About Carole Shepherd

Trauma-Informed Integrative Therapy 

With nearly 30 years of experience in integrative psychotherapy, Carole Shepherd, LCSW-R, LMT, RYT-500, SEP, provides a highly specialized approach to trauma resolution and addiction recovery. As an EMDRIA-approved consultant, Carole grounds her practice in a synthesis of deep clinical insight and advanced neurobiological modalities.

By weaving together Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3, psychodynamic perspectives, and somatic practices, she addresses the complexities of ingrained patterns while resolving the underlying psychological and physiological dynamics that underpin them. 

Clinical Leadership & Mentorship

Beyond her private practice, Carole is dedicated to the evolution of the field, mentoring post‑master’s degree clinicians toward EMDR certification and consulting on the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation.

Her career is rooted in clinical innovation across several of New York’s leading mental health organizations. She served as a clinical supervisor and program developer at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) Trauma Studies Center, where she co-facilitated the pioneering Mind/Body Skills Pilot Program.

Carole’s leadership extended to the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP), where she served as associate director, faculty member, and executive committee member for the Trauma & EMDR Treatment Service. Her deep roots in integrative health have also included supervisory roles at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, South Nassau Communities Hospital, and the Midtown Center for Complementary Care (a Columbia-Presbyterian sponsored facility).

A Global Commitment

Driven by a commitment to service, Carole is an active member of the Trauma Recovery/EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP). Through this work, she brings evidence-based interventions to disaster-affected areas, providing essential care and stability to those in acute need. 

A New Initiative 

Recognizing the rising psychological toll of a hyper-connected society, Carole established The Technology Treatment Practice as a natural extension of her clinical work.  Directed by Carole Shepherd, this specialized initiative is dedicated to addressing the modern complexities of technology overuse, compulsive screen habits, and digital burnout. 

By separating this modern behavioral focus into its own dedicated clinical infrastructure, the initiative provides targeted clinical programs, the 10-week Mindful Technology Use Group, advanced somatic therapies, and educational resources tailored to helping adults restore mental clarity and build sustainable digital boundaries. 

To explore comprehensive education and treatment options in this emerging field, visit The Technology Treatment Practice.