Jeanette Shepherd
AMFT #133808
San Diego Therapist
about Jeanette
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Hello! I’m Jeanette Shepherd (She/Her/Hers), a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I know looking for a therapist can be full of hope and challenges – I’m so glad you’re here! I hope this introduction will give you a good sense of whether I would be a good fit for you on your journey.
My clients have described me as warm, kind, direct, playful, compassionate, honest, collaborative, transparent, and safe. Everyone deserves a sense of belonging and a safe place to rest while they navigate life’s challenges, and I am honored to be trusted to hold that space for my clients. I hope to be that person for you, your loved one, or your family.
Throughout my years as a therapist, I have worked with diverse issues & populations, including:
I enjoy working with children, teens, families, couples, and adults! Your story, life experiences, and needs are unique, so your treatment should also be! I take a collaborative and trauma-informed approach, working with my clients to develop a treatment plan that addresses their needs while still recognizing the impact of past experiences.
To ensure an individualized treatment, I integrate a mixture of modalities, including:
I wish you luck in your search and hope you remember that you matter, your story is important, and you deserve to rest.
about Jeanette
Therapist & Marriage Counselor

Hello! I’m Jeanette Shepherd (She/Her/Hers), a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I know looking for a therapist can be full of hope and challenges – I’m so glad you’re here! I hope this introduction will give you a good sense of whether I would be a good fit for you on your journey.
My clients have described me as warm, kind, direct, playful, compassionate, honest, collaborative, transparent, and safe. Everyone deserves a sense of belonging and a safe place to rest while they navigate life’s challenges, and I am honored to be trusted to hold that space for my clients. I hope to be that person for you, your loved one, or your family.
My clients have described me as warm, kind, direct, playful, compassionate, honest, collaborative, transparent, and safe. Everyone deserves a sense of belonging and a safe place to rest while they navigate life’s challenges, and I am honored to be trusted to hold that space for my clients. I hope to be that person for you, your loved one, or your family.
Throughout my years as a therapist,
I have worked with diverse issues & populations, including:
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD / C-PTSD
Chronic Illness
Couples in Conflict
Separations & Divorce
LGBTQ+ Community
& more
Depression
PTSD / C-PTSD
Chronic Illness
Couples in Conflict
Separations & Divorce
LGBTQ+ Community
& more
I enjoy working with children, teens, families, couples, and adults! Your story, life experiences, and needs are unique, so your treatment should also be! I take a collaborative and trauma-informed approach, working with my clients to develop a treatment plan that addresses their needs while still recognizing the impact of past experiences.
To ensure an individualized treatment,
I integrate a mixture of modalities, including:
Play Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Positive Discipline
CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
IFS: Internal Family Systems
MI: Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused CBT
Gottman Couples Therapy
& Boweian Family Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Positive Discipline
CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
IFS: Internal Family Systems
MI: Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused CBT
Gottman Couples Therapy
& Boweian Family Therapy
I wish you luck in your search and hope you remember that you matter,
your story is important, and you deserve to rest.
Recent Reviews
"My 16 year old daughter has been seeing Jeanette since October 2024 and in this short amount of time, she has opened up to her in ways I would have never imagined. She trusts Jeanette completely. I'm amazed at how quickly Jeanette was able to connect with my daughter to the point where she told me she trusts her enough to share so much of her life with her. My daughter felt so much relief right away being able to talk to Jeanette knowing that she won't be judged or criticized and this has made such a big difference. Jeanette has helped my daughter realize the impact of her actions and has helped her get on the right path. My husband and I also appreciate Jeanette because through her counseling, we've been able to improve our relationship with our daughter through more open communication, setting proper boundaries and rebuilding the trust we have with each other. We are all a work in progress, but we're making strides and the best part is we are closer than ever as a family.
Most recently, Jeanette facilitated a family planning meeting with me, my husband and our daughter. She helped us by outlining important aspects of a successful family meeting including appreciation for one another, sharing goals and mutually agreeing on an action plan to achieve these goals. We all walked away from it feeling like we have a great new tool to help us get through difficult conversations!
I am so grateful we met Jeanette when we did. She has made a huge and lasting impact to our family. "
Anonymous Client
"Jeanette is a naturally empathetic and kind person. She gently guides me to find answers within myself and helps me see things in new ways. I highly recommend her if you're looking for a great listener with a warm heart."
JJ
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Thanks for trusting us with your care. It’s an honor!!

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Encinitas
285 N El Camino Real, #218 & #219, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Sorrento Valley
5755 Oberlin Dr., #106, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Oceanside / Carlsbad
3142 Vista Way, #201, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA