I work with individuals only — no couples, no families, no court-ordered clients. My clients are adults who have decided, on their own terms, that they want to do this work.

I especially love working with deep thinkers, writers, creatives, and people who are trying to make sense of how to align who they are with how they live. But I work with all kinds of people and all kinds of struggles.

For couples and families I recommend Karascope Counseling or Kintsukuroi Counseling.

What I work with

Presenting concerns

Anxiety

Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, worry that won't quit.

Depression

Mood disorders, low energy, numbness, feeling stuck or flat.

Trauma & PTSD

General trauma, religious trauma, and experiences that left a mark.

Identity & self-esteem

Low self-worth, codependency, people-pleasing, figuring out who you actually are.

Life transitions

Career changes, relationship shifts, grief, loss, and the big stuff that reshapes everything.

ADHD & stress

Adults with ADHD, chronic stress, anger, and difficulty with follow-through.

The approach

Your story deserves a custom-fit response.

"I believe your life is made up of stories — some that empower you, and some that need a good rewrite."

My style is warm, collaborative, and deeply relational. I meet you where you are — not where some self-help book says you should be. I genuinely love hearing about what makes you you.

I value curiosity, honesty, authenticity — and humor. Therapy can be hard work, but that doesn't mean it has to feel like a root canal. If we can laugh while we do the work? Even better.

Relational-Cultural Theory is the foundation — the power of connection, mutuality, and how our relationships shape who we are. Growth happens in connection, not in isolation.

Narrative Therapy helps you notice and reshape the stories you've inherited, internalized, or just outgrown. Your life is not fixed — it can be reauthored.

CBT, DBT, Gestalt, and Motivational Interviewing come in as needed. I'm not dogmatic about any of it. What works for you is what we'll use.

So if you're ready to get curious about your story, feel more like yourself, and maybe even laugh a little along the way — I'd be honored to walk with you.

How we meet

Virtual or in person.

Both work well — it really comes down to what works best for you.

Telehealth

Secure video sessions from wherever you are in Ohio. You'll receive a link about ten minutes before your session. Test your camera and microphone ahead of time — that's really all there is to it.

Ohio residents only. Counseling clients must be located in Ohio at the time of service per state law.

In Person — Mason, Ohio

8118 Corporate Way, Suite 175, Mason OH 45040. Enter the main center doors, go straight to the hallway, and turn right. You'll be provided a door code before your appointment. Come in, have a seat, help yourself to coffee or tea.

Transparent pricing

Session fees

There will never be any billing surprises. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate before we begin.

First session
Assessment
$165

Required for all new clients. One hour to formally assess your needs and build a plan to move forward together.

Ongoing
Full Session
$150

Standard counseling session via telehealth or in person at the Mason office.

Established clients
Short Session
$85

For established clients looking for occasional maintenance and lighter check-ins.

Self-pay preferred — it gives us more flexibility. Some insurance payors accepted; superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. FSA/HSA cards accepted. Discounts may be available for self-paying clients. Reach out with questions.

Ready to begin?

Bring your story. Come as you are.

Kirk reviews every inquiry personally. Tell him what you're hoping to work on and your availability. There's no obligation — just a conversation.