Lenore Jeanne Shepard, LICSW, NBC-HWC

Helping individuals uncover the root causes of persistent sleep challenges through an integrative, evidence-informed approach.

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Does it feel like you have tried everything to fix your sleep and yet you are still struggling?

As a heart-centered Integrative Sleep Specialist, I help exhausted, high-achieving individuals overcome insomnia and chronic sleep challenges by identifying and addressing the underlying factors contributing to their sleep difficulties. My work is grounded in a personalized, integrative mind-body approach that honors the whole person, supporting lasting sleep restoration without relying on medication or rigid sleep-training methods.

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A personalized path to better sleep starts here. Ideal for clients seeking comprehensive, longterm support to address chronic sleep concerns through an individualized and integrative approach.

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Why clients work with Lenore

Sleep challenges rarely exist in isolation; Rather they can be a combination of psychological, physical and biological factors. Lenore takes an integrative & holistic approach that looks beyond symptoms to understand the root causes.

Lenore combines her clinical expertise as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Holistic Science of Sleep Methodâ„¢ Coach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Practitioner (CBT-I), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner and Reiki Practitioner to help clients uncover the biological, behavioral, emotional and lifestyle factors contributing to persistent sleep challenges.

Based in Boston, MA, Lenore works with individuals both in person and virtually.

Did you know that what you do during the day has a significant impact on your sleep? Insomnia is rarely the result of a single factor. More commonly, it is sustained by a combination of biological, psychological, and behavioral factors that contribute to the persistence of sleep difficulties.

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While much of the focus is often placed on quieting the mind at night, true rest begins with calming the nervous system. When the body feels safe, regulated, and relaxed, it can more naturally transition into the restorative state needed for healthy sleep.

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