Purpose & Values...
At Fresh Start Counseling and Wellness, I strive to create a space where you can show up as you are- without judgment, pressure, or the need to have it all figured out. Therapy here is about more than just coping. It's about understanding yourself, building resilience, and making meaningful progress in your life. My goal is for you to not only feel supported- but to leave each session feeling clearer, stronger, and more connected to who you are and where you're going.
Services...
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions in a welcoming space, tailored to meet you where you are while helping you make meaningful progress toward your personal goals.
Couples Counseling
A safe space for partners to nurture their relationship, explore relational patterns, and work toward healthier communication with honesty and intention.
Family Therapy
A supportive space for family members to come together, strengthen family relationships, improve understanding, and work through challenges as a unit.
*Free Consultation*
A complimentary 5-10 minute phone consultation to explore your needs, ensure services are a good fit, and discuss next steps toward beginning your healing jouney.
Insurance & Payment Options...
Fresh Start Counseling and Wellness accepts select insurance plans to help make therapy more accessible. Insurance coverage may vary by provider and plan. Please contact me directly to verify current insurance options and benefits.
Private pay options are also available.
Let Your Fresh Start Begin...
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Meet Your Dedicated Professional...
The Face Behind Fresh Start...
Tiffany Sheppard, MS, LMFT
Tiffany Sheppard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies, as well as, her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield.
Tiffany has worked extensively in community mental health and private practice, providing therapy services, clinical supervision, leadership of clinical teams, and instruction within graduate counseling programs.
Tiffany specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, divorce, and women's issues. Her therapeutic approach draws from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic principles, and trauma-informed care, allowing her to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs. For clients who desire it, Tiffany is also open to incorporating faith-based and spiritually informed principles into the therapeutic process.
Tiffany is passionate about creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be honest, build meaningful insight, and make lasting change. She is committed to helping clients feel both supported and challenged throughout their journey.
'Every healing journey begins with the courage to start fresh...'
-Tiffany Sheppard - Fresh Start Counseling and Wellness
Contact Me...
661-484-6579
Located in Bakersfield, CA