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MEET THE THERAPISTS
Compassionate Care, Grounded in Expertise
At Evolve Integrative Counseling, our therapists are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where meaningful healing can occur.
Each clinician brings a thoughtful balance of clinical knowledge, trauma-informed care, and compassionate presence—working collaboratively with clients to support lasting growth and emotional well-being.
Shatara Sheppard, LCMHC
Shatara Sheppard is the founder of Evolve Integrative Counseling and a licensed clinical therapist committed to helping individuals heal from childhood trauma and step into their personal power.
Her path into counseling was shaped by both professional training and lived experience, giving her a deep understanding of how early life experiences influence emotional patterns, self-perception, and relationships. This insight informs her compassionate, integrative approach to care.
Founder | Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Shatara’s therapeutic style blends evidence-based practices with trauma-informed and mind-body approaches. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to support insight, healing, and intentional growth—meeting clients where they are and honoring their unique experiences.
Beyond individual therapy, Shatara provides self-guided tools, educational resources, and wellness materials to support continued growth between sessions. She believes that self-awareness and ongoing personal development are essential to meaningful healing and to the therapeutic process itself.
Education & Experience
Shatara holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Asheville, North Carolina, where she graduated with honors. She has gained extensive experience in community mental health settings and brings a client-centered, compassionate lens to her work.
Outside the Therapy Room
When she’s not supporting clients, Shatara enjoys spending time with family and close friends, exploring new restaurants, grounding herself in nature, reading, and embracing il dolce far niente—the sweetness of doing nothing.
Da’Myah Ward, LCSWA
Clinical Social Worker Associate
Da’Myah Ward works with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply client-centered.
Da’Myah utilizes evidence-based modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques—to help clients build insight, resilience, and practical coping strategies aligned with their values.
She is passionate about creating a therapeutic space where clients feel supported, empowered, and genuinely heard throughout their healing journey.
Education & Personal Interests
Da’Myah graduated from Walden University and was invited into the Honors Program, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence. Outside of therapy, she enjoys practicing hot yoga, reading in peaceful environments, and exploring new restaurants.
