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Tiffany Sheppard

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Tiffany

Offering feedback, another perspective, and coping skills can be very helpful, and I specialize in providing clinical insight to meet clients where they are in their healing process. On the other hand, sometimes people just need a listening ear. Over the past 11 years, I have developed a strong skill set to not only be that listening ear and voice of reason but also to give clinical insight when needed. Sometimes life gets tough, and we experience events that seem impossible to overcome. At times, we just don’t feel like ourselves. I consider it a privilege to join you on your journey of healing and support you in overcoming the trials of life. Whether it be an event or genetics, I can assist you in becoming your best self.

I've developed a strong skill set to not only meet clients where they are in their healing process, but also be that listening ear, voice of reason and give clinical insight when needed.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Casual
  • Direct
  • Exploratory
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

2212 F St
BAKERSFIELD, California 93301

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, fishing, being outdoors, reading, watching TV, going to dinner, and spending time with my family and friends.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#91908 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology, California State University Bakersfield MA - Counseling Psychology, California State University Bakersfield

Tiffany Sheppard, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #91908 (exp August 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Tiffany Sheppard accepts Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Prime Health, Health Net, Centivo, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Tiffany Sheppard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Tiffany is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Tiffany’s California license number is 91908, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Tiffany Sheppard has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Tiffany’s education and training include BA - Psychology, California State University Bakersfield; MA - Counseling Psychology, California State University Bakersfield. Over that time, Tiffany has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, First responders, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Tiffany is part of that group.

Tiffany Sheppard works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, First responders, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Tiffany spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Tiffany is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Tiffany Sheppard draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Tiffany’s style is action-oriented, casual, direct, exploratory, and warm. In Tiffany’s words: “I've developed a strong skill set to not only meet clients where they are in their healing process, but also be that listening ear, voice of reason and give clinical insight when needed.”

Tiffany Sheppard (she/her) offers therapy in English. Tiffany identifies as Black.

Tiffany Sheppard offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 2212 F St in BAKERSFIELD. Tiffany is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Tiffany Sheppard is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Tiffany will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Tiffany’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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