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Dessa Shepherd, MS

Dessa Shepherd, MS

Psychotherapist
65 Maspeth Ave, #2A, Brooklyn, NY
Dessa is an NYU Steinhardt alumnus, a NYSED Certified School Counselor, and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Additionally, she is a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Dessa completed her clinical training at the Yale University Child Study Center, where she worked extensively with children, adolescents, and their families experiencing various concerns. As a versatile clinician, Dessa is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent Management Training (PMT). Her therapeutic approach is warm and empathetic, and she strives to create a safe therapeutic alliance where clients of all ages feel seen and heard. Dessa is dedicated to supporting clients, of all ages, as they rediscover their mental and emotional well-being and work toward creating and achieving their long-term goals.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dessa Shepherd

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dessa Shepherd

Dessa is an NYU Steinhardt alumnus, a NYSED Certified School Counselor, and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Additionally, she is a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Dessa completed her clinical training at the Yale University Child Study Center, where she worked extensively with children, adolescents, and their families experiencing various concerns. As a versatile clinician, Dessa is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent Management Training (PMT). Her therapeutic approach is warm and empathetic, and she strives to create a safe therapeutic alliance where clients of all ages feel seen and heard. Dessa is dedicated to supporting clients, of all ages, as they rediscover their mental and emotional well-being and work toward creating and achieving their long-term goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Prenuptial Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Prenuptial Counseling

Office location

Dessa Shepherd, MS also offers online video visits for patients
Jamron Counseling
65 Maspeth Ave, #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Long Island University Brooklyn, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1780518753

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Frequently asked questions

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

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Where is Dessa Shepherd's office located?

Dessa Shepherd has 2 office locations in Brooklyn, view full addresses on Dessa Shepherd's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dessa Shepherd?

Dessa Shepherd frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dessa Shepherd on their profile.

What languages does Dessa Shepherd speak?

Dessa Shepherd speaks English.

How do patients rate Dessa Shepherd in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dessa Shepherd. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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