Bio
Kirk Shepard (they/he) has been a group facilitator and counselor in Portland, Oregon since 2013. Kirk's work is built on the premise that we need connections to flourish and that isolation is major source of suffering for people on a personal and cultural level. Power imbalances and systems of oppression are central to all of Kirk's therapeutic understandings and interventions. Kirk is a community based educator and supervisor for counselors in training. They also teach Group Psychotherapy for Adults at Lewis & Clark's Graduate School of Counseling and facilitate various online workshops.
Positionality
I am white, queer and often cis masculine presenting. I am able bodied and from a middle-working class background. I'm from SW Pennsylvania; coal mines, steel mills, and the Laurel Highlands mountain range, native land to the Shawnee Tribe. My father was a pastor and my mother a nurse. I have a partner. I recognize there is enormous privilege in sharing life challenges with steady and long term relationships. I have a graduate degree and run my own business. My citizenship is not questioned. I am not affiliated with any religion presently, I do not fear religious persecution. My default state is wonder and curiosity. I believe we heal through relationships and connection. I realize this is not everybody's belief or experience, however it will influence our work together.
Kirk Shepard (they/he) has been a group facilitator and counselor in Portland, Oregon since 2013. Kirk's work is built on the premise that we need connections to flourish and that isolation is major source of suffering for people on a personal and cultural level. Power imbalances and systems of oppression are central to all of Kirk's therapeutic understandings and interventions. Kirk is a community based educator and supervisor for counselors in training. They also teach Group Psychotherapy for Adults at Lewis & Clark's Graduate School of Counseling and facilitate various online workshops.
Positionality
I am white, queer and often cis masculine presenting. I am able bodied and from a middle-working class background. I'm from SW Pennsylvania; coal mines, steel mills, and the Laurel Highlands mountain range, native land to the Shawnee Tribe. My father was a pastor and my mother a nurse. I have a partner. I recognize there is enormous privilege in sharing life challenges with steady and long term relationships. I have a graduate degree and run my own business. My citizenship is not questioned. I am not affiliated with any religion presently, I do not fear religious persecution. My default state is wonder and curiosity. I believe we heal through relationships and connection. I realize this is not everybody's belief or experience, however it will influence our work together.
Counseling
I do individual, couples, and group counseling with youth and adults ages 16+. My approach to counseling is very much a collaborative process that supports people to engage more deeply with their lives and relationships.
2022 UPDATE:
I am on a temporary hold from taking on any new clients.
Fees:
55 minute Session: $175
Health Insurance Plans
I bill as an out-of-network provider for most insurance companies. Each plan is different depending on your deductible and out-of-network benefits. Please ask about payment options if you do not have health insurance or if your plan does not cover out of network benefits.
Clinical Supervision & Consultation
More information coming in Fall 2022
Fees:
$60/ 90 minute group supervision (4+ student interns in private practice or agency settings)
$75/hour for individual supervision
More information coming in Fall 2022
Fees:
$60/ 90 minute group supervision (4+ student interns in private practice or agency settings)
$75/hour for individual supervision
Contact Me: kirk@rootstockcounseling.com
