Laura Sheppard, PsyD, LPC
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
Solution In Mind Counseling Services
 Gresham, Oregon

Experience

As a practicing counselor since 1979, child and family therapist since 1986 and mediator since 1996, I have worked in a rich variety of settings with diverse client populations. Over the past 30 years, I have held the positions of child and family counselor/therapist, family and divorce mediator, parent educator, clinical supervisor and administrator with public and private sector agencies and organizations, schools, non-profits, county programs and in private practice.

As a parent and grandparent, and oldest child of aging parents, my personal experiences with a variety of individual and family issues give me yet another perspective from which to connect with my clients.

Education

I followed my Master's degree with a post-graduate externship in Family Therapy, and have more than 700 hours of continuing education in all areas of child, family and couple therapy and 75 hours of continuing education in Family and Divorce Mediation. My Doctoral studies were focused on multi-culturalism and adult development, which sparked my interest (at the age of 50) in the areas of "aging well" and Medical Crisis Counseling.

This diversity of training and experience provides me with a wide range of skills and a flexible approach to each client's unique circumstances.

License and Certifications

  • Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (Lic. #C2132)
  • Member, Oregon Counseling Association
  • Certified Family Therapist (Portland Family Institute)
  • Certified Parent-Adolescent and Family Mediator (PSU)
  • Certified Clinical Supervisor (PSU)