Dr. Linda Shepherd, PsyD, CA | Psychologist

About Dr. Linda Shepherd

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Linda Shepherd

Dr. Shepherd is an accomplished researcher and clinical psychologist. She began her academic career by obtaining a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA. She went on to obtain a Master’s Degree in Public Management and Policy Analysis from California State University, Sacramento, obtained another Master’s Degree in Political Science with a specialization in Political Psychology from the University of California, Davis, followed by a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Davis with one of her specializations as Political Psychology. Dr. Shepherd then taught courses in public policy, American government, and research methodology as well as conducted independent study courses for students in the field of political psychology. Transitioning to clinical psychology, Dr. Shepherd completed a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Hawaii and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with honors from California Southern University. Dr. Shepherd completed a pre-doctoral internship and a post-doctoral fellowship in clinical psychology at the Hawaii Island Health and Wellness Center on the Big Island of Hawaii. She was subsequently selected to become the Director of Mental Health Services for the Hawaii Island Health and Wellness Center. During her years with the Hawaii Island, Health and Wellness Center Dr. Shepherd provided direct client psychotherapy for inpatient and outpatient programs including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, individual psychotherapy, and group counseling for clients. She specializes in strengths-based psychotherapy focused on the development of well-being and quality of life by identifying client strengths, capabilities, and resources; assisting individuals to understand and achieve goals; supporting resilience as a process; acknowledging growth, insight, and wisdom; developing happiness; as well as discovering unique meaning and purpose in each individual life.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Happier Living®

Education and training

California Southern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor's)
University Of Hawaii, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1073096053

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Linda Shepherd?

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Is Dr. Linda Shepherd accepting new patients?

Dr. Linda Shepherd generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Shepherd's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Dr. Linda Shepherd work with?

Dr. Linda Shepherd works with Happier Living®.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Linda Shepherd?

Dr. Linda Shepherd frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Linda Shepherd on their profile.